Written as alternating poems and stories, "Through Whose Eyes: Rise Child of God," by author Jacqueline Rainey, is a book filled with inspiration. Even when people seem farthest from God, caught up in poverty, in addiction, or when humanity turns against them, Rainey makes it clear that God is present and ready to lend aid. A few of the stories include: “Turning Corners,” about a streetwalker running from the call of God; “Clean” about how a woman’s faith in God is tested when she is raped; and “Waiting for God” about a girl’s experiences in the foster system. Several other stories and poems tell of difficult lives and high-risk behaviors, and how God can heal any situation.

"Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds," by author Richard A. Singer Jr., gives you the inspiration you need each day to be the best you can be and live the life you've always desired. Let him be the coach who will lift your spirits, challenge you to go the extra mile, and fulfill your life's wishes every day.Have you ever wondered: How to have the most fulfilling relationship you can imagine?; Why you keep ending up in the same situations over and over again?; How to get the job of your dreams?; What does it really mean to be a successful human being? Singer invites you to find the answers to these and other questions through meditations and journaling exercises on "Your Daily Walk with the Great Minds."

The greatest achievements in human history have been attained by those individuals who strive to elevate themselves above the everyday ebb and flow of life. This yearning to achieve is central to our search for happiness. We want to laugh, to sing, and to feel good at the end of the day as much as we might wish to do anything else. Happiness is an art. If you wish to practice this art, you must first decide that it is something that you want, above everything else. People that choose to be happy will at some point wake up to a day filled with smiles, joy, and laughter. If they are lucky, they will remember that day, focus on its high points, and strive to repeat it. Before too long, another happy day will appear, seemingly out of the blue. People around them will wonder why they seem to be so different. The reason will not be found in surface changes. The "Nine Insights For a Happy and Successful Life" emerged from author Mitchell Earl Gibson's own life long desire to help thousands of people find happiness. Happiness is a gift that we bestow upon ourselves each time that we embrace the joy that breathes within. This book outlines two main themes that will guide you on the road to happiness.

"The Imprint Journey" is like two books in one. The first section is Liliane Desjardins’ personal story of growing up during World War II in Croatia, watching the Catholic Church bless German soldiers, and seeing Nazis take her father away to a concentration camp. The fear and her family’s dysfunctional beliefs that she experienced during her childhood would still affect her decades later and an ocean away living in Canada. After marrying and becoming an alcoholic herself, her near death resulted in her transformation and recovery. The second section of "The Imprint Journey" is a dissection of just what an imprint is, and how to overcome imprints and replace them with effective and productive, life-affirming thought-patterns.

Author Donna Marie Thompson became a Bouncing Back From Loss expert purely by accident. It certainly was not her intent to suffer a massive quadruple loss, all within a matter of months. You see, Donna Marie lost her mother, her man, her money, and her health. In "Bouncing Back From Loss," Donna shares her secrets so that others can bounce back too. The second half of the book outlines the innovative 5Es to Recovery program that Donna Marie created and now freely shares with others.

Are You Ready to Awaken the Power Within? Be a woman of strength. Know you are an amazing, all creating individual. This guide will strengthen and encourage you to discover your inner core, and create an empowered zest for life. The exercises and crafts in "Awakening Consciousness" by Robin Marvel have been designed to awaken your consciousness on your path of self-awareness. You are on your way to ultimate love, tranquility and strength for your mind, body and soul.

"It's Your Choice! Decisions That Will Change Your Life" is a work of personal discovery. Marjorie Mckinnon shows you how to create a perfect world through positive growth in what she calls the six dimensions: mental, emotional, physical, spiritual, social, and financial. She illustrates how all six-dimensions work together like an orchestra. Told in simple, practical language. McKinnon encourages the readers to have faith in themselves, the kind of faith needed to make healthy changes.

We all have had our ups and downs in our lives, some more than others. But, how we end up in the end, determines how we actually see the storms. The storms help us to change to a better and stronger person. Resisting change can make the obstacles, the hindrances and the storms become even more unbearable. However, if we choose to view them in a different light, change can move us into a bigger and better job, or a more rewarding, loving relationship. The affirmations presented in "Transformations: Give Up the Struggle," by author Renee Wiggins, can be a turning point in your life. View hardships as helpers to a stronger you. See obstacles as ripples in a pond as you move closer to your victory. Discover that hindrances are hurdles that make you jump high above the clouds. See that valleys are mere lessons that will release you from your past and help heal the brokenness. Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind and move forward today.

In this issue of "Recovering the Self" edited by Ernest Dempsey readers will explore the themes of recovery and healing through poetry, memoir, opinion, essays, fiction, humor, art, media reviews and education. Contributors to RTS Journal come from around the globe to deliver unique perspectives you won’t find anywhere else! The theme of Volume II, Number 3 is Addiction and Recovery. In addition to covering the themes of addiction and recovery, other area of concern will be explored including diet, health, fitness, relationships, grieving, and much more.

In her most recent book, "Mindfulness and The Art of Choice, 2nd Edition," author Karen H. Sherman, Ph.D. teaches you how to break free from old destructive patterns created by your past that keep you from expressing your true self. Finally, Dr. Sherman lays out a set of time-tested tools designed to help you gain the joyful and satisfying life you deserve. Yes, Dr. Sherman has 25 years of professional expertise, but what makes this book so special and unique is Dr. Sherman shares from her personal journey to freedom from her past. This helps prove to readers that her book is not theory, but instead based on what has worked for her clients and herself.