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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise June 2020 special eBook edition! You must have a current Wilton Library card to use these services. If you are a non-Wilton resident, please check with your hometown library for these services.
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| Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Vivek H. Murthy, MDWhat it's about: the problem of loneliness as a public health concern, with a look at the ways isolation can negatively impact seemingly unrelated physical conditions like heart disease.
About the author: Dr. Vivek H. Murthy served as the Surgeon General of the United States from 2014-2017.
You might also like: Bowling Alone by Robert D. Putnam; The Lonely City by Olivia Laing. |
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You and I, As Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhood
by Laura Prepon
What it is: part memoir, part handbook, the author draws on her unconventional upbringing to share intimate recommendations for balancing parenthood with self-care.
Why does the author look familiar? Prepon is the acclaimed star of such productions as "That ‘70s Show" and "Orange Is the New Black."
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52 Small Changes for the Mind: Improve Memory, Minimize Stress, Increase Productivity, Boost Happiness
by Brett Blumenthal
What it is: A plan for better memory, decreased stress, improved productivity and lasting happiness by making one small, attainable change every week, whether it be eating more brain-powering foods or developing music appreciation.
Library Journal says: "Each weekly challenge comes with a pertinent quote, rationale, and step toward change....Perfect in its simplicity and comprehensiveness."
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| How to Raise a Reader by Pamela Paul and Maria RussoWhat's inside: encouraging, actionable advice on how to cultivate a love of reading in children of all ages. Also included are diverse reading lists organized by age group and surprising insights on the ways digital technology can keep kids engaged in reading.
Why you should read it: The authors -- both New York Times book editors -- combine their professional literary knowledge with relatable, first-hand experiences with helping their own children become readers. |
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Staying Stylish: Cultivating a Confident Look, Style & Attitude
by Candace Cameron-Bure
What it's about: the television star describes her lifelong efforts to maintain her faith and values in the face of a high-profile career, sharing advice for women from all walks of life on maintaining a personal style, eating a balanced diet, staying fit and nourishing the spirit.
Read it for: topics include personal style, fresh hair and makeup for any age, a well-balanced diet and fitness regime, and a well-nourished spirit.
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| No Visible Bruises: What We Don't Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us by Rachel Louise SnyderWhat it is: a sobering investigation of a heavy subject, told through case studies and including insights on the systemic problems that help perpetuate domestic violence.
What makes it unique: the detailed analysis of how domestic abuse affects all aspects of a victim's life; the way it's framed as a public health problem, not a private one.
About the author: Rachel Louise Snyder is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, Slate, and on This American Life. |
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Email a librarian at techref@wiltonlibrary.org for more engrossing eBook titles! These eBooks may be downloaded in the Libby By OverDrive app or viewed online on our OverDrive page. For more information on borrowing eBooks, visit http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/ebooks-eaudiobooks-and-emagazines |
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