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Each Month We Will Be Adding Reviews of Books & Other Forms of Media That Have Inspired Us & We Feel Would Appeal to Our Audience

Put On Your Masks Song by Gloria Estefan

PUT ON YOUR MASKS is done to the beat of the Gloria's hit song Get On Your Feet.

Yes, this song was updated to this version almost a year ago… but we at WOW felt it was PERFECT for the beginning of this year with us once again being at the mercy of a virus that keeps mutating so fast even the vaccinated can’t outrun it as it becomes more contagious than ever.

Thankfully, the vaccinations and masks are keeping infections less lethal but we have observed so many people all over the world forgetting how to use their masks properly we felt this humorous song might be helpful.

WOW Pick for January 2022

KEEP YOUR HANDS OFF the OUSIDE of YOUR MASK unless you have a hand sanitizer to use each time you do. Time and again we see people holding the outside of their masks in their hands or pockets while talking then opening it up again to put it on without a hand sanitizer in sight.

And with this new variant that is so super contagious… it’s time to wear your mask outside if you are playing tourist or at any group function where you can’t space out.

We all know what works to protect ourselves, the ones we love and those who are essential to us all. Yes, we are ALL weary, yet we are resilient and with awareness of our surroundings, testing, prevention using the simple protocol we know works… THIS TOO SHALL PASS!

Sorry to get serious…Now let's move and groove with Gloria...

Baby2Baby & Children's Book... A Bear To Share

BABY2BABY provides children living in poverty with diapers, clothing and all the basic necessities that every child deserves.

A Bear to Share Children's Book

Tiana loves her teddy bear, Bach. She doesn’t mind that he’s a little worn and somewhat torn. So when her mother suggests she make room for a new bear, Tiana can’t believe her ears!

Will Tiana have to lose the one bear she really loves? Or will she find room in her heart for two?

Find out in this endearing tale—brought to life by Alicia Más’s imaginative illustrations—about a young girl who learns the importance of letting go and giving back.

A girl with a big heart who loves her teddy bear, her family, and her best friend, Tiana will appeal to any child trying to understand what it means to give back to others.

WOW Pick for December 2021

If you are anything like us this is the best time of the year to open our hearts and give to those who aren't as blessed as we are at this time of year. Doing it by purchasing this book is a gift that keeps on giving.

Business leader, actor, and Baby2Baby ambassador Jessica Alba and Baby2Baby co-CEOs Kelly Sawyer Patricof and Norah Weinstein deliver the important message of giving back from an early age through this tender and delightful story.

WOW Pick for November 2021

Book & Movie Passing by Nella Larsen & Rebecca Hall

Passing is a beautifully rendered story that may be first and foremost about racial identity, though it enfolds so many ancillary reflections within its petals—on the power of longing and jealousy, and on the truth that we all make choices that define us as individuals—that anyone can respond to it.

It’s also a deeply thoughtful spin on what we commonly call the American Dream: the ability to make something of ourselves, or to remake ourselves as we wish. We see this freedom isn’t free at all—it comes, sometimes, at perilous cost.

The story is adapted from Nella Larsen’s compact but potent 1929 novel about two girlhood friends from

Chicago who reconnect later in life: Irene has moved to New York and slipped with complete efficiency into the role of mother and doctor’s wife. Clare has also left home behind, but in a more painful and permanent way. Both women are Black, but Clare—who, it’s suggested, has survived an unstable and unhappy upbringing—has chosen to live as white, a gamble she’s pulled off with dazzling.

The story of Clare and Irene is pieced together as if it were shards of a dream, presented to us in black-and-white that’s often smudged around the edges, more glowing than polished. Read Rest of Review by Stephanie Zacharek

WOW Pick for October 2021

When I first heard this song was during a month that holds the anniversary of my brother’s unexpected passing and it hit me hard. "Bring my flowers now while I’m livin’ I won’t need your love when I’m gone. Don’t spend time, tears or money on my old breathless body. If your heart is in them flowers… Bring them on"

I had been guided to call him and while my gut screamed at me to do so… he was in the middle of a big move to his dream location, so I kept telling myself… I will wait until that’s over. It was only approximately a month away. He would be so excited to tell me about his retirement home. Just 2 weeks later he was gone.

Bring My Flowers Now Sung by Tanya Tucker

My biggest regret is that I didn’t at least send him a heart emoji to let him know I was thinking of him. It was one of the easiest things I could have done at any moment. But I didn't.

How many times have you almost sent someone you love a simple emoji, a card, a call and let something relatively unimportant distract you from following through? I am better now, however definitely not perfect.

Please listen to this beautiful song then let at least one person you love know it now in whatever of the love languages they'd appreciate most. Or all your family and friends. Send or bring them “flowers” (LOVE) while they can appreciate them. It may even heal a broken relationship where someone needs to take the first step forward.

WOW Pick for September 2021

How To Develop Your Sense of Self by Julie Nguyen

Many of us have struggled with finding Our Sense of Self and this article is excellent for both learning how if still struggling and signs that may show us how far we have already come...so far...

1. You make decisions that are best for you independently.

2. You have high regard for yourself.

3. You are your own best advocate.

4. You feel good about your development as a person.

5. You are receptive to the ebbs and flows of life.

6. You are emotionally intelligent and know how to tune into what's happening internally.

"The world often tells us who we should be and what we should want. It can feel unmooring to receive so many conflicting messages from external forces, but when you know yourself deeply as an individual—or have a strong sense of self, as it's sometimes called—you're less likely to be swayed by outside opinions.

Understanding who you are imbues you with a sturdiness that will intrinsically ground you back to yourself, clarifying what truly motivates you and what isn't meant for you."

First... it defines it, then gives the descriptions of achieving all 6 of the above, how to develop it and even goes into what underlining obstacles may be stopping it including beliefs, upbringing and so much more.

"Your strong sense of self will anchor you into who you are as a person, ensuring you live a life where you feel empowered to take advantage of the opportunities that will benefit you in the best way possible. "

We at WOW LOVE this article and wanted to share it for this month's WOW Review Read Full Article Here

Laundry Love Book

Kelly Ripa of Live with Kelly & Ryan often remarks that she can get any stain out of any clothing and that she owes this ability to this book, Laundry Love.

Doing laundry is rarely anyone’s favorite task. But to Patric Richardson, laundry isn't just fun―it's a way of life. After years of running Laundry Camp at the Mall of America for thousands of eager learners, he's ready to share his tips, tricks, and hacks―bringing surprise and delight to this commonly dreaded chore.

Sorting your laundry? It's not all about whites and darks. Pondering the wash cycles? Every load, even your delicates, should be washed using express or quick-wash on warm. Facing expensive dry cleaning bills? You'll learn how to wash everything―yes everything―at home. And those basically clean but smelly clothes? Richardson has a secret for freshening those too (hint: it involves vodka, not soap).

Changing your relationship with laundry can also change your life. Richardson’s handy advice shows us how to save time and money (and the planet!) with our laundry―and he intersperses it all with a healthy dose of humor, real-life laundry stories, and lessons from his Appalachian upbringing and career in fashion.

WOW Pick for August 2021

Laundry Love will make you wonder why you ever stressed about ironing, dry cleaning, or (god forbid) red wine spills on your new couch. No matter the issue, Richardson is here to help you make laundry miracles happen―wrinkles and stains be damned.

Take it from an Amazon Fan… “This book is a total game changer! Truly a joy to read with amazing tips and anecdotes. I purchased all my start up supplies and will never use laundry pods, fabric softener or dryer sheets again. This book would make a fabulous bridal shower gift but everyone who does laundry should read this.“

Hate doing laundry? This book may help you find joy in it or at least an ‘Ah Ha!’ or smile to your face. Only on Kindle until March 2022 when paperback comes out.

WOW Pick for July 2021

My Future by Billie Eilish

My Future’, her first piece of new music since her Bond theme song ‘No Time To Die’, is the beautiful fruit of Eilish’s quarantine experience so far. According to the pop star herself, she’s been doing “a craaaazy amount of self-reflection and self-growth” and this song is a delicate celebration of that journey of self-discovery.

Some corners of (outdated) pop culture would have you believe that being single and alone, especially as a woman, is a fate worse than death. Taking the time to find out who you are when you’re not with someone else, though, is just as important as finding someone to share your life with. That’s the crux of Eilish’s lyrics here – she’s “changed her plans” and going solo, and reveling in her own company.

Her email missive described her as being “hopeful” and “excited” while writing this song and that shows. “I’m in love with my future,” she sings contentedly on the chorus. “Can’t wait to meet her.” Gentle piano notes tinkle under her soft, crooned delivery, casting a jazzy spell over everything and leaving the pop star sounding like she’s serenading herself with the most gorgeous love song of the year. The quiet exhilaration in it is infectious.

As with most songs that have been released since coronavirus tipped the world upside down, our current period of isolation adds an extra layer of meaning to ‘My Future’. If the past few months have been a struggle, though, this track gives being all on your lonesome a much more positive spin. In Eilish’s world, this is time to dedicate to yourself, to realize that you’re somebody, even when it’s just you, sat in your flat, trying (and failing) to nail the art of semi-decent bread-making.

With an artist as unpredictable and inventive as Eilish, though, it seems like a fool’s errand to try and forecast what she’ll do next – who had money on jazzy ballad dedicated to herself? Regardless of what the future holds, this is a perfect piece of much-needed positive pop to put at the centre of your self-care routine ASAP. Review by Rhian Daly

Hidden Figures Book & Movie

The Hidden Figures Book written by Margot Lee Shetterly was a hidden gem we totally missed until we were doing our WOW Gal Angel Tribute to one of the women mathematicians it was written about, Katharine Johnson.

It later became a highly acclaimed film we missed as well when it debuted, even with all of the well-known stars in it who must have promoted it. Bing avid Talk Show followers we can't believe we missed all the talk show promos we normally see about a new film in 2016-17. In fact, we feel as if we j ust woke up about this IMPORTANT and AMAZING history of 2 huge accomplishments for both women and women of race. NASA couldn't have made the strides they did without them.

WOW Pick for June 2021

Better late than never...we encourage young and not so young to either read the book or view the movie now. To encourage you to do the same here is an excerpt from the back cover: Before John Glenn orbited Earth or Neil Armstrong walked on the Moon, a group of dedicated female mathematicians known as “human computers” used pencils, slide rules, and adding machines to calculate the numbers that would launch rockets, and astronauts, into space.

Among these problem-solvers were a group of exceptionally talented African American women, some of the brightest minds of their generation. Originally relegated to teaching math in the South’s segregated public schools, they were called into service during the labor shortages of World War II, when America’s aeronautics industry was in dire need of anyone who had the right stuff. Suddenly, these overlooked math whizzes had a shot at jobs worthy of their skills,

and they answered Uncle Sam’s call, moving to Hampton, Virginia, and entering the fascinating, high-energy world of the Langley Memorial Aeronautical Laboratory.

Such an inspiration to budding young female mathematicians of any race and to all who believe that anything is possible.

Other Book Versions Available: New Paperback Version, Illustrated Version and Young Adult Illustrated Version. Enjoy!

WOW Pick for May 2021

Song Beautiful Scars Lyrics by Diane Warre Sung by Merry Crayton

Anyone who has been through anything in their life can truly see and feel the reflection this song has one their hearts. Diane Warren’s lyrics will resonate with all people when they can look back at many of the losses, injuries, perceived catastrophes and catalysts for that in hindsight, turned out to be leading to positive change in their lives. None of the above were FUN experiences at the time… Yet, upon reflection with fresh eyes, we realize… we grew, we improved, we became stronger and wiser from the experience. WE SURVIVED!

Merry Crayton sings it from her heart knowing first-hand that “what can’t be cured must be endured” in a way that allows you to move forward with flexibility and gratitude for what you still have… and in this case… while she lost her legs in a car accident… she didn’t lose her voice.

“Hallelujah!” to that. She focused on what she still had rather than on what she had lost with a heart full of gratitude and acceptance. “I ain't gonna hide these beautiful scars .”

And we are so happy to see her soar with her new album, “Beautiful Scars”. Definitely a faith-based compilation of songs that will resonate with so many. Give hope to us all. Start looking in the rear-view mirror at what we have endured that has made us who we are today. Hats off to the past! Sleeves up for the future!

We only have to look at the news today to see we are faced with many catalysts for change for the years to come. Sleeves Up Everyone! We need to work together for the good of ALL.

Saved by Nutrition Compiled & Authored by Michelle Post

If you believe that knowledge is power and there is something to be learned from the experiences of others this is a book that does just that.

Twenty-three Leading Holistic Nutritionists and Nutritional Consultants share their personal stories about the health issues that led to their opening to the preventative way of looking at their health.

We have recently featured 3 of their stories through out WOW Gals Michelle Post, Louise Breton and Stacey Brisson. While these women wrote on the topics of Crohn’s Disease, Dysmenorrhea (Painful periods) and Peanut Allergies, there are 20 more in this book that we feel need to be shared now rather than later.

Inside there are chapters on ADHA, Adrenal Fatigue, Weight Gain, Aging, Allergies & Digestive Disorders, Breast Cancer and Depression, Candidiasis, Foggy Brain, Childhood Depression & Anxiety, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Eating Disorders, Endometriosis, Food Sensitivities, Hodgkin Lymphoma Cancer, Hypothyroid & Chronic Fatigue, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Lymphoma Cancer, Sickle Cell Anemia, Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Ulcerative Colitis, Ulcer & Constant Stomach Pains and finally Wheat Allergy & Adult Asthma. If any of these resonate with you or a family member this is definitely worth a read. You can get your copy by visiting any of the 3 WOW Gal Pages above.

WOW Pick for April 2021

WOW Pick for March 2021

Superheroes Are Everywhere by Vice President Kamala Harris

Such a timely book right now when so many Superheroes are are emerging every minute of everyday. They are all ages, all races, ALL AMAZING and deserving of the name as they just seem to be doing what they do because of who they are.

From Vice President Kamala Harris comes a picture book with an empowering message: Superheroes are all around us--and if we try, we can all be heroes too. Now a #1 New York Times bestseller!

Before Kamala Harris was elected to the vice presidency, she was a little girl who loved superheroes. And when she looked around, she was amazed to find them everywhere! In her family, among her friends, even down the street--there were superheroes wherever she looked. And those superheroes showed her that all you need to do to be a superhero is to be the best that you can be.

In this empowering and joyful picture book that speaks directly to kids, Kamala

Harris takes readers through her life and shows them that the power to make the world a better place is inside all of us. And with fun and engaging art by Mechal Renee Roe, as well as a guide to being a superhero at the end, this book is sure to have kids taking up the superhero mantle (cape and mask optional). Cool Mom Picks Review

My JustnCase Kit by Margaret High

Are you prepared for the unexpected?

The main purpose of a Power of Attorney for Personal Care is to give you control and peace of mind. It lets you appoint someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf, and it ensures that your health will be in the hands of someone you have personally chosen, as opposed to someone appointed by the court.

Unless your Power of Attorney says otherwise: An Attorney for Personal Care is only allowed to make medical or long-term care decisions if a medical professional or evaluator finds you mentally incapable of making a specific decision.

For all other kinds of personal care decisions, the attorney can step in if they believe you are incapable — no assessment is required.@myjustncase

WOW Pick for February 2021

Included in My justncase Kit is a book filled with priceless information, as well as personal stories, and a list of documents you should keep on hand Power of Attorney for Property & Personal Care Booklet of forms to be filled in and a FREE copy of The Canadian Will Kit. A Medical Emergency Card A File Folder to keep everything in one place.

Save your money by doing it yourself. My justncase Kit has everything you need is here is no sale pitch, you get the whole kit for $45.CAD. And once completed you have it in all in a folder you can let your family know about and where it can be easily found.

FYI: Important: if you have someone in long term care you should read this: they are giving families 3 hours from the time someone passes away to decide which funeral home you want them to be sent to if you can't decide one will be chosen for you.

WOW Pick for January 2021

This Town by X:THC

Lest we forget… how much the last year became the Year of 2020 Vision on all the sacrifices, injustices, and deaths so we could open our eyes fully to the resilience of the human spirit.

While this video reflects so many of the things we have and continue to suffer through for perhaps years to come it also leaves us with HOPE:

For the End of this pandemic and wisdom to prepare or avoid the next one.

For the End of devastating fires, hurricanes, earthquakes,

For the End of abuse and disrespect for anyone who is different in some way than we are.

For the End of inequality in education, in respect of others and in life

This video and song carries you along and leaves you smiling at the end as you begin to trust once again that this is a time we need to remember for as long as it takes that THIS TOO SHALL PASS and we will ALL be better for the experience .

THIS is an inspirational song that explores overcoming adversity & the human condition through music, film & the Rise Up Eight. It is a message of hope from the people of the world to the people of the world. THIS TOWN is not a town, city, or country. THIS TOWN is all of us, all one species, uniting for environmentalism, social change & overcoming obstacles vs. climate change, racism, economic inequality & the coronavirus pandemic.

The year 2020 may be over…It was indeed a catalyst for change. It’s up to us as a whole to decide what and how that happens moving forward. The answer is UNITY. We gathered people globally for this inspirational song. If we could do it, why can't we all? We can LISTEN to each other, RESPECT each other's beliefs & work TOGETHER.

A portion of the album sales proceeds will be donated to the United Way’s COVID-19 Worldwide Community Response and Relief Fund. The balance of proceeds will be used to continue RiseUpEight.org's mission of inspiring people to overcome challenges in life.

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