AwareNow: Issue 14.5: The Books Edition

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ISSUE 14.5

T H E AWA R E N E S S T I E S ™ O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E F O R C A U S E S JASMIN WALDMANN CHANGE ME

DR. NICOLAS BAZAN UNA VIDA

NICK BOTTINI JUST PLAY

DR. JENNY MARTIN & KRISTEN MARTIN

YOUR THERAPIST IS ANXIOUS, TOO

DESMOND CLARK

PRINCIPLES OF WINNING

EDNA O’DOHERTY I’M FINE

TIFFANY KELLY SHINE

MIKE DIAMOND

7 STEPS TO AN UNBREAKABLE MINDSET

SIR BRUNO SERATO THE POWER OF PASTA

THE BOOKS EDITION

9 AUTHORS RAISING AWARENESS

A room without books Is like a body without a soul. - Cicero

THE BOOKS EDITION AwareNow™ is a monthly publication produced by Awareness Ties™ in partnership with Issuu™. Awareness Ties™ is the ‘Official Symbol of Support for Causes’. Our mission is to support causes by elevating awareness and providing sustainable resources for positive social impact. Through our AwareNow Magazine, Podcast & Talk Show, we raise awareness for causes and support for nonprofits.

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38 THE POWER OF PASTA

DR. JENNY MARTIN & KRISTEN MARTIN

JASMIN WALDMANN

DESMOND CLARK

DR. NICOLAS BAZAN

ENDA O’DOHERTY

NICK BOTTINI

TIFFANY KELLY

MIKE DIAMOND

SIR BRUNO SERATO

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As we examine awareness and how it is achieved, we acknowledge our most basic, timeless medium for discovery of ourselves and the world around us - books.

Tools to educate and empower, books are and always will be a reference of high regard with intrinsic value. In this special edition of AwareNow, we recognize 9 authors raising awareness (of self and of causes) a book at a time.

ALLIÉ McGUIRE

EDITOR IN CHIEF & CO-FOUNDER OF AWARENESS TIES Allié is a Taurus. She started her career in performance poetry, then switched gears to wine where she made a name for herself as an online wine personality and content producer.

She then focused on original content production under her own label The Allié Way™ before marrying the love of her life (Jack) and switching gears yet again to a pursue a higher calling to raise awareness and funds for causes with Awareness Ties™.

JACK McGUIRE

PRODUCTION MANAGER & CO-FOUNDER OF AWARENESS TIES Jack is a Gemini. He got his start in the Navy before his acting and modeling career. Jack then got into hospitality, focusing on excellence in service and efficiency in operations and management. After establishing himself with years of experience in the F&B industry, he sought to establish something different… something that would allow him to serve others in a greater way. With his wife (Allié), Awareness Ties™ was born.

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“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” - Charles W. Eliot

I hope readers will be encouraged and inspired, and not just ‘motivated’.

JASMIN WALDMANN

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JASMIN WALDMANN THE BOO

CHANGE ME THE SYNOPSI Amit Malhotra, 35, is a high ying investment banker who loves his gut and all things gourmet. Amit is living the proverbial good life, which includes a loving family, a successful career and a luxurious life – albeit with a paunch.

When a pretty twentysomething calls him ‘uncle’ by mistake, the young corporate honcho is forced to evaluate his lifestyle. As if that weren’t enough, Amit has to face the harsh realities of his fastpaced life when he loses a close friend and colleague to a fatal heart attack in the middle of a conference After this shock to his system, the gymhating, foodbinging couch potato realizes that he will have to change his ways before a heart attack claims him too. But will he be able to accomplish this steep climb Change Me captures in detail a common man’s inspiring journey towards holistic tness with the help of a life coach.

Join Amit as he discovers his true being – his mind, body and spirit – and marches towards a healthy, ful lling future Jasmin Waldmann is a renowned life coach and tness expert. She is the inventor of Pilardio®, a concept that combines Pilates and Cardio, and the developer of JaWa Diet THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

This book is about changing and becoming more aware of yourself.

“I wrote the book because I wanted to make the message I have to share available to as many people as possible. My main motivation was to provide access to the book, learn from the book and apply it to their own lives. Books are still a great medium to convey messages. Upon reading my book, I hope readers will be encouraged to apply all the takeaways from the protagonist, Amit, into their lives. I don’t want to preach. I want to lead with Amit’s example. He has very common problems that the majority of people have. I want to show that this change is actually not really dif cult. It’s a beautiful thing that can bring so many bene ts. This book is about healing. This book is about changing and becoming more clear about yourself. It’s about becoming more aware of yourself. I hope readers will be encouraged and inspired, and not just ‘motivated’. ”

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At 19, she moved to Berlin and decided that it was time to change her life. She went back to school and graduated at the top of her class. She also underwent therapies, including several years of psychotherapy and a year of behavioural therapy. Outcome in short: They didn’t really work. At a very young age, she enjoyed and was fascinated by any kind of physical activity and the mind. Later, after graduating from school, she found a way to merge her two biggest interests; she remembered her passion and understood her calling She attended a private university and studied health and wellness. After earning her diploma, she left for the US and afterward Australia- to study the health and wellness market there By 2007, after some time in the US and Australia, she returned to Germany to start her own company. While she studied to be a Sports and Health Trainer, she worked full time in a big gym. During that time she met for personal tness training purposes a client who was an NLP (neuro linguistic programming) trainer. He coached her and helped her to nish the un nished business in her past, to heal her scars, to understand who she truly is, and how she can become her true self Within a few months, she was cured and truly happy again, after 10 years of suffering. It was then that she understood her calling: helping people to help themselves and become who they truly are. She underwent several trainings and certi cations in Germany Since she nished them, Jasmin is dedicated to teaching and coaching others to do the same. She later combined that knowledge with a deep understanding of business to become a powerful business coach. Learn more about Jasmin by visiting www.jasminwaldmann.com

THE REVIEW “While I was reading Change Me, I felt like I was Amit, and this is actually a book about my own life. I thought if Amit could come out of his procrastination, lethargy, fears, stress eating and create a new life for himself, I could, too.

Inspired by the book, I have made some changes in my life, too – and it has worked wonders for me. It has been 4 weeks now! I have to admit, I’d like to have some sessions with Jasmin Waldmann to help me to go further and somehow deeper into my journey of self-discovery. Great book!”

S. Gupt “The book Change Me is a full package. I found the concept of 10 R’s of becoming a changed person very interesting as it covers all areas a person may want to change, starting from understating what our drawbacks are and then from there, step by step, making changes to nally arrive at a place that is satisfying. My biggest takeaway: step by step!

Must read.

V. Mishr

THE PURCHAS CHANGE ME is available for purchase via Amazon https://awarenow.us/book/change-me

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THE AUTHOR’S STOR Jasmin was raised in a fatherless household led by her grandmother and her mother. Her primary caretaker, her grandmother, died when Jasmin was twelve years old. Her mother died one year later. In one short year, this young woman was set adrift without the role models and loving arms she’d grown up with. She went to school but didn’t earn a degree. She was trained in a number of careers: a saleswoman, an accountant, a professional singer, even a dressmaker. She had many other experiences as well: from selling cars and shifting houses to renovating houses and secretary work

“Every new bit of information we uncover adds one more piece to the puzzle…”

DR. NICOLAS BAZAN AUTHOR OF UNA VIDA

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DR. NICOLAS BAZAN THE AUTHO

UNA VIDA THE BOO

THE SYNOPSI Neuroscientist Alvaro Cruz nds himself haunted by a recurring dream of a banjo player in an elusive corn eld that leads him on a personal quest to uncover the mysterious past of a New Orleans street singer known as Una Vida.

Stricken with Alzheimer's, Una Vida can only offer tantalizing clues about her past through her mesmerizing vocals, incredible recollection of jazz lyrics, and the occasional verbal revisiting of a fascinating life that s fading quickly and forever into the recess of her mind. As Cruz searches for Una Vida's true identity, he learns profound lessons about the human psyche, the nature of memory and himself. Now available in paperback for the rst time

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“It has allowed me to express my thoughts and emotions that surround neuroscience research…

“Una Vida mirrors many facets of my own life – my work, my desires, my worries, my re ections on why I strive to understand and combat the ravaging diseases and disorders that af ict the eyes and the brain. It reveals the elations and frustrations that seem to go hand in hand with neuroscience research. The battle to conquer of these diseases and conditions – such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s diseases, ALS, macular degeneration, MS and so many others – is not a story of continual, everyday successes. It is a slow journey down a complicated maze that often fraught with setbacks and unexpected twists and turns. Experiments do not always yield the results anticipated, and scientists like me and my colleagues often nd that we do not have the means available to solve the riddles of the mind and sight we so desperately seek to unravel. Yet despite the many trials we face, despite the many uncertainties we encounter, each day that passes brings us closer to understanding, and preventing and curing these debilitating diseases. I realize how extraordinarily important this research is, not simply to the scienti c community, but to each and every individual in the community worldwide. Every new bit of information we uncover adds one more piece to the puzzle, bringing the bigger picture a little more in focus and providing us not only with new knowledge, but renewed hope. It is this hope that I wish to share with others through Una Vida. It has allowed me to express my thoughts and emotions that surround neuroscience research, the exploration of cellular elements and molecular switches that underlie the component of the mind and the eye. To be able to impart these views to others and to provide them with the hope and optimism that the story of Una Vida ultimately presents, that itself is a task as equally important and rewarding as the pursuit to understand, to prevent, and to cure. Thus writing Una Vida represents a channel, an outlet , unlike technical journals, to freely express my emotions and opinions and at the same time to contribute to remove the stigma of brain diseases.

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THE AUTHOR’S STOR Nicolas Bazan is a man driven by his life's many passions including a thirst for knowledge about the human mind and eyes, and a hunger for great food and ne music. Born in the tiny town of Los Sarmientos in Tucuman, Argentina, Nicolas Bazan's de ning moment was witnessing an aunt suffer a seizure while walking him to a music lesson when he was a young boy, putting him on the path to becoming one of the world's premier neuroscientists. Applying himself eagerly to studying fundamental cellular and molecular mechanisms behind seizures and in experimental models of debilitating diseases of the brain (Alzheimer's, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's and traumatic brain injury) and retina (macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa), he hopes his life's work leads to innovative therapies that slow down and/or cure those diseases.Training at some of the most prestigious medical institutions including Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York and Harvard Medical School, Bazan took his rst faculty appointment at age 26 at the University of Toronto, Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, where he immersed himself in the study of neurochemistry.In the 1970s, he established a research institute in Argentina during a time when his native land was awash in political turmoil. He and his wife essentially ed with their ve children to the United States in 1981.

Welcomed in New Orleans, Bazan was appointed faculty by the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he later established and now heads the LSU Neuroscience Center of Excellence

THE REVIEW “I really enjoyed this book in many different ways. It is original with an enthralling story. Dr. Bazan's way with words and descriptions are vivid. The references to art and music are very much alive. The driving force to raise the awareness of Alzheimer’s Disease succeeds in a very novel approach. Clearly Dr. Bazan's love for research and brain disease comes through loud and clear.”

D. Vanc “This is one of my favorite stories. It belongs with The Alchemist, as another great spiritual journey. I was blown away by the insights into the mind and the universe and spirituality G.J THE PURCHAS UNA VIDA is available for purchase via Amazon: https://awarenow.us/book/una-vida It also became a film, OF MIND & MUSIC, available on Amazon Prime: https://awarenow.us/film/of-mind-and-music

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“…so you can release the music within.”

NICK BOTTINI

AUTHOR OF ‘JUST PLAY’

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NICK BOTTINI THE BOO

JUST PLAY THE SYNOPSI Release the Music within. No struggle. No limits. Just play. A revolutionary new understanding of the mind is transforming the eld of performance psychology, making it easier than ever before for musicians to bring out the best in themselves and make music as nature intended. Not only that, but it offers renewed hope for sufferers of anxiety, depression and a whole host of other psychological disorders. Following his own struggles, explorations and insights, working both as a professional musician and a Head of Music in London schools, Nick Bottini is now a performance coach working in the music industry. He wrote ‘Just Play’ for musicians who know that they are capable of more – to help them uncover a simpler way, not only with music and creativity, but ultimately, with themselves. 50% of all author royalties will go to support ‘Music Minds Matter’, the 24-hour mental health helpline set up by Help Musicians UK. For more information visit www.musicmindsmatter.org.uk THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

It turned out there was one simple trick of the mind that once uncovered, can transform your life and your music.

“There are a lot of student and professional musicians seeking improvement - be it with their mental health, their musicianship, managing their workload or their career. And back when I too was feeling a similar pressure to get ahead, I was fortunate to get world-class support and guidance on the mental side of achieving musical excellence. It turned out there was one simple trick of the mind that once uncovered, can transform your life and your music. This is why I wrote Just Play - so you can release the music within.”

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THE REVIEW “Nick Bottini has given us the opportunity through Just Play to examine the prospect of shedding all that often burdens our mind and body; to truly celebrate in the fact that we can all achieve heights beyond what we thought possible through allowing the mind to clear, the system to empty, and the clarity and ow of listening to create a journey we may not have thought possible.”

Dame Evelyn Glenni 3x Grammy Winner, Pioneering Solo Percussionist and Jewelry Designe

“Nick has written a book that will help musicians to nally get out of their own way and unlock their full potential.”

Bill Lauranc Pianist and Keyboardist in 3x Grammy Award-Winning Band Snarky Pupp

“This really is a remarkable book. Nick gives a most splendid and erudite explanation of the creative process and the route toward excellence. I recommend it to anyone wishing to learn how to achieve greatness in any eld whilst overcoming the largest of obstacles possible...our own thoughts.”

Nigel Hitchcoc Session Saxophonist (Ray Charles, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones, Mark Knop er, Take That, Jamiroquai, Spice Girls

“Whoever you are, and whatever your connection to music, you will nd this book is a treasure trove of insight. It integrates the deepest and most vital elements of humanity, enables the reader to stop overthinking, and, instead, to reconnect with a profound sense of freedom and spontaneity.”

Susan Collie Junior Academy Violin Professor at the Royal Academy of Music, Londo

“I've known Nick Bottini a long time and his revolutionary approach to music coaching is sorely needed in the music industry. Just Play is a gem of a book that shows you how to stop struggling and start thriving. Buy it.”

Stephen Asamoah-Dua Previous Winner of Young Drummer of the Year Competition and Member of Mercury-Prize Nominated Band The Compozer

THE PURCHAS JUST PLAY is available for purchase via Amazon https://awarenow.us/book/just-play

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“I want this workbook to serve as a small beacon of light in the dark for those who are struggling.”

DR. JENNY MARTIN

AUTHOR OF ‘YOUR THERAPIST IS ANXIOUS, TOO’

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DR. JENNY MARTIN & KRISTEN MARTIN THE AUTHO

YOUR THERAPIST IS ANXIOUS, TOO THE BOO

THE SYNOPSI In this interactive workbook crafted by sisters devoted to mental health awareness, readers will be challenged to explore the root system of their own personal anxieties. Using elements of psychological savviness, humor, and creative expression, this art-laden workbook provides both education and hands-on experience to help readers achieve deeper personal insight and sharper anxiety management tools THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“I want this book to help people understand they are not alone…”

“Initially, I began this project because I was inspired by my sister’s “self-portrait,” which is now the cover of the book.

When I rst saw that piece, I recognized the immense power of expressing the complexities of being human through art. Little did we know that a short couple of months after beginning, the pandemic would hit. The book then took on new meaning: it became a way for me to cope. We have been living in extremely anxious times, and the validity of our struggles are often lost in the chaos. Taking time to organize these chapters and put tools onto paper was such a gift to myself. Being a therapist through the pandemic has been a unique chapter of my career, and this project helped me to stay focused and feel connected to hope. Finally, this project was the manifestation of a long personal healing process. I have been intimately touched by the loss of life due to mental illness, and I wanted to create something to honor and remember the value of each life lost to a mental health battle. I want this workbook to serve as a small beacon of light in the dark for those who are struggling. The stigma around mental health and wellness remains frustratingly powerful, and I hope that this workbook helps break that wall down just a bit. I am trying to normalize the array of human feelings by saying, “Hey! I’m a mental health professional and I have these feelings, too!” We are under such immense pressure to practice gratitude, be happy, count your blessings, look to the bright side... These approaches are only useful when you also acknowledge why those views are sometimes hard to embrace. We need to talk about our pain, we need to learn how to be more comfortable witnessing other people’s pain. I want this book to help people understand that they’re not alone, they’re not abnormal, and they’re not without hope. There are ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, etc., but it has to start with acknowledging it’s there.” - Dr. Jenny Marti “The cover art from our book tells a very personal story. It was something I did on my own that was never meant to be shared, let alone become the cover of a book. I was going through a transitional time in my life that was causing severe anxiety. I often turn to art to help focus my mind and express whatever feelings I may be harboring in that moment. This particular painting was an entirely new, unique approach that came distinctly out of this deep feeling of anxiety that had quickly become suffocating. I printed a picture of my face, and I started using watercolors and pastels to express the sensations in my mind that felt too overwhelming to keep locked away. I almost immediately felt a sense of relief as I studied the visual version of my feelings. I expelled them from my mind and onto the paper. I shared the picture and what I had experienced with my sister, and that’s when the whole idea for the book started to unravel. The cover art became one of the exercises in the book, and I am its rst success story.” - Kristen Martin

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THE REVIEW ““Your therapist may be anxious, too, but if her name is Dr. Jenny Martin, you’re in luck. Her delightful, highly useful book delivers essential information and advice on controlling anxiety with the easy, breezy intimacy of your best friend.

The illustrations by her actor-sister Kristen are a feast for the soul.

Ron Power Emmy Award and Pulitzer Prize Winning Autho ”In her book, Your Therapist Is Anxious, Too, expert psychologist Dr. Jenny Martin compassionately walks the reader through their personal relationship with anxiety. Dr. Martin thoughtfully combines the use of artistic, body and cognitive self-exploration exercises to help the reader better understand the nature and source of their anxiety. The author's brilliant use of metaphors, curious tone and self-compassionate approach is certain to leave the reader feeling empowered to co-exist safely with their anxiety.

Chelsea Hudson, LCP Executive Director of Cityscape Counseling, Chicag “As a fellow mental health therapist, my first reaction to reading Dr. Jenny Martin's Your Therapist is Anxious, Too was to think of all the clients, friends and acquaintances who I can't wait to recommend this quality-packed little workbook to. While so many workbooks feel like, well...work, this one was a true joy to read and follow along with. Using a perfect mix of wit, compassion, beautiful artwork and easy-to-follow exercises for all levels, it is bound to be a staple for anyone who has ever had an interest in exploring their own anxiety a little closer.

Katie Freeman, LCS Owner of Karuna Wellnes "Your Therapist is Anxious, Too" is a helpful illustrative guide to tapping into anxiety from a creative angle. Dr. Jenny Martin offers 8 emotionally-engaging exercises that explore where anxiety comes from and how it can manifest, each paired with a detailed breakdown of how and why anxiety shows up differently for everyone, as well as suggestions on how to reframe and demystify negativity, fear, and other underlying associations. "Your Therapist" is a perfectly-timed, perpetually useful workbook that will benefit anyone who seeks inspired tools to untangle the tapestry of anxiousness that most people experience at one time or another -- even your therapist.

Trish Bendi Writer and Regular Contributor to the New York Time

THE PURCHAS YOUR THERAPIST IS ANXIOUS, TOO is available for purchase online: https://www.youranxioustherapist.com

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“…you must be committed to excellence if you want to win.”

DESMOND CLARK

AUTHOR OF ‘PRINCIPLES OF WINNING’

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DESMOND CLARK THE AUTHO

PRINCIPLES OF WINNING THE BOO

THE SYNOPSI Everyone wants to be a winner. Now, thanks to Desmond Clark’s ve-step approach, everyone can be a winner.

Whether it was struggling with poverty as a child, competing against the best-of-the-best athletes in the NFL, or starting a career as an entrepreneur, Desmond has always been committed to winning. As he’s been on his journey, he’s been taking notes regarding what it takes to win -- not just win professionally, but mentally, and even spiritually In his book written for all those who realize no one can go it alone, Desmond shares what he has learned to do, and what not to do, if you want to win in life. Not just in one area, but in all areas. You will be able to quickly move through his time-tested, step-by-step process. Desmond also mixes in relevant anecdotal experiences to make each step come to life for you. You don’t have to be a gifted professional athlete to master Desmond’s ve keys. You just need the courage to start The book is built around the challenge Desmond faced growing up with a single mom and drug-addicted father while living in the poorest part of Lakeland, Florida. Desmond tells that story right up front, sharing with you how his father’s journey toward the 12 Steps of Recovery, played a major role in leading him to develop his Five Keys to Winning.

Begin your journey today

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“I take a ve-step approach to winning in life.”

“We learn and grow from one source, new information. We gain new information from two sources; your own experience and the experiences of others. My desired outcome is to connect with others on a personal level by sharing the experiences I've gained working with world-class humans from all walks of life that have helped me overcome obstacles and establish a certain level of success. Hopefully, those who read my book can gain another/different perspective on life that will serve to help them create an even better life for themselves. In my book, I take a five-step approach to winning in life. Whether it's struggling with poverty, competing against world-class athletes, or starting a career as an entrepreneur and all points in between, you must be committed to excellence if you want to win. Readers will gain new insight on how to develop the mindset and the principles it takes to compete and win consistently.”

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THE REVIEW “Dez Clark is a former NFL player and a motivational speaker. (I personally know Dez and he speaks from experience and is genuine- and he has demonstrated what it means "to set out to improve myself and to win.") In this book, you will nd ve principles that Dez has outlined and discusses. He begins by writing about his father and his good intentions while struggling with addiction. This book is well written, each chapter has takeaways, and Dez demonstrates clearly and convincingly that you have within you the "principles of winning." Let Dez help you unlock those principles in your own personal situation and help you walk your personal "hero's journey.

D. Cotte “I have known Dez Clark for twenty ve years, since we were 18 year old freshman teammates at Wake Forest. We were teammates again on the Chicago Bears 2003-2004. Needless to say, I know Dez well and can honestly say that he knows what he is talking about when it comes to leadership. He has a rare combination of natural ability, hardearned life lessons, and a thoughtful mind that is always seeking advancement. I value his opinion and would seek his guidance and wisdom whenever confronted with a dif cult situation. His lessons are valuable in my personal life and as president of a $120MM+ organization with over 1500 employees.

D. Lyma “Desmond Clark does an outstanding job of incorporating his 5 Key Principles of Creating a Standard of Excellence that he founded throughout his life from growing up in poverty as a child to an All-Pro Tight End with the Chicago Bears. His principles are very relatable, easy to follow and can be applied by anyone who wants to achieve personal success in life, as well as in business. This is a great read and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to better themselves in the game of life!

A. Muni “Very honest and to the point. Desmond makes you feel like his 3rd brother. Speaking about his past. Humble beginnings created a king. I would recommend this read to younger love ones. This book could save some time on failures. Waiting for the 2nd edition.

L. Robinso “I have already started using some of the ideas Desmond promotes in my own consulting practice. I have to make sure I give him the credit, but I'm looking forward to seeing positive results for myself and others. A must read B. Hamache

THE PURCHAS PRINCIPLES OF WINNING is available for purchase via Amazon https://awarenow.us/book/principles-of-winning

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“… ght like hell when you’re going through the storm.”

ENDA O’DOHERTY AUTHOR OF ‘I’M FINE’

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ENDA O’DOHERTY THE BOO

I’M FINE! THE SYNOPSI Enda O’Doherty is an extraordinary man with an extraordinary story to share. In I’m Fine! Thoughts on Life, Addiction, Love and Health, co-written with journalist Dermot Keyes, he brings us on a journey from his youth and alcoholsoaked adulthood, through the birth of Enda 2.0 – sober and with a passion for helping others – to his new life as an endurance athlete and inspirational motivational speaker. Over a dozen years into sobriety and revealing in his new life, Enda has undergone a physical and emotional re-awakening as an endurance athlete, which has, incredibly, included carrying a washing machine from Belfast to Waterford in 2015 (covering nine marathon distances in eight days), and hauling his appliance to within a few hours of the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in 2017, both in aid of charity. I’m Fine! traces the highs and lows of a life fully lived, the debt he owes to his family, how he has positively exploited his addictive personality, and his passion for teaching, while also disclosing his own ‘survival toolkit’ on how to make tomorrow better than today. Fueled by 29 years as a teacher, and 6 years as a motivational speaker, this deeply personal adventure demonstrates the power of the human spirit along with Enda’s efforts to promote positive mental health. Re ective, entertaining and inspiring, Enda’s story is one worth reading if wringing every drop out of life is on your ‘To Do’ list. Enda O’Doherty is a teacher, endurance athlete and motivational speaker. He is also an advocate for positive mental health and a long-term supporter of mental health charities. Dermot Keyes is assistant editor of the Waterford News and Star

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

Your life matters!

“I wrote the story to inspire people to rise above the ordinary, to ght like hell when you're going through a storm with the realisation that beautiful sunshine lies ahead. Your life matters!”

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THE REVIEW “The messages of hope, kindness, love, care and optimism resonate through every chapter of this wonderful book.

Joan Freema Founder of Pieta House & Former Senato “His story is exceptional and his ability to communicate and motivate is second to none.

Paul Cando CEO, Bunz “He balanced humour, insight and wisdom without ever losing sight of the seriousness of the subject matter.

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“There is absolutely no downside to believing that anything is possible.”

TIFFANY KELLY

AUTHOR OF ‘SHINE’

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TIFFANY KELLY THE BOO

SHINE THE SYNOPSI Shine is a journey and a way of life. It is a beautifully written guide for personal empowerment and positive leadership action in every area of your life. If you are looking to create effortless abundance and nd unconditional love, this book provides compelling, thought-provoking philosophies for how to get there. Based on a global empowerment programme designed and delivered by the author and co-founder of international award-winning learning and development company, RoundTable Global, Shine is full of tools and techniques for positive mindset change, personal well-being and resilience. Whether you are looking for personal transformation, a change of direction, to set up your own business or nd success and discover your passion and purpose, Shine has everything you need. It also includes a step-by-step guide for releasing you from your fears and limiting beliefs and empowers you to step into in nite possibility and unlock your true potential. This book will empower you to ‘shine’

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“My intention is that it inspires you to be fearless about your unique individuality…”

“Shine is a story and a way of life, it is my gift to you. An offer of a different way of living that will help you to become empowered and rejuvenated. It will take you through the process of better understanding yourself and the power of your beliefs. It will help you to more clearly see the strengths and passions that make you who you are and how to fully leverage them. My intention is that it inspires you to be fearless about your unique individuality, to become more authentic and to create leadership action in your life that is empowering for you and for everyone else around you.

I don’t fully understand yet why we have created a society where we have to put on a brave face and be strong all of the time, why the feminine leadership qualities are seen as weaknesses when what I have experienced is the complete opposite. It takes courage to be honest, to allow the facade to dissolve and to bring the real you into the room. Most people spend so much time living as the person they think everyone wants them to be that this bringing of self into the moment can be an extremely vulnerable, powerful and transformational experience.”

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THE AUTHOR’S STATEMENT (CONTINUED “Our subconscious is full of what we don’t know we know and is constantly trying to teach us about our limiting beliefs, patterns and behaviours so that we can clear from our stuff and life can be more effortless. Our beliefs are the most powerful things we have. They shape our decisions and choices, they define how we perceive ourselves and others and they create the world that we live in. The interesting thing about our beliefs is that we think we know what they are but once you understand that we have both a conscious and subconscious mind you begin to see that we have belief systems running that we aren’t even aware of that are affecting who we are and what we do.”

I believe that the human being is predisposed to love and kindness but that we have created a culture and society that is very masculine and encourages unhealthy competition. This means that we are constantly comparing ourselves to everyone else rather than enjoying our unique individuality. Showing vulnerability is a feminine strength and we long for it in our very masculine lives. We long to connect and share and stop striving towards perfection. What does being perfect mean anyway? Who has defined it?

Our beliefs become self fulfilling prophecies that impact our lives and our ecosystems. There is absolutely no downside to believing that anything is possible or to understanding that we have subconscious beliefs that we don’t know we are running which are affecting us every single day.”

THE REVIEW “I loved cuddling up to this well written book, taking time for myself and re ecting on life inside me and around me.

Tiffany takes you on many journeys looking at your-self, blame, authenticity and relationships. I have enjoyed every page of this book, it has given me strength, guidance, love and new appreciation of the world around me. I love keeping SHINE next to my bed and get it out when i need to remind myself.”

B. Warre “I have read this book cover to cover twice and often read one chapter or a few pages when I need up lifting. For me, the rst read was personal because I found many parallel's between my journey and Tiffany Kelly's. The second read was more about processing the message. I nd this book relatable and inspirational. My favourite is the homework/ assignments at the end of each section.

RB “This is not one of those books you read and never pick up again. Shine is full of philosophies and learnings that will change your mindset and have you thinking differently and seeing all your relationships from a different perspective.

You will learn about yourself and all the relationships you have in your life and learn to live an effortless life. As you read, you are guided through creative and mind changing activities that work towards real action and changes. It is a book that you will refer to again and again as you venture through the beautiful thing called life. What perfect timing as we live a very different life currently and this is just what the world needs right now.

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“I wanted to give people easy tools that I have used that helped me reach my full potential .”

MIKE DIAMOND

AUTHOR OF ‘7 STEPS TO AN UNBREAKABLE MINDSET’

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MIKE DIAMOND THE BOO

7 STEPS TO AN UNBREAKABLE MINDSET THE SYNOPSI In 7 Steps to an Unbreakable Mindset, reality TV star, professional athlete, and life coach Mike Diamond leads his readers on a journey to understand whats holding them back in life and how to break past barriers in order to succeed. In this book, he shares relevant, poignant personal stories from his own struggles with addiction, lifethreatening health problems, battling dyslexia, and being diagnosed with a chronic illness. All this adversity was the key to helping him break his fear and unlock the path to massive success. He shares the stories of several worldrenowned people, whose success was dependent on willpower rather than talent, and gives you the secret on how to replicate their success in your own life

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“…from managing fears to setting more empowering goals.”

“The purpose of writing 7 Steps to an Unbreakable Mindset was simple. I wanted to give people easy tools that I have used that helped me reach my full potential - from managing fears to setting more empowering goals. My second book A Dose of Positivity is extension of 7 Steps. I go deeper into how to self actualize with more fun tools and stories to help people smash their limited beliefs and to show people what’s possible.”

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THE REVIEW “I just nished this book, and it is truly transformative. The author writes this like he is in your living room talking to you on the couch. It is very readable and relatable. The stories he tells about some very noteable people are inspiring, but what I found more inspirational was the authors personal stories. His ability and will to overcome so many obstacles, and still nd a way to not only succeed, but help others succeed is what everyone should work everyday towards. I really like how the author moved between storytelling and detailed plans of execution and transferable action items for the me to apply in my everyday life, it kept me engaged and excited to keep reading. I was never bored. The author was very direct and too the point, there wasn’t any uff or ller. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested be a better version of themselves, actually the BEST version of themselves, that they can be. Mindset is the key to anything worth doing, and this book is the roadmap to that pursuit.”

J. Desmaria “This book was such a great read! It was easy to dive into the content and grasp the hands on nature of the material.

If you're ready to change your life but you've never ventured into the self-help genre before and are tentative about what steps to take, this book is for you. It's workbook style of writing and exercises makes the content feel less daunting on the readers journey inward. It is great for readers of all ages, looking for a boost to their self-esteem, their life path or just reconnecting with themselves.

E. Lutzk “There are few people in this world that are true living examples of what they preach and are passionate with sharing their gift with the world. Throughout this book, Mike Diamond shares his personal life details and hardships with demonstrating how he has overcome them with his mental blueprint to commitment, discipline and fearlessness . The weight of our fears, failures hold no presidence in what can be achieved with our mindset is aligned. Those who are committed to becoming a better version of themselves will nd inspiration here.

Marlua “Great and insightful! I loved this book. It spoke volumes about dealing with personal struggles and conquering them through a stronger mindset.

J. D’Ignazi “Mike Diamond is the real deal! Practices what he preaches and it is amazing he has the ability to pass on his experiences for us to grow as humans! The book is easily written and read just alike!! If you want to develop a better mindset or take your next step in your journey, this is the NEXT STEP! S. Abram

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“No child should go to bed hungry.”

SIR BRUNO SERATO

AUTHOR OF ‘POWER OF PASTA’

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SIR BRUNO SERATO THE BOO

THE POWER OF PASTA THE SYNOPSI A celebrity chef’s mission to feed America’s hungry children, The Power Of Pasta includes 40 recipes from the award-winning Anaheim White House Restaurant by Bruno Serato. It is part memoir, part cookbook, and, above all, a work of advocacy on behalf of children and families facing poverty and homelessness as the founder of Caterina’s Club that feeds thousands of hungry children every day in Orange County

THE AUTHOR’S STATEMEN

“…love each other.”

“Support each other, love each other. It takes zero money to be a kind human being. You have to ght in life; you have to have hope in life. You have to be strong in life and never give up.

THE AUTHOR’S STOR In 1987, Italian immigrant Bruno Serato moved to Orange County, Ca. and took over the ownership of the fine dining restaurant, which now features steak and seafood with a Northern Italian cuisine. His award-winning excellence and signature entrees befit the establishment, and has been hailed as bringing fine dining to Orange County. Anaheim White House Restaurant, and his philosophy is simple: to treat each and every one of his patrons as a distinguished guest in his home. Simple as it may be, Anaheim's once "hidden treasure" is now recognized worldwide, and is now a "home" to many.

In 2005, Bruno and his mother, Caterina, visited the Boys and Girls Club of Anaheim, where his mother noticed that there was a 6-year old boy eating potato chips for dinner, because his family couldn't afford a proper meal.

Caterina insisted that Bruno make some pasta for the child. They soon realized that there were many more of these hungry 'motel children', so Bruno begun making pasta for 72 children, 5 nights a week. The Caterina’s Club now feeds thousands of hungry children every day in Orange County.

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THE REVIEW “The Power of Pasta is an uplifting tribute to the most inspirational use of Italy’s most famous culinary export!

Bravo Bruno!!

Sophia Lore "I worked with Bruno Serato in the 80s. He spoke very little English, but after a few weeks, he was the best busboy, then best waiter, then the best maître d’. And now an incredible owner/host to his guests, his employees, and his community. He loves what he does, he is passionate, and he is a role model for our industry.

Jean-Pierre Dubra Executive Chef, Pelican Hill Resort, Newport Beac “Bruno is a textbook example of the hospitality industry working to give back to a community and making a huge difference. Bruno’s boundless energy and pasta-making skills have fed more than a million children in the greater Anaheim community through Caterina’s Club and given peace of mind to countless parents. His generosity and devotion to keep going day after day is a model for us all in this industry on how we can give back and make a difference.

Jay Burres President of Visit Anahei “What can I say about the kindness of a man who has fed over a million kids in Anaheim, even when his own business was going [down] during tough recessionary times? Bruno Serato is a treasure to our city and to our nation. His extraordinary generosity inspires all of us to see the impact one man can have on an entire community. I am proud to call him my friend.

Tom Tai Mayor of the City of Anahei “Bruno Serato is an institution in the city of Anaheim, a source of nourishment for the children who need a helping hand, and an inspiration to everyone in our community.

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