(DGIwire) There’s nothing quite like relaxing with a book in the summer. Whether it is by a pool, beach, park, lake, backyard or inside in the air conditioning, summer is a perfect time to soak up not only some rays but also some warm words. For those looking for some inspiration to go along with […]
Mother’s Day 2019: Two Inspirational Books Moms Will Love
(DGIwire) One of the best ways to honor Mom on Mother’s Day (or anytime) is to allow her time to focus on herself. Two recently published books, The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose and The Silver Disobedience Playbook: 365 Inspirations for Living and Loving Agelessly, offer inspiration and wisdom to all […]
In the Silver Disobedience Playbook, the Secret Ingredient is Love
Essays by @SilverDisobedience Provide Endless Inspiration for Living and Loving Agelessly (DGIwire) NEW YORK— Many factors, including advances in technology and healthcare, have changed notions and realities of aging. People are living longer, delaying parenthood, entering second marriages and, in many ways, pushing their own personal “restart” buttons. Still, while all this is happening, many […]
How A Bold Move Leads New Yorker to ‘Find Grace’
(DGIwire) Once in a while a book comes along that compellingly decodes the cost of learning what matters in life. Alison Rand’s new memoir, A Place Called Grace, is such a book. Friends and family told the author that her plan–moving to another country alone–was crazy. She was, however, undeterred. As she explains, “It was 1995 and I recently […]
Is There a Second Chance for Love? Ginni Conquest’s Romance Novel Says Yes
(DGIwire) — Spring is getting warmer more quickly than usual—due to a sizzingly readable romance novel that fans continue to rave about. Second Chance for Love, the fifth novel in less than 24 months by Ginni Conquest seems to be heating up reading lists. As with all of its predecessors, it is a fun and romantic […]
3 Famous Favorite Fictional Pirates
(DGIwire) – “Aaarrr!!!” Whether or not someone would ever actually want to meet a pirate in real life—on the high seas or on land—the fact is that they make for thrilling reading on the page, stage and screen. Throughout the annals of literature and movies, some swashbucklers have proven themselves especially memorable. Here is a […]
3 Novels Whose Villains Earn Readers’ Sympathy
(DGIwire) – Rooting for the bad guy (or gal) might not be what most authors of novels intend for their readers. Yet there is a certain thrill in feeling that the so-called villain is misunderstood or misjudged, and interpreting the events in the book accordingly. Here are three novels in which a character initially or […]
Top 4 Stories About Growing Up (or Not)
(DGIwire) – The journey from child to adult is a memorable one. No matter whether its choppy waves are traversed successfully or not, there is bound to be some confusion, complexity and (hopefully) fun. This journey has long been a fascinating subject for writers—some drawing on their own experiences, some imagining fanciful scenarios. Here are […]
3 Top Adventure Stories: What Makes Them Classics?
(DGIwire) – Within the pantheon of adventure fiction, certain stories have stood the test of time to gain the status of classics. Opinions are sure to differ regarding the best of the best, but it is likely that the three yarns listed here will occupy the majority—if not all—of the “all-time favorite” lists compiled by […]
Enjoy Laughs? Don’t Miss This Book!
(DGIwire) – Is laughter truly the best medicine? While the jury is out; there is at least one undeniable comedic truth: everyone enjoys a funny joke. Whether for pure laughter’s sake or as an icebreaker, if you simply enjoy a good laugh or seek an endless supply of jokes for your personal arsenal, ReviewLoft has […]
An Inside Look into the Orphan’s Plight
(DGIwire) — For many people, what they think they know about the life of an orphan begins and ends with depictions of orphans in popular culture: for example, Little Orphan Annie and Huckleberry Finn. While these fictional characters may have given the public a cursory knowledge of what an orphan’s life might be like, they […]
The Art of Sharing: How Mutuality Breeds Happiness
(DGIwire) — Does money buy happiness? While the typically accepted answer to this age-old question is “no,” it’s difficult to deny that money offers a certain amount of flexibility in life—which may in turn make way for happiness. While Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s name has nearly become synonymous with young money in America, […]
Public Speaking Nightmares: What to Not Do in Front of a Crowd
(DGIwire) — For many people who fear public speaking, the precedent was set in childhood. Perhaps they were ridiculed in front of their elementary school class for mispronouncing a word, or for not realizing the fly on their pants was open, or just for seeming nervous and hesitant—and any time after that was fraught with […]
