Phil Giangrande 
Have you ever been in a toxic relationship? Have you felt trapped, or manipulated, or even abused by someone you love? It hurts the worst when the pain you feel is caused by someone who says they love you. You are not alone. Many people think the good memories or the “potential” you see in … Read more
As we get older, making decisions can become more and more difficult. You may have parents, grandparents, older relatives, or even older friends who need help navigating the various challenges that come up as we age. How can you help them when they need you the most? Decisions about our homes, things like reverse mortgages, … Read more
What’s your ‘to be read’ list? What books should you be reading? How do you select books for your TBR-this year, or any year, or any time? Should you read outside your favorite genre or stick to tried and true? Now is the time to plan your 2020 to be read list. What authors have … Read more
We could all use more humor in our lives. The best kind of humor is the unexpected laugh when reading a book that surprises us. Disguised as a science fiction time travel short story collection, one such book helps us laugh at the political spectrum within the science fiction genre. Think of how witty and unexpected Douglas Adams … Read more
Like it or not, our identities present each of us with challenges. Understanding the challenges we all face personally is one thing, but understanding the challenges others face is another. We tend to have a lot of misconceptions about other religions, genders, ethnicities, economic statuses, and more. Bilal Alaji is an entrepreneur, mentor, investor, … Read more
We’re going deep on this one! What is ‘truth’? One of the ultimate philosophical questions of all time cuts to the core of who we are. Do you think ‘truth’ is universal—does it mean the same for us all? Or is it fluid? Is it different from one individual to the next? And does it … Read more
We all have families with a dash of drama. Perhaps there are some secrets hidden in the branches of our family tree. Or tantalizing stories we don’t discuss in certain circles. Even horrors of abuse that burden some of us. Within those pages, we can also find stories of hope, the power of love, … Read more
Remember how much we loved – and still do love a mystery like Sherlock Holmes? Or Nancy Drew? Mysteries with a dash of adventure and fun can be some of the most captivating books. Growing up reading these types of adventures spark our imaginations and can really shape our love of reading throughout our lives. … Read more
We’re talking about Books That Make You heal, specifically from a brain injury. If we find ourselves or a loved one with a brain injury like a stroke, how can we cope? Even if somebody seems to recover full brain functionality after a concussion, they could have problems later. Following a major or prolonged emotional … Read more
How yummy is a horror novel? One that hits the flavors of the genre and leaves you feeling oh-so-satisfied? Are you picking up the food references here? Not so subtle, am I? There’s a reason for that because our guest today not only wrote a tasty scary book, but he is also a renowned celebrity … Read more