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AN EXTRAORDINARY READ FROM START TO FINISH Says MidWest Book Review of From Tuscany with Love by Lauretta Avina:  A fascinating combination of cookbook and memoir, From Tuscany with Love  is an extraordinary read from start to finish. The recipes are as authentic as Lauretta Avina's life lessons learned as she relates her personal life story and the role that family ethnicity and Tuscan approach to food played in that story. The recipes are 'kitchen cook friendly' in organization and presentation, the life story parts and eloquent and emotionally engaging. The result is the Laurette Avina memoir, From Tuscany With Love is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal and community library Biography/Memoir and Ethnic Cookbook/Italian collections. Read the full review HERE . Book Description: From Tuscany with Love  is an emotional memoir capturing the heartfelt journey of a scared, little girl from the rolling hills of Lucca to the bustling life in America. Throug...

    What is a  book jewel ? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Each month, we share near-daily, or as often as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  Jesus Is Still Passing By  by J Bennett Easterling. Description: Jesus has not limited his miracles to people who lived when he was on earth. Today, miracles continue--and nearly every day someone somewhere reports one.This book, written by award-winning author Bennett Easterling, shines a welcome new light on the miracles of Jesus. Thirty-six miracles are highlighted, then supplemented with helpful background information. Real-life applic...

  Congratulations to Victor Montgomery for a nice review of his book, Heart to Heart Resuscitation: My Journal , which is a companion to Heart to Heart Resuscitation: A Memoir , from MidWest Book Review:  Especially recommended for anyone having to deal with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), or the emotional stresses arising out of a suicide or the unexpected death of a friend or family member, "Heart to Heart Resuscitation: My Journal" will prove to be of effective and practical help in coping with and working through depression, sorrow, and grief. Read the whole review HERE . For more posts about Vic and his book, click  HERE . AWARD FOR THE MEMOIR-JOURNAL  Literary Titan Gold Award Purchase the paperback at discount from the  MSI Press webstore . Use Coupon Code FF25 for 25% off. Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Che...

  Of Learning to Feel (Kris Girrell), MidWest Book Review writes Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Learning to Feel: One Man's Path of Reconnecting to the Heart of Emotions" by Kris Girrell will prove of special and particular value to readers with an interest in emotional/mental health, interpersonal relations, and personality development. While also available for personal reading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $8.99), "Learning to Feel" is especially and unreservedly recommended for professional, community and college/university library Popular Psychology collections and supplemental Psychology/Mental Health curriculum studies lists. Read the rest of the review HERE . For more posts about Kris and his books, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . P...

  From MBWR: With the publication of " A View through the Fog ", Bob McGee presents a compelling, poignant, and packed memoir featuring anecdotes that are both moving and hilarious. All human life (and death) is to be found in its pages. With his own distinct voice, McGee opens the door on the dizzying world of the Golden Gate Bridge -- the beauty of both nature and the bridge itself, the camaraderie and friction with colleagues, and the devastating tragedies of suicide jumpers. He brings an entire San Francisco community to the page with a thought-provoking and richly detailed memoir that will resonate with many readers. Read the rest of the review HERE . For other posts about Bob and his book, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any ...

  From MWBR -  Fascinating, inspiring, articulate, engaging, thoughtful and thought-provoking, " An Afternoon's Dictation " is an extraordinary and welcome series of observation, commentary, and insights for all members of the Christian community, as well as students of philosophy and metaphysical studies. While also available in a digital book format (Kindle, $7.99), "An Afternoon's Dictation" is highly recommended for personal reading lists and community, academic, and seminary library collections. To read the rest of the review, click HERE . Winner, London Book Festival honorable mention, Firebird Book Award Runner-up, Pacific Book Award To read other posts about Steven and his books, click HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a free copy of this or any MSI...

  What is a book jewel? A sometimes-overlooked book with remarkable insight and potential significance. Starting in August, we will share near-daily, as possible, reviews of the monthly book jewel - short, succinct reviews that can be read in 1-2 minutes with links to the reviewer by reviewers whose words are worthy of being heard and whose opinions are worthy of being considered. Sometimes a couple of minutes contains more impressive thought than ten times that many. We will let you decide that. This month's book jewel is  From Deep Within  by  Susan Lewis, Ph.D., J.D.  Excerpt from MidWest Book Review ; Readers who care about people, who wonder why so many go astray while others live a good and productive lives, will gobble up the pages of this book faster than they would a psychological thriller. From Deep Within is chilling; its characters are unforgettable. More importantly, they are real: you couldn't create more complicated characters. Susan J. Lewis shar...

  From the MidWest Book Review's review of Mental Health Mayday (Gregg Bagdade): "...the quintessential self-help guide to dealing with the mental, physical, and emotional stresses of one of America's most dangerous, yet necessary professions. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Mental Health Mayday: A Firefighter's Survival Guide from Recruit through Retirement" should be considered as required reading for anyone engaged in firefighting, and a part of every firehouse and community library Firefighting Psychology, Education, and Training collections." Read the rest of the review HERE .   Read more posts about Gregg and his book HERE . Read more book reviews HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter  here  or on our  home page . Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC? Check out information on  how to submit a proposal . Interested in receiving a f...