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Are You Mad at Me? by Meg Josephson

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Are You Mad at Me? by Meg Josephson
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Meg Josephson writes a game-changing book for people pleasers that is easy to digest and with thinking action items that are game changers. Meg talks about the fawn response that is pervasive in many adults today and simplifies the evolution towards a content adult hold by explaining to the people pleasers that they are brilliant for creating this safety mechanism because it allowed the child to succeed in unstable emotional environments. Dr. Josephson explains that as adults, we just need to evolve into thinking differently. Beautiful book that is well designed, this will be a game-changer for so many people.

Are You Mad at Me? by Meg Josephson, (List Price: $30, Gallery Books, 9781668082461, August 2025)

Reviewed by Kimberley, The Country Bookshop in Southern Pines, NC

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Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen

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Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen
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I consider myself a non-practicing artist, which is a shame. I have recommended this book to several artsy-fartsy friends. It was interesting, lovely, and made me ache for days spent in the dark room.

Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen, (List Price: $20, Random House, 9780593449240, December 2024)

Reviewed by April, Thornwell Books in Morganton, North Carolina

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The Farmer’s Wife by Helen Rebanks

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The Farmer's Wife by Helen Rebanks
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Jointly, The Farmer’s Wife and The Shepherd’s Life (written by Helen’s husband James), provide a unique look at both the travails of small farm life and married life. On its own, The Farmer’s Wife reminded me of Laurie Colwin with deep insights into daily life and the joys of cooking good food. Thoughtful, challenging with delicious recipes and beautifully illustrated, this will be a go-to gift book for me.

The Farmer’s Wife by Helen Rebanks, (List Price: $29.99, Harper Horizon, 9780785290483, September 2023)

Reviewed by Jan Blodgett, Main Street Books in Davidson, North Carolina

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