A book that simply flows and focuses on letting go.

Inside you’ll find:

• the basis of letting go
• relating to daily life
• another way of looking at things
• somatic metaphor for being free of something
• a simple step-by-step process

Fighting against the darkest side of humanity is one of Raymond C. Simon’s greatest accomplishments. As a young criminologist, Ray exposed and helped bring the worst of criminals to justice, and not without great peril. His memoirs reveal how he nearly lost his life at the hands of one such villain, but by the grace of God and what he believes beyond a doubt was his team of angels protecting him, a split-second intervention saved his life. For that and many other instances of phenomenal events, he has created a spectacular life and thrived against all odds.

Ray’s exploits include winning a singing contest at the age of five, which led to co-starring with Ethel Barrymore and Edgar Buchanan in his early adolescence. He came face to face with Pretty Boy Floyd. He beat two near-drowning incidents before he was 15, survived a burning Superbomber serving in the Korean War, fortuitously missed boarding an airplane that crashed minutes after takeoff killing all on board, and much more.

Now in his nineties, Ray believes he has survived because of the protection and guidance from the angels that have accompanied him all his life.

Many of us have experienced an inexplicable moment when doom was upon us, and somehow, miraculously, we survived. In “Walking with Angels,” Ray pays homage to those ethereal beings – angels the great archangels, spirit guides, saints, and beings of light who know and love us – that in our desperation grant us a God-given second chance just when it seems all hope is lost.

Katie Byerly, OT, Mason City, Iowa, wrote “Gentian Helps the Monarchs.”

Gentian the Prairie Fairy lives in an old woodpecker cavity at the top of an oak tree at Wilkinson Park in Rock Falls, Iowa. She is a cute little fairy with choppy, short, strawberry-blond hair. She loves to wear overalls. In her hand weaved backpack, she carries her journal in which she takes notes of the things she observes in nature. She also doodles in her notebook mostly the name Rooster. Rooster is her best friend. He is a strong, muscular fairy who lives across the river in an old fence post. Gentian and Rooster have been friends a long time and Rooster is always there to make sure Gentian is safe during her crazy adventures.

In “Gentian Helps the Monarchs,” Gentian meets a monarch butterfly who is desperate to find milkweed. She needs milkweed to lay her eggs on.  The milkweed has gone missing at Wilkinson Park. The mystery involves a hidden singer and the character Grandma Monarch is introduced. She is Rooster’s grandmother who has flown with the Monarch for hundreds of years. Readers will learn all about Monarch butterflies and their need for the ever-declining milkweed.  Activity pages again give simple ideas for helping the Monarchs and other pollinators.

Jo Ryman Scott, AW, Tucson, Arizona, wrote “Almost a Century,” a memoir with stories about her life–from teaching in a one room schoolhouse in South Dakota when she was 18 to starting a music Festival in Alaska that is now in its 45th year. There are interesting anecdotes of her early years in P.E.O. and she credits it for connecting her with many of her mentors that have influenced her accomplishments. “Almost a Century” invites readers on a deeply personal and reflective journey through nearly a century of cherished moments, unforgettable lessons, and the magic that shaped one extraordinary life. At 96 years old, Jo Ryman Scott recounts a childhood spent on a humble farm, where music flowed as freely as the wind swept across the fields. Amid the challenges of a harsh era Jo turned to music. From walking two miles to a one-room schoolhouse with her little brother in 1938 to learning the values of community, resilience, and honest hard work, this memoir captures the essence of a time gone by while drawing timeless lessons for today. Filled with vivid memories and a few unexpected surprises, this is not just a story-it’s an ode to the power of nostalgia and reflection and a call to find beauty in your own past. Whether you’re a memoir enthusiast, history buff, or music lover, this heartfelt exploration of the everyday rhythms that define a life will leave you inspired to revisit-and perhaps even write-the stories of your own. Discover the melodies, milestones, and meaningful moments that have shaped a life well-lived.

Caroline A. Mendez, W, Atlanta, Georgia, wrote “Threads of Wisdom Devotional: A 31-day devotional for Christian women in business and leadership.”After two decades of working with, leading, researching and studying Christian women leaders in business, Caroline Mendez decided to publish the resulting wisdom in multiple formats, to give fellow Christian women a profound advantage in their work lives.

This devotional provides high-level leadership concepts and challenges unique to Christian working and leading women to integrate into their leadership, and take it to the next level.

Each day’s devotion includes scripture, an explanation, a challenge, and a prayer, based on the attributes of ten real-life “successful” CEOs in the marketplace.

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Erin Brown, H, Pawnee, Oklahoma, wrote “May Lillie: Queen of the Buffalo Ranch,” which tells the story of May Lillie’s life and her contributions as a show woman, a dead shot with a rifle and the work she did in her later years to bring back the endangered (Bison) Buffalo to the American west.  Emma Manning’s journey from humble beginnings in Philadelphia to the Wild West Show arena is a story of ambition, resilience, and adventure. Known to audiences worldwide as May Lillie: The Champion Horseback Shot of the West, she defied societal expectations to become a celebrated Wild West performer, sharpshooter, and entrepreneur.

In 1886, she married Gordon W. “Pawnee Bill” Lillie, and together they launched their own Wild West Show, captivating crowds across the country. May dazzled audiences with her expert riding and marksmanship, earning equal billing alongside her husband,a rarity for women of her time. Her legacy didn’t stop in the arena. She went on to break new ground as the first female bison ranch manager in the world, proving that courage and determination could carve a path in any frontier.

May Lillie’s remarkable life is a testament to the power of perseverance, love, and the enduring spirit of the American West. This biography brings her story to life, celebrating a pioneering woman who helped shape the legend of the Wild West.