Anne Varghese
“And The Whole World Stopped” Co-authored by: Guerdah Felix, Melanie Taddeo-Nxumalo, Jennifer Claire Ferguson, Youselee Joseph, and Demetress Belk-Edamivoh.
AND THE WHOLE WORLD STOPPED is the journey that six women who met through an online Toastmaster Club during the pandemic, embarked on. It is a story of self-discovery which called them to go deep within, no matter the work that was done before, the lessons previously learned. It is a call to go deeper. It is a call to go wider. It is a call to change.
Felicia Ketcheson
“Sketching Rebellion” (The Sketching Rebellion Trilogy Book 1)
In a society in which personal choice is nonexistent, and defiance is severely punished, seventeen-year-old artist Breel feels alone in seeing the injustices in her world. When a resistance group makes itself known to Breel, she must decide whether to risk execution to join their fight or continue hiding her non-conformity.
“Drawing Freedom” (The Sketching Rebellion Trilogy Book 2)
As accusations of spying threaten to tear Breel and her comrades apart, tensions rise. Knowing that others have failed before her, Breel devises a daring strategy, weaponizing the artistic talents she has hidden all her life to ignite a revolution against President Tatem.
“Life of a Salesman”
This collection of stories from Alex’s childhood and young adulthood depicts the vibrancy and resilience of a man who lived life on his own terms. From his mischievous childhood antics to a near-fatal illness, and his brushes with the law, Alex’s stories will capture your heart as you witness a life lived with humour, nostalgia, and wisdom.
Mallika Sothinathan
“Maa Beti” Co-authored by: Gita Bakshi
This book is very special as it has precious gems. These gems are our moments together. Mom and I spent very special moments together after everyone left us after Dad passed away. My visits to India are short; by March, I return to Canada. I am not able to take the dry heat. Interestingly this year, many people from India and Delhi in special felt a different heat. The wrath of Corona. Many families were affected, and we soon became headlines with the Delta variant. I lost 8 family and friends. We were already grieving Dad’s loss, and now we had these sudden demises. Maa became clingy to her phone and kept a tab of who was with us and who wasn’t. She looked lost. My brother called us and motivated us so, did all the grandsons. Mom loves India, her plants, her friends and then she showed me her diary where she wrote her poetry. Mom loves to write Bengali poems, and she loves to recite them. The books title is Maa Beti because people in the Orchid petal colony, Gurgaon, call us by that name. This was first coined when we took our first Covid jab.
“Safe Distance Save Lives”Co-authored by: Yashaswi Vig and Lata Gullapalli
This book is based on the interviews that took place on the New Horizon Media Arts You tube Channel. It encompasses some of the stories and experiences of the individuals. The Safe Distance Save Lives series began amidst the COVID pandemic. The purpose of this show was to portray the lives and experiences of people during the lockdown. The interviewees took the time to share the ways in which they continued to remain productive, resilient and motivated during the lockdown. Also, individuals and professionals from a variety of industries including- Entertainment, Education, Finance, IT etc. shared their experiences and gave advice too. While some of them took proactive measures like taking new online dance or music classes, others continued to work from home amidst the pandemic.
“Lokhi and I”
At age eight, Lokhi left her poverty-stricken village in the Sunderbans, and came to the bustling metropolitan of Delhi to begin her new life, as a full-time domestic worker. Like the estimated 4.2-10 million domestic workers currently working in India, Lokhi is unrecognized as an actual worker protected by the law. After silently putting up with unregulated work conditions and mercurial employers for over a decade as a domestic worker, Lokhi didn’t think that her story was important. As a tie-in to “Crossing the River of Life”, a documentary about domestic workers in India, this book concentrates on the story of Lokhi. Through Lokhi’s story—her struggles, her relationships and her hopes—this book shatters the silence and exposes the dark reality of what it means to be a domestic worker in India.
Michael Whitehouse
The Guy Who Knows a Guy’s Guide to Networking
A practical, no-fluff guide to making the most of any networking opportunity, this book reveals the exact strategies that Michael Whitehouse has used to build a six figure business as a connector. Readers will learn a simple, effective 8 second introduction, how to set clear goals, and the way to meet just the right people.
Images and Amazon links for all 6 of my books at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/books
Flame to Fuel
Flame to Fuel is a guide for creators, leaders, and truth-tellers who are ready to turn criticism, comments, and pushback into momentum. With bold insight and grounded grace, Michael Whitehouse shows how to grow your voice, your impact, and your resilience—one conversation at a time.
Images and Amazon links for all 6 of my books at https://www.guywhoknowsaguy.com/books
Tristin Burns
“You Are Your Vision’s Keeper!”
A Call to Ignite, Influence, and Invoke Positive Change
Feel like you don’t have enough time, money, energy, or freedom to pursue your God-inspired Vision? This book will help rightly align you to intentionally steward each area of your life without neglecting your faith, family, freedom, or finances.
Areas covered in the book:
- Ties (Relationship Stewardship)
- Time (Seasons Stewardship)
- Temple (Health Stewardship)
- Talent (Skillset Stewardship)
- Treasure (Financial Stewardship)
Disclaimer:
The opinions and views expressed are those of the Author and not of District 86 and Toastmasters International.