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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2023 |
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| Slow AF Run Club: The Ultimate Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Run by Martinus EvansHow it started: with author Martinus Evans receiving news from his doctor that his weight and lack of fitness was likely to send him to an early grave.
What happened next: Evans committed to running and completing a marathon, against the odds. Slow AF Run Club details his development as a "non-traditional" runner, the sense of community he found as he continued running marathons, and his advice for getting started no matter where you're starting from.
Reviewers say: "Practical and compassionate in equal measure, this will get readers moving" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Fertility rules : the definitive guide to male and female reproductive health
by Leslie Schrock
What it offers: the first conception guide for both male and female fertility. It offers a holistic plan for every age and stage of the process, whether you're planning to conceive or in the throes. It also includes practical content tailored to help the mental health of prospective parents.
Reviewers say: "Schrock’s coverage lives up to the promise of the subtitle. This is a definitive and highly useful guide to reproductive health." (Booklist)
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| Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues by Jessi KneelandWhat it is: a thought-provoking examination of body image and how we can make peace with the issues underlying the fraught relationships many of us have with the skin we live in.
Why it matters: Body Neutral emphasizes taking a step back from the body itself when needed to focus on the mind, providing advice for exploring what makes someone unhappy with their body and how they react to that unhappiness.
Reviewers say: "There’s a lot here for readers who are serious about coming to terms with their body image and willing to do the work to make it happen" (Booklist). |
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IRAs, 401(k)s & other retirement plans : strategies for taking your money out
by Twila Slesnick
What it is: This latest edition of the guide for prospective retirees covers all the bases of taking money out of a retirement plan, with guidance on tax strategies, required distributions and rules for inherited retirement plans and IRAs.
Why you might like it: Anyone who is approaching retirement, retiring early, changing jobs, or wondering what to do with an inherited plan will benefit from the advice in this book.
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| Talking on Eggshells: Soft Skills for Hard Conversations by Sam HornWhat's inside: an upbeat guide to communicating in the face of unknown social dynamics, in particular when potential conflict is part of the possible fallout.
Topics include: proactive vs. reactive responses; growing a thicker skin; and how to use your tone to set and maintain your communication boundaries.
For fans of: Why Are We Yelling by Buster Benson; Connect by David L. Bradford. |
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Quitting: a life strategy : the myth of perseverance--and how the new science of giving up can set you free
by Julia Keller
What it's about: Simone Biles quit the Olympics. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle quit The Firm. Millions of people have quit their jobs, seeking happiness and defining success on their own terms. Is it a mistake? As Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Julia Keller found out, it’s not. And, in fact, it might even save your life.
Why you might like it: Its clear message that, "We should view quitting as a resource on our way to happiness, and we should be gentle on ourselves when we don't see things through." (Library Journal)
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How to deal with angry people : 10 strategies for facing anger at home, at work and in the street
by Ryan C. Martin
What it's about: Whether confrontations are taking place at home, at work or online, the emotional toll of dealing with an angry person day-in day-out can be huge. This book draws on the author's years of research and clinical practice to help readers manage potentially explosive situations for the best possible outcomes.
Where you've heard of it: Martin is also known as TikTook's "The Anger Professor."
Reviews say: It "breaks down relevant psychological research in a way that’s easily understood by the lay reader. Those looking to better handle the hotheads in their lives should pick this up." (Publishers Weekly)
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Take your own advice : learn to trust your inner voice and start helping yourself
by Jeffrey Marsh
What it is: For those who are givers, carers, and empaths, this is a guide to focusing that energy on yourself--even if that feels frightening, from popular activist and advocate Jeffrey Marsh.
Why you might like it: Take Your Own Advice will give you the confidence to lead your life on your terms, and to prioritize what's important: you. It's time that you learn to put yourself first, to take care of yourself, and to ask others to listen to you for a change.
Reviewers say: "the book asks good questions to help readers open up and dig deeper, and gives stepping stones to better self-love." (Library Journal)
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