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Rating:
4.2 / 5.0

Written by S. Gale Bleth, A.W.A.R.E.: A Personal Safety Playbook for Leaving the Nest is an indispensable, practical, and clearly written guide for young people...

Rating:
3.9 / 5.0

Though some of its content covers familiar territory, Deane Vipond’s THE SHADOW CAPTAIN: Harness Your Mind for a Life Beyond Limits offers insights into the...

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Rating:
4.3 / 5.0

In MAKING SENSE OF LIFE: Develop Your Own Theory for Happiness and Achievement, Simin Cai offers a clear‑eyed, empathetic approach to self‑improvement that favors inquiry...

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Rating:
4.5 / 5.0

Devin Fish’s ANSWERING THE HARD QUESTIONS: Let It Be the End of a Chapter, Not the End of the Book presents a brave, thorough, and...

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March 23, 2026

DOWN TO EARTH: A Way of Being

By Brian Gregory
Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

Written by Brian Gregory, DOWN-TO-EARTH: A Way of Being is at once intellectually driven and big-hearted—inviting readers to broaden their perspectives on history and see...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

With its fusion of raw memoir and structured character-building methodology, Marc Schneider’s THE CHARACTER ROUTE TREE: A Memoir, A Method, A Mastery of Obsessive Character...

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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Written by Henk Pretorius, RATIONAL DEFIANCE: A Guide to Clear Thinking, Bold Action, and Living on Your Own Terms offers compelling and useful advice for...

Rating:
3.8 / 5.0

Though not perfect, D. Novo's AS GOOD AS THE BEST: Power and Possibility Beyond C-PTSD succeeds in helping C-PTSD sufferers have faith in the possibility...

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Rating:
4.6 / 5.0

Jonathan Jenkins's THE 5 LAWS OF AGENCY: How to Stay in Control When the World Falls Apart gives readers who feel overwhelmed, burned-out, or stuck...

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Rating:
5.0 / 5.0

Written by Sara Kelly, THE ADHD AWAKENING: A Woman's Guide to Thriving After Diagnosis is an invaluable companion guide and essential toolkit for women navigating...

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Rating:
4.0 / 5.0

In A VISION OF HOPE: A Story of Redemption and Purpose, Andrew Drasen goes beyond a typical recovery memoir—looking back on his long fight with...

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Rating:
4.7 / 5.0

Written by Dr. Marcin N. Vaclaw, CLIP TOENAILS FOR A LIVING: A Unique Path to Success is an insightful guide to finding a healthy work-life...

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