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GoldenRuleism Virtual Book Tour

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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!

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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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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

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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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800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us Virtual Book Tour

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Date Published: 07-08-2021

Publisher: Pageturner Press and Media

 

 

The parents and grandparents of William Rocky Brown, 3rd, who raised him,
had roots in the southern USA. Along with that Southern upbringing came the
ability to turn everyday activities or things of nature into wise sayings.
His mother and grandmother had old down-home sayings that took him a while
to understand. After talking to others, he realized he wasn’t alone in
this beautiful experience growing up, so he compiled the wise sayings in his
book, 800 Sayings by Old Folks Who Raised Us.

The wise sayings—to be passed down from generation to
generation—in this book are pearls of wisdom that relate to the past
generations, while the present and future generations may take time to
understand, just as Brown experienced. It creates good family fun and
memories. It can also be used in the form of an intergenerational family
game. 

 

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P R E F A C E 

Let me begin by saying that God is the Head of my life, Jesus is my Savior and the Holy Spirit is my Comforter. 

Our parents or grandparents, who had roots in the South, raised many of us. Now, along with that Southern raising came the ability to take every day activities or things of nature and turn them into wise sayings. My mother was from Greenville, North Carolina and my grandmother who raised me was from Mobile, Alabama. They both had old sayings from ‘Down Home’ that took me a while to really understand what they were saying. After talking to others, I realized that I wasn’t the only one who had this wonderful experience growing up, so I decided to compile these 800 sayings. 

It is my hope that they will bring you fond memories and laughter and you will share them with your children and grandchildren. 

This book is dedicated to my mother Gwendolyn Regina Carraway Brown and my grandmothers: Ethel-Mae Knight Brown (Mother-dear), Halease Moore Wooten-Reid and my great-grandmothers Willie-Mae Knight and Carrie Skipper. My grand’s are the women on the cover and that’s me at 2 months old. (By the way, that’s a design on the chair and not a ribbon in my hair. lol) 

Special thanks to my friend Ellen Graham, my Bethany Baptist Church members, my Facebook friends and the contributions I found that were posted on the internet by others who also enjoy these sayings. 

Enjoy my friends! 

WRB, 3rd 

About the Author

William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd

The Honorable Reverend Dr. William Lewis Rocky Brown, 3rd, was born and
raised in Chester, PA. He has three daughters and three grandchildren. Dr.
Brown received his Bachelor’s from Cheyney University, his
Master’s from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate
from Jameson Christian College. He studied at the MLK Jr. Center in Atlanta
and the University of the Virgin Islands and completed The F.B.I. and D.E.A.
Citizens Academies.

Dr. Brown is an ordained 45-year Baptist Minister now serving at the
Bethany Baptist Church in Chester, creator and host of Saturday Night Live
Prayer & Praise Weekly Service, and a Master Police Chaplain. He’s
also the author of “800 Sayings By Old Folks Who Raised Us” and
The 3N1: A Trilogy Of Spiritually Filled Motivational Messages”. He
has a weekly column in Scoop USA and a daily Blog on his website:
www.yourspiritualmotivation.com. In the 80s and 90s, he traveled around the
country, motivating youngsters to stay in school and to say no to drugs and
violence, using the art of Rap. Thus, he was affectionately known as the
“Rappin Rev.” He is a former elected member of the City Council
of Chester. He was also elected twice as Chester City Controller and was
elected in 2021 as a Pennsylvania State Constable.

Dr. Brown has been involved in numerous community and civic organizations.
He is a Prince Hall 33-degree Mason, Past Master, Grand Chaplain Emeritus,
Past Grand Worthy Patron, and an Elks and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity member.
He has received over 200 awards and commendations.

 

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ALLA Virtual Book Tour

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Iconic New Look of DIOR

 

Nonfiction

Date Published: March 18, 2024

Publisher:
MindStir Media

 

 

Today, it is difficult to imagine a fashion show of a high-end brand
without the presence of Asian and Black models. However, until the mid-20th
century, it was considered a taboo. Who were the pioneers to break this
barrier and tread this new and difficult path?

For the very first time in the history of high fashion, a model with a
non-European appearance graced the runways – Alla Ilchun. Discovered by Dior
himself, she was described by him as “one of the born mannequins”.
In the United States, she held the esteemed title of Ambassador for the
House of Dior.

Since 1947, the creative concept behind Dior’s New Look was often perceived
as a new trend in fashion. This book presents a much broader context of the
New Look concept that includes a human component: a new type of model. A
woman for whom this fashion design was created. Alla was an Asian beauty
whose body perfectly corresponded to the aesthetic of the New Look. Her
impassive, distant, and notably aristocratic expression captivated the
couturier’s attention.

However, the story of her appearance at Dior has remained a mystery until
recently. Her name was doomed to be forgotten. This amazing story of the
Muse of Dior as a bearer of multiculturalism is explored in our books
“L’Énigme d’Alla. Muse de Dior” (2021) in French and
“A Pearl of the Orient at Dior” (2022) in Chinese. The value of
these books along with their English counterparts lies in the fact that we
rely on official documents, unique photographs, and diverse sources of
information about Alla’s saga. The story of Alla Ilchun, as an Icon of the
New Look and Muse of the great couturier, is a story of wisdom and foresight
of the legendary architect of fashion and elegance, Christian Dior.

 

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Dr Berlin Irishev

A multi-faceted individual, Dr Berlin Irishev is a researcher, diplomat,
founder of the global project aimed at reviving the name of the legendary
Muse of Dior – Alla Ilchun. This biography is part of a series of books
dedicated to chronicle Alla’s fascinating story. The book
“L’Enigme d’Alla. Muse de Dior” in French (2021) and “A
Pearl of the Orient at Dior” in Chinese (2022) unravel the
extraordinary destiny of the Muse of Dior.

In addition to telling the story of Alla’s life, this book focuses on
the study of Alla as an icon of the New Look. Dior’s groundbreaking decision
to invite a model of non-European appearance to the High Fashion runway for
the first time marked a true revolution in the fashion industry.
Additionally, Dr Irishev serves as the general producer of the documentary
“Alla – the Oriental Pearl of Dior”.

 

“Alla is one of the born mannequins”

 “My models are the life of my dresses. And I want my dresses to
be happy.”

–         Christian DIOR

 

“Over the years I have learned that what is important in a dress is
the woman who is wearing it.”

 -Yves Saint LAURENT

 

“Alla was an Asian
beauty whose silhouette perfectly corresponded to the aesthetic of the New
Look.” 

-Catherine ORMEN (DIOR Forever)

 

 “In every swarm of bees, Alla is the Queen”

-Frédérique MITTERAND

 

 “The star of all stars, unsurpassed”

-Denis SARRAULT

 

“Happy end guaranteed”

-Victoire  DOUTRELEAU

 

1947:   ALLA – THE FIRST ASIAN MODEL IN HAUT COUTURE

 

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Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent Mental Health

 

Nonfiction, Self-Help, Health & Wellness, Parenting

Publication Date: November 8, 2023

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

 

Want to transition from childhood to adulthood successfully? Discover how
to empower yourself for a bright future.

Are you looking for help navigating the ups and downs of being a teenager?
Do you have a son or daughter going through growing pains? Hoping to avoid
the pitfalls of emotional, psychological, and social challenges unique to
young adults? As two experts in the field, multi-award-winning author Eichin
Chang-Lim, OD, MS, MA and international psychologist Lora L. Erickson, PhD,
LCPC, LMHC-QS, LPC have come together in a crucial collaboration. And now
they’re here to share how you can take charge and live your best life.

Talking About Adolescence: Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent Mental
Health is an inspirational and easy-to-digest resource that explores top
issues affecting young minds. Through a direct conversational style and
engaging visuals, Chang-Lim and Erickson carefully walk you through each
essential topic while providing healthy coping skills and habits to help you
consistently make good choices. Equipped with the tools to succeed, teens,
parents, and guardians will confidently look forward to a life of
fulfillment and happiness.

 

In Talking About Adolescence, you’ll discover:

– Passionate and well-researched information that can transform lives

– A great start to productive dialogue that will allow parents and
educators to connect with teens

– How to triumphantly wade through the traps of social media

– Ways to eliminate the stigma of mental illness so any young person can be
comfortable seeking support and treatment

– Key strategies to tackle self-harm, panic attacks, bullies, childhood
trauma, substance abuse, neurodiversity, and much, much more!

 

Talking About Adolescence: Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent Mental
Health is the must-have guide to thriving during those formative years and
is the first book in the Talking About Adolescence series. If you like
life-changing knowledge, learning more about yourself, and gaining control,
then you’ll love Eichin Chang-Lim & Lora L. Erickson’s comprehensive
handbook.

 

Buy Talking About Adolescence to find self-empowerment today!

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Recently, I watched a news clip of Good Morning America in which Selena Gomez was interviewed about her mental health journey. She, her mother (Mandy Teefey), and Ms. Daniella Pierson founded a website called Wondermind (https://www.wondermind.com) with the desire to help others achieve mental health. I cannot honestly say I endorse this site as of this moment because it’s too new, but I applaud their noble goal of creating “a world where caring for your mental health is democratized and destigmatized.” 

The key and powerful words/concepts to emphasize here are “democratize” and “destigmatize.” Mental pain is invisible, yet real. We seek to strengthen physical health; why not treat our mental health the same? If society could embrace the ones suffering from mental illness, those who bear the mental and emotional pain would not have to feel like covering it up and going through the pain silently and alone. Don’t you think so? 

In part 1, I will highlight adolescents’ most common mental challenges: depression, anxiety, disordered eating, addictions, and some related conditions. For anyone struggling with mental health issues, please seek help. Whatever you’re going through is not your fault, and you are not alone. 

If you know someone in a difficult situation, give them encouragement, love, and understanding. Your kind support may rescue someone on the verge of hurting themselves.

In an interview with Juju Chang of ABC News for the episode of Good Morning America, Selena Gomez, her mother, and Daniella Pierson talked openly about their journeys with mental illness.The key messages are:

  • Let us all talk about our mental wellness as much as we talk about our physical health. That can be translated as “we should be working on our mental fitness just like you work on your physical fitness.”
  • It’s okay not to be okay.
  • Stepping away from Instagram for four and a half years detoxed Selena Gomez’s life; it made her happier, more present, connect more with people, and feel normal.
  • In 2020, Gomez was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. The information about her diagnosis made her feel free and happy and helped her develop a relationship with herself.
  • Her mother advised other parents on how to help a mentally ill child: with love and understanding.


 

About the Author

Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim

Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim earned her Doctorate in Optometry, a Master of Science
in Microbiology, and a Master of Arts in Psychology. She is the mother of
two grown-up children, a wife, a semi-retired optometrist, and a
multi-award-winning author. The genres of her books include romantic
fiction, short stories, memoirs, self-help, and educational
nonfiction.

Chang-Lim’s books depict the intricacies of human relationships and
the striving of the human spirit. Ultimately, they evolve into inspirational
tales that readers will find multidimensional and thought-provoking.

When asked about her motivation to be a writer, she replied, “Every
human being is valuable; every soul is unique and special. I write with my
heart and soul. My mindset is that if my writing can make a difference in
even one person’s life, it’s all worth it, and that’s what
love is all about.”

Currently, she is collaborating with an international psychologist and
educator, Dr. Lora Erickson, to write a three-book series, Talking about
Adolescence.

Book 1: Anxiety, Depression, and Adolescent Mental Health is coming
soon.

Besides writing, Eichin is also passionate about acting, photography,
music, and dance acrobatics. She and her husband live in Orange County,
California, with their poodle mix named Gabby.

 

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Dr. Lora Erickson

Dr. Lora Erickson is an international psychologist, licensed mental health
clinician, and core faculty in the Master of Arts in Psychology program with
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She earned her Bachelor of
Science in Psychology from Illinois State University, her Master of Arts in
Counseling from Lincoln University, and her Doctorate in International
Psychology (trauma specialization) from The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology. For nearly 15 years, Dr. Erickson has been teaching and
providing clinical services to children, teenagers, and young adults. She is
also a mother to a teen and preteen and cares deeply for young people,
wanting the very best that life has to offer for them. She is also an
award-winning researcher within APA (American Psychology Association)
Division 52 (International Psychology) and currently holds an elected
position within the APA as Early Career Psychologist Past Chair for Division
52.

 

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