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Carl Mathis

Carl Mathis

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His motivational speeches movemountains. He doesn’t make excuses for his struggles—he uses them as steppingstones to get to higher levels in his God-ordained destiny. Carl Mathis doesn’tknow what it means to give up. Overcoming the obstacles of losing a spouse,having to raise three successful boys on his own and manage to write severalbooks, he never managed to find the time to make excuses. Through his triumphover personal troubles, he strives to not only inspire and uplift, but to encouragepeople worldwide to find their purpose and begin walking in it. For bookinginfo or to find out more about Carl Mathis, visit www.carlmathis.com or email info@carlmathis.com.

David's ADHD

David's ADHD

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<p>Does your child have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)?</p><p>Meet David, one of award-winning author Sherrill S. Cannon's &quot;Classroom of Kids,&quot; who manages his ADHD with the help of classmates.</p><p>David discovers ways to cope with his hyperactive brain, while learning how to calm and soothe his ADHD. Solutions include setting daily schedules and following simple rules that regulate behavior. His teachers and therapists encourage using the computer for academic advancement, and to establish a pattern for study as well as for occasional recreation. David not only learns self-control and communication skills, but is able to fit into the classroom and make friends.</p><p>Once again social values are emphasized in the author's latest illustrated children's story, and classroom friends from previous books are featured. In fact, David has been part of the class for a long time!</p><p><strong><em>&quot;David's ADHD</em></strong><em> is a timely topic for parents and children. A story in rhyme that demystifies ADHD. It explains a youngster's behavior in terms of his inattentiveness and impulsivity and how it impacts those around him. A sensitive way of creating understanding for children with ADHD and their families.&quot;</em> - <strong>Dr. Valerie Allen, licensed school psychologist</strong></p><p><strong>Author Bio: </strong></p><p>Former teacher Sherrill S. Cannon has won 76 awards for her previous 11 rhyming books. She is also the author of seven published and internationally performed plays for elementary school children. The author has been called &quot;an absolute master of rhyming&quot; and &quot;a modern-day Dr. Seuss.&quot;</p>

Story Behind The Book

Carl Mathis wasn't prepared for the devastation the loss of his wife would bring to his life. He soon found himself grieving, struggling to make ends meet, and trying to raise his sons, who were also dealing with personal turmoil from the loss of their mother. After months of waiting for someone to rescue him, Carl had to face the inevitable truth--no one was coming. He realized that if he wanted out of the mess his life was becoming, he was going to have to do it himself. Join new author Carl Mathis in this motivational story about one man's struggle to put his life back together. Life Is What You Make It will teach you how to overcome any crippling situation you find yourself in and stimulate personal and spiritual growth by accepting the situation, taking responsibility, conditioning your mind, choosing to make right decisions, building a team, believing, and defining the new normal.

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<div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" style="margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;color:#9e5205;font:normal normal bold 160%/normal Verdana, sans-serif;letter-spacing:-1px;line-height:normal;background-color:#f6f6f6;"><a href="http://lifeiswhatyoumakeitfever.blogspot.com/2011/06/apooo-bookclub.html" style="color:#9e5205;">APOOO BookClub</a></h3></div><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;line-height:normal;background-color:#f6f6f6;"></span><div><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;line-height:normal;background-color:#f6f6f6;"><br /></span></div>This review is from: Life Is What You Make It (Perfect Paperback)<br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;line-height:normal;background-color:#f6f6f6;">In Life Is What You Make It by Carl Mathis, readers will learn seven steps to move forward in life after experiencing a loss. Carl Mathis shares his story with readers while providing the tools he used to overcome his loss, hurt, and pain. The author's story leads into how to accept your situation, take responsibility then condition your mind to make the right decisions, build a team, believe, and define the new normal.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:'Trebuchet MS', Trebuchet, Verdana, sans-serif;line-height:normal;background-color:#f6f6f6;">After reading Life Is What You Make It, I have discovered that after a loss or tragedy that a person can become victorious by reclaiming their life. The author is living proof of this and of the seven steps within this book. I recommend this inspirational and motivational book to others.</span>