A Woman's Voice ~ Inspirational Short Stories ~ Volume 1 By Dolores Ayotte
I am a wife mother and grandmother I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology as well as teacher certification in Canada I also have taken courses in human relationships and communication Although my primary focus has always been that of wife mother and now grandmother I have had a variety of jobs. In my early thirties after two severe bouts with depression I first attempted to write a self help book I realize now on looking back that I needed experience in order to do so My books are not fiction but rather they are books based on fact and my own personal healing journey site_link baker s dozen 13 steps to a happier self that I refer to in the subtitle of I m Not Perfect I am a wife mother and grandmother I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology as well as teacher certification in Canada I also have taken courses in human relationships and communication Although my primary focus has always been that of wife mother and now grandmother I have had a variety of jobs. In my early thirties after two severe bouts with depression I first attempted to write a self help book I realize now on looking back that I needed experience in order to do so My books are not fiction but rather they are books based on fact and my own personal healing journey site_link baker s dozen 13 steps to a happier self that I refer to in the subtitle of I m Not Perfect And It s Okay are based on the actual skills I developed along the way to better cope with my life These steps are the best recipe I know to do just that because I have lived them and I know that they work Both of my books are written in a do as I do philosophy based on my own travels and figuring out how to cope with life s trials and tribulations. Each step that I have recommended I have actually incorporated into my life When I have an off day as we all do I still browse through my own recommendations They continue to revive my drooping spirits when necessary My greatest desire has always been to share my ideas so that others may benefit as well if only in part as they choose the steps that may apply to their lives I have now published three additional inspirational books site_link site_link site_link am now retired and spend half the year with my husband in a retirement community in Arizona For the remainder of the year I enjoy our children and grandchildren site_link Volume 1 Inspirational Short Stories As I enter into my twilight years I want to permanently shed my insecurities and enter this final stage of my life with as much grace and wisdom as humanly possible I have been an observant student for the majority of my life Perhaps now after all these years I can get into the driver s seat and call myself a good teacher I have succeeded in learning to teach without classroom walls and I have now written my own motivational books to go along with this philosophy This experience has been extremely liberating for me I hope by reading what I have to say and by incorporating some of my suggestions into your life you too can find a sense of true freedom and peace At the end of each chapter there is an opportunity for personal reflection I recommend that you take a moment to personally consider the questions posed and how my words can make a difference in your life There is no need to rush through this inspirational book It is meant to be read slowly pondered upon used as a stepping stone to reflect upon its content its message and how it applies to each of you in your own life I also want you to realize that my voice is only a soft whisper Please hear it this way It s from my heart to yours Maya Angelou s words mirror my exact sentiments The idea is to write it so that people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart A Woman s Voice Inspirational Short Stories Volume 1A Woman s Voice Volume 1 by Dolores AyotteI just finished this collection of stories and feel invigorated and inspired It came at the right time I purchased A Woman s Voice as we began a typically long unpredictable Canadian winter Lack of sunlight and cold bleak settings often deplete some of my own emotional energy For this reason I found Dolores Ayotte s collection a perfect remedy I enjoyed the cadence of the sentences and the poetic quality to the author s descriptions What stood out most for me was how we all struggle in this life we all have obstacles and regrets yet there is hope for healing and positive growth for each and every one of us if we listen to the lessons in each mistake each day and each person who enters our life Often we focus on the negative or the problem but this book shows there are deeper reasons for every experience that can often only be realized later This is the journey and I am happy to say I could relate to the growth and insight that Dolores Ayotte has also experienced For this the book was highly relatable. I recommend this book to anyone doing some soul searching anyone who feels uninspired or has recently experienced loss or anyone who simply wants to reconnect with the beauty in the world they may have forgotten or neglected to appreciate Thank you for a collection of quiet introspection Self Help Nonfiction Ebooks The author begins this charming book with a heartfelt introduction where explains her reasons for writing this book She talks about how she s succeeded in learning to teach without classroom walls I love that Personal reflection is suggested at the end of each chapter which makes this book a useful personal resource As an empty nester myself I found that I could easily relate to the authors words There are also positive encouraging quotes included We definitely need positivity in our lives and this short yet powerful book does just that Kudos to the author for sharing her wisdom and encouraging message Self Help Nonfiction Ebooks This is an inspirational book that also has a lot of common sense between the covers Being happy isn t as hard as it seems Life hands us trials tribulations and extreme happiness if we know where to look and how to deal with all that life has in store for us The author looks at life from different angles and with inspiring thoughts Self Help Nonfiction Ebooks
| A Woman's Voice ~ Inspirational Short Stories ~ Volume 1 By Dolores Ayotte |
| 099486731X |
| 9780994867315 |
| English |
| 112 |
| Paperback |
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