Self-Editing for Indie Authors by Michelle Lowery

Self-Editing for Indie Authors: 21 Quick and Easy Tips for Better Writing, Positive Reviews and More Sales by Michelle Lowery
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this helpful little book. The author presents important tips and reminders for grammatical rules that enable your book to be the best it can be, and she does so in a fun and engaging way. Common errors are explored with grammatical rules and examples. Michelle's humor makes even the topic of grammar interesting. I highly recommend this book for indie authors who are planning to edit their own books.

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Bipolar 1 Disorder - How to Survive and Thrive, 2nd Edition by Molly McHugh

Bipolar 1 Disorder - How to Survive and Thrive, 2nd Edition by Molly McHugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was a wonderful and powerfully honest look at Bipolar Disorder from the authors perspective, as an individual who has dealt with this disease for the majority of her adult life. At times the writing felt scattered, but this only added to the honest portrayal of someone dealing with the literal ups and downs of Bipolar disorder. Molly is so open and honest about her experiences, and she blends current research and statistics with her own anecdotal experiences, to give the reader a true picture of life with bipolar. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who has been diagnosed with bipolar, as well as family and friends. With over 5.7 million Americans who are diagnosed with bipolar disorder each year, this book has the potential to help an incredible number of people. One of things I like the best about this book is the positive outlook that Molly, the author, has tried to maintain. At one point Molly states, "You have to still think of the future, not let the illness control your entire life, all moments of your life. And remind yourself that everyone is screwed up a bit, not just you."


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Undercover: A Novel by Danielle Steel

Undercover: A Novel by Danielle Steel
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There is nothing quite like a Danielle Steel novel to escape reality and just enjoy an afternoon. Undercover was a fun book that shared the story of two individuals, Marshall and Ariana, who faced extraordinarily difficult circumstances. Marshall is a DEA agent who works undercover with drug cartels in South America and barely escapes with his life.  Ariana is the only daughter of a wealthy American diplomat who gets kidnapped by radical revolutionaries in Argentina.  They both work hard at dealing with their past as they attempt to carve out a future, but the past is never far behind them.  As usual, Danielle Steel creates unbelievable characters that are likable, even if they are completely unrealistic. It's not exceptional literature, but Danielle Steel novels are always a lot of fun to read and I would definitely recommend this fast-paced and fun story.

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