The Art of Non-Conformity

The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau. This book literally made me feel at home with my beliefs. Chris Guillebeau is a world traveler, entrepreneur, and one of my heroes. He offers tips on non-conforming ideals while using anecdotes of friends, bloggers, travelers, and inspiring people. He also has lists for us visual learners. The book's format is approachable, fun, and lighthearted.
I've been recommending this book to everyone I know. Because of this book (and a myriad of other like-minded books) I began my blog that focuses on my projects and tips on living a "Bella Vie," or Beautiful Life. I took a variety of issues, financial psychological, spiritual, etc. and combine them together on my blog and on my vlog on Youtube!
If you want a book that will give you the motivation to try out those projects you've been putting on the backburner, this is it. And do not be afraid of non-conforming to mainstream standards. Oh, you say you are? Well you must get this book ASAP! To the library, away!

~Guest Post by Isabelle Rizo (bellavie92.blogspot.com)

Writing Magic: Creating stories that fly

Writing Magic by Gail Carson Levine is a book me and my mother
 love because at the end of each chapter there is a creative writing assignment, which allows us to use our imagination to create awesome stories. This book teaches you how to write fiction, but
can help you to write anything such as: E-mails, essays, greeting cards, love letters, and more.

" In Writing Magic, Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine shares her secreats of great writing. She shows you how you,too, can get terrific ideas for stories, invent great beginnings and ending, writing sparkling dialogue, develop memorable characters - and mush, much more. She advises you about what to do when you feel stuck - and how to use helpful criticusm. Best of all, she offers writing exercises that will set your imagination on fire.
With humor, honesty, and wisdom. Gail shows you that you.
too, can make magic with your writing.  "

The above was quoted from the back of the book.
                                                               Enjoy~ Nicole

A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose

                                                 A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

Another book I just started reading, it was recomended by a great friend of mine from Chicago. This book is a spiritual; kinda
 new age book.

"With his bestselling spititual guide The Power of Now, Eckhart Tolle inspired millions of readers to discover the freedom and joy of a life lived in the now. In A New Earth, Tolle expands on these powerful ideas to show how transcending our ego-based state of consciousness is not only essential to personal happiness, but also the key to ending conflict suffering throughout the world. Tolle describes how our attachment to the ego creates the dysfunction that leads to anger, jealousy, and unhappiness, and shows readers how to awaken to a new state of consciouness and follow the path to a truly fulfilling, existence"

The above was  quoted from the back of the book.
If your looking to inspire or be inspired this is the book for you!
Take Care, Nicole

Becoming Anna: a sad story of growing up in an abusive home.

I am currently reading "Becoming Anna". Its an autobiography of a Sixteen year old girl who was neglected, and abused by her family because she is unjustly belamed for her mothers death. this book gives us a vivid account of growing up under unspeakable conditions. This book is by Anna J. Michener. written when she was 16, she recalls the awful memories from her past. I have only just started reading this book, but already I feel very sorry for this girl and others who have grow up like she did. I'll keep you updated as I continue to read. take care, Nicole (Ocean_Vision)