Self Discovery

Dr. Justin D. Key takes you on an inspiring journey through the transformative power of curiosity. As a multi-hyphenate—actor, entrepreneur, mathematician, writer, and speaker—Dr. Key reflects on his diverse path of self-discovery and the pivotal role curiosity has played in shaping his personal and professional life. From his childhood adventures in Sunday school to navigating the bustling streets of Hollywood, Dr. Key reveals how curiosity has sparked his creativity, fueled his passion, and helped him overcome challenges.

Rae-Valentine and Howard were childhood sweethearts. They’ve shared twenty-five peaceful years since they were brought together by Dolly, Howard’s larger-than-life sister. But now, on the night of their wedding anniversary, Howard reveals a shocking betrayal that leaves Rae reeling. Heartbroken, she takes Dolly on her would-be anniversary trip to Antigua and the two women drink and dance and talk like they haven’t in years.

Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting - working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating - no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done. But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for.

What if every person you've ever met has only known a version of you—never the whole? This isn’t self-help. It’s self-discovery. Fragmented Selves is a deep dive into the quiet truth we all live with but rarely name: we are not one person, but many. Shaped by context, filtered through emotion, and reflected in the eyes of others, our identity is constantly shifting—often without our permission. In this book, Jake peels back the layers. With raw honesty and a philosophical edge, he explores the versions of self we become in friendship, family, conflict, grief, love, and survival. He ...

When widow Mrs Pargeter decides to have her morning coffee on the patio of her mansion in Chigwell, her intention is to admire her beautiful garden in peace and quiet. Little does she expect one of the patio's paving slabs to crack in two, depositing her on the ground—and revealing a human skull with a neat hole in the middle of its forehead! Not wanting to bother the police just yet, Mrs Pargeter decides to save them some trouble and starts investigating the curious find herself.

Embark on a transformative journey of self-acceptance, healing, and new beginnings. In this beautifully woven tapestry of stories, meditations, and self-reflections, Andy invites you to delve deep into the essence of who you are and how you can live your most meaningful life with ease and comfort. This book serves as a heartfelt reminder that you are enough just as you are with all your vulnerabilities and imperfections. Life can be magical and wonderful when we embrace every part of ourselves. The question is, will you take the red pill or the blue pill?

From widow to secret seductress: my second job's safe with my son's best friend... but his price might leave me breathless! After my husband passed away unexpectedly without life insurance, I took on a second job at an adult entertainment store to pay the bills. Chatting with the patrons was fun, and I was knowledgeable about the products through experience. Wink. Wink. But I didn’t tell my son. His father passed down the prudish gene to our kid. But when my son’s best friend, Jason, caught me stocking the shelves one day, he agreed to keep my secret between us for a price. Me in his ...

Rule #1: Never sleep with your roommate. Rule #2: Especially when he's your best friend's brother. Rule #3: Oh, who are we kidding? After a string of dating disasters that would make a therapist weep, Ghita Russo has created an ironclad rulebook for her love life. Men who kick her cat, request inappropriate photos, and throw tantrums over mini-golf have taught her that protecting her heart requires strict boundaries. The most important rule? Her best friend's ridiculously hot brother is absolutely off-limits. But when her rent skyrockets and her bestie suggests the perfect solution—...

☆☆☆☆☆ 'Satisfying, brilliant, thrilling and funny!' (Marcia, Goodreads) Crikey mate! It’s 1983. Wham! are top of the charts. Two besties are on their Big O.E. in London. Then one of them meets a bloke and things turn to shit. Jafa, Jennie Agatha Frances Arthur, is a bit pissed off, to say the least. She can’t understand it. It’s not like he, the bloke – Nigel - is George Michael, or anything. Not even close. Jennie and Evie had planned this trip of a lifetime since the school production of Joseph and his Technicolour Dreamcoat, for heaven’s sake. And now Evie tells her ...

Sixteen-year-old Katie Sims’ life-as-she-knew-it ended on a Wednesday. And no, that's not just an overly dramatic view of what happened that day. Let’s just say that she would never trust another hot guy. Needless to say, on a Thursday, Katie opted to finish school online. Until she’s accepted into the Crescendo Academy of Performing Arts. Jumping at the chance to re-invent herself, Katie enrols under a fake name and heads off to Crescendo with her best friend, Annie. Riley Stone is stunned when the funny, talented, but shrew-like Katie Sims dismisses him at first sight as being ...

For centuries, black women have been groomed to neglect their emotional health. This has led to the birth of a generation of women who are so broken and damaged that we believe the relationships we cultivate should function in two settings only: ride or die. But when you think well, self-care runs much deeper than just a bubble bath–it includes emotional self-care as well. Since life has become increasingly harder for everyone these days, in this book, I’m going to talk exactly about it.

Welcome to the second edition of "Ho’oponopono: Opening to the Divine." This book delves deeper into the profound and transformative practice of Ho’oponopono, an ancient Hawaiian method for healing and self-improvement. As we open to the divine, we invite a powerful journey of self-discovery, peace, and true inner cleansing. This edition takes you beyond the foundational principles introduced in the first, offering a comprehensive exploration of the various cleansing tools central to the practice of Ho’oponopono. These tools serve as powerful catalysts, enabling us to heal our ...

Amber is lost, she has no idea where she is or how she got there. All she knows is she is in the forest searching frantically for a way to get home. In her wanderings she meets a fox who talks and he decides to join her in her search for her home. The journey takes them to a castle where Amber accepts the task of finding a missing princess. Amber and Fox set out on the quest that has all kinds of twists and turns with perils lurking behind every place the questing map takes them. Follow Amber as she and Fox find out who they really are through this great adventure where Fox will finally get...

A literary fiction book set in New York and the South Seas during the early 1900s. The story unravels the inner world of Bellair, a man disillusioned by his mundane life, who discovers a transformative experience that alters his destiny. Bellair starts his novel journey in an old boarding house on a drowsy Sunday in New York. Entangled in his disenchanted reality, he wanders east to Brooklyn's waterfront, where he stumbles upon the ship "Jade of Adelaide." Captivated by the ship’s beauty and the promise of adventure it symbolizes, Bellair feels a surge of emotions—a longing for escape ...

Self-discovery, identity, and personality. They are abstract terms until you realize that without knowing where you come from and who you are right now, you'll have no idea of where you should be going. And that's the difference between fulfillment and a listless existence. Lack clarity and direction? Finish this book with epiphanies and a clear plan. The Art and Science of Self-Discovery will bring you clarity, revelation, and epiphany. It provides a thorough and scientific approach to understanding yourself and why you do the things you do.

Trapped in what has become a mundane and unrewarding job, the writer returns to his home town in an attempt to rectify his life and come to terms with the choices he has made, only to discover that his future depends on how well he can write.

The book "Mind Cycles: Motorcycles, Medicine, and Memory" explores the journey of a doctor who decides to learn how to ride a motorcycle, using this experience as a metaphor for personal growth and exploration. The narrative covers a range of topics, including the acquisition of new skills, the relationship between risk-taking and personal insights, and the exploration of various landscapes and human behaviors. The book delves into the author's personal history, importance of camaraderie, and the physics involved in motorcycling. Key experiences include participating in the Sturgis Black ...

Jillian Lawton and Lesley Adamski. Two girls from very different backgrounds become best friends in the turbulent '60s, but their circumstances and choices - and their mistakes - take them in opposite directions. Lesley stays in their hometown. She marries young, living a life defined by the demands of small children, never enough money, and an unfaithful husband. Jill lives those years on a college campus shaken by the Vietnam War, and then as an idealistic young lawyer in New York City. But they always remain friends.

From Wedding Wallflower to Studio Stunner… When my ex-husband showed up at our son’s wedding with his much younger date, I thought I might just die of embarrassment. So, I did what any self-respecting woman would do—I hid in the alley, clutching a slice of cake. But then Brad, my son’s best friend, found me wallowing in self-pity and pulled me onto the dance floor. What followed was a night of unexpected fun and wild dancing, fueled by several cocktails and a new-found sense of freedom. Before I knew it, I found myself agreeing to a photoshoot in Brad’s private studio, where he ...

Reeling from a failed marriage, Sheila, a 20-something playwright, finds herself unsure of how to live and create. When Margaux, a talented painter and free spirit, and Israel, a sexy and depraved artist, enter her life, Sheila hopes that through close - sometimes too close - observation of her new friend, her new lover, and herself, she might regain her footing in art and life.