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Daily Excerpt: Heart to Heart Resuscitation, A Memoir (Montgomery) - Author's Note

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Excerpt from   Heart to Heart Resuscitation: A Memoir  by Victor Montgomery III --  Author’s Note It is a little-known fact, going back to the First World War in 1914, even the toughest of the tough, the ‘true grit’ combat warrior decorated for bravery and valor, over time, can finally succumb to lying on a field hospital cot in the fetal position, with nothing left to give.  Wherever the war or conflict is fought, be it in the sandy arid deserts, jungles and mangrove swamps of Vietnam, the mountains, forests and woodlands of Korea, or the amphibious landings on the islands of the Pacific; it does not change the enormity of the human cruelty and tragic events seen and experienced that is beyond many veteran’s abilities to cope. Over the years of fire fights, mortar attacks, roadside explosives and sniper fire in Iraq and Afghanistan, and after multiple deployments, sleepless nights witnessing unrelenting carnage, loss of buddies- eventually takes its toll. Many warriors share nothing;

Some Good Reading for National Military Appreciation Month

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  Suggested reading: Helping the Disabled Veteran   (Joanna Romer) In this, her final, book, the late Joanna Romer suggests ways to assist disabled veterans leaving the military and trying to integrate back into mainstream society in spite of their disabilities. Chapters contain recommendations, suggestions, and practical suggestions, based on a large number of wide-ranging interviews with disabled veterans about their experiences after returning from war. Literary Titan gold award Heart to Heart Resuscitation: A Memoir (Victor Montgomery III) I have your six ... The window of opportunity to make a difference for someone considering suicide can be a matter of seconds. The real-life stories in this book illustrate this tension dramatically. H2H Resuscitation-the book and the therapeutic model-provides encouragement and hope to overcome combat veterans' immediate life-threatening depression and suicidal thoughts, the priority being to get veterans to safety. "Oh, yes," the

Available on Pre-order: Heart to Heart Resuscitation (Victor Montgomery)

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  Available from the MSI Press webstore now on pre-order : Heart to Heart Resuscitation by Victor Montgomery. Coming soon on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other stores. I have your six ... The window of opportunity to make a difference for someone considering suicide can be a matter of seconds. The real-life stories in this book illustrate this tension dramatically. H2H Resuscitation —the book and the therapeutic model—provides encouragement and hope to overcome combat veterans’ immediate life-threatening depression and suicidal thoughts, the priority being to get veterans to safety.  “Oh, yes,” they hear on the other end of the phone line, “You do have a reason to live, and I will tell you why!” Through subsequent mentoring and group therapy, these rescued veterans are mentored to develop the strength, determination, and support to get out of danger and pull their lives together. The H2H Resuscitation model, designed by Vic Montgomery, ·        explores the psychological wounds of

Books 2 B: Heart to Heart Resuscitation (Montgomery)

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  We are getting ready to launch Heart to Heart Resuscitation by Victor Montgomery. Look for it around September 25, 2023. 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 Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of this book? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.  Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can!  Find their contact information on our  Authors' Pages .  

Author in the News: Dr. Susan Lewis pens column for Psychology Today

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  Susan Lewis, author of From Deep Within , has penned a column on post=traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), forensic examinations, and an insanity defense. Read it HERE . For more posts by and about Susan and her book, click 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 free copy of this or any MSI Press LLC book  in exchange for  reviewing  a current or forthcoming MSI Press LLC book? Contact editor@msipress.com. Want an  author-signed copy  of any of our books? Purchase the book at 25% discount (use coupon code FF25) and concurrently send a written request to orders@msipress.com.  Want to communicate with one of our authors? You can! Find their contact information on our  Authors' Pages .

Daily Excerpt: Noah's New Puppy (Rice, Rice, & Henderson)

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  Excerpt from Noah's New Puppy .  One day the father had to leave Noah and his mother.   THIS BOOK WAS AWARDED THE KOPS-FETHERLING INTERNATIONAL BOOK AWARD HONORABLE MENTION FOR CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS. For more posts about this book, click  HERE . For more posts about Richard Rice, click HERE . For more posts about Geri Henderson, click HERE . For more posts about PTSD, click HERE . For more posts about military families, people, and issues, click HERE . Currently on half-price sale at www.msipress.com/shop.  Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

When Children's Books Become More Than Just Stories

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  Recently, I wrote an Amazon review of My Yellow Balloon , a very touchingly written and extremely insightful book for children who have experienced loss, written by Tiffany Papageorge, illustrated by Erwin Madrid, and published by Minoan Moon. It is an impressive book on all levels; the writing, the illustrations, and the quality of publication. Something that belongs in the room and hands of every child who has ever lost anyone or anything of importance to him/her. Noah's New Puppy , a book by Richard Rice and Geri Henderson, illustrated by Vincent Rice, that we published a couple of years ago, fulfills a similar purpose but for a different need. Tenderly written, including with guidance for parents on its use, and gorgeously illustrated, this book focuses on PTSD and indeed belongs in the hands of all children whose parents experience PTSD as well as with those who work with them. (Note: MSI Press, editor@msipress.com, will provide a complimentary copy to reviewers and special

Books on Parenting --"Normal" Children and Special Children, Normal Circumstances and Special Circumstances

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Parenting has its joys; it can also be demanding when all does not go as planned or hoped, as in this picture of parents with their son and two emergency room specialists, raising up (literally) their physically challenged daughter. MSI Press offers several unique books on parenting--for the everyday difficulties and the unique challenges. Take a look! 3 65 Teacher Secrets for Parent s by Cindy McKinley and Patti Trombly See posts by and about Cindy and Patti, including book excerpts, HERE . Courageous Parents   by Dr. Haim Omer Read posts by and about Dr. Omer, including book excerpts, HERE . How to Be a Good Mommy When You're Sick by Dr. Emily Graves Read posts by and about Dr. Graves, including book excerpts, HERE . Lessons of Labor by Julia Aziz See posts by and about Jula Aziz, including book excerpts,  HERE . Life after Losing a Child by Pat Young and Joanna Romer See posts by and about Pat  and Joanna. Noah's New Puppy by Richard R

Excerpt from Noah's New Puppy: Guidance to Parents (Rice with Henderson)

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Parent’s Guide This story encourages conversations between parents and their young children about PTSD, post-deployment issues, or parents suffering from depression. ●        It is understandable that some of you might be feeling anxious about talking to your child about such difficult topics - this is normal. What is important to remember is that you are not there to talk to your child about trauma. Instead, it is best to focus on some of the emotions that they have seen you experience, like fear, panic, sadness. These are all emotions children can understand as they have experienced these emotions themselves at some point in their lives. They can relate to how you feel by asking them to remember a time when they had a nightmare or got lost in a store. ●        When you are talking to your child, it is essential to be an active listener. You should be listening more than speaking. Some children may find it hard to express themselves, so it is vital that you, during th

Book Review: Noah's New Puppy (Rice, with Henderson)

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"With its strong, dedicated, and important message, Noah's New Puppy is an extraordinary, unique, impressively entertaining, thoroughly 'kid friendly', and unreservedly recommended addition to family, preschool, elementary school, and community library picture book collections." Read the full review at MidWest Book Review, Reviewer's Choice, January 2020 Children's Bookwatch .

Book Alert: Noah's New Puppy

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Released today! Noah's New Puppy  was written from veteran Richard Rice's own experience  of post-war PTSD. The almost miraculous effects of his service dog, Abby, saved him and saved his  marriage, bringing him out of hiding. He shares this story with families of small children to help them understand the suffering of their parents  and the  healing effects a dog can bring to the whole family. The Parent's Guide encourages conversations between parents and their children about PTSD, post-deployment issues, or parents and children suffering from depression. Richard's brother, Vincent, another  veteran, is  the illustrator. Available online, at select retailers, and from the MSI Press webstore: www.msipress.com/shop. Use coupon code FF25 for a discount for blog followers.