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Recovering You

by Aimee Jodoin

Steven Washington’s tender text "Recovering You" merges traditional and modern practices into a holistic approach to recovering from addiction. Trained in traditional Chinese medicine, Washington used qigong, a system of movements and... Read More

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Chingona

by Aimee Jodoin

In "Chingona", Alma Zaragoza-Petty’s life story intertwines with compelling advice that strikes at the heart of Latina women’s needs to claim the strongest parts of their identities. In her childhood, Zaragoza-Petty was often called... Read More

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Together We Decide

by Aimee Jodoin

"Together We Decide" is an insightful social science book that balances practical and ideological advice for successful group decision-making. Arguing that achieving consensus, while difficult, is the most effective method of making... Read More

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Embracing Unrest

by Aimee Jodoin

"Embracing Unrest" is a comforting self-help book about overcoming reflexive underestimations of one’s ability to cope with vulnerability. Psychologist Sandra Parker’s self-help text "Embracing Unrest" suggests ways to prevent stress... Read More

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The Maenad’s God

by Aimee Jodoin

Mystical, lyrical, and inhabited by gods, "The Maenad’s God" is a surprising supernatural love story. Karen Michalson’s esoteric dark fantasy novel "The Maenad’s God" bridges the gap between gods and mortals with the love story of... Read More

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