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Michael Wilkerson releases new book Why America Matters


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Why America Matters confronts the most challenging questions facing our nation today and points the way towards an American renaissance.

While exploring the meaning of American exceptionalism in a postmodern, post-exceptional world, Wilkerson unpacks the cultural phenomena that have defined our generation, all within the historical context and framework of the unique American experiment: the foundational ideas of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Wilkerson’s first book, Stormwall, anticipated looming inflation and identified the crisis in American democracy leading up to the 2020 election. Why America Matters picks up where Stormwall left off, revealing not just the multiple crises facing the nation, but importantly prescribing real solutions relevant for all Americans.

“I wrote this book to remind us of forgotten truths about America’s meaning, and about our country’s role in the world,” said Wilkerson. “I want to breathe hope and life into this great nation’s future, which can only be done by understanding our past—with its successes and failures. Why America Matters confirms that it’s not too late to find a way forward amidst a growing struggle for the soul and future of the only place we Americans have to call home.”

Wilkerson has written for The American Conservative, American Greatness, The American Spectator, Barron’s, The Epoch Times, The Hill, Jackson Hole Economics, and Marketwatch, among others. He was the Chief Executive Officer of Fairfax Africa Holdings Corporation, a leading emerging markets investment firm, and previously served as Managing Director at Lazard, one of the world’s preeminent financial advisory and asset management firms. Wilkerson is chairman of charity: water, a nonprofit organization bringing clean and safe water to people around the world. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School, an MA in International Relations from Yale University, and a BS from Oral Roberts University.

Please visit http://www.whyamericamatters.com for more information on the book, and http://www.stormwall.com for more information on Wilkerson, his writings, and his passions.

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New Book, “The Simple Guide to a Successful You,” Reveals How a Human Trafficking Survivor Took Control of Her Life and Found Her Dream Career


Sarah Lebel

Sarah Lebel

Especially in light of more people acknowledging their trauma with initiatives like the Me Too movement, I believe that there is a gap in resources for people like me, and the millions of other survivors, that are wondering ‘what’s next?’ in their life journey.

With her first book, “The Simple Guide to a Successful You: Navigating Your Career After Life Gets Messy,” author Sarah Lebel delivers her own heart wrenching true story of surviving human trafficking and the steps she took to get control of her life and ultimately find her dream career.

“The Simple Guide to a Successful You” pragmatically shares a variety of her own experiences as a human trafficking survivor navigating the workplace, and the tactics she used to begin discovering her passions and climbing the career ladder. Hope and optimism are prevalent, but it does not ignore the harsh reality that life can get messy for anyone.

“As a survivor of human trafficking that is now living a life that I never dreamed I could have, I feel it is my duty to share my own experience with other people. Especially in light of more people acknowledging their trauma with initiatives like the Me Too movement, I believe that there is a gap in resources for people like me, and the millions of other survivors, that are wondering ‘what’s next?’ in their life journey,” Lebel says. “Trauma can happen to anyone. My hope is that this book shines a light on the fact that no matter what has happened in your life, there is hope.”

“Each of the steps that I outlined in this book are based on my own experience, and even if just one reader is able to carve a passion-filled life path, that’s all that matters,” Lebel said. “If it motivates someone to take action and as a result a life is renewed, or a family is healed, then mission accomplished.”

“The Simple Guide to a Successful You” is now available in ebook and print versions at Amazon.

About the Author

Sarah Lebel is a survivor and advocate in the fight against human trafficking. As a result of her personal experiences, she founded the non-profit But What Is Next, which supports trauma survivors in creating a fulfilling and stable life by connecting them with resources to carve out their career path, and the financial support to make it happen.

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Travel with a woman on a journey of emotions and passions that ultimately lead to happiness and joy


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The spirit of the daughter she lost wants Lilibet Rain to be happy above all else. Over the last 10 years, focusing on self-improvement, a positive attitude and working closely with nature, it helped her achieve that state. Now, she wanted to help other people as well who have gone through loss, particularly losing a child, to heal and have a happy life. It is for this reason she writes “Growing Happiness: Turning Loss and Grief into Joy” (published by Balboa Press).

Rain lost her home and possessions, her 24-year-old daughter and her 18-year marriage. If that was not enough, she also went through dramatic health challenges: surviving cancer and learning to live with a heart condition. Yet she is one of the most passionate and happy people one can meet. She made a decision along the way not to be a victim of life, and instead to be a hero. She embraced forgiveness as a key to living a happy life. Her passions for teaching and organic farming have been both her therapy and her driving force to happiness.

“Depression and suicide are on the rise amongst people who have suffered major loss. They find it difficult to heal and find happiness again in their lives. This was made much worse due to the pandemic, where many people lost loved ones prematurely due to contracting COVID-19. It is a time where healing from loss is needed more than ever before. It is also a time when people have become disconnected from nature and are suffering from ‘Nature Deficit disorder,’ Rain says. She adds, “The book gives hope to readers that despite any losses they have gone through in life, they can find happiness and live a fulfilled life. It is both a story and a transformational book and will appeal to both those who enjoy fiction/stories and non-fiction/self-improvement.”

When asked what she wants readers to take away from the book, Rain answers, “I would like my readers to feel inspired to spend time in nature and embrace the inner tools of acceptance, forgiveness and gratitude so that they can heal and have a happy life. Happiness is a choice we make, a choice to connect to the truth of our souls instead of to the false, exterior world. My greatest wish for them is that they make a lasting commitment to be happy. The prize will surely be a magical, joyful life beyond their wildest dreams.” For more details about the book, please visit https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/821952-growing-happiness

“Growing Happiness: Turning Loss and Grief into Joy”

By Lilibet Rain

Hardcover | 6 x 9in | 150 pages | ISBN 9798765232262

Softcover | 6 x 9in | 150 pages | ISBN 9798765232248

E-Book | 150 pages | ISBN 9798765232255

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Lilibet Rain is a teacher, writer, artist, home economist, environmentalist, farmer and an entrepreneurial businesswoman. She was awarded Social Entrepreneur of the Year in 2015 by the Women in Business Association in Botswana. She has written over 20 home economics and art textbooks. She continues to write regular articles on organic gardening in local magazines and now contributes to a digital magazine. Thus, she is no stranger to writing but this will be her first transformational book with more to come.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. – a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with the worldwide self-publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 844-682-1282 today.

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Ed Rapp and Anju Jain’s new book “The Flywheel of Life and Leadership” is an inspiring compendium on balancing personal and professional goals amidst challenges in life


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Ed Rapp, a former Caterpillar Inc. group president with broad business and global experience, has completed his new book “The Flywheel of Life and Leadership.” It offers a curious and potent directory to navigating the business world. Using the model of a flywheel, Rapp defines his intersectional approach to overcoming challenges and succeeding both personally and professionally.

“Just as a flywheel transfers power from a motor to a machine,” writes author Ed Rapp, “we, as leaders, transfer power to other people through how we live and lead. The inherent principles need to move in sync to do our job as leaders.”

Published by Page Publishing, Rapp’s instructive narrative outlines finding success even in the face of adversity. In 2015, Rapp made the difficult decision to step down from his executive position at Caterpillar Inc. following an ALS diagnosis when he was given 2 to 5 years to live. With his disciplined approach and levering the very model the book espouses, he continues to outlive this challenge.

“The Flywheel of Life and Leadership” also features the insightful perspective of co-author Anju Jain, a business leader and Chief Human Resources Officer at Fermilab. She has extensive experience in leadership and HR and has previously authored two books on leadership and burnout. Together the authors share examples on how the key principles of balance, relationships, a clear operating model and discipline, irrespective of the kind of work you do or the industries you work in, prepare you to live and lead and for the eventual curveballs of life.

Readers who wish to experience this illuminating work can purchase “The Flywheel of Life and Leadership” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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Countdown to Greatness, A Book Packed with Inspiration to Help Readers Recognize Their True Potential, is Now Available for Orders


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Countdown To Greatness

“We all have the ability to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Byhelping others, we help ourselves to become better individuals”

The author Michael Griffin publishes Countdown to Greatness as a tribute to all those who inspired him throughout his life and career. This book’s purpose is to inspire others and continue the cycle.

Human beings are the most magnificent creatures of nature. They are thoughtful and caring, hold moral and ethical values, and possess the will to achieve greatness. However, sometimes life’s struggles can bring down one’s morale. This is where the book Countdown To Greatness comes as a guiding light and a powerhouse of inspiration for readers, helping them reignite the awareness of their true potential. Griffin says his goal is to help readers recognize their true potential and see the opportunities presented to them throughout their lives. Being someone with a diverse professional background, Griffin has seen his fair share of ebbs and flows of life; because of his ability to find inspiration and motivation within himself, he kept moving forward while also uplifting others around him. This book is Griffin’s attempt to spread inspiration among readers to achieve greatness and keep this cycle of positivity going.

The book contains the principles of self-development presented in a way that everyone can grasp and implement in every part of their lives, including personal, social, professional, and financial areas. It talks about the science behind the emotional reward mechanism that is activated after helping others, and how it can help people realize their own potential.

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How to Live Debt Free and Gain Financial Freedom” is a helpful resource for learning more about money management


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“God’s Principles: How to Live Debt Free and Gain Financial Freedom”: an informative study that draws from the author’s personal experiences. “God’s Principles: How to Live Debt Free and Gain Financial Freedom” is the creation of published author Kim Mai Skidmore, a financial advisor/coach professional and a business owner. She attended Cal State University Fullerton for business management.

Skidmore shares, “Is debt choking you? Are you living from one paycheck to the other and can’t keep your head above water? Do you want a better financial future?

“Discover how to tackle your financial problems and live debt-free. Learn how to invest wisely, start a rainy day fund for emergencies, and leave a lasting legacy for your children.

“In this simple yet practical book, you will find the answers you need to your big questions about financial freedom. You are not alone in the financial desert. Many people have found themselves in crises for several reasons—unemployment, poor advice, pandemics, and divorce. But you don’t have to stay in the money rut. Get out with focus by applying these proven steps to your life. You were born to thrive, not barely survive. You were made to lend, not borrow.

“Read this life-changing book written by an experienced financial coach, and watch your situation turn around for the better. You will gain valuable insight, guidance, and sound principles to break the debt choke hold and flourish.

“Also discover,

1) how to follow God’s ways financially,

2) how to find peace and freedom,

3) how to pay off debt faster, and

4) how to build wealth and keep it.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Kim Mai Skidmore’s new book will encourage readers in their pursuit of financial wellness.

Skidmore brings readers a helpful message with tangible steps that can be taken to alter one’s financial state.

Consumers can purchase “God’s Principles: How to Live Debt Free and Gain Financial Freedom” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “God’s Principles: How to Live Debt Free and Gain Financial Freedom,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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To Uplift An Emotionally Depleted Nation, Supportiv Publishes New Collection Of Motivation Resources


Supportiv | Motivation Resource Collection

Supportiv | Motivation Resource Collection

The frustration of feeling ‘stuck’ can touch every part of your life: work, family, relationships, friendships, personal growth, coping, and healing.

How can individuals move from fatigue and burnout to energy and motivation? Over 85% of the world’s adults struggle with motivation – to take initiative, to work towards goals, or even just to get out of bed in the morning.

For those struggling to motivate themselves, in a position to help others take action, or both, Supportiv’s new Motivation articles are helpful guides for the journey from burnout to motivation.

Fatigue, burnout, illness, and other causes of low energy and initiative can steal a person’s sense of hope. Without the inclination to take action, it’s hard to believe anything can or will ever change. That’s why motivation is a cornerstone of mental health and emotional wellbeing.

Unfortunately, we live in a world that drains motivation in many different ways.

Supportiv CEO Helena Plater-Zyberk explains: “Events like pandemics create a sense that you don’t have agency over what happens in your own life. Constant stimulation and demands on our time drain our energy and creativity, and our attention spans have been battered by social media. When society’s lack of personal human connection keeps us from recharging enough, it’s no wonder that most people struggle with motivation in some way or another.”

Despite the external factors contributing to global demotivation, there are ways to take action as an individual to re-energize yourself.

Supportiv Co-Founder Pouria Mojabi speaks to the wellbeing effects of motivating oneself: “A lack of motivation blocks you from fulfilling your potential. The frustration of feeling ‘stuck’ can touch every part of your life: work, family, relationships, friendships, personal growth, coping, and healing. However, we often have more control over our own initiative than we believe. This collection of articles can help readers catalyze themselves, overcoming apathy or lethargy.”

Supportiv’s new Motivation Collection (https://www.supportiv.com/motivation) covers topics such as:


  • Don’t Care About Anything? Enjoy Life Again
  • Do This To Get Yourself Out Of The House
  • Spark Action On A Daunting Task
  • Get Out Of A Rut
  • Re-Balance Yourself With A Life Inventory
  • How To Be Proud Of Your Work Ethic Without Burning Out
  • Stop Procrastination Before It Stops You
  • Emotional Readiness To Work After A Vacation
  • Rediscover Your Passions Post-Retirement
  • Self Limiting Beliefs: Unravel Them Before They Unravel You
  • Feeling Directionless? Why It Happens and How To Move On
  • What Am I Going To Do? Ways To Keep Moving Forward
  • Bite-Sized Burnout Prevention Measures
  • Choosing To Change Unhealthy Habits

Find inspiration to cultivate motivation, in the full article collection at https://www.supportiv.com/motivation.

In addition to its peer-to-peer support network, relevant Supportiv articles and tips also surface in real-time inside its 24/7 peer support chats. By typing a few words in response to the question: “What’s your struggle?” users are matched in under a minute to topic-specific peer-to-peer group chats for anonymous support–from feeling left out to family drama, from breakups to making friends, and from anxiety to apathy. Even experiences regarding anger, trauma, and discrimination are up for discussion in Supportiv’s anonymous peer support chats.

Supportiv has already enabled over 1.2 million users to feel less lonely, anxious, stressed, misunderstood, and hopeless through its moderator-guided chats with AI-driven content and resource recommendations. See what real users have to say, here: http://www.supportiv.com/users-testimonials.

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Finding the Road to Purpose” is an encouraging message of hope for those on a path of self-discovery


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“My Authentic Self: Finding the Road to Purpose”: a potent reminder of one’s connection with God. “My Authentic Self: Finding the Road to Purpose” is the creation of published author Sabrina Horde, the director of WOE (Women of Excellence), a ministry within the faith-based organization Ladies of Grace Chi.

Horde shares, “One of the first things I found out when I became a born-again Christian is that God has a unique plan and purpose for each of us. I thought that was the most amazing thing! When God thought about me, Sabrina, he created me to do this certain thing. As I grew in the things of God, there were times I got distracted from that truth. Throughout my life, I was distracted by what others wanted or expected of me. Through desiring acceptance of others, I did not realize I was conforming to what others wanted me to be or expected me to be, rather than being who God called me to be. There is a pressure in this world to become what the world and its ideas deem as ‘acceptable.’ Even if you are successful and able to achieve it, you may realize something is still missing.

“One thing God showed me is if I can discover what it is that he has created me to do and actually do it, I would be in my happy place. Why? Because I am doing what my Creator, the Creator of this world, actually designed me to do. What I did not realize initially is that on this journey, I would encounter many hills and valleys, and it was only through my relationship with God himself that I would be able to discern rightly how to navigate.

“What is great about discovering purpose is you will find that it is wrapped in your passions and desires that God has already placed inside your heart! How exciting is that? You will find your life full of adventure and newness as you follow God in discovering and being in his perfect will for your life.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Sabrina Horde’s new book will challenge and encourage as readers reflect on the empowering message within.

Horde shares in hopes of promoting others on their journey of self-discovery and spiritual healing.

Consumers can purchase “My Authentic Self: Finding the Road to Purpose” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “My Authentic Self: Finding the Road to Purpose,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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New Audio Book — What Will They Say About You When You’re Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy


Completion of Audio Book

“This audio book is a light and a touchstone for the timeless values of leading a purposeful life.” Senator Joseph Lieberman

There’s not one person alive who hasn’t confronted their own mortality. Each of us, at some point, wakes up to the reality that our time on Earth is limited. But how do we lead our lives with a sense of urgency every day? How do we develop the courage to make choices not based on pressure but on principle? How do we create the sacred space to reflect on who we are and who we want to be so we can realize our innermost goals and dreams?

What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? (Cherry Hill Publishing; September 2022; $29.95) points the way. Esteemed Rabbi Daniel Cohen will help you rise above the distractions to tap into the best version of yourself. Through a unique blend of storytelling, practical exercises, and profound wisdom, he will teach you seven transformative principles to reverse engineer your life so that you are living with purpose and passion, so that the person you are today more closely aligns with the person you aspire to be.

Rabbi Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, wisdom, and spiritual insight draws on real life stories to teach valuable lessons. Read in an engaging and captivating style, each segment of the audio book chronicles the seven principles to Reverse Engineering your life, including:


  • Discovering your “Elijah Moment:” harnessing potential in every encounter to establish a connection and to make someone’s day
  • Making courageous choices that reflect your core values in life
  • Seizing meditative moments and find a sacred space to pause and rediscover purpose
  • Creating memories and celebrating the gift of every moment
  • Finding faith
  • Living inspired and attuned to sacred moments every day
  • Discovering your renewable energy to draw on your infinite potential

While Cohen is an Orthodox rabbi, What Will They Say About You When You’re Gone? is intended for people of all faiths and traditions. The lessons he has learned and shared through experience, faith, and the stories of others encourage listeners to rise above the monotony of daily life and to set out on the path to becoming their best selves.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Popular motivator, mentor, and inspirational speaker, Rabbi Daniel Cohen’s unique blend of authenticity, humor, wisdom, and insight helps anyone better navigate contemporary society and lead a life of legacy. Rabbi Cohen has served in the rabbinate for over twenty years and is the author and narrator of the audio book, What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy.

Available wherever audio books are sold

What Will They Say About You When You Are Gone? Creating a Life of Legacy

Rabbi Daniel Cohen

September 2022 – $29.95

ISBN: Digital:                     9781620799840 (available exclusively to Audible)

Trade:                                 9781620799857

Library:                                9781620799864

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Publishers Weekly, features DETOX THE MIND in August Fall Reading List Issue


Detox The Mind is a journey into relief from stress and anxiety.A step-by-step journey to discover a joyful, wonderous, and peaceful daily life.

Rajinder Singh’s latest book, DETOX THE MIND, has been featured in this week’s “Publishers Weekly” magazine, a trade news magazine focused on the international book publishing business. Celebrating its 150th year, the platform has come to be recognized as the “bible of the book business,” reaching over 68,000 booksellers, publishers, public and academic librarians, wholesalers, distributors, agents, and writers.

Rajinder Singh’s groundbreaking new book presents a detailed look at the myriad “toxins” that afflict us all – causing both emotional and physical illness, and ultimately forming a barrier that prevents us from experiencing the love and happiness that is inherent in us all.

Important and timely, Detox the Mind, provides the reader with an easy-to-follow path to living free from stress, anxiety, and pain.

Providing detailed descriptions of how anger, resentment, jealousy, hatred, and possessiveness poison our mind, the author then presents a concise blueprint for identifying and ultimately overcoming these “toxins” so that we can live a life of peace, contentment, and bliss.

In these troubling times, this book can serve as a reminder to us all that in spite of the physical, emotional, and financial turmoil we may all be experiencing, love and happiness are available to us all. According to the author, if we can all learn to overcome the negative tendencies of the mind, we will not only find healing within our own selves but will help foster greater communication and positive interactions with all those we come in contact with.

Through anecdotes and scientific research, Rajinder Singh offers his compassionate understanding to help us face a complex world. Written like a handbook with activities and exercises, each chapter brings readers into a new dimension and understanding of themselves.

As an internationally recognized expert teacher of meditation, Rajinder Singh knows how to present meditation to practitioners of any age or background so that they can practice successfully and achieve its many benefits.

By making this simple but profound meditation practice available to one and all, Rajinder Singh is helping others learn a powerful antidote to the pressure of everyday life. Detox the Mind emphasizes the importance of positive living.

When we are calm and peaceful, the author reminds us, we not only help ourselves but are making the world a kinder and more hopeful place to live.

To learn more, go to https://www.sos.org/webinars/detox-the-mind-series/

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