1. The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette WellsJeannette Wells’ candid memoir of her often dangerous, dirt-poor childhood (the secret she kept from the tony New Yorkers as she evolved into a journalist covering celebrities) has enabled many readers, including me, to re-visit my childhood. This book helped me to discover the power of resilience and to see others as they see themselves. |
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2. Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin SeligmanOne of the surest ways to evolve into living at the upper end of your emotional set point between pessimism and optimism is to read this research-based, compassionate book. Take the quiz. (Ask a friend or spouse to share this experience with you.) A great way to jumpstart the new year for living a bigger, more upbeat life. |
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3. Carved in Sand: When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin When in her forties the author started getting more forgetful, she began a quest, visiting various doctors and brain researchers to learn what she could do. She takes various treatments and explores various reasons for brain changes as we age. Other books cover similar ground but Cathryn’s conversational style is particularly engaging – and enabled me to take steps to keep my brain active. Good to read with Norman Doidge’s book, The Brain That Changes Itself.  |
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My parents divorced when I was ten and I always felt like my lack of self esteem most have something to do with my Dad's absence but then one day when I was in my firths my mother said or did something that made me realize she was emotionally abusive
Holy crap! What a sad story. Congrats on overcoming that hurdle. Wow.
How I would handle it. FIrst, I would get into therapy; that could go a long way to helping you and your difficulties.
Second (boundaries are necessary in life)..when your kids call for advice, I would FIRST ask them what their thoughts are an
Go for it ! Get out there and do something you love !
Use the internet. Here is a site I found.
http://www.bnbfinder.com/positionsAvailable.php
Most B&B are seasonal and offer housing, so you will get a chance to see if you like it. Wi
I first discovered Carved in Sand when I was researching Early Onset Alzheimer’s for my psychology class. It’s very humorous as well as informative. I highly recommend it. If you want to read a book that will really stay with you try Still Alice by Lisa Genova; it’s about a woman with EOA–scary, but ultimately hopeful and uplifting. Still Alice will help you to realize what’s really important in life and what makes a person who he or she is.
I was thrilled and profoundly moved by The Glass Castle. It’s compelling and you’re right, it teaches the power of resilience.
- Joan
Have you heard of Cosmic Cow Pie by Carra Riley? Its an easy read and helps me every day stay in balance because I do so many things. I actually have a group together to listen to the audio book and we discuss our personal relativities to each chapter. It’s fun and by a very dedicated author!