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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | November 7, 2024 · 5:00 am

Flu Shot Gone Wrong Virtual Book Tour

Nonfiction

Date Published: May 21, 2024

Publisher: Trilogy Christian Publishing

“EVEN THOUGH LIFE KNOCKED ME TO MY KNEES, GOD HAD ALREADY EQUIPPED ME
WITH THE POWER TO GET BACK UP!… I JUST DIDN’T KNOW IT YET!”

This is an unvarnished account of how a vibrant little boy’s life was
transformed perpetually after taking a simple vaccine: the flu shot!

Author, Michelle Mouille, thought the inoculation would protect her son
from illness but was sorely mistaken. When her firstborn was just five years
old, their world changed forever!

Flu Shot Gone Wrong shares the story of Maurice Lamkin Jr., who after
receiving the vaccine, was plunged into a sea of surgeries, hospital stays,
and developmental setbacks. Follow along as Maurice tenaciously battles for
his life, defies all odds after Divine Intervention, and touches the hearts
of everyone with his unwavering perseverance.

This story is not only about remaining steadfast in the face of tragedy but
also encompasses the true meaning of faith, hope, love, and the ultimate
will to survive! Journey through one mother’s fight to never give up on her
son despite insurmountable opposition and witness the extraordinary signs,
wonders, and miracles that ensued thereafter.

The power of prayer and the unlimited grace of God detailed within this
riveting memoir is undeniable, and the tangible presence of the Lord is
observed throughout!

INTERVIEW

Introduce yourself and tell me about what you do.

My name is Michelle Mouille, a native Texan. I’m a single very busy devoted mom, caregiver, 3 Time Tae Kwon Do US Olympic Champion, Evangelist Christian Speaker, Entrepreneur, Love to travel, the beach and my little Chihuahua dog Buddy 😂 I am the founder and CEO of our nonprofit foundation that grants wishes for kids with brain injury, epilepsy, & autism and we also hold Free Faith-filled community events for the public all over the US.

Tell me more about your journey as an author, including the writing processes.

I never imagined myself writing a book but really felt God lay on my heart this book is meant to touch & impact so many lives so after praying about it I started my journey as a first time writer. The book is a true story unvarnished account of our families journey, namely with my first born son Maurice. When Maurice was 5 yrs old in kindergarten I took him to get what was supposed to be a simple ‘regular immunization ‘ the Flu Shot’ which led to him battling 40 days & nights on Life Support with brain swelling and constant seizures, all doctors saying he would never survive!

Tell me about your Book

The book details everything from before the Flu Shot me being a single mom with Maurice & his siblings, during the ICU battle, how God saved my son from the brink of death in the ICU, rehab after ICU, starting our ‘new life’ together coming home from rehab, and all the countless signs and miracles God revealed to me along the way & still does now! It is not a sad story.

I consider it a faith filled inspirational love story that will restore your belief in the power of prayer & Divine miracles!

Any message for our readers

You are stronger than you think! It’s not about how many times you get knocked down but how many you get back up! Anything is possible when you believe! Jesus Loves You! Those times you are crying out to God & you don’t see anything happening don’t lose faith or hope. That’s when it’s time to dig your heels down deep & seek Him with all of your heart because when you seek Him with all of your heart you will find Him & He will never leave you! Your best days are still in front of you! Never miss an opportunity to dance in the dark!

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHORMs. Michelle Mouille, a native Texan, is a devoted mother,
determined advocate, three-time Tae Kwon Do Olympic champion, Christian
speaker, and entrepreneur. She is President and Founder of Wish For The Sky
Brain Injury Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation granting wishes
to children with brain injury, epilepsy, and autism. They also hold
community events for the public free of charge, such as their Christmas Give
Back and Tacos and Testimonies faith-filled event. Currently, Ms. Mouille is
spearheading proposed legislation for vaccine reform.

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Everything I Know About the Universe Virtual Book Tour

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Meditations on Reality and Spirituality from a Doctor, a Patient, a
Scientist, and a Reluctant Believer

Nonfiction

Date Published: June 29, 2024

Written from the perspective of a doctor and scientist, Everything that I
Know About the Universe is a selection of essays explaining why we need to
rethink some of our basic assumptions about science and theology and how the
two fields of thought can coexist. The need to ask where we came from and
why we’re here is a fundamental part of being human. This text seeks to take
those two questions and reframe them to show how they can be scientifically
answered, but spiritually informed, with appeals made to evolutionary
biology, quantum mechanics, cosmology, and large number theory. Along the
way, the author lays out definitions for the mind, consciousness, and
spirituality, and shows that even if we can’t have definitive answers to the
big existential questions of life, asking those questions is one of the most
important things that we can do. The essays also delve into some of the most
important critiques of traditional religious and scientific perspectives on
the universe.

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EXCERPT

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While seeing people helped by the sciences has been intellectually satisfying, witnessing how we deal with disease has deepened my own spiritual curiosity. On the frontlines of diagnosing and treating disease, I’ve witnessed various relationships manifest between spirituality and suffering. During and after periods of suffering, we are often more likely to ask the bigger questions of life. With all the trials and hardships that we endure, we ask ourselves, what is it all for? In our darkest moments, it’s an even more compelling question.

The Dance Blitz

Nonfiction

Date Published: September 8, 2024

The Dance is a gripping memoir that chronicles one man’s harrowing journey
through the depths of medical and emotional adversity, emerging on the other
side with newfound strength and hope. Set against the backdrop of the
COVID-19 pandemic, the author’s life is turned upside down when he is
diagnosed with Central Pontine Myelinolysis (CPM) after battling alcohol
withdrawal. Paralyzed, trapped in his own body, and unable to communicate,
he faces unimaginable challenges—both physical and emotional.

With raw honesty, the author recounts his time in the hospital, sharing
deeply personal experiences of fear, isolation, and the surreal
hallucinations that offered him a strange escape. His story is punctuated by
moments of humor, such as the unlikely companionship of a loud,
cocaine-loving Irish roommate, and moments of deep introspection as he
navigates his darkest days.

But The Dance is more than a tale of suffering—it’s a story of
survival, resilience, and the unyielding human spirit. As the author slowly
regains his abilities through painstaking rehabilitation, he draws strength
from his faith, his love for his son, and a simple but powerful promise: to
one day dance with the woman he loves.

A testament to the power of hope, love, and faith, The Dance is an
inspiring reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always a light
at the end of the tunnel.

About the Author

Frank J. Visosky Jr. is a passionate storyteller and resilient survivor,
drawing inspiration from his personal journey of overcoming central pontine
myelinolysis and navigating life in a nursing home during the COVID-19
pandemic. With a deep connection to his roots in New York City, Frank’s
experiences are richly colored by his love for music, especially the vibrant
rhythms of merengue and bachata, which he once danced to along Dyckman
Street. A devoted husband and father, he made a promise to his future wife,
Rose, during his recovery—a promise to one day dance again. His work
captures the strength of the human spirit, the power of love, and the
importance of family, often reflecting the cherished moments he spent with
his son, like feeding

turtles by the pond.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | June 26, 2024 · 5:00 am

GoldenRuleism Virtual Book Tour

Living a GoldenRuleism

Nonfiction

Date Published: May 1, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

You’ve FOUND It.

What We NEED.

NOW.

The majority of people on Earth are familiar with the foundational ethical
principle often called The Golden Rule – Humanity’s Number One Rule.

It’s time now for us to embrace a far more expansive and effective version
of the original.

GoldenRuleism is the name of our overarching ethic – an ethic universal in
its scope. Discover what it can mean for your life.

This booklet stimulates you to act – to do what YOU can – from where you
are.

GoldenRuleism’s foundation is its two principal principles – two elegantly
simple sentences.

It’s Humanity’s “Apply It Now” ethic. We the people of the world
need to be GoldenRuleistic. We’ll make our lives decidedly better – with and
for each other.

***NOTE: Our Spanish edition is also available!

EXCERPT

GoldenRuleism represents the type of worldview we are

all grasping for at this time in human and geocentric history—

an overarching ethical compass if you will, for

present and future generations to embrace, embody and

live by. I love its powerful inclusion of “all for all” as

a universally applicable guide. GoldenRuleism gives us a

fresh take on age-old wisdom, ramping up our sense of

genuine compassion for each other, our children, and our

one-and-only Mother Earth.

Go Raibh Míle Maith Agat (A thousand thanks to you

in Irish).

—Shane O’Connor—GoldenRuleism Team Leader for

the Charter for Compassion, Activist, Professor, and

Co-Founder of Indigenous Ireland.

About the Author

Craig Cline advocates for us humans—and for all the other sentient
beings on our one-and-only Mother Earth.

Craig has written many articles for publication, on a variety of topics. He
wrote this booklet, with the assistance of his Editor-In-Residence wife
Cherie: Golden Ruleism: Living A Golden Ruleism-Guided Life.

The Clines support a variety of nonprofit organizations, especially those
in their local community. They feel we should all do whatever we can to
ensure “our” nonprofits succeed in their heart-driven
missions.

Craig’s premise is that by our universally embracing the two
principal principles of Golden Ruleism—two simple-to-say and
easy-to-remember sentences—we’ll collectively “Move the
Needle of Humanity Towards Humane-ity.”

He asks that you please do what you can to move that needle.

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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | June 7, 2024 · 5:00 am

Beyond the Lies Virtual Book Tour

Nonfiction

Date Published: March 26, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

Dr. D’Andrea has conducted the most comprehensive, multidimensional, mental
health, and human development study of the adverse impact of Trumpism, Trump
supporters, and the Trump cult that has been done in the mental health
professions. This includes research results and theories drawn from the
fields of counseling, psychology, social psychology, psychiatry, political
science, religious studies, and other related disciplines.

His newest book falls within the liberatory psycho-political perspectives
described by many of the luminary giants in our nation’s history. This
includes but is not limited to the teachings of Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Michael
Eric Dyson, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., Reverand
Dr. William Barber II, Naomi Klein, James Baldwin, Dr. Henry A. Giroux,
Howard Zinn, and Dr. Noam Chomsky. Dr. D’Andrea’s scholarly accomplishments
(over 200 professional publications) and decades of social-political
activism have resulted in his being referred to as the Noam Chomsky of the
mental health professions in general and the counseling profession in
particular.

Ann Cavanaugh-Smith, Member of the Social Justice Creations non-profit
organization’s Board of Directors

EXCERPT

These are perilous times for the people in the United States. The danger we face as a nation involves various threats to the sustainability of our democracy and the mental health crisis our country currently faces. This book provides a detailed and multidimensional analysis of numerous factors underlying these perilous times. My professional training in the Human Development Counseling doctoral program at Vanderbilt University, my 40+ years of clinical experience as a social justice advocate in different work settings, and my research and professional publications are all invaluable in helping me acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to undertake the challenge of writing this book.

With this background in mind, I conducted a comprehensive, multiyear analysis of numerous factors fueling the serious threats to our nation’s democracy and our collective mental health. Among the factors I found to have a particularly adverse effect on our nation’s democracy as well as a negative impact on the mental health of millions of people in our nation are the lies and false conspiracies articulated by former President Donald Trump and his supporters. The results of numerous surveys in early and mid-2023 indicated more than 70 percent of Republican Party members continued to believe Trump’s lies about the ways the 2020 presidential election was alleged to have been stolen from him. That’s 70 percent of Republican Party members who continue to believe this lie despite the total lack of evidence supporting this serious psycho-political falsehood. From a psycho-political perspective, this staggering statistic sadly persists to the present time. The reasons for making the previous statement are detailed throughout this book.

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