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An intriguing exploration of human emotion, July 12, 2008

Three Days in Purgatory: A Novel by K. Daniels, Paperback

Introducing the woman who can't get anything right, Camille Sawyer whose brain cannot tear her away from the negative thoughts about the life-time choices she has made. Her daughter only wants the perfect Mom, but somehow or other, she's neither the perfect daughter nor the perfect lawyer in the vocation she chose. Meanwhile, Camille holds the promise that the longlost son she yearns to see will actually show up. You'll love this story and it's bound to score a Lifetime Movie slot!

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Outstanding, July 6, 2008

Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, Obsessiveness, Anger, and Impulsiveness by Daniel G. Amen, Paperback

Easy to read and invaluable not only to anyone who wants to improve the quality of his life, but also a great tool for writers who want to deal properly with emotions in the lives of their characters.