Reading
Reading: Unlocking the Power of Knowledge and Imagination
Reading offers a sanctuary for the mind, a gateway to new worlds, and a source of endless knowledge.
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The Joy of Reading:
Discover the joy of getting lost in a captivating story, the thrill of exploring new ideas, and the comfort of immersing yourself in the written word. Explore articles that celebrate the magic of reading and share recommendations for books across various genres, from fiction to non-fiction, classics to contemporary works.
Reading for Personal Growth:
Books have the power to expand our horizons and foster personal growth. Discover books that delve into personal development, mindfulness, relationships, and finding purpose. Explore articles that highlight the transformative potential of reading for personal growth.
Cultivating a Reading Habit:
Developing a reading habit is a journey worth embarking on. Discover techniques to make time for reading in your busy schedule, create a cozy reading nook, and overcome common obstacles to reading.
Book Recommendations:
Access a curated collection of book recommendations. Discover hidden gems, bestsellers, and literary classics across various genres.
At Unlock Time For You, we believe that reading is a gateway to knowledge, imagination, and personal growth, expand your intellectual horizons, and embark on a lifelong journey of learning and exploration. Unlock the power of books and let reading transport you to new worlds, inspire your creativity, and unlock the limitless potential of your mind.
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Book Recommendations
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The Well-Lived Live - Dr Gladys McCarey
There's really no one quite like Dr Gladys McGarey.
Age 8 years old, she met Gandhi in India who instilled in her life lessons about love.
She began her medical practice at a time when women couldn't own their own bank accounts, and accumulated thousands of patients.
At 85 she travelled to Afghanistan to teach rural woman safer birthing practices, resulting in a 47% decrease in infant mortality rates in the area.
Dr. Gladys McGarey revolutionized holistic medicine. Now, aged 102 and still practicing as a doctor, she shares her powerful secrets so you can live your own life with joy, vitality and purpose at any age - just as she has.
In a voice that is both practical and inspiring, Dr Gladys shares life-changing stories of miraculous healing from her thousands of patients of all ages, as well as her own experiences as a mother of six, and her survival of both heartbreak and illness, as heard on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour.
Dr. Gladys will change the way you think not only about health and healing but what leads to a life filled with joy and satisfaction.
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The Mindful Body - Ellen J. Langer
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Bestselling author, and 'mother of mindfulness', Ellen J. Langer makes her long-awaited return sharing her ground-breaking research in The Mindful Body.
Have you ever wondered if you could improve your health by harnessing the power of your mind?
When it comes to our health, too many of us feel trapped by a medical diagnosis, believing that it can only mean a static or worsening condition. Whether it is stiff knees, frayed nerves or failing eyesight, your mind can lead you to believe things will only get worse. But with practical steps and scientific research you can take control of your mindset, by using your thoughts and perspective to help improve your well being.
In The Mindful Body, award-winning social psychologist Ellen J. Langer draws on her lifetime of expertise and trailblazing research by revealing the capacity that mindfulness has to transform our lives. Opening the door to her pioneering Harvard lab, Langer uncovers the secret of how the mind and the body are in fact a single system, and if we embrace the idea of mind-body unity, new possibilities for controlling our health become available to us.
Featuring autobiographical anecdotes, iconoclastic philosophy and cutting-edge research, The Mindful Body will help you navigate a path to improved health and well being and in turn boost your cognitive capabilities so that you can take back control of your body for a brighter future.
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Unravelling Oliver - Liz Nugent
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WINNER - IBA Crime Fiction Book of the Year
By the author of the No. 1 Bestselling Strange Sally Diamond
'Oliver Ryan is a handsome and charismatic success story.
He lives in the suburbs with his wife, Alice, who illustrates his award-winning children's books and gives him her unstinting devotion. Their life together is one of enviable privilege and ease – enviable until, one evening after supper, Oliver attacks Alice, leaving her fighting for her life.
Everyone around Oliver quickly realises that they didn't know him at all. Only he knows the lengths to which he has gone to get the life he so desired. But even he is in for a shock when the past catches up with him.
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Strange Sally Diamond - Liz Nugent
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Sally Diamond cannot understand why what she did was so strange. She was only doing what her father told her to do, to put him out with the rubbish when he died.
Now Sally is the centre of attention, not only from the hungry media and police detectives, but also a sinister voice from a past she cannot remember. As she begins to discover the horrors of her childhood, Sally steps into the world for the first time, making new friends and big decisions, and learning that people don't always mean what they say.
But who is the man observing Sally from the other side of the world? And why does her neighbour seem to be obsessed with her? Sally's trust issues are about to be severely challenged . . .
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The Housemaid Series (3 Book Collection) - Freida McFadden
The Housemaid
“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…
Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.
The Housemaid's Secret
“Don’t go in the guest bedroom.” A shadow falls on Douglas Garrick’s face as he touches the door with his fingertips. “My wife… she’s very ill.” As he continues showing me their incredible penthouse apartment, I have a terrible feeling about the woman behind closed doors. But I can’t risk losing this job—not if I want to keep my darkest secret safe…
It’s hard to find an employer who doesn’t ask too many questions about my past. So I thank my lucky stars that the Garrick's miraculously give me a job, cleaning their stunning penthouse with views across the city and preparing fancy meals in their shiny kitchen. I can work here for a while, stay quiet until I get what I want.
The Housemaid Is Watching
"You must be our new neighbours!" Mrs. Lowell gushes and waves across the picket fence. I clutch my daughter's hand and smile back: but the second Mrs. Lowell sees my husband a strange expression crosses her face. In that moment I make a promise. We finally have a family home. My past is far, far behind us. And I'll do anything to keep it that way…
I used to clean other people's houses―now, I can't believe this home is actually mine. The charming kitchen, the quiet cul-de-sac, the huge yard where my kids can play. My husband and I saved for years to give our children the life they deserve.​​​​​​​
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