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Title of the book: The Wisdom of listening; pieces of gold from a decade of interviewing and life Author:  Marilyn R Wilson Publisher: Real Lives Press Publishing Date: 2018 ISBN: 978-0-9953147-2-6 Summary: The next time you're out in public, take a moment to look around you. Each and every person you see holds wisdom in their pockets--pieces of gold they've accumulated as they walked their own unique life journey. Within these pages, Marilyn shares some of the many pieces of gold she has received over her decade-long career. They have been offered to her during interviews, through random encounters and while facing difficult challenges. The most important? We are each unique and exactly who we are meant to be. Are you ready to dig for gold? All you need to do is be brave, be present in the moment and be open to the possibilities--then start a conversation. Author Info: (From iRead Book Tours) Buy the Book: Amazon ~ Amazon.ca ~ Barnes and Noble A...

Title of the book: Life Outside the Box; The Extraordinary journeys of 10 unique individuals Author: Marilyn R Wilson Publisher: Influence Publishing Publishing Date: 2015 ISBN: 978-1-77141-066-3 Summary: Get inspired to step out of your box and into a world full of potential. From the corporate world, to the arts, to working with the disenfranchised the message is clear. There is no such thing as a normal way to live your life and no one right solution to any problem. Selected from amongst over 100 interviews, the stories shared here open a window on the journeys of seven women and three men who have charted their own path, including Ruthie Davis top U.S. luxury shoe designer and the winner of the 2014 AAFA Footwear Designer of the Year award and Geir Ness whose perfume is a staple in Nordstrom, Disney World and on Disney Cruise Lines. Enjoy a glimpse behind the scenes into the unique ways these individuals chose to deal with life's challenges and how they define s...