The compassionate writer by Annie Beall

The Compassionate Writer: Find Your Voice, Enhance Your Story, and Touch Lives by Anne Beall
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is for those who have a writer’s block or struggling to write their piece of work. The biggest hindrance is to silence the inner critic, which says our own work is not good enough. The book is a calm push to look beyond the criticism and get creative. The exercises are very encouraging and tap your brain to bring the creativity from old memories and experiences.
The book is like a warm comfort blanket which cozily wraps around and gently nudges you to move forward. So, if you are an aspiring writer and have a writer’s block, this book is for you.

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Alli the Alligator by Cindy Miller

Alli the Alligator: A Children's Book About Kindness, Bullying, Courage, and Celebrating Differences by Cindy Miller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is such a sweet gentle book, it is sure to resonate with every reader’s heart however old they are. Because in the books and every around, being different is not wrong. But when reality hits and you see people with their cold stealthy eyes and low whispers, the ache is real. We all have faced it.
Alli the Gator is sweet and gentle; she is loved by her family in the river. But she dreams big of going to school, she enters the school with high expectations and big smile. But when she is instead slapped with a cold demeanor and hostile attitude, her heart sinks.
But Alli keeps her head high and responds to everyone with kindness. It takes time to fit in, but eventually people see her bravery, courage and kindness. It is a soft victory, but a huge one.
I loved this book and would recommend it to everyone of any age. This topic is relevant to all of us.


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