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Creating a Charmed Life: Sensible, Spiritual Secrets Every Busy Woman Should Know
by Victoria Moran

This book is absolutely delicious. In our hearts I think each one of us wants to live a charmed life but sometimes "life" gets in the way. I love that Victoria reminds us to pay attention, make changes, honor beauty, love well, and embrace your imperfections... I plan to read it over and over as life gets hectic. With topics like "Follow Your Heart," "Retire Your Too-Too," "Age Exquisitely," and "Razzle-Dazzle On Occasion" her insights are sweet, doable and great reminders that life is meant to be wonderful. The subtitle says it all "Sensible, Spiritual Secrets Every Busy Woman Should Know." Give yourself a wonderful treat and keep this book on your bedside table.

The Rough Guide to Shopping with a Conscience
by Duncan Clark & Richie Unterberger

I picked it up at a bookstore in Rockport and couldn't put it down until I had read the entire thing. Tons of very useful information on everything from clothing to food to fair trade to travel, etc.

The Lingerie Handbook
by Rebecca Apsan and Sarah Stark

I recently received this book as a gift from Merit, the owner of my favorite lingerie store Night and Day Lingerie in Andover, MA. It was a very fitting (so to speak) present and one I have been reading regularly. I have always been a big believer in having beautiful as well as functional undergarments and know that many women feel totally lost when it comes to all the subtleties of lingerie. Rebecca Apsan and Sarah Stark talk about everything from how to choose the proper undergarments for a particular outfit (yes, it makes a difference), to shapewear (so much more comfortable and functional than a few years ago), to finding the proper bra size (85% of women are wearing an ill-fitting bra). This book is a fabulous guide to lingerie, and it is lovely to look at as well.

Healthy at 100
by John Robbins

I love this book! In this revolutionary book, bestselling author John Robbins presents us with a bold new paradigm of aging, showing us how we can increase not only our lifespan but also our health span. Through the example of four very different cultures that have the distinction of producing some of the world’s healthiest, oldest people, Robbins reveals the secrets for living an extended and fulfilling life in which our later years become a period of wisdom, vitality, and happiness. From Abkhasia in the Caucasus south of Russia, where age is beauty, and Vilcabamba in the Andes of South America, where laughter is the greatest medicine, to Hunza in Central Asia, where dance is ageless, and finally the southern Japanese islands of Okinawa, the modern Shangri-la, where people regularly live beyond a century, Robbins examines how the unique lifestyles of these peoples can influence and improve our own.

Breakthrough Astrology: Transform Yourself And Your World
by Joyce Levine

Joyce Levine has a gift -- she has done some very insightful astrology readings for me, so I am well aware of what she can do. Her book offers valuable information and, as Christiane Northrup says about it: "In this groundbreaking book, Joyce Levine offers the gift of self-understanding through the lens of astrology. Learn how your love life can be vastly improved by knowing your Venus placement, how your Mars sign drives your career choices and working life, and how you can mark your moods by the Moon. Levine offers a comprehensive overview and then gets down to the nitty-gritty information we all need to begin building on their strengths and weaknesses."

Women & Money: A practical guide to estate planning
by Patricia Annino

This book is an easy read with great information, especially for those of us who put these things off. Too often, women ignore the state of their financial affairs and/or depend on others in their lives to keep them in order. It is only too late that they (or their dependents) realize the significance of having their affairs in order not only in case of untimely death, but with increasing life spans and advances in medical care, in case of incapacity from illness or dementia. Patricia Annino, with 20 plus years of experience in estate planning, offers a book that explains, step by step and across many different living situations, why being prepared is necessary and how to determine your specific wants and needs in order to plan appropriately.

New Easy Women: Unleash Your Creational Power
by Lynne Healy and Deborah Lloyd Busser

Want to feel good? Then New Easy Women is a must read. It is a vibrant, energising perspective on how women can create lives of ease, power and grace. Using simple but inspiring and motivating quotes, and stunning full colour illustrations, ‘new easy women’ redefines personal development and empowerment. It is light and playful and easily accessible to women all over the world who are ready to consciously evolve and create the lives of their dreams.

Interior Divine: Walking You Through the Transformation of Your Home
by Jayne Pelosi

I have known Jayne for years and have always marveled at her talent! I highly recommend her book. Interior Divine: Walking You Through the Transformation of Your Home brings a fresh and novel approach to interior decorating. It identifies simple, stunning ways to improve your home, and thus enhance your life. Step-by-step, author Jayne Pelosi helps readers overcome the chronic areas where people get stuck in the design process, such as how to become inspired to decorate, how to select coordinating fabrics, or how to decide where to put color in a space. It is written in a practical and straightforward style laced with humor and a warm spiritual perspective. You’ll feel like you’re talking to a dear friend, or better yet, a Design Coach!

The Unmistakable Touch of Grace
by Cheryl Richardson

Cheryl has done it again. This book will fill your soul, touch your heart and motivate you in a way you can't imagine.

Getting Unstuck Without Coming Unglued — Restoring Work-Life Balance
by Sharon Teitelbaum

Sharon is one of the most respected coaches I know. Now you can receive some of her incredible wisdom through her new book.

The Girl's Guide to Social Savvy
by Jodi R.R. Smith, Etiquette Expert

Jodi's book covers everything from dining, parties, and dating to being a gracious guest and a hospitable host to appropriate workplace behavior, cell phone conduct, and e-mail usage, this contemporary guide will help women sail through a wide variety of potentially awkward situations with grace and poise. What's more, readers will be enlightened with regard to numerous issues confronted specifically by women, such as how to ask a guy out on a date, how to navigate the world of women's wear, and what the proper protocol is for applying makeup. Jodi is a wealth of information!

The China Study: the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted and the startling implications for diet, weight loss and long-term health
by T. Colin Campbell

This book has changed my life dramatically. The research is amazing and the health implications astonishing.

If the Buddha Came to Dinner: How to Nourish Your Body to Awaken Your Spirit
by Halé Sofia Schatz (Author), Shira Shaiman

"I have had the pleasure of working personally with Hale for 8 years. I can honestly say that her approach to food, the emotional component of eating, and her gentle, spiritual approach to preparing food has changed my life. When I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease I believe she saved my life. I can't recommend her book highly enough. Here's what it's about..."Many people don't realize that the simple daily act of eating can be a profound catalyst for spiritual growth, from experiencing a renewed sense of vitality to living a richer and more satisfying life. That's because each time we eat we have the opportunity to pay attention, care for ourselves, and feed the real source of our hunger: our spirit. Nourishment isn't a fad diet but a lifelong journey, and Hale Sofia Schatz is the ideal guide. Gentle, wise, and humorous, she shows us how to feed our Buddha within. A perfect blend of inspirational guidance and practical suggestions, If the Buddha Came to Dinner includes guidelines for selecting vital foods, tips for keeping your energy balanced throughout the day, a cleansing program, and recipes to awaken your palate." —Ginger Burr

The Mind-Body Makeover Project: A 12-Week Plan for Transforming Your Body and Your Life
by Michael Gerrish

I am very excited to announce that my work (style and makeup) is featured in a new book. It's called "The Mind-Body Makeover Project" and was written by Michael Gerrish (some of you might be familiar with his first book "When Working Out Isn't Working Out"). You can read more about the book, a first of its kind, below.

I was involved in the final stages of the book after the participants had worked with Michael for 12 weeks (there are some awesome results!). With the exception of one of the male participants, I took each person shopping for a wardrobe to fit his or her new body and new look. I also did everyone's makeup for the final photo shoot. I can truly say that I was incredibly impressed with how effective Michael's program is and, I've seen two of the participants now 8 months later and they both still look fabulous! It really works.

Stand Up for Your Life: Develop the Courage, Confidence and Character to Fulfill Your Greatest Potential
by Cheryl Richardson

Oprah life makeover maven Cheryl Richardson wants you to start rocking the boat. Stand Up for Your Life urges readers to stop playing it safe by putting their needs and priorities aside. Her premise: by spending less time listening to others and more time strengthening your relationship with yourself, you can learn to govern your own life and influence others.

Self-Care Cards
by Cheryl Richardson

52 practical and inspiring cards that will show you how to take care of your self and your life. These cards are designed to support you in changing your life one week at a time.

Life Makeovers
by Cheryl Richardson

What do you need to change to make your life work better and make you happier? Top-level personal coach Cheryl Richardson, author of the popular Take Time for Your Life, shows you how to make your life over, one week at a time, using her philosophy of "extreme self-care." The result: you'll reevaluate your life and connect to what matters most to you, improving the quality of your life.

The Perfect Fit
by Lynne Henderson Marks and Dominique Isbecque

This is the first book that outlines in detail how to design an image consulting business, the training you will need and how to market and promote your services. Also included is a section on resources, sample documents, media lists and consulting tools and training. This is a must have if you want to start a successful image business.

Plus Style: The Plus Size Guide to Looking Great
by Suzan Nanfeldt

Practical, personal and easy to use, Plus Style is an indispensible guide to looking and feeling great for the millions of plus-size women who now demand fashion as well as fit. Suzan Nanfeldt is a leading consultant on plus-size fashions. With an informative blend of upbeat text and attractive illustrations, she highlights the basic body types and shows how to turn well-chosen clothes into a signature style using color and accessories.

Take Time for Your Life
by Cheryl Richardson

Richardson shares her program for shaping up one's entire existence—from finances to relationships—by discovering the habits that drain energy and tapping the ones that fuel a person with unlimited energy.

When Working Out Isn't Working Out
by Michael Gerrish

Considered a holistic fitness guide, this book exposes readers' UFOs (Unidentified Fitness Obstacles). With an arsenal of cutting-edge information, this book enables them to uncover the missing links in the quest for a healthy body. Line drawings.