Hello women,
I have a large collection of books, some CDs, some DVDs of the personal development and health and wellness variety that I'd like to share. So I'm going to raffle one item per week and mail the winner this item at no cost to them. Yep that's correct, you pay nothing, and all you have to do is PM me and say "I want in!" My lord-of-the-manor cat, Steve, has asked to do the actual drawing so it will be impartial since he doesn't know any of you. You can however get to know him at my blog, link is at the end of this post. He's in the photo gallery on the left.
My first offering is a wonderful book titled, LEAP! What Will We Do with the Rest of Our Lives by Sara Davidson. She wrote a wildly successful book--and in my opinion the seminal work--on boomers titled "Loose Change" 30 years ago. LEAP! is a memoir and personal development work. She has been a success in many media, TV, radio, author of books, magazine articles and more who found herself in her fifties loosing it all. She could not find work, her relationship ended and her kids left for college. She finds herself adrift but not alone and sets out to find answers to questions such as
-How does a high powered person learn to walk down the ladder gracefully?
-How do we arrange to grow old with our friends?
-What will be the fire at the center of our lives?
She draws from interviews with cultural icons like Carly Simon and Ram Dass to writers, psychologists, businesspeople and spiritual leaders.
The book is great if you are feeling adrift yourself or just want a great read about what others are doing at this time of life.
The book is brand new as I was given one and bought one.
Each give away will end on Sunday at 6pm. Monday following I will announce our "Winner" and post another give away.
All if favor say Aye. Ok the ayes have it, let the games begin.
I look forward to those PMs.
Best,
mscoach Greg's Blog

You are so generous to be doing this! I'm sure you PM box will be overloaded, rightfully so. We boomers love to read and explore all that life has to offer.

Thanks for being so generous, and for being such an active member here in the forums; AND in the association. I can't wait till your teleconference this month! Wuhoo!

gims is jumping up and down, wildly clapping her hands, yelling, "goody, goody"
What a sweet thing to do! and what fun!
Do we PM by interest in title, or does one PM take care of all?

MScoach, what a giving person you are! I'll watch along the side lines, because shipping a book to Germany is more expensive then the book itself. Just wanted to comment. Have fun everyone!!!

Ladies, it is my understanding that you would PM Gregory each week as she offers an item. If you are interested, make sure you get your name in the hat!

Great way to clean the book shelves. Most generous, I might add. Make sure you use Media Mail. It takes longer, but in this case, it doesn't matter.

Perfect book for boomer women!

I now realise the postage would be too high sending anything to Scotland.Just tell me some tiitles to look out for.
Your generosity is appreciated you are kind.
MAa

It's so nice of you to offer this! I get many of my used books from my local library, but will be on the lookout for "that special title" which calls my name

This really IS a fabulous idea. I don't like keeping a lot of books, or videos for that matter. Maybe this is a way some of us could also get cleaned up and more organized! I'd rather pass some of my stuff on here at BWS than anywhere else. Selling on Amazon is too much of a hassle although I've done it...not really worth it for what I get.

When my daughter travels she leaves her book in the hotel room.Also a book leaving adenture where you leave a book wherever you know it will be picked up.(airport ladies room) Having written your intention to do so...then the person let you know where they in turn left it..I am sure she said she had read about this.
MA