The Mask by Clayton Marshall Adams
A Supernatural Entity. A Choice. A Price.
What would you do to escape a life of physical pain and a world that shuns you because of your appearance? A Kirkus Star Review writes, “A young, laudable voice tells an indelible story of acceptance and prejudice.” “Fans of vintage, creepy fairy tales will find more than a moral in this short but moving story.” — BookLife Reviews Editors Pick.
The Mask, although described as a children’s illustrated book, involves social themes that pre-teens, teens and adults can relate to: bullying, body image, courage, integrity, commitment and love. It is a story that will stay with you long after you read it. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3bXCrDi.
New Beginnings: From Behind the Iron Curtain to America by Antonina Duridanova
Burning with the desire to share the value of freedom, Antonina takes you from her plight in communist Bulgaria to the free shores of America. Following unfortunate events in a totalitarian regime in Bulgaria, Antonina flees to the Western world. She provides true observations of life in a communist society: her family’s lands and cattle being confiscated by the agricultural labor cooperatives; censorship of the press and other works from the West; religion being prohibited; and any deviation from the norm leading to detention in a labor camp.
Antonina describes how she could taste, smell, feel and touch freedom as she gets off the plane in New York, ready to embark on new adventures. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3B6fjN6.
The Killing Carol by Jennifer Bee
“On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me the reason your husband had to die.” Anna Greenan found the cryptic lyric shoved against her front door. Each day of Christmas brings Anna a new stanza with a new clue. Will this mysterious Christmas carol lead Anna to uncover her husband’s murderer or will these notes lead to her demise?
In her debut murder mystery, Jennifer Bee takes readers on an unforgettable journey full of unrelenting suspense and unexpected surprises. The book, the first in the Anna Greenan Mystery Series, makes the perfect holiday gift for the mystery lover in your family. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3bfvJIt.
Uncommon Courage: An Invitation by Andrea T. Edwards
Uncommon Courage is an invitation to be your courageous best self every day. It’s also an antidote to the overwhelming fear and rage rolling around the world. This book opens a path to inner contentment, peace and happiness, and a path to meaningful action. It brings you an opportunity to reflect. What if we could do something about the bigger issues facing our world? Well, despite today’s turmoil, a transformational journey is possible.
You will discover 108 interlinking strategies to shift your thinking, improve your mood and lighten your heart. This book helps you take on anger, parenting, climate change, self-awareness and career change. Some of the stories are funny while others may lovingly push your buttons. Purchase at https://amzn.to/3cg57b2.
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