A Rollercoaster Ride of the Mind


Book Description

At some point in our lives, each of us has faced challenges that take a toll on our mental health. Yet societal norms often push us to suffer in silence, to sweep mental health issues under the rug. For generations, these attitudes have perpetuated a cycle of hidden suffering. This book delves into the intricate landscape of mental health through the lens of poetry. It takes readers on a transformative journey from the depths of despair to the light of hope, offering recognition and understanding for complex emotions. The book’s primary goal is to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health. It vividly captures the wide array of emotions, thoughts, and physical impacts that mental health challenges can impose, from despair and confusion to hurt and loss. Each poem serves as an honest reflection, aimed at offering solace and assurance that hope exists for those struggling. Together, by listening empathetically and without judgment, we can change societal perceptions about mental health, offering not just a critical eye but a nurturing heart.




A Rollercoaster Ride of the Mind


Book Description

At some point in our lives, each of us has faced challenges that take a toll on our mental health. Yet societal norms often push us to suffer in silence, to sweep mental health issues under the rug. For generations, these attitudes have perpetuated a cycle of hidden suffering. This book delves into the intricate landscape of mental health through the lens of poetry. It takes readers on a transformative journey from the depths of despair to the light of hope, offering recognition and understanding for complex emotions. The book's primary goal is to dismantle the stigma surrounding mental health. It vividly captures the wide array of emotions, thoughts, and physical impacts that mental health challenges can impose, from despair and confusion to hurt and loss. Each poem serves as an honest reflection, aimed at offering solace and assurance that hope exists for those struggling. Together, by listening empathetically and without judgment, we can change societal perceptions about mental health, offering not just a critical eye but a nurturing heart.




The Roller Coaster Ride


Book Description

Vincent and Grandma are off to visit the amusement park at the beach. They spend the bus journey talking about the wonderful rides there. Vincent can't wait to ride on the big roller coaster! But when they arrive at the beach, his hopes are dashed. Will Grandma be able to save the day? -- Back cover.




Embrace the Warrior Within


Book Description

This adventure book is my experience of living with and surviving a mental illness. Traveling through manic highs and depressive lows, this book takes you on the rollercoaster ride of my life. Using poetry and snippets of my mind, I unveil myself to the public and embrace the hand that I was given. Mental health issues have hit me hard, and so this book is here to inspire people. It’s hard, but you have to carry on through the ups and downs and pick yourself up whenever you fall. Because despite coming back from the darkest of places, I can now say that I am happy to be alive!




Roller Coaster


Book Description

Clickity, clackity. Clickity, clackity. The roller coaster car is going up, up, up to the highest spot. And at least one of the people in the car has never ridden on a roller coaster before . . . ever. Wheeeeeeee Get ready to experience the thrill of riding a coaster for the very first time in this vibrant new adventure from acclaimed picture book creator Marla Frazee.




The Beast 2


Book Description

Climbing on The Beast, an exciting new amusement park ride, Ashley longs for just one more ride, but when her car returns, and Ashley has disappeared, her best friends must get on…or Ashley may never find her way off.







Surviving Adolescence


Book Description

The most trying times in a child’s life are during their pre-teen and teen years. Even the most well-meaning and engaged parents and teachers are often ill equipped to deal effectively with adolescents and their remarkable yet confounding social and emotional changes. Surviving Adolescence follows the roller coaster ride parents with teenagers experience, stages that author Michael Gilbert calls Ratcheting Up, the First Drop, Loop-de-Loop, Climbing, the Steep Drop, In the Tunnel, Into the Daylight, and Leveling Off. These stages cover issues such as preparing for adolescence, the reality of confronting puberty, the family unit, and how to help teens confront a new social environment, including cyberspace. Additional areas covered are recognizing the need for productive activities, discussing burgeoning sexual issues, bullying, and substance abuse. Suggestions for communicating effectively and taking care of yourself are included, too, making this a well-rounded and valuable resource for parents and educators alike.




Emotional Rollercoaster: A Journey Through the Science of Feelings


Book Description

We cannot help but be fascinated by the emotions that we see in ourselves and others: an absorbing book exploring the extraordinary feelings which make us human, from a rising media star.




Physics in Mind


Book Description

Eminent biophysicist Loewenstein seeks an answer in the mechanisms of physics. Bringing information theory--the idea that all information can be quantified and encoded in bits--to bear on recent advances in the neurosciences, he reveals a web of immense computational power inside the brain.