Bill Van Loan ~ Memorist & Strategist

Fredrich Flach, M.D. - Resilience, Discovering A New Strength At Times Of Stress

"Few discoveries take place entirely in a vacuum. While many people might like to take full credit for their new visions, the fact is we are always indebted to the past, to those thinkers who have set the stage for whatever it may be that we have come upon".

Resilience is a masterpiece and is worthy of my highest rating.

Sonja Lyubomirsky Is One Happy Lady

I met Sonja at a very special book event held at Barnes & Noble and was just captivated.  Her new book "The How of Happiness" is a winner in every way and a first when it comes to a scientific study on happiness and how we can get more.

I can't rate this book high enough. Sonja is just such a dynamo of a human being. I thought I was in heaven already.

Meet Sonja just once and you'll never be the same again. Read her book and you'll never feel the same again.

Update: I am thrilled to meet Sonja again on 2/17/10. Please check back for an exciting review and lots of cool tips for staying happy!!!

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More Passion Books

Soul Survivor Reading
Kay Redfield Jamison: Touched With Fire: The Artistic Temperament
Another winner from Jamison. Have you have ever wondered about the psychological makeup of people society labels creative geniuses? This book covers the history of why the chosen few have "it" and how you may benefit in new ways as well. A real treasure and lots of value for everyone. (*****)

Kay Redfield Jamison: Night Falls Fast : Understanding Suicide
Why? Why? Why? This is the most valueble book I have ever read on suicide and it is so relevant. Deep reading for an even deeper subject. Heavy and very well written and researched. (*****)

Kay Redfield Jamison: Exuberance : The Passion for Life
This book is like walking thru "Alice In Wonderland". Something unique really calls out to me. Why are so many people full of what I would call a natural high? It's all here in a really fun read with lots of examples on what brings the best out of others. These people are geniuses and so are you. Jamison is a marvelous writer and has done more than her fair share of research here. Indulge and rev up with "Exuberance". (*****)

Drew Pinsky: Cracked : Putting Broken Lives Together Again
Valuable for young people as they take a variety of heavy hits. (*****)

Gina O'Connell Higgins: Resilient Adults: Overcoming A Cruel Past
Soul Survivors can overcome almost anything. This book will help you heal and feel like you won't believe. It works. (*****)

William J. Knaus: Do It Now
Fast read from a pro that helps you get the fast results you want. This is also very helpful for anyone who procrastinates. (*****)

William J. Knaus: Change Your Life Now: Powerful Techniques for Positive Change
Bill helps you achieve your goals faster than ever. The results stick and you win. A very clear and fun read. Change does not mean hard time. (*****)

Albert Ellis: How To Keep People From Pushing Your Buttons
Own your power. This book shows you how to let no one get you down. Great handbook for all of us. (*****)

Albert Ellis: How To Make Yourself Happy And Remarkably Less Disturbable
Ellis shows you how without getting too heavy and saying it in simple terms. A really enjoyable read that leaves a lasting impression. Cool stuff. (*****)

Mark Goulston: Get Out Of Your Own Way: Overcoming Self-Defeating Behavior
Super easy read with long term lasting results. The title says it all. (*****)

Julia Cameron: The Artist's Way Morning Pages Journal: A Companion Volume to the Artist's Way
Cameron may help you write more when not blogging. Helps many stay focused with lots of reflections as well. (*****)

John J. Ratey M.D.: Shadow Syndromes: The Mild Forms of Major Mental Disorders That Sabotage Us
Everyone is different. This book will help you stay cool in a red hot world and finally figure it all out. One stat says 3 out of 4 people you know has an issue here but do you know which one and what would they say about you? Shadow uncovers the covered. (*****)

Albert Ellis: Anger: How To Live With And Without It
Lots of cool ideas that you can use to keep your cool - those who raise their voice lose their power. Anger and stress kills. This book needs your attention. (*****)

Albert Ellis: Feeling Better, Getting Better, Staying Better : Profound Self-Help Therapy For Your Emotions
This books reads as if it were wriiten personally for you. Ellis is here for all of us and his passion shines on. (*****)

Tina Turner: I, Tina
A real soul survivor and more coming. Tina wrote this herself and just released a new cd. Unstoppable. (*****)

Arnold A., Ph.D. Lazarus: Don't Believe It for a Minute!: Forty Toxic Ideas That Are Driving You Crazy
This fun book will help anyone see what real reality is. Easy read as usual. (*****)

Albert Ellis: A Guide To Rational Living
Possibly the most ripped off book designed to help you get what you want without waiting forever. Good stuff. (*****)

Albert Ellis: How To Control Your Anxiety Before It Controls You
Some anxiety is good but too much can be a bad thing. Super ideas to help you now. (*****)

Redford Williams: Anger Kills : Seventeen Strategies for Controlling the Hostility That Can Harm Your Health
Anger is toxic. This book will help you cope with hard emotions. It's hot. (*****)

Robert E. Alberti: Your Perfect Right: Assertiveness And Equality In Your Life And Relationships
The best book on Assertiveness , etc. (*****)

Albert Ellis: How To Stubbornly Refuse To Make Yourself Miserable About Anything--Yes, Anything
Albert writes to help you feel better long term. Many consider Ellis to be the #1 psychologist with almost 80 books. A genius. (*****)

Steven Berglas: Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout
Say goodbye to burnout and claim the life you have always wanted. This book will raise your spirits and burn on the flame. (*****)

Peter C. Whybrow: American Mania: When More Is Not Enough
Read this book if you wan't more quality time. Breathtaking. Peter writes like your in the same room. A Masterpiece in every way. (*****)

J. Patrick,Ph.D, Gannon: Soul Survivors: A New Beginning For Adults Abused As Children
Super value for those who want to heal. A treasure. (*****)

Passion Dreams
Robert, M.D. Langs: Dream Workbook: Simple Exercises to Unravel the Secrets of Your Dreams
New ideas for reflecting on your dreams. Wake up with new insights. Langs is a pro here. This is not a dime store dream dictionary. It's really different and very cool. Dream on. (*****)

Passion Health
Gabor Mate: When the Body Says No: Understanding the Stress-Disease Connection
No one should hit the sheets without knowing the contents of this book. A real value when you don't know what's disturbing you. (*****)

H. Leighton Steward : The New Sugar Busters! Shopper's Guide
More of the good stuff designed to help you feel your very best. You are what you eat. (*****)

H. Leighton Steward: The New Sugar Busters
All healthy info here. Take it wherever you go. (*****)

Kathy Smith: Kathy Smith's Lift Weights to Lose Weight
I have met Kathy several times and think she has a rather fun approach to stayng in shape and taking care. A class act all the way. Kathy loves what she does. (*****)

Gail Wyatt: No More Clueless Sex: 10 Secrets to a Sex Life That Works for Both of You
So many people don't know what they don't know until it's too late. Everyone needs to read this. Stay healthy and happy too. (*****)

Bob Anderson: Stretching at Your Computer or Desk
Another must have. No one likes back pain. (*****)

Charles B. Inlander: Take This Book to the Hospital With You: A Consumer Guide to Surviving Your Hospital Stay - Mandatory reading.

Bob Anderson: Stretching
The ultimate stretching book that will help you feel so good and so fast. Super habits live here. (*****)

Passion Books - More Coming

Passion Tech
Jim Banister: Word Of Mouse : The New Age Of Networked Media
This author made so much sense when I saw him recently. His new book shows us the future of the web and man is it exciting. If you like the internet, you will love this. (*****)

Joe Kraynak: Que's Official Internet Yellow Pages, 2005 Edition
The internet at its finest. Save your time and try the yellow pages. (*****)

David A. Karp: eBay Hacks: 100 Industrial-Strength Tips And Tools
eBay is such a sucess story. This book is perfect for those who can't get enough of a good thing. (*****)

Hadley Stern: iPod And iTunes Hacks
A winner for all music lovers. This one is hitbound all the way. (*****)

Jim Aspinwall: PC Hacks
PC lovers will love this. Get the most out of your computer today. (*****)

Kirk McElhearn: iPod & iTunes Garage
If you like music - you will LOVE this book. All the good stuff is covered. (*****)

Preston Gralla: Windows XP Hacks
One more super XP resource at your fingertips. (*****)

Woody Leonhard: Windows XP All-In-One Desk Reference For Dummies
This book is such a dynamo. 9 books in one. 2005 with service pack 2 included. Any questions for the non IT Pro - this is your book. Save your time today. Very honest and very good. (*****)

Paul McFedries: The Complete Idiot's Guide To Creating A Web Page And Blog
More blog handbooks to help find your place on the world wide web. (*****)

Biz Stone: Who Let The Blogs Out? : A Hyperconnected Peek At The World Of Weblogs
Everyone needs a website and a blog to go with it. Biz makes it simple so anyone can jump in have fun - and maybe even make some money. Who knows. (*****)

Paul Bausch: Amazon Hacks
Amazon made 7 billion last year for all the right reasons. This is so helpful to the max. (*****)

Tara Calishain: Google Hacks
Google is the leader. This winner will show you how to get so much more out of everything. (*****)

Tara Calishain: Web Search Garage
Make sure this with you at all times. More links that you need than I could ever list. I love what Tara has done. IT is now so easy. Check this out. (*****)

Passion Personalities
Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom : The Autobiography of Nelson Mandela Tag: The International Bestseller
Solid gold. After serving almost 30 years in prison, the leader states that he dislikes the system and not the people who put him there. This book is just amazing. (*****)

Richard Branson: Sir Richard Branson: The Autobiography
I met Richard in 2002 and inspiring is an understatement. You will never be the same after you read the Branson story which continues David Givens: Love Signals
Lots of cool info for better and longer lasting relationships. (*****)

Albert Ellis: Dating, Mating, And Relating: How To Build A Healthy Relationship
This book give more info to make dating and relating so much more exciting. You may be surprised here.

Albert Ellis: Making Intimate Connections: Seven Guidelines For Great Relationships And Better Communication
Intimate moments are worth a million and Ellis shows you how to get it. Everytime. (*****)

Mark Goulston M.D.: The 6 Secrets Of A Lasting Relationship: How To Fall In Love Again-And Stay There
Mark is amazing when it comes to working out the best relationships. Fall in love - and stay there. Where else would you like to be? Superb. (*****)

David Keirsey: Please Understand Me II: Temperament, Character, Intelligence
Everyone needs this winner. Find yourself and new passion as well when you read this unique and super cool masterpiece of a book. Valuable for all types and all ages. (*****)

Marcus Buckingham: The One Thing You Need To Know : ... About Great Managing, Great Leading, And Sustained Individual Success
This expert is right on. I met Marcus briefly in 2002 and he just gets better and better. So clear, you will wish he wrote this book years ago. I hope old school leaders who are frustrated embrace this book and use it's applications. Payoff city here and win/win all the way. (*****)

Bill George: Authentic Leadership : Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value
Another solid Warren Bennis Book. This author has a really big heart when it comes to treating others right. (*****)

Sunny Bates: How to Earn What You're Worth: Leveraging Your Goals And Talents To Land Your Dream Job
Don't leave home without this one. If your between a rock and a hard space then promote yourself today. Sunny shows you how to do it better. (*****)

Adele M. Scheele: Skills For Success
Mandatory. The book most often stolen or just never returned. This treasure shares a wealth of knowledge and pays off every time. No regrets. (*****)

Richard Nelson Bolles: What Color Is Your Parachute? 2005: A Practical Manual For Job-Hunters And Career-Changers
If your in transition and want more, Bolles is your man. This book is selling 25K a month and it started in 1970. This is the 2005 edition and I'm in love. Richard is a super human being and gives you the world. A labor of love. (*****)T

om Peters: Re-imagine!
Cool ideas for the working world. Toms latest and greatest. Something for everybody. New ideas for those who want to burn the box and do something different. (*****)

Passion Protection
Martha Stout: The Sociopath Next Door: The Ruthless Versus the Rest of Us
Must read. Pathological people will kill your time. Save yourself with the latest info. (*****)

Steve Weisman: 50 Ways to Protect Your Identity and Your Credit : Everything You Need to Know About Identity Theft, Credit Cards, Credit Repair, and Credit Reports
The more you know, the more you grow. Save your ID and learn all about this cyber crime. In 2005 - it's the number one crime - period and that's scary. It happened to me and it could happen to you. A lot of this is preventable

Sports
Jami Goldman: Up And Running
This lady is amazing. Her story is beyond unique and will leave you wanting to run your life differently. I met Jami and she is strong. (*****)

Lance Armstrong: Every Second Counts
Lance does it again and more power to him. More life lessons for all of us. (*****)

Lance Armstrong: It's Not About The Bike: My Journey Back To Life
A Real Soul Survivor. (*****)

More coming soon.