Joan Bryden's Turn of the Page

Jeff Kass Author of "Columbine A True Crime Story"

Few ever get the "real story" regarding such tragedies as the one that took place at Columbine High School in April of 1999.  Even less stay on the story as reporter and author, Jeff Kass has done and continues to do.  In his book, "Columbine A True Crime Story" Jeff helps us to understand how the minds of the two killers; Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold methodically planned and carried out a horrific crime.  They murdered twelve classmates and one teacher at their high school. Both of these young men have a connection to Ohio and in our area.  This book will challenge you to try and understand how two bright young men from good familes came to be such villians.  As parents you can not help but open you hearts and minds to all the victims of this tragedy.  "Columbine..." is a book that will haunt each of us, but hopefully help us to also become more aware of the fact it could happen anywhere...

Please say a prayer for the thirteen innocent victims that died in vain that horrible day and for their families who have suffered such a great loss.  Jeff has listed them in the order of who were shot first.

•     Rachel Scott
•     Dan Rohrbough
•     Dave Sanders
•     Kyle Velasquez
•     Steven Curnow
•     Cassie Bernall
•     Isaiah Shoels
•     Matt Kechter
•     Lauren Townsend
•     John Tomlin
•     Kelly Flemming
•     Daniel Mauser
•     Corey DePooter

 

Jeff continues to write for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver, and is presently sitting in on the trial of the "Batmann Movie" shootings near Avon, Colorado.

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Daniel Smith Author of "Monkey Mind - A Memoir of Anxiety"

Today I learned a great bit about a subject that I found I was totally clueless about...Anxiety.  After reading Daniel's Smith newest book "Monkey Mind" I felt a deep respect for those who live with and often struggle severely through anxiety.  I thought all of us experienced anxiety at one time or another in our lives, like the butterflies we feel before being in front of a crowd.  But, what I learned is there is no comparison between that occasional discomfort and that of the “painful internal discomfort” that those with anxiety such as Daniel himself experience.  Daniel shares openly and holds back nothing both in his book and in our conversation.  I think you, the listener will be surprised and informed as I was after speaking with Daniel. Pick up a copy of “Monkey Mind” and believe me you will be helping not only someone who is anxiety filled, but yourself as well!   http://monkeymindchronicles.com/

Daniel Smith - "Monkey Mind: A Memoir of Anxiety" from WPCR-PortClintonRadio.com on Vimeo.

 

Gary Stokes - "Poise: A Warrior's Guide"

Gary Stokes - "Poise: A Warrior's Guide" from WPCR-PortClintonRadio.com on Vimeo.

 

Speaking with Author Gary Stokes was like speaking with a sage. His wisdom and his apparent gratitude for life help you to understand we are never victims and can become Warriors in our own lives!  His book “Poise A Warrior’s Guide” is an important resource to have on hand and remind us just how precious each and every moment is, the importance of living in a state of joy and a life of “Poise.”  Often this revelation doesn’t come into our consciousness until we are fighting for our lives or are deep into the sadness of losing a loved one.

 

Gary explains through his “Elements of Poise” how we can make a commitment to our own awareness; hear our own calling and the new callings as they emerge. Living through “Poise” is being able to access your love and have personal power.  “Poise A Warrior’s Guide” gives us the information and tools to become and live in a self-possessed, self-controlled, awake and balanced life full of joy.  It is a book that you will want to keep close by to read and re-read often!  

Akinya Khalfani - "The Split: An Assessment of the African-American Group Identity"

I had the great opportunity to speak with Author Akinya Khalfani for my “Turn of the Page” show and in doing so feel as though my eyes and heart have been opened more than they were yesterday.  His book “The Split An Assessment of the African-American Group Identity” takes the reader deep into the souls of the group.  Akinya acknowledged as an industry leader is truly a leader in life.  He founded Central Place Planning Professionals, LLC which is an urban planning and design firm in Detroit and by the looks of his book (the cover) an artist as well!  

I found this amazing book to be educational, provocative and an honest look at our societal issues of the past and present world.  The chapter on The African-American Consumer helps one to see the perpetual portrayal of being less than and therefore leading to immature spending habits.  “The Split…”  is not a Black verses White but an understanding of from where we all came, the roles we played, the responsibility to one another and most of all to our selves and our own “groups.”  I encourage you to pick up a copy not only to read, but learn from it as I fell I have and will continue to do so.

Akinya Khalfani - "The Split: An Assessment of the African-American Group Identity" from WPCR-PortClintonRadio.com on Vimeo.