Journals Books

I've been trying to write my memoirs for years, have read all the books. But there was something about HEARING this good guidance, and listening to the examples of everything she said to do, that made it real for me. This was the best aide I've found - and I found a lot of them.

I'd always wanted to write my family's history but couldn't get started....didn't know how. This took me step-by-step and showed me how to make it interesting. A terrific guide.

Patrika: I read your book this morning, and it summed-up in 200 short pages what I had to garnish from probably 50 - 60 previously read books on writing and publishing. I enjoyed every page of it. What's more important, is that it answered several questions that I had about current trends in the publishing industry.

Thanks again for being the pioneer "Author's Advocate", it's good to know that someone understands and is willing to help.

Mike White

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Valdez V. Fisher, Jr.
The Young Baltimore Author who Just Won't Quit

Perhaps by now you've heard of Valdez V. Fisher, Jr. He's the 31 year old author of the self-help/motivational book I Ain't Bitin' My Tongue. Fisher, determined to get the word out, has launched a staggering 12,000+ emails since the inception of his book in 2005. The emails have been directed to anyone and everyone he felt could be of assistance in his endeavor, from the media to politicians. His youth targeted book addresses such critical issues as self-esteem, parenting, wealth management, education, selective role models, choices, and post traumatic recovery. When asked "What makes you the expert on these issues?" he responded "I never claimed to be an expert. I am merely a young man who has made many mistakes, and would like to prevent my peers from falling prey to the same pitfalls."

Fisher has loved writing since he knew what a pencil was. From age five, he began writing poetry, and letters to celebrities. Donald Trump, who Fisher deeply admires and looks up to, was not only favorably mentioned in his book, but written dozens of letters over the years. Although he has never personally responded, he recently sent Fisher a polite "cease and desist" through his secretary, acknowledging Fisher's many contact attempts, and wishing him the best of luck with his book. Fisher framed the letter.

Fisher is a ball of energetic fire that rejection cannot extinguish. The only exonerees from his regular help-seeking and informative emails are individuals who take the time to respond. Fisher stated in a recent interview on Maryland's WJZ TV 13 that "he can accept no for an answer; however, no response at all is viewed by him as a potential possibility." Without a public relations firm behind him, or so much as a literary agent, he was able to persuade actor Lance Warlock of the movie Halloween II, to write the foreword to his book. Halloween is a classic horror film, written and directed by the legendary John Carpenter, and Debra Hill. In addition, he has regular contact via phone, email, and Internet instant message with New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, who has told Fisher he would grant consideration to writing the foreword to his next book.

I Ain't Bitin' My Tongue is one of the most unconventional books of its genre. Although pregnant with truth and delivering vital points, it manages to remain absolutely hilarious all throughout. Fisher delves deep into his personal life, and begins his prescriptions for greater levels of personal fulfillment with an open invitation through the time capsule of his existence. He truly did not "bite his tongue." The award winning poetry of Fisher can also be found in his book. Through it, he takes readers further along a journey of learning experiences and triumph.

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This book is all you expect and more. The poetry is beautiful, and Valdez speaks with wisdom far beyond his years. I found the book enlightening, and well written.

This was one of the best books I have ever read. Very, very humerous, but true.

I like the idea of keeping a "gratitude journal." You can note in it the little and big things that you appreciate. It sounds like a wonderful way to shift focus away from the negative things that drag down your spirits. Instead of thinking about all the problems that threaten to overwhelm you, take a few minutes each day to think of good things.
Filling in the pages of the gratitude journal forcesus to start thinking beyond the big things in our lives. We would get beyond the obvious such as being grateful for a comfortable home or a caring spouse.
Finding some things to note down every day would expand our view. It would force us to really look around at the smaller things that make up our lives.

I like this journal a lot. It is big, easy to write in, handy writing prompts, and just the right amount of free writing space.

This is a journal that helps you log and apprciate the good things in life. Stay on top of it and refer to it often!

This is one of the most informitive books, great nutritional guide, allot of information qa must read for everyone

The Integrative Nutrition Journal
I am so pleased to write a review about the Integrative Nutrition Journal by Joshua Rosenthal, a guide to a happier, healthier life. I am a Holistic Health Nurse in private practice and I also am currently a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (a coursework I would highly recommend for all people who want to be well and feel more joy in their life).
The journal is an excellent vehicle to express your inner feelings as they relate to nourishing yourSelf, body, mind, and spirit. It is a wonderful template to access those things that are paramount to health and healing. I highly recommend you buy one for yourself and one for your best friend, now! Shine On, Donna Cetroni

For me, this journal took the concepts of a food diary and a personal journal and brought them together to really create a whole health and personal growth tool. I love the Circle of Life exercise and the Wish List. I also really like the approach of beginning each day with gratitude and intention and ending each day with a loving thought. Overall, this journal has inspired me to keep in closer touch with my choices and my goals without the boredom I typically encounter when I attempt to keep a "food diary".

I have this book and it is side-splitting funny. It is written in Caribbean English and has many cliches that takes you back to the islands. It contains a few hilarious stories of "man and woman ting". A definate pick-me-up for those who miss the Caribbean. Do not read it in public you may end up laughing out loud. I long for more literature like this. It is well worth buying and sharing.

I have this book and it is side-splitting funny. It is written in Caribbean English and has many cliches that takes you back to the islands. It contains a few hilarious stories of "man and woman ting". A definate pick-me-up for those who miss the Caribbean. Do not read it in public, you may end up laughing out loud. I long for more literature like this. It is well worth buying and sharing.

I have this book and it is side-splitting funny. It is written in Caribbean English and has many cliches that takes you back to the islands. It contains a few hilarious stories of "man and woman ting". A definate pick-me-up for those who miss the Caribbean. Do not read it in public, you may end up laughing out loud. I long for more literature like this. It is well worth buying and sharing.

I get so many compliments on this planner, it's a miracle it hasn't been stolen right out of my hands by now!

Anne Taintor's quips capture the imagination, and when the price is what it is how can you resist? My wife loves this sort of stuff and buying her the random unexpected gift now and then, well, that needless to say is returned in spades, and god knows she's worth it. I highly recommend gentleman purchase this for your lady that has an open sense of humor.

I've been an Ann Taitor fan since my first set of "I feel a sin coming on" postcards! Every item of hers is a winner, especially this organizer. Not only does it keep me organized, it keeps a smile on my face all day long.

I LOOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's the best book ever! And I'm not just saying that because my sister wrote it! It made me see Thurber in a light not uncommon to that which shines down upon saints. When I had to write my paper on the Cat and the Canary, I knew exactly where to locate the articles due to the FANTABULOUS index.

I laughed, I cried, it moved me. Plus, the cover is a lovely forest green that matches my favorite skirt, with embossed gold leafing and an easily readible typeface--very unlike those modern dissertations on Thurber you read nowadays, with size ten Balmoral font. A lovely choice, if you're interested in purchasing it.

Sarah Elearnora Toombs, I thank you.

I LOOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's the best book ever! And I'm not just saying that because my sister wrote it! It made me see Thurber in a light not uncommon to that which shines down upon saints. Sarah Elearnora Toombs, I thank you.

I LOOOOOVE THIS BOOK! It's the best book ever! And I'm not just saying that because my sister wrote it! It made me see Thurber in a light not uncommon to that which shines down upon saints. Sarah Elearnora Toombs, I thank you.

This journal is, simply put, a home movie of a time and place during the Gold Rush of California that truly is one of a kind. If you are at all interested in how the Forty-niners lived and dealt with the issues that arose in one of the last frontiers of this world, then why haven't you read this book? My favorite parts deal with the Indians, alcohol, temperance, the costs of things at that time, and how dogs become a necessity of a gold miner's life for home security and frienship.I'm not related to the publisher, so I'm not going to profit from my raving review, though I wish I could. I never put it down until I was done. I, too, am from Calaveras County, but you could be from anywhere in the world and appreciate this diary.

One of the best journals of the early gold rush that includes a series of letters written by Doble before and during the Civil War. Poor spelling, no punctuation as Doble recorded his day-to-day experiences as a miner. His descriptions of life and times, of bonanza and borrasca, of the wagon trains arriving, and especially his description of his cabin, are classic. I have lived in Volcano, and spent many hours searching out the places described. After reading of his anguish over the death of his good friend, I went to the cemetery and found the tombstone placed there by him.

Living history as many of the places described in the book remain, but written from a perspective long lost.

My father and I got excited when we ran across this book documenting the exploits of John Doble in the gold country of Pine Grove, California.

Doble's Journal documents his search for gold specifically in the Pine Grove, Jackson areas. One could take this journal and retrace Doble's steps to find the best areas to prospect.

I definitly would add this one to my prospecting reference library.

This book is written by the mother of the Late Christa McAullife.It was a wonderful book!Interesting and a inside look at the excitement they felt being chosen then the tradgedy they felt after the Loss of her.It basicly is a bio about Christa.

Unlike most books about Christa McAuliffe this one discuses Christa's life before the selection as teacher in space as well as after the selection process and it is written by the person who knew her like no one else, her mother. We learn of Christa's childhood and her spirt and joy that stayed with her during the course of her whole life. Nothing could take this away from her and with it she enriched and touched the lives of every student she had. Corrigan's book using letters and family history paints a touching portrait of Christa no one else could. Everyone should read this book and it will uplift you farther than you ever thought possible and give you a whole new out look on teachers and what the power they have to uplift. No matter what your backround is you will benefit from having read this book.

This book is honest and touching. Rarely do we receive the privelege of being allowed into the heart of a mother who has lost a son or daughter. So much is learned from Corrigan's novel.

Journal Magic has introduced me to journaling. It is easy to read, understand and follow. Meyn does a wonderful job of taking you by the hand to teach the basics, as well as knowing just when to let you go on your own. I have found myself surprised and enlightened by my journal entries. I recommend this book and Meyn's journal cards as well.

I'm amazed at how much more depth I can achieve in my writing, thinking and processing by utilizing exercises in "Lessons In Therapeutic Writing." Indeed, Sue gently takes me on an encouraging path that keeps me going, breaking barriers I have not even been able to see on my own, thereby helping me discover insight that strengthens my issues. The clairty I get from these exercises is transforming. I get many "ah-ha's" here. Thanks Sue for putting your life's work into writing!
JLR in NL

If you are unable to take Sue Meyn's journaling classes, this is the next best thing!! Her workbook Journal Magic, not only can get you started with the journaling process, it can jumpstart a seasoned writer into delving back into their own creative well. I have been fortunate to be able to take her classes and now I can "take her lessons" with me anywhere I go. I love using her ideas when I am stuck. The five minute sprints wake up my creativity, and "Clustering" ideas and my things to do lists helps me keep grounded. Sue is a great teacher. Using the book can teach a writer so much. Using the book can help a beginner learn so much!!!