Book Review

When life delivers news that changes everything, perhaps a serious health diagnosis for yourself or someone you love, fear and uncertainty can feel overwhelming. Yet even in the hardest moments, it is possible to find strength, meaning, and hope. I know this because I’ve lived it. When a doctor told me I had breast cancer, …

Are you wondering what to do next, how to get unstuck, how to get out of a slump? Are you unsure how to take the next best step in a meaningful life? Perhaps Ruth Pearce’s new book, be hopeful, be strong, be brave, be curious, will help you find the way forward.

In this updated edition of a valuable book, Ryan Niemiec shows how merging the awareness of character strengths with intentional mindfulness can enhance both practices. Because the book offers both a conceptual framework and activities grounded in scientific research, readers will know what to do but also why it works.

Ryan Niemiec has taught people around the world to use mindfulness and character strengths together in order to live more flourishing lives.  Whether for yourself or someone you treasure, his new workbook could be a holiday gift that makes a difference.

How can you learn to hear your body’s voice in this noisy, distracting world? I’ve reviewed many books with this aim, but this one is the real deal.