Here is the new, updated, revised, exciting, & comprehensive list ( did I

put enough adjectives in there to get your attention?) of the latest new

“treasures” I have collected along my journey. I want to share them with you

so you can “experience” the many wonderful worlds that I encountered. Curl

up, sit back, get comfortable, & listen to the lessons. Let these

“professors” move into your life & your library.

Hope Through Heartsongs . . . Mattie J. Stepanek

Journey Through Heartsongs . . . Mattie

Heartsongs . . . Mattie

Give yourself & everyone you know “the gift” of Mattie.

The Right Words at The Right Time . . Marlo Thomas

100 Stories from Lance Armstrong to Billy Crystal to Jimmie Carter who

HEARD THE RIGHT WORDS AT THE RIGHT TIME. All proceeds go to St. Jude’s

Hospital. Buy this book. These 100 gifts MUST be shared!

LEARNING TO FALL . . . Phillip Simmons

In 1993 Phillip was diagnosed with ALS & given less than five years to

live. Luckily for us, he is still here! In “Learning to Fall” he also

teaches us how he learned to live. Learn the many lessons of Phillip!

LIGHTNING AT THE GATE . . . Jean Achterberg

Jean was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer of the eye in 1999. Join in

her journey of healing and growing.

LUCKY MAN . . . Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox’s story is not about a man with an incurable disease. It

is a story of a man who is truly on a mission. Thank you, Michael for taking

us along.

WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME AGAIN? . . Michael Ryce

THIS is a great book. He teaches you how to wake from “the has bin!” All

the “TOOLS” you need are here!

IN THE SPIRIT . . . Susan L. Taylor

Susan L. Taylor is editor-in-chief of Essence magazine. This book is a

compilation of her wonderful columns. Share the spirit of “In the Spirit”

with everyone you know!

THE DANCE . . . Oriah Mountain Dreamer

Just like her book, “The Invitation,” she takes you along for her

journey of enlightenment, encouragement, and empowerement. The beauty of her

thoughts and words make this a very special trip.

THE PLACES THAT SCARE YOU . . . Pema Chodron

Here she teaches us how to become “warriors in training.” She gives us

the skills to CHOOSE LIFE instead of living in fear.

MIRACLES HAPPEN . . . Brooke & Jean Ellison

Ten years ago Brooke Ellison was hit by a car that left her paralyzed

from the neck down. With her mother’s love, help, and encouragement she went

on to attend Harvard. She graduated in 2000. This is THEIR story.

STRETCHING LESSONS . . . Sue Bender

Sue Bender will have you “stretching,” “growing,” thinking and

pondering ALL with a huge smile on your face. Reach for the stars with every

“stretch!”

A SPIRITUAL SOLUTION TO EVERY PROBLEM . .

Wayne Dyer

Nobody says it better than Mr. Dyer. I always learn so much from each and

everyone of his books. This latest release is no exception.

THE COURAGE TO GIVE . . . Jackie Waldman

Here are the stories of thirty people who HEALED by reaching out to help

others. This little book is great. Pass it on. Share the gifts found in its

pages.

THE BLUE DAY BOOK . . . Bradley Trevor Greive

Every “Human” should own this book. IT is a wonderful album of

animals! If you’re not laughing out loud by the time you get to the end ~

PLEASE check yourself for a pulse!

FISH TALES . . . Stephen C. Lundin

This book is about “passion” & “play” in the workplace & in LIFE!

Make sure you DO/PARTICIPATE in all the assignments in part Five. It’s ALL

about Choice ~ YOU CHOOSE!

WHY YOUR LIFE SUCKS & WHAT YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT! . . .

Alan H. Cohen

Don’t let the title throw you. THIS is a terrific book. His insights

are invaluable. Alan gets you thinking, and then gets you taking action!

THE DRAGON DOESNT LIVE HERE ANYMORE! . . .

Alan H. Cohen

More wisdom & wit from Mr. Cohen.

I HAD IT ALL THE TIME . . . Mr. Cohen (again!)

I love this man. He keeps getting better & better. I’m smiling more.

It’s getting easier.

HANNAH S GIFT . . . Maria Housden

This is the story of Hannah who was only with us for three short

years. Share her legacy and her gift. She is truly one of life’s treasures.

Her goodness is surpassed only by her bravery. What a different world this

would be if we were all “Hannah” at three.

CANCER SCHMANCER . . . Fran Drescher

Her battle with cancer told as only the “Nanny” could tell it. She

fought. She took no prisoners. She won!

IF YOU COULD SEE WHAT I HEAR . . . Kathy Buckley

Kathy Buckley was born deaf. Early in her life she was diagnosed as

retarded, and sexually abused. As she grew so did her perils. She was run

over by a lifeguard in a jeep, after breaking her skeleton into various

hundreds of pieces, she comes back with a vengence only to be diagnosed with

cancer. As I read her story, I thought what’s next? Locusts!? This brave lady

gives new meaning to the words courage & “hutzpah!” She went on to become a

stand up comedian, no kidding. Today she also travels as a motivational

speaker & works with disabled and underprivileged children. Let her story

touch your heart & your funny bone!

Nothing to fall back on . . . Betsey Carter

Another terrific book that reads like “The Perils of Pauline” is

this memoir by Betsey Carter. Self-pity is not in her vocabulary, laughter

and fortitude ARE. I think that’s what separates the victors from the

victims. After reading her story, you will too.

Ten things i learned from bill porter . . .

Shelly Brady

The TNT movie “Door To Door” told the wonderful story of Bill

Porter. Bill was born with cerebral palsy. When no one would hire him he took

the only job he could get. Going door to door selling household products. His

crippled body climbed the hills of Portland, Oregon. The more doors that were

slammed in his face the harder he worked. He went on to win awards for

breaking sales records.

Every morning now I think of Bill. I see that wonderful grin on his

face, and how he would never even think of giving up. Each day was a new

challenge. It was a new adventure to be explored & LIVED! Since Bill came

into my life I get up a little earlier and that smile on my face becomes so

wide just thinking of him that my face hurts. Bill’s motto was “Patience &

Perserverence.” He never gave up and after seeing the movie, or reading this

book by Shelly Brady neither will you.

AMONG THE HEROES . . . Jere Longman

Meet the passengers on Flight #93. THEY brought down that plane outside

of Pittsburgh. These are the HEROES who were “born” on 9/11. This is their

story. This is their TRIBUTE. They were A+ personalities who were committed

to their goals, their families, and to life. They let the hijackers know

they picked the wrong plane, the wrong country, & the wrong people. Meet each

one up close and personal. Take this journey with them.

Jonathon Livingston Seagull . . .

Richard Bach

This book was published years ago. However, if you’ve never met or

learned the lessons that Jonathon teaches ~ NOW’S THE TIME! Don’t just

“read” the words, “LIVE” the message!

By Cathy Finney