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Everything Will Be All Right
by Doug Wallace

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This is the memoir of a person who was born into extreme poverty, and who never let go of his life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.

The author was born in a ramshackle house in the backwoods of Tennessee. Part of a large family, the children helped ou...more This is the memoir of a person who was born into extreme poverty, and who never let go of his life-long dream of becoming a lawyer.

The author was born in a ramshackle house in the backwoods of Tennessee. Part of a large family, the children helped out in the garden, or spent their days in the local woods hunting and looking for edible plants. Mom was the rock that held the family together. Dad worked occasionally; the rest of the time he was drunk, abusive or absent. Nearby relatives were a big help.

The family was forced to move every few months, because Dad had no intention of paying rent on whatever run-down house they were occupying. As the "new kid" in school, Wallace attracted the attention of the local bullies in whatever school he was attending. He got a reputation as someone who was not afraid to fight; he knew that "not fighting" was not an option.

As a young boy, one night, he received an overwhelming feeling of total peace and total love, maybe from God. He also received the words "everything will be all right," which has been his mantra ever since. The family spent his high school years in a government-run housing project. All-night drunkenness and violence were common. Wallace was "invited" several times to take part in fights where his physical survival was not a sure thing.

After a couple of detours, he received his GED, and enrolled in the University of Wisconsin. An academic miscalculation caused him to be drafted into the Army. Instead of going to Vietnam, he was a Company Clerk (like MASH's Radar O'Reilly) in Korea. Returning home, he got a decent job with a company that eventually sent him to their Atlanta office. He finished his college education, and found a small law school nearby. Did he hold on to his dream of becoming a lawyer? Does he succeed in becoming a lawyer?

No matter how bad a person's personal situation is, everyone has two choices. The first choice is to wallow in alcohol, violence and dead-end jobs, blaming "the man" for your plight. The second is to get your high school education, get a good job with some sort of future, or go to college, and then get a good job with some sort of future. Many people, including several of the author's siblings, chose the first route. If this book can get just a couple of people to see that there is an alternative to their current situation, it will have done its job. It is highly recommended.(less)

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GPS Your Best Life
by Charmaine Hammond

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This book compares the journey through life to going on a trip using your car's GPS system.

When using a GPS, you need to start with entering your present location. The book has a questionnaire to help determine where you are now, emotionally and psyc...more This book compares the journey through life to going on a trip using your car's GPS system.

When using a GPS, you need to start with entering your present location. The book has a questionnaire to help determine where you are now, emotionally and psychologically. Then you can enter your destination, or your ultimate goal (it can range from losing a few pounds to starting your own business). Your journey will be difficult if your windshield is dirty, or covered with bugs. Make sure your goal is clear and attainable, and regularly evaluate yourself to make sure you are still on course.

How do you get from here to there? Start a vision board to show what your ideal life looks like. Visualize your best life; it will help you focus. Resolve to do five GPS actions every day. It does not matter how small they are; after a week, a month, or a year, you will be that much closer to your destination/goal.

Make sure there is nothing holding you back, like forgetting to release the parking brake. Fear, worries and excuses are like radio stations on your car radio. Just as you can change to another radio station, you can stop listening to the negative internal chatter, and replace it with positive thoughts.

Roadblocks and potholes are a part of life. Are you going to give up on your goal because the road has gotten bumpy, or are you going to find a way around it? Having a backseat driver in your car is never fun. How do you deal with an emotional backseat driver?

When you reach your destination/goal, go right ahead and celebrate. Send yourself an e-card of congratulations, take a picture of the "new" you, take a day off with no cell phone or computer to distract you, look yourself in the mirror and say "Thank you." Now, it is time to start thinking about your next goal.

This is a really good, and really easy to read, piece of writing. It is better than most self-help books in that it explores the journey to an emotional goal in terms that anyone can relate to, using a car's GPS system. It's short, and it's recommended.(less)

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Business Plans That Work by Cynthia Kocialski

Business Plans That Work: Why Some Do and Most Don’t - A Fresh, New Approach to Creating a Thriving Business
by Cynthia Kocialski (Goodreads Author)

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Writing a business plan is a necessary part of starting a new business, because all of the how-to-start-a-business books say that it is. Even the best business plan is little more than fiction. There is an alternative.

A concept plan helps to identify...more

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Conversations on the Bench by Digger Cartwright

Conversations on the Bench: Life Lessons from the Wisest Man I Ever Knew
by Digger Cartwright

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Inspired by actual events, this book is about two men with a bond closer than that of brothers, though they could not be more different.

The author is invited to a high-class country club in South Carolina, to a meeting of Thinking Outside The Boxe (w...more

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The Guardian of Genghis Khan's Tomb
by Michael B. Hickland

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This novel is about an 800-year-old treasure that comes very close to starting a third World War.

In an isolated bit of Mongolia, Genghis Khan buried the spoils from his years of plundering and pillaging across Asia. Over the centuries, many diligent...more

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Hey Joe; Jamaica Series (Book 1)
by Jerry Beller (Goodreads Author)

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This novel is about a man who discovers himself by moving to a different part of the world.

Set in the 1980s, River is a high-level Congressional staffer in Washington. Suddenly, he quits his job and sells his car. He packs up his possessions, and hop...more

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Daughter of the Sun
by Three Phoenix

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The people of the valley of East Mountain are looked after by Elana, the Daughter of the Sun. Whenever she smiled, the sun would join in and spread happiness and joy over the whole valley. The people thought she was magic.

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Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars Everything Will Be All Right by Doug Wallace	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is the memoir of a person who was born into extreme poverty, and who never let go of his life-long dream of becoming a lawyer. The author was born in a ramshackle house in the backwoods of Tennessee. Part of a large family, the children helped ou...more
May 28, 2013 02:57pm · see review
Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars GPS Your Best Life by Charmaine Hammond	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This book compares the journey through life to going on a trip using your car's GPS system. When using a GPS, you need to start with entering your present location. The book has a questionnaire to help determine where you are now, emotionally and psyc...more
May 25, 2013 12:05pm · see review
Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars Business Plans That Work: Why Some Do and Most Don’t - A Fresh, New Approach to Creating a Thriving Business by Cynthia Kocialski (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Writing a business plan is a necessary part of starting a new business, because all of the how-to-start-a-business books say that it is. Even the best business plan is little more than fiction. There is an alternative. A concept plan helps to identify...more
May 20, 2013 09:36am · see review
Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars Conversations on the Bench: Life Lessons from the Wisest Man I Ever Knew by Digger Cartwright	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Inspired by actual events, this book is about two men with a bond closer than that of brothers, though they could not be more different. The author is invited to a high-class country club in South Carolina, to a meeting of Thinking Outside The Boxe (w...more
May 06, 2013 03:46pm · see review
Paul said "maybe" to attending This One's For the Girls.. date: April 28, 2013 01:01AM location: World Wide Web, Internet, Port Saint Lucie, FL, The United States description: This is the Best Ever Big Blast Giveaway...it's filled with the books women love PLUS an iPad Mini AND a $25. Amazon Gift Card. LOTS of chances to win! 6 Fun Authors, 60 Book Giveaways, 66 Prizes! Join me and meet the authors who write the books you love to read...Karla Darcy, Steena Holmes, Christine Nolfi, Patricia Sands, Rachel Thompson and of course I'll be here. It's one gigantic party that starts on Sunday, April 28th...and we'll be partying for a week, so be sure to stop by!
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Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Guardian of Genghis Khan's Tomb by Michael B. Hickland	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This novel is about an 800-year-old treasure that comes very close to starting a third World War. In an isolated bit of Mongolia, Genghis Khan buried the spoils from his years of plundering and pillaging across Asia. Over the centuries, many diligent...more
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Paul rated a book 5 of 5 stars Hey Joe; Jamaica Series (Book 1) by Jerry Beller (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This novel is about a man who discovers himself by moving to a different part of the world. Set in the 1980s, River is a high-level Congressional staffer in Washington. Suddenly, he quits his job and sells his car. He packs up his possessions, and hop...more
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Paul rated a book 4 of 5 stars Daughter of the Sun by Three Phoenix	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The people of the valley of East Mountain are looked after by Elana, the Daughter of the Sun. Whenever she smiled, the sun would join in and spread happiness and joy over the whole valley. The people thought she was magic. For unknown reasons, a feeli...more
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