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The Difference: Essays on Loss, Courage, and Personal Transformation Paperback – May 7, 2023

by Achim Nowak (Author), Rosemary Ravinal (Author), Bruce Turkel (Foreword)
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What if you could have an audience with ten successful humans who have inspired millions of followers around the world to lead more authentic, wholehearted, and expansive lives? What if you could ask these individuals to pinpoint the ONE factor or experience that unleashed the greatest personal transformation in their lives?

"The Difference: Essays on Loss, Courage, and Personal Transformation" is that audience.

From a motivational coach who went from homeless to millionaire to losing it all again; to a prominent psychologist whose 2-year-old daughter drowned in the family pool on her watch; to a self-described female boxing warrior who entered the ring at age 40; to a chiropractor turned shaman, fire walker and healer after helping a friend transition - the unvarnished essays in "The Difference" capture a raw and riveting tapestry of richly inspiring life stories.

With a Foreword by global branding strategist Bruce Turkel.

Essays by Alisa Sample-Alexander; Caroline de Posada; Carl Ficks Jr.; Dr. Tom Garcia; Dr. Betsy Guerra; Dr. Lynne Maureen Hurdle; Mark J. Silverman; and Malissa Smith.

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  4. Publication date
    May 7, 2023
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    5.5 x 0.34 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8765241424
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"The honesty and raw beauty of the writing in The Difference touched me deeply. It compelled me to consider all the choices I have made in my own life. What a wise and inspiring book it is!"

Luis Gallardo, founder & president, World Happiness Foundation.


"A true treasure! These stunning personal stories of strength, courage, and hope are exactly what we need today to inspire us to reach for the stars. They assure us that we can do it!"

Patricia Gussin, New York Times best-selling author of Medicine and Mayhem: The Dr. Laura Nelson Files.


"I am all too familiar with loss, courage, and transformation — who hasn't lived through one of those stages? In these superbly written essays, you will find the guidance to face, overcome, and even be strengthened by adversity."

Faisal Hoque, the #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of LIFT, Everything Connects, and REINVENT.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0C4LTT87G
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Balboa Press (May 7, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 158 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8765241424
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.7 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.34 x 8.5 inches
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  1. Malissa Smith

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    Malissa Smith is the author of A History Of Women’s Boxing, the first comprehensive narrative of the sport The Ring magazine dubbed "The Bible of Women's Boxing." Smith speaks and writes frequently about the sport and with her two co-hosts, developed the popular WAAR Room podcast focused on sports justice. Smith maintains positions in boxing as a founding board member of the IWBHF, an elector for the IBHOF, and as a member of the The Ring’s women’s ratings panel. Maintaining her own wellness, she trains at the world-renowned Gleason’s Gym and writes pieces for her blog Girlboxing.

    Smith's second book chronicling women in the sport, The Promise of Women's Boxing: The Momentous New Era in the Sweet Science is available for preorder.

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    Rosemary Ravinal is a public speaker, executive speech coach and communications consultant who works with high-profile leaders in Spanish and English. She publishes the weekly Master Communicator Blog and is a frequent contributor to PR Daily, Radio + TV Report and Resort Trades magazine. She is recognized as America's Premier Bilingual Public Speaking Coach after decades as a corporate communications leader, spokesperson and media personality in the U.S., Hispanic and Latin American markets. In 2019, she left her role as vice president of public relations at TelevisaUnivision Network, the world’s largest Spanish-language media company, to establish her consulting practice. Rosemary was born in Cuba and raised in suburban New York. In 2000, she moved to South Florida, the center of the Cuban diaspora where she is steeped in local culture and arts.

    https://rosemaryravinal.com

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    Carl Ficks, Jr. is passionate about igniting and inspiring positive change. He’s a speaker, trainer and consultant who works with leaders and their teams to increase productivity and efficiency, improve engagement, resolve conflict gracefully, problem solve collaboratively, and sharpen their emotional intelligence. When you’re ready to enhance your resourcefulness and resilience, and engage and inspire your team, go to www.carlficks.com

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    Achim Nowak is a global executive coach, TEDx speaker, author of 4 books on personal excellence, and host of the MY FOURTH ACT podcast. He taught for over a decade at NYU, spent a year windsurfing in Tobago, trained as a mediator at the Brooklyn courts, and facilitated peace dialogues in the Middle East.

    Achim's writing has appeared in numerous anthologies and received a PEN Syndicated Fiction Award.

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I was deeply moved by the exquisite stories in THE DIFFERENCE, told by exceptional humans. While every story is different from the next, I found a part of my life in each of the essays. This a richly empowering book.I highly recommend THE DIFFERENCE, a truly inspirational book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational book
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The Difference: Essays on Loss, Courage, and Personal Transformation" is a moving anthology that explores personal experiences with courage and authenticity. The authors' experiences inspired me, and I recommended the book to my friends and colleagues.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE DIFFERENCE is magnificent for inspiring what I want to create
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It may sound a little crazy to find inspiration about what I want to create in my own life from a book that openly examines loss in the lives of others, but the heart-felt, impactful messages of creating their lives after life happens is exactly what I am getting from THE DIFFERENCE.
I read it before I go to sleep. It sets me up for an inspired and inspiring day upon waking!
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE DIFFERENCE I couldn't put this book down!
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I was deeply moved by the exquisite stories in THE DIFFERENCE, told by exceptional humans. While every story is different from the next, I found a part of my life in each of the essays. This a richly empowering book.
I highly recommend THE DIFFERENCE, a truly inspirational book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE DIFFERENCE I couldn't put this book down!
Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2023
I was deeply moved by the exquisite stories in THE DIFFERENCE, told by exceptional humans. While every story is different from the next, I found a part of my life in each of the essays. This a richly empowering book.
I highly recommend THE DIFFERENCE, a truly inspirational book!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming adversity
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2023
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A moving collection of first person stories about overcoming a variety of life changing events. It's not written in a "Here's how to change your life" style but rather the variety of situations the contributors encountered and their resourcefulness in coping and continuing in life was refreshing. A book worth reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overcoming adversity
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A moving collection of first person stories about overcoming a variety of life changing events. It's not written in a "Here's how to change your life" style but rather the variety of situations the contributors encountered and their resourcefulness in coping and continuing in life was refreshing. A book worth reading!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Truly Inspiring! Stories of Resilience and Transformation
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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Thank you to Achim Nowak and Rosemary Ravinal for co-editing The Difference and sharing these inspirational and personal stories with us. Thank you to all the authors for letting us have a peek inside of your lives, your hurts and your stories of personal transformation.

We are encouraged by this beautiful work! Read it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Read for Anyone Trying to Grow and Prosper within Different Areas of their Life
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2023
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This book should be a foundation for anyone trying to grow as a human. It covers everything from revealing your most authentic self to each person you meet, to the mere courage it takes in order to do so. If you are feeling stuck, or in a rut, or like you need to press on a "kick it in high gear" button, this book is an amazing start. Each essay covers a topic relevant to each and every one of our lives, and it can be applied in so many different ways that it has the ability to help any person who opens the cover.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It helped me find peace
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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The difference came to me at a moment of loss and immense pain. Its inspiring stories of courage, loss and personal transformation helped me find the strengh to move on and build a more fulfilling path. Thank you!
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Gladys
5.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing book that deeply touches the heart, mind and spirit
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2023
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This 141 page compilation of ten thought-provoking and inspiring essays left me thinking of my own life and how unexpected events brought me to epiphanies, as it did to each of these contributors.

I related to their struggles and cheer them for being brave in facing an unknown quest to become their authentic selves and realizing their potential.

I admire their openness in sharing their private stories to demonstrate how the power of unexpected events, losses and difficult moments in our lives become gateways to helping us discover, learn and live a purposeful life in which we can contribute the best of who we are.

I am grateful to the editors Achim Novak and Rosemary Ravinal for adding their own transformational stories to this impactful book. All the stories were compelling, soulful and honest. They are relatable and provide the readers with the impetus to make a difference in their own lives.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Collection of Hope
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2023
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This book has been such an emotional read. I am thankful for every single contributor for sharing their story and experiences that will undoubtably help others!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Help when we most need it - offered through the lens of personal stories.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 12, 2023
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The Difference is accessibly written for those times when the reader is helped from knowing they're not alone in managing the emotions associated with loss and potentially life threatening illnesses. Sensitive writing from all contributors offering realistic and revealing insights into the impact of how life as we know it can be threatened and devastated by the disruption of a sometimes unexpected life event. We read of the challenges that empathise with the struggles of getting back on track. A thoughtful gift as an entry into conversation about these life issues that are often difficult to talk about.
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