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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise August 2023 |
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| Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck When It Matters Most by Adam AlterWhat it's about: the periods of personal, professional, and creative stagnation that can keep you stuck in life and how to overcome the inertia that's holding you back.
Why you might like it: The author's advice is practical and presented in a non-judgemental, confidence-boosting tone and contextualized through abundant case studies from all walks of life.
Examples include: painter Claude Monet; Academy Award-winner Brie Larson; and music legend Miles Davis. |
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To dye for : how toxic fashion is making us sick--and how we can fight back
by Alden Wicker
"Award-winning journalist Alden Wicker breaks open a story hiding in plain sight: the unregulated toxic chemicals that are likely in your wardrobe right now, how they're harming you, and what you can do about it. In To Dye For, Wicker reveals how clothing manufacturers have successfully swept consumers' concerns under the rug for more than 150 years, and why synthetic fashion and dyes made from fossil fuels are so deeply intertwined with the rise of autoimmune disease, infertility, asthma, eczema, and more. In fact, there's little to no regulation of the clothes and textiles we wear each day--from uniforms to fast fashion, outdoor gear, and even the face masks that have become ubiquitous in recent years. Wicker explains how we got here, what the stakes are, and what all of us can do in the fight for a safe and healthy wardrobe for all"
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Long illness : a practical guide to surviving, healing, and thriving by Meghan JobsonAn integrative neuropsychiatrist and an internist with specialized training in integrative and palliative medicine team up in this timely and practical guide for those living with a long illness that provides evidence-based and accessible recovery tools that address the body, mind and spirit.
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| Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause And How to Feel Like... by Jancee DunnWhat's inside: a humorous and candid exploration of menopause, its cultural implications, and research into the latest tools and tips to navigate one of life's biggest changes.
Read it for: the informative interviews with medical professionals; the emphasis placed on dispelling misinformation; the handy appendix of authoritative resources included at the end.
You might also like: The Slow Moon Climbs by Susan P. Mattern; The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter. |
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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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| The Choice Point: The Scientifically Proven Method to Push Past Mental Walls and... by Joanna GroverWhat it's about: making choices, big or small, and how the mind and body participate in that process.
Tips include: journaling to discover what you want most; visualization exercises that engage your senses to make the experience of goal-setting feel real and potentially more achievable.
For fans of: Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman; Nudge by Richard H. Thaler. |
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| Your Future Self: How to Make Tomorrow Better Today by Hal HershfieldWhat it is: a well-researched examination of short and long-term thinking and how to make choices that benefit us most in the future.
Read it for: the practical advice, which is presented in a well-organized and engaging format.
Reviewers say: "An encouraging, practical guide for decision-making" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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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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The in-between : unforgettable encounters during life's final moments
by Hadley Vlahos
A hospice nurse shows that end-of-life care can teach us just as much about how to live as it does about how we die, sharing moving stories of joy, wisdom and redemption from her patients' final moments while offering wisdom and comfort for those dealing with loss.
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| Will to Wild: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life by Shelby StangerWhat it's about: literal adventure in the great outdoors or metaphorical adventure in any part of your life that could use shaking up, how to know it's time to push yourself, and ways to prepare yourself to meet any challenges that await you on the journey.
Read it for: the warm, encouraging tone and boundless, contagious enthusiasm that will get you motivated to seek adventure in your life, whether it's a career change or wilderness trek.
About the author: Journalist Shelby Stanger hosts the podcast Wild Ideas Worth Living and has contributed to publications like Outside Magazine. |
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In light-years there's no hurry : cosmic perspectives on everyday life
by Marjolijn van Heemstra
Seeing Earth through the eyes of an astronaut brings new wonder and meaning to life on our planet. The overview effect-a permanent shift in consciousness many astronauts experience when beholding Earth from outside the atmosphere-causes one to wonder: could the perspective of outer space offer internal space? In Light-Years There's No Hurry invites us to lift our gaze above eye level and discover our connections with the cosmos, our planet, and each other, feeling simultaneously lighter and more grounded. Compared with the complexity of the universe, daily life on Earth begins to seem more manageable, while understanding the improbability of our collective existence gives us new patience and tenderness for her neighbors. The grand rhythms of light-years and eons become a source of restoration and relief-a comforting, necessary reminder to slow down and zoom out.
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You will own nothing : your war with a new financial world order and how to fight back
by Carol Roth
The New York Times bestselling author and entrepreneur presents this essential guide to protecting your hard-earned wealth from the agendas of Wall Street, world governments, international organizations, socialist activists and multinational corporations that work together to reduce the power of the dollar. 30,000 first printing.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Warren County Library
2 Shotwell Drive
Belvidere, New Jersey 07823
908-818-1280www.warrenlib.org |
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