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Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is from   Heart to Heart Resuscitation  by Victor Montgomery III -- . Book Description I have your six ... The window of opportunity to make a difference for someone consid...

  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  Women, We're Only Old Once  by Bertha Cooper. Amazon review by Pamela Hastings, author of Hot Flash and Beyond - Universally applicable Since the alternative to aging is death, this book serves as a helpful and entertaining guide for women experiencing the inevitable. Stories from Bertha's interviews and suggestions from her long nursing career make interesting reading. Awards Kops-Fetherling International Book Awards/Phoenix Award for Best New Voice ...

                                     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.  From Colette McNeil on Amazon: This book was both gut wrenching in its brutal honesty of the ugliest side of humanity and heart warming to know there are brave souls among us who willingly walk into an insurmountable situation with little to no support and ...

    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.  From Joni West on Amazon: Rarely do we have a chance to see inside the mental health system, especially the parts where criminal justice is involved. Dr. Lewis takes us inside and right up close to a variety of her patients as we sit across the table from perpetrators of horrific crimes with her and learn her thought process as she assesses them for the courts. Her calm, open, and practic...

  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.  From SLK on Amazon:  I highly recommend Susan Lewis’ book. “From Deep Within” is exactly where her perspective and insight emerge. Susan is very open and honest in her personal life’s journey, as well as in her career with her clients/patients. She gives the reader a clear and vivid picture of the challenges and successes, predictability and unpredictability in the life of a forensic & clinical psychol...