I just did my best to remember to tell myself ‘I can and will change my life for the better,’ page 40, Long for Life.It is inevitable that, at some point, everyone will confront some sort of challenge, adversity, or obstacle in life. Survivor, Brandon Harrison, however, faced more than a challenge. His cancer diagnosis at a young age came with a slim twenty-five percent chance of surviving through childhood, only then to suffer two hemorrhagic strokes in his teens. Brandon Harrison...

One study (NCBI, 2014*) showed that 63% of Black people believe that a mental health condition is a sign of personal weakness. This belief has resulted in many experiencing shame in coming forward about mental health struggles for fear of being demonized within their own community. Ok. Full transparency, this is a deep dive into my own mental struggle over not just the last three years, but the majority of my adult years until now. This is a part of my process...my progress. This is my res...

Despite the many jokes and stereotypes about New Jersey and its residents, in reality the state is a wildly diverse place, home to a vast variety of landscapes, cultures, and people. There is no singular New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share about the state will surprise you.New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State is an eclectic anthology featuring personal essays, interviews, and comics from a broad group of es...

NJSAA Edited Works Award Winner (2023)Despite the many jokes and stereotypes about New Jersey and its residents, in reality the state is a wildly diverse place, home to a vast variety of landscapes, cultures, and people. There is no singular New Jersey experience, and the stories that its residents have to share about the state will surprise you.New Jersey Fan Club: Artists and Writers Celebrate the Garden State is an eclectic anthology featuring p...

How do you learn to be the best version of yourself? In Facing The World: The Ten Principles, Brandon Harrison reveals the secret mindsets of the 1 percent in America. In this practical guide you will learn the principles that will help you stay motivated, build positive relationships and the strength to face your fears. By practicing these 10 ten principles you will find yourself tapping into your true hidden power.

Prepare to be tickled pink with the second volume of "Little Masterpieces of American Wit and Humor"! This literary treasure trove is brimming with side-splitting anecdotes, witty one-liners, and hilarious tales that will leave you in stitches. From the sharp wit of Mark Twain to the whimsical musings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, this collection showcases the finest humorists of the American literary landscape. Get ready for a literary laugh-fest that will brighten your day and leave you crav...

A poetic journey of love loss and life lessons, wrapped neatly in a rhythm and rhyme format

**“A shorthand manual for living with kindness, decency, and generosity of spirit.” —Maria Popova“I love aphorisms, proverbs, and Secrets of Adulthood . . . Excellent Advice for Living includes wise, practical advice for life.” —Gretchen Rubin, via Twitter****“One hundred years from now, when so much of the nonsense of our age is forgotten, people will still remember Kevin Kelly and his wisdom.” —Seth Godin“All will benefit from [Kelly's] idiosyncratic wit ...

Fawning, Fear and Frustration collects thirty six poems, featuring a range of poetry that considers love, death and confusion in addition to a number of matters that lay somewhere in between. Many of these poems are raw, tinged with anger, uncensored, and I like it that way. It maintains the authenticity of the emotions I was struggling with at the time. However, the collection does not dwell entirely on anger, many of the poems fully embrace a ludicrous level of romance. Yes, it can be qu...

Although we live in an ocean of words, we rarely acknowledge their power to uplift or put down, to inspire or discourage, to help or hurt. But in this jewel of a book, Hal Urban -- parent, award-winning teacher, and author of the classic Life's Greatest Lessons -- shows us simple and immediate ways that we can use language to change lives -- both our own and those around us.

This book was written in 2011. Some of the poems and songs date back to 2003. Some of the poems and songs have not been inserted in this book due to original book and papers being lost. A view on emotions looking out and looking within.

Believe You Can is a collection of motivational messages designed to inspire positive change. With each page of content, you will find unique stories, passionate speeches, and challenging questions that will cause necessary self-reflection. This resource endeavors to upgrade belief in your ability to succeed no matter the situation. If you believe you can, you will.