I don't know if I
love this book because it is an incredibly honest assessment of the
dilemma both working and stay-at-home moms face or if it's because the
book has so many great stories and interviews with women like Vera
Wang, Bobbi Brown and Ann Curry that helps you realize these
bigger-than-life successes are "girlfriends" just like us. This is a
must read for all moms - whether you work or stay at home.
Posted by Ellen on June 24, 2008 10:26 AM
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A
marvelous book for those who seek to grow spiritually and yearn to know God.
Regardless of your religious affiliation, this book will most likely speak to
you. Marianne is also the author of The
Gift of Change - another wonderfully written book on spiritual
maturation.
Posted by Ellen on February 26, 2008 3:43 PM
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One of the most profound books I've ever read, The Traveler's Gift is a modern-day parable of one man's choices - and the attitudes that make the difference between success and failure. This is a MUST read for everyone, but of particular value to those who face burnout.
Posted by Ellen on May 21, 2008 11:02 AM
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Girlfriends, if you read nothing else -READ
THIS BOOK. So much about your feelings toward and about money are
clearly articulated in this fabulously written, can't put it down, book
Posted by Ellen on January 1, 2008 9:29 AM
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Ever wonder if you're messing up God's plan for your life? Or, maybe you wonder if your plan has been derailed by others. Hard questions are asked and answered as to what God expects of women as we journey toward spiritual maturation in the face of disappointments and heartbreak. Before you get thrown your next curve ball, read this book. You might not knock it out of the park but you won't strike out.
Posted by Ellen on December 1, 2007 11:06 AM
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Recommended to me by
my Merrill Lynch financial advisor, Carol Meyer, this is a terrific
"how to" book that offers smart, practical suggestions for getting a
handle on your finances. You won't be intimidated by the writing style
at all - it's very plain-spoken; a must read for women of any age.
Posted by Ellen on November 1, 2007 9:44 AM
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An honest, authentic account of what it's like to wrestle with God and the ones we love. Patricia Raybon's sense of humor and writing style are so entertaining, you'll want to read this one through in one sitting. It's a must read for anyone woman who doesn't live the perfect life.
Posted by Ellen on May 14, 2008 8:39 AM
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I love everything about this book, including the title! John Ortberg tells it like it is: nothing, I mean nothing, is going to happen until YOU take the first step. It's a must-read and one of my most favorite books in my library.
Posted by Ellen on September 1, 2007 10:34 AM
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This book is about the power of the network, the importance of sharing information with others and how "lovecats" can make a difference in the Professional Development world. Tim shows us that the way to really get ahead is by helping others. Absolutely awesome!
Posted by Ellen on August 1, 2007 9:35 PM
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If you think you think too much... you probably do. This is an incredibly insightful book that provides practical advice on how to break free from overthinking. It's a must-have if you spend too much time overthinking intimate relationships, your relationships with your parents, siblings or children, your career, health, or are unable to move on from a loss or trauma
Posted by Ellen on March 10, 2008 9:28 PM
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Providing just enough of the science
background to legitimize the philosophy, Eat
Right 4 Your Type provides a practical guide to the foods that work
as fuel for you and foods that you should avoid - according to your blood type.
I highly recommend this to anyone looking to boost their energy while shedding a
few pounds.
Posted by Ellen on March 2, 2008 10:25 AM
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The single, most logical "diet book" I've ever read. Read it. Follow her recommendations. You'll look better and feel better - I don't see how it cannot work for every woman. Mireille is also the CEO of the wine company Clicquot and has been called a champion of women in Professional Development.
Posted by Ellen on May 1, 2007 7:36 PM
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If you don't have the time or interest to read this book, at least read the chapter on the Awesome Power of Empathetic Listening. Gary Chapman, the author of The Five Languages of Love, which has sold more than three million copies, has penned another fabulous book as to how to build and maintain a successful marriage. Regardless of what season your marriage is in - this is a must read.
Posted by Ellen on April 1, 2007 9:02 PM
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Feel like you don't know that person who passes you in the night? Spending too much time talking at each other rather than with each other? Ms. Kirshenbaum provides great insight and practical advice to those who look to strengthen their marriage in the face of hectic schedules and differing communication styles. You'll love her guerrilla tactics at the end of each chapter!
Posted by Ellen on March 1, 2007 9:13 PM
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How Full Is Your Bucket? is a little book (about 100 pages) about positive reinforcement. It's a great book for us all as it reminds us of the power of recognition and appreciation using the metaphor of bucket filling - positive words and deeds, and bucket dipping - when your negativity towards others drains their buckets, as well as your own. The book is a good Professional Development and self-improvement read, but I recommend it to you because it's also a FANTASTIC book for parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles. If you have the responsibility of or the opportunity to influence a child, regardless of age, I highly recommend you and your family read this book and learn to fill the buckets of the children in your life.
Posted by Ellen on February 1, 2007 9:51 PM
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I don't know if I
love this book because it is an incredibly honest assessment of the
dilemma both working and stay-at-home moms face or if it's because the
book has so many great stories and interviews with women like Vera
Wang, Bobbi Brown and Ann Curry that helps you realize these
bigger-than-life successes are "girlfriends" just like us. This is a
must read for all moms - whether you work or stay at home.
Men and women think differently, and Gail Evans does a fabulous job in modeling these differences in Play Like A Man, Win Like A Woman. This is a must-read for every woman who communicates with a man - regardless of your role.
Posted by Ellen on December 1, 2006 10:54 AM
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The result of interviews with over 80,000 managers and 400 companies conducted by the Gallup
group, this book challenges everything we were ever taught about
managing and motivating people. It is the single best Professional
Development book I've ever read. The recommendations work; as a result
of reading the book, our organization reorganized and saw an immediate
improvement in productivity, morale and quality of work.
Posted by Ellen on November 15, 2006 11:08 AM
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Expanding on the idea introduced in First, Break All The Rules, Now, Discover Your Strengths
helps individuals identify their innate talents in order for them to
enjoy greater success and their full potential in life and at work.
Based on a Gallup study of two million individuals. In order to leverage your strengths, you must first know what they are! This is a must read!
Posted by Ellen on November 1, 2006 11:03 AM
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