About
Julianna Lyddon, MC, of Paradise Valley, AZ is a specialist in marriage, family, and child therapy. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Kansas and a Masters in Counseling from the University of Phoenix. A true intuitive therapist, Lyddon uses her well-developed and life-long skills to work with her clients to help them find an effective kind of introspection to fit their needs. She's married to Jim Lyddon and is a mother of three grown children. Connect with her at connectwithjulianna@gmail.com.
Description
<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>
Story Behind The Book
My daughter, Sofie Lyddon, who is a post-graduate fashion design student, came up with the title for "Raising A Happy Spirit: The Inner Wisdom of Parenting." She also created the illustrations found throughout the book.
“Raising A Happy Spirit: The Inner Wisdom of Parenting” is published by MiniBuk, a new concept in the publishing industry. It is like no other book you have read on parenting--a little book packed with powerful messages. In this format, the book is easy to read, easy to carry, and most importantly, an easy way to pass the meaningful messages on to friends. This book is great for parents, grandparents, educators, caregivers, and anyone who wants to add more depth to the relationships in their lives.
Reviews
<em>"This is a hopeful and inspiring book...How good to read that children are not our property--and how much they need to witness our wonder at their unique beauty...The presentation of these pathways: touch, self-soothing, imagination, emotions, role-playing, humility, compassion, forgiveness, truth and interdependence show the reality of the joys and sorrows that make up the inner wisdom require to parent a 'Happy Spirit'... - </em>Marcel A. Duclos, M.Ed., M.Th., Clinical Director, Northland Family Help Center, Flagstaff, Arizona; Certified Internal Family Systems Therapist & Consultant
