Book Review - You got this : Unleash your awesomeness, find your path, and change your world By Maya S Penn

"Discover the magic inside you. Read this book!"
Gabrielle Bernstein

You got this! Addresses questions we all have at times in our life like-
What will I do with my Life?
What makes me unique?
Can one person really change the world?

Maya offers inspiration and a hands on guide to help you find your passion. You are shown how to turn your passion into action, and how to find your place in the world.
Maya Penn has done a lot in her first 15 years. Starting a company, being an award winning designer, philanthropist and animator. She has also given Ted talks and been a guest on the view. An inspiring read Anne

Book Review - Mindfulness made Simple : an introduction to finding calm through mindfulness and meditation Forward by Elisha Goldstein PHD

Mindfulness made Simple shows you how to bring mindfulness and meditation into your daily life. Mindfulness is widely recognised for its calming, healing and restorative effects.

This book contains a step by step guide to your first meditation plus a further 5 basic and 8 advanced meditations to deepen your practice.
The book contains a number of inspiration quotes and tips. I found chapter 5 very helpful as it lists a number of simple meditations for common concerns eg stress and negative thought patterns. I found this book to be very helpful in deepening my meditation practice. It is easy to read and contains clear and concise instructions to follow. Anne

Book Review - The next happy : Let go of the life you planned and find a new way forward By Tracey Cleantis.

" A bold, brave and incredibly relevant book". Lee Woodruff, New York Times Best selling author.
Tracy Cleantis classes herself as the Dr Kevorkian of dreams. Through The Next Happy she helps people work through grief and emotions related to failed dreams.

She covers the stages of grief in detail and supplies some self help points at the end of each chapter, which are very helpful. She takes a different point at looking at failures in life and helps you to refocus on what new opportunities you may have.
A great uplifting book. Anne

Film Review - Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy By Director Steven Spielberg

Jurassic Park, The Lost World and Jurassic Park 3 are all action packed adventures showing man up against the ultimate prehistoric predators, in the battle for life and death.

 In the Jurassic Park Ultimate Trilogy the groundbreaking film making and special effects make it the ultimate movie marathon. Anne

Book Review - The Happy Couple- How to make happiness a habit one little loving thing at a time By Barton Goldsmith PHD ; forward by Harville Hendrix, PHD

The Happy Couple offers simple strategies for developing and strengthening the positive relationship traits of-
-gratitude
-humor
-honesty
'The Happy Couple is a guide book to relationships that every couple should read.' Bernie Siegel, MD author of A Book of Miracles and The Art of Healing.

With exercises at the end of most chapters the book is lighthearted, entertaining and positive. In the conclusion there is an interesting top ten list of ways to improve your relationship habits, which seems very achievable to implement into daily life.
An enjoyable and positive read. Anne

Book Review - The Top Five Regrets of the Dying- A Life Transported by the Dearly Departed by Bronnie Ware

This book is filled with stories about people living in palliative care. Bronnie found herself working in this field and decided to apply lessons she learned from the dying in her own life. She then transformed that into a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. 

She explains how we can deal with these issues now, while we still have the time. In the book Bronnie simply shares what dying people have shared with her, sad at times but filled with beautiful stories of some truly amazing people.

I especially enjoyed the story about Cath in the chapter ‘Happiness is Now’. A must read for people who want to get the most out of life. 
Anne

Book Review—Brunette Ambition By Lea Michelle

Lea Michelle one of the stars of Glee-Rachel Berry, reveals lessons and life advice that have worked for her from meal plans and delicious recipes to being under the spotlight and on the red carpet.The book is filled with colourful pictures of Lea at different stages in life and throughout her career.

Brunette Ambition is an interesting read. I enjoyed reading the fitness plan and beauty advice. I also enjoyed reading the frequently asked fan questions. In all an inspiring and motivating book. Anne