April 2021 list by Julia Pearce
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Believe It: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable
by Jamie Kern Lima
The founder of IT Cosmetics, who has become the first female CEO of a brand in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history, reveals how she, a once struggling waitress, turned her against-the-grain idea into an international bestselling sensation despite self-doubt, body-doubt and God-doubt.
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Between Two Kingdoms: a Memoir of a Life Interrupted
by Suleika Jaouad
An Emmy Award-winning writer and activist describes the harrowing years she spent in early adulthood fighting leukemia and how she learned to live again while forging connections with other survivors of profound illness and suffering.
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Fit for Life: A New Beginning
by Harvey Diamond
Nutritional specialist Harvey Diamond teaches readers how to live a long, healthful life by making smart dietary changes, adopting a clean diet, and offering a blueprint for optimal health, pain-free living, increased energy and weight loss without deprivation.
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In Defense of Kindness: Why It Matters, How It Changes Our Lives, and How It Can Save the World
by Bruce Reyes-chow
Leadership coach and pastor Bruce Reyes-Chow shows how being kind (which is different than being nice) has the power to transform our relationships in all arenas of our life – from the internet to the public square, from with our families to those we find it most difficult to be kind to, from justice work on the streets to boardroom meetings, and in our everyday transactions, from the school drop-off line or standing in line at the coffee shop.
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Missing Each Other: How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections
by Edward Brodkin
Drawing on wide-ranging fields such as social neuroscience, autism research and music performance, two researchers and clinicians show us how to connect with another person and truly be in tune with their physical and emotional state.
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The New Normal: a Roadmap to Resilience in the Pandemic Era
by Jennifer Ashton
The Chief Medical Correspondent at ABC News presents a guide to resilience in the era of COVID, sharing insights into how to understand evolving medical updates, adapt to evolving norms and make responsible choices throughout the pandemic.
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Think Again: the Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
by Adam M. Grant
The Wharton organizational psychologist and best-selling author of Originals examines the critical art of rethinking, explaining how questioning one’s opinions and opening the minds of others can promote personal and professional excellence.
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