Feisty Side of Fifty Feisty Side of Fifty

You may recognize Jennifer Holland’s name because she is the author of Unlikely Friendships, which spent more than 46 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

Jennifer is now following up on that highly successful book with a new and fascinating look at man’s best friend entitled, Dog Smart: Life-Changing Lessons in Canine Intelligence. This book is packed with science-basedinformation andheartwarming case studies centering on those furry friends who add so much to our lives. And, although we will each likely vouch for the smarts of our own beloved pets, Holland’s book provides a factual, well-researched and non-biased look at dog intelligence.

So, in tribute to the furry friend who shares your home and your heart, plan to listen to the fascinating information Jennifer has to share!

Author J. David Bethel is an award-winning writer who is known for keeping his readers up late into the night eagerly turning pages to discover the next twist and turn in his well-crafted plots.

David joins us to share all about his soon to be released new thriller entitled, Mapping the Night. It’s already received praise from readers including: “With international intrigue, multiple murders, and the sinister darkness of nighttime New York City, MAPPING THE NIGHT grabs the reader by the throat and never lets up. Highly recommended.”

And reviews of David’s previous books have included acclaim like: “He does his research and then weaves it all into a story that grabs and holds the reader from the first page to the last.” And “It is this research along with his talent that will keep you up and not wanting to turn the lights out.”

So, if you love a great tale told by a master storyteller, you won’t want to miss hearing what this famous author has to share!

One great way we boomers can enjoy life is to be inspired by a book that is filled with heart, connection to others and love for our country. Our guest has penned just such a book.

Heidi Beierle, a feisty young woman who was always up for a challenge, had just finished her first year of graduate studies in community and regional planning. So, as a unique way to supplement her studies, she decided to pedal her bicycle (going solo no less) from her home on the West Coast across rural America to the “Preserving the Historic Road” conference in Washington, D.C. Obviously, this is a choice not all of us would have made. Yet, Heidi’s adventure brought her many newly formed, but rich relationships, enhanced her sense of self and wellbeing, and transformed her outlook on life.

The title of her book is Heidi Across America: One Woman’s Journey on a Bicycle Through the Heartland and it’s a story you will long remember. So, if you enjoy a great read that is both uplifting and inspiring, you won’t want to miss this show!

Wouldn’t you love to conquer your weight issues and restore your youthful vigor? How about learning the foods and dietary strategies that will help you achieve optimal health and reignite your zest for life?

If those goals sound good to you, you’ll want to make sure to listen to this interview with our guest, Stephen Perrine. Stephen is New York Times bestselling author and an AARP Executive Editor who joins us to share all about his highly regarded new book, The Full-Body Fat Fix: The Science-Based 7-Day Plan to Cool Inflammation, Heal Your Gut, and Build a Healthier, Leaner You!

His life-changing information is based on cutting-edge science from the world’s foremost researchers. It focuses on the importance of gut health and the single, simple dietary practice that can heal the gut, reduce weight, reverse chronic inflammation, and help prevent the diseases of aging.

If you care about looking and feeling your best now and in the future, you won’t want to miss this one!

Our guest, Patricia Walsh Chadwick, has led one heckuva remarkable life. Plus, she is one of our own—a proud and feisty Baby Boomer. Her early years, however, were anything but feisty as she grew up in a secluded, Catholic, cult-like group consisting of 100 inhabitants (39 of them who were children.) Although she was reared to become obedient, selfless, and subservient, Patricia left the group at the tender age of seventeen to create the life she wanted.

In fact, Patricia went on to receive her BA in Economics from Boston University and enjoyed a successful 30-year career in the investment business, culminating as a Global Partner at Invesco. Today she sits on a number of corporate boards and blogs on economic, social, and political issues.

Her life-story is one of triumphing over overwhelming odds and she joins us to share all about her just released new book, Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street. You will both moved and motivated by her entertaining and inspiring memoir.

So, if you enjoy a riveting story about a woman overcoming great challenges to live a life of purpose and meaning, you’ll want to make sure you catch this show!

Our guest, Jennifer Donnelly, is a multi-award winning, New York Times bestselling author of several highly regarded books. These include A Northern Light, which was awarded a Printz Honor and a Carnegie Medal; Revolution, named a Best Book by Amazon, Kirkus Reviews, and the School Library Journal, as well as many other books for young readers, most notably Lost in a Book, which spent over 20 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list.

Jennifer joins us to share all about her just released, new book, Beastly Beauty. Her story is based on a fairy tale that we all know… but there’s an engaging, gender related twist that is guaranteed to keep you captivated and turning pages well into the night.

So be sure to tune in for this one and hear what Jennifer has to share about her delightful twist on an old fairytale!