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  Kelly James, author of the newly released, popular book  The Book That Almost Got Me Fired , was recently US Review of Books. Says the reviewer, Joslyn Vann, " James offers up a quirky, sardonic guide for navigating the workforce and life as an independent, outspoken, middle-aged woman."  Read the full review HERE . #3 ON AMAZON'S LIST OF HOT NEW RELEASES FOR NEARLY A MONTH Book description: You're 52. Divorced. Single mom to a teenaged son and a tween daughter. Happily self-employed but worried about the cost of health insurance, the inevitable impact of perimenopause on your body, and whether you should keep dating a sexy plumber who's sweet and funny but lives an hour away and doesn't seem that into you. So, after 22 years of fulltime freelancing, you take a day job as a tiny, creaky cog in the corporate American machine where you're decades older than most of your coworkers - and you write about it. The Book That (Almost) Got Me Fired: A Year in Corp...

Because we had published a number of very good books before starting this blog, books that to this day have a growing fan club, we consider it important to share some "oldies but goodies" with our readers. Today's oldie-but-goodie is a review of Lessons of Labor (Julia Aziz) from Readers' Favorite. Says USR:  Aziz's lessons touch the lives of every woman, no matter their walk in life. Read the review here:  Book Reviews - The US Review of Books: Professional Book Reviews . For more posts by and about Julia and her book, click  HERE . Sign up for the MSI Press LLC monthly newsletter (recent releases, sales/discounts, awards, reviews, Amazon top 100 list, author advice, and more -- stay up to date)   Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .   Interested in publishing with MSI Press LLC?  We help writers become award-winning published authors. One writer at a time. We are a family, not a factory. Do you have a future with us?...

  Esteemed review, Barbara Bamberger Scott, US Review of Books, has reviewed the recently released book,  GodSway   (Diana Keathley) with very favorable comments --  GodSway, My Anecdotes with God , penned by Diana Skidmore Keathley, is a captivating memoir that emboldens those seeking answers to God's mysterious ways. Through the author's intimate narrative and her encounters with Messages from God, readers will find resonance in their own life experiences. The reader is left pondering whether these extraordinary events are divine miracles or mere coincidences.  Read the rest of the review HERE . New York Book Festive, Honorable Mention Hollywood Book Festival, Honorable Mention For more posts about Diana and her 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 propo...

  " One of the most striking qualities of the read is the personality and honesty embedded in the narrative, gently coaxing readers to look at themselves from a more critical viewpoint. It also peels back many layers of the author’s own heart and mind to show us the true power of being vulnerable and honest with ourselves." Read the rest of the review HERE . Read more posts (and reviews) about this book, Kris, and Kris's works 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 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 r...

  US Review of Books recently gave Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain a RECOMMENDED rating: "a valuable little book with a lot of information" The full review can be read HERE . For more posts about this book and its authors, click HERE .                                    Sign up for the MSI Press LLC newsletter                           Follow MSI Press on  Twitter ,  Face Book , and  Instagram .

US Review of Books recently reviewed Franki Bagdade's book, I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them , and gave it a RECOMMENDED rating.   Gere is an excerpt from the review: " This book is full of enlightening ideas on how to best approach parenting at its most difficult moments. However, what stands out in Bagdade’s writing is her insightful approach to parenting each child in the home differently. Bagdade emphasizes that because all children are different, they should be parented differently according to the structures and expectations that work best for them. Although this idea sounds overwhelming, the author explains how to achieve this in a way that leaves parents feeling confident and hopeful" Read the remainder of the review HERE . Read more posts about Franki and her book HERE .                                         Sign up for the MSI Press L...

  A recent review of Steven Greenebaum's book, One Family Indivisible , by Barbara Bamberger Scott, a reviewer with very high standards, for US Review of Books results in a "recommended" rating.  The conclusion: Greenebaum's spiritual philosophy, as propounded here, combines erudition and eclecticism. Devout within his family faith, Greenebaum's etheric messages e indicated a need for a spirituality that can be shared with people of all religious persuasions. In recent years the Living Interfaith Church has flourished with the active participation of Cathy Merchant, whom Greenebaum has supported in her assumption of ministerial roles as he began to battle critical physical challenges. He presents his notable memoir with verve, sensitivity, and a light-hearted sense of self-mockery as he recalls past missteps. His book also provides enough intimate recollection to reveal to the reader a person always determined, with his eye continually on the prize of human kindne...

  excerpt from the review:  Examining those defenses that keep one stuck offers the reader a way to work through them to become transformative and forgiving. Learning how to become more responsible and focusing on abundance instead of scarcity are also valuable life lessons that the text provides. The stories and exercises give practical and relatable ways for the reader to connect to the content on a deeper level. Overall, this is an excellent read for those on a path of transformation. RECOMMENDED by the US Review Read the rest of the review HERE . Read more posts about Kris & Candace and their book HERE .

  " The author's wisdom and experience shine through to inspire and motivate with accessible and straightforward practices that can provide calm in the chaos. She exudes kindness and boundless hope for staying connected in mind, body, and spirit no matter how trying life becomes amid a pandemic and beyond. Her simple but powerful guide can serve as an effective launching point for managing stress by acquiring self-care practices that can be adapted into daily routines." Read the rest of the review HERE . Julie's book received a RECOMMENDED rating. For more posts about this book, click HERE . For posts about Julie and her books (yes, she has more than one), click HERE .

 Just out from US Review of Books, the verdict is: This book is a must-have companion for those seeking a guide that will help them re-center and re-focus. It is easily accessible for readers of all backgrounds and ages, and it will make them look forward to incorporating the book's message into their daily lives. Read the entire review HERE . For more information about Julie and her books, click HERE . For more posts about and by Julie and her yoga and self-care topics, click HERE . Read about Julie's other book, How to Stay Calm in Chaos , HERE . Julie's books are available at  Amazon Barnes & Noble MSI Press (coupon code FF25 will give you 25% discount)

  From US Review of Books book review of Passing On; Preparing for the Afterlife: "...written beautifully in the descriptions of bliss, peace, forgiveness,  joy and beauty, both on earth and what others have described in the afterlife through their NDEs. The work about how to prepare for the afterlife, such as reading, meditation, being in nature and praying, is helpful as is the Appendix with its focus on afterlife characteristics."                                                  -Carol Anderson,  U.S. Review of Books Read the rest of the book review HERE . Read more posts about Passing On HERE . Read more posts about Joanna and all her books HERE .

  RECOMMENDED BY US REVIEW OF BOOKS With fresh, highly informative material on every page, Potter offers intelligent, sensitive guidelines meriting thoughtful study, along with pragmatic, readily accessible approaches from which anyone can benefit at any stage of the grief experience . -- so says Barbaara Bamberger Scott, reviewer for the US Review of Books. Read the entire review HERE . For more posts on Julie and her book, click HERE .

A Theology for the Rest of Us recently earned a RECOMMENDED rating from US Review of Books. The reviewer wrote, in part,   Yavelberg's book would serve as a good companion text to similar works or perhaps be suitable for those on a beginning path into spirituality. In short, it is simply engaging. Read the full review HERE . Read more about Arthur and his book HERE .

Recently received a very nice review of Women, We're Only Old Once  ( Bertha Cooper ) by Barbara Bamberger Scott (quite a tough reviewer, in our experience). From the review: " In constructing this lively guide to women's aging ... [that] covers vital information for all women in older years... Cooper bravely takes on complex issues like sexuality in older women, the sense of dread women feel at the possible loss of a partner, and strategies for planning new, post-retirement lifestyles. Whether standing at the brink of a certain age and facing the implications of the next phase of life or fully immersed in its quandaries, Cooper's readers will welcome her intelligent and empathic guidance. Read the full review HERE . Women, We're Only Old Once , just recently published, is already an award-winning book: Best New Voice in Health and Fitness, Kops-Fetherling International Books Award

The US Review of Books is offering a series of articles on how to improve writing skills. The columns are very practical and pragmatic, highly recommended for first-time authors. Take a look at one of the columns  HERE . For more posts about US Review of Books and USR reviews of MSI Press books, click HERE .

  McNeil's practical and portable volume can be a valuable reference work for parents Read the rest of this review by Barbara Bamberger Scott at US Review of books HERE . For more posts by and about Colette McNeil and her books, click HERE .