Lisa J. Shultz's Blog, page 5
December 31, 2018
Lessons to Learn from a Tragedy
In the Summit Daily News on December 29, 2018, I read the story entitled, Family remembers Arvada man who died following cardiac event at Keystone. The picture shows a smiling man on the ski slopes, Daniel Mares, age 52. He was three years younger than I am and his first cardiac event killed him without warning on December 22, 2018.
The article provided Daniel’s background and a glimpse of his personality and passions. It stated that he was “characterized largely by his effortless intellectu...
December 13, 2018
Favorite books of 2018
This year I read or listened to an average of a book a week. So I had over 50 books to choose from as my favorites for 2018. The following recommendations are the cream of the crop from my perspective.
Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E.P. Seligman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book was filled with tests. I found it valuable to think about my level of happiness and signature strengths. I thought about what virtue...
November 30, 2018
Being a Daughter of the “Greatest Generation”
Tom Brokaw wrote the book The Greatest Generation in 1998. These men and women grew up in the US and experienced the Great Depression. During and after World War II, this generation stepped up to do amazing things. In the book, Brokaw wrote, “it is, I believe, the greatest generation any society has ever produced”. He argued that these men and women fought not for fame and recognition, but because it was the “right thing to do”.
My dad, Robert Shultz, fought in World War II, serving in the na...
August 23, 2018
Meaningful End-of-Life Books
I never thought I would enjoy reading books about death. I participate in a virtual book group entitled A Year of Reading Dangerously (we do not meet in person). Each month we read a book that has something to do with dying, death, the afterlife, grief and other related aspects of the end-of-life. At the end of the month, the moderator interviews the author and listeners have a chance to ask questions. Recordings of the interview remain accessible to those who missed the call. There is also a...
July 6, 2018
Tips for Writing Book Reviews
It is a gift to authors when you write positive, honest book reviews. A bad review stings as well. Be thoughtful in what you say in your review. If you only slam the book, that does not help the author improve. If there is one thing you can praise even if you did not like the book, be sure to mention it.
In writing a positive review, here are some tips:
Think about and then write some stand out points you gleaned from the book. What section was most valuable to you and why? Did you become ins...
January 6, 2018
Favorite Books of 2017
On Goodreads, I read and reviewed 52 books in 2017. Many friends have asked if I would share my favorites of the year. This is a challenging task, but I will attempt to narrow it down to my 2017 best reads for you. To see all my reviews, be sure and see my Goodreads 2017 Reading Challenge and connect with me there for ongoing reviews.
Favorites in Fiction:
What a treasure! I was enchanted from the beginning and fully engaged all the way through. The reader on Audible is...
July 14, 2017
How to Write a Book Review
Authors, including myself, appreciate honest and positive reviews for their books. You have probably told a friend about a movie that you enjoyed or a restaurant you just discovered. You may have mentioned a book you found of value as well. But if you take the time to write a review, you are providing a gift to the writer.
Most likely you bought their book for less than $20. The author may have spent years writing that book and countless dollars in editing and production of the book. A few mo...
June 21, 2017
Spirited Woman Book List
A Chance to Say Goodbye: Reflections on Losing a Parent is now featured on Spirited Woman Top 12 Book Pick List.
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May 1, 2017
A Chance to Say Goodbye: Reflections on Losing a Parent
My latest book is available on Amazon! Also Barnes and Noble!
Gold Winner in “Aging Family” and Honorable Mention in “Life Journey” Human Relations Indie Book Awards, 2017. Bronze Winner in “Mature Living/Aging” Living Now Book Awards, 2017. Finalist in “Health: Aging/50+” Best Book Awards, 2017. Finalist in “Death and Dying” National Indie Excellence Awards, 2017.
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Throughout the years, Lisa and her dad had a tenuous relationship. In her youth, she was disappointed and angered by his behavi...
April 7, 2017
Forgiveness
As a human being on this planet, I have ample opportunities to practice forgiveness. Every time I drive my car, I may encounter someone who cuts me off, fails to use their turn signal or drives slowly in the passing lane. Each time I dine out, there is the potential for slow service, a forgotten request or an error in the check. When I email, text or even talk to someone, my words might be taken in a different way than I intended. A stranger or a friend might snap at me because they are going...
