DR. MEL'S MESSAGE - From my novels to my other projects, no telling what you will read. This is the only place you will get to read about how I developed a screenplay into a novel and what is the driving force. I will talk about many things from films to books to acting to producing. It really will depend on where my mind takes me. I hope you will join me on this journey.
Today's BOOK OF THE DAY, "I'll Be Your Light: You Have to Be Strong to Survive," by Mannie Veneno is an incredible story of resiliency. Mannie's childhood was filled with emotional and physical abuse from the rage of his father. His story proves that the cycle can be broken and that you can overcome it. If you are a victim of abuse or know someone suffering from it, please read this book. It is life-changing. Order your copy today!
Neglect, abuse, and starvation all are part of Mannie Veneno's family legacy of pain. Starting in Pakistan, where his grandmother was married to an abusive husband, the cycle would continue for three generations. His mother was forced to marry a Pakistani gangster at a young age. Even after moving to the United States for a better life, she, Mannie, and his siblings were victims of his nightmarish rage. With an abusive dad and a mom who couldn't walk away, Mannie didn't have role models to emulate. Everyone around him was either gang members, criminals, or addicts-and he didn't see a clear path forward. Making matters worse, he was often bullied in school and teased because of his poor English. As an adult making his way in the world, Mannie now has a choice: continue the cycle or be a light in the darkness, a hope for others to keep going.
Mannie Veneno spent his childhood in a violent, abusive home before graduating high school and working several jobs to support his mom and siblings when his father finally abandoned them. He enjoyed a lucrative career selling marijuana to support his family. However, after experiencing real love for the first time, he embarked on a new path to create a life based on his true purpose, one where love comes first.
Have you ever read book that touches your soul? When you do, have you asked why? For me, my answer revolves around authenticity. When an author can be venerable with their thoughts and emotions and put in down on paper, it grabs me. And, that is exactly what today's BOOK OF THE DAY, "Broken and Abused: The Imprisoned Mind" by Lena Ma does. Take a look.
Author of "Crazy & Obsessed:
Addicted to Relationships" and its sequel "Letters to Those Loved
& Lost: You Will Always Be Remembered", Lena Ma dives deep into her
most memorable and traumatic relationship in "Broken & Abused: The
Imprisoned Mind", a fiction novella based on the true story of her scarred
life and romantic love with a physical and emotional abuser. She recounts the
events that seduced her in and the mindset that entrapped her, preventing her
escape. She tells her story as being a victim to herself rather than a victim
to her partner. With raw and unfiltered emotions, she brings her readers into
the chilling and disturbing world of self-destruction.
Lena Ma is a
self-love and self-acceptance advocate actively seeking to shift the mindsets
of those who have lost hope and confidence. Her unfiltered thoughts and
opinions drive her memoirs as she relates to those struggling through the 21st
Century. She has always had a passion for writing, but it wasn’t until an
unexpected breakup and unrequited love did she begin channeling her passion
into a realistic dream. Her second book “Crazy & Obsessed: Addicted to
Relationships” started off as a diary, containing rants fueled by anger and
sadness, and is now the first of her collection of addiction memoirs. Her first
book “Letters to the Forgotten: Your Struggles Do Not Define You” began as
Instagram posts that she has collected into an interactive self-help book of
short letters of hope, with over 100 positive affirmations and chances for her
readers to write letters of hope to themselves. As a recent scientist now
turned author, Lena hopes to share her message of self-love to the world,
through both honesty and humor, passion and persistence.
It has been a little over three months since my mother passed and I miss her greatly. The one thing I am happy about is the fact she didn't have to live through this pandemic. She would have worried herself sick over her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Staying at home for her wouldn't have been a problem. She did that anyway having a compromised immune system from the cancer. I am truly blessed that I considered my mother my best friend. She led by example, and was full of wisdom. Not everyone is that fortunate to have lived a life with a loving mother and today's book "Reflection 4 Rejection: Surviving a Mother's Abandonment and Abuse," by Traci Thomas is as real as it gets. I applaud Traci for reaching deep within her soul to share her story to help others.
Tell your readers a little about yourself, where you grew up,
where you live now, where you went to school etc. Let them get to know the
personal you.
I Am Approaching 55 years of age; and, I am currently The CEO
And Founder, of NTT Management Group, Inc Based In Beverly Hills, CA, which is
a venture capitalist firm. Previously, I was employed via three airlines consisting
of America West Airlines, US Air, And Icelandair, respectively. I adore traveling,
technology, research, crafting, interior decorating, design, and Fashion!
What inspired you to author this book?
I wish to save another human being from fifty years of tears.
Where did you get the inspiration for your book’s cover?
Who has been the most significant influence on you personally
and as a writer?
I admire Lyanla Vanzant -- an impeccable spiritualist, motivator,
author, and speaker!
What were your struggles or obstacles you had to overcome to get
this book written?
Literally, reliving the painful memories and flashbacks!
Tell your readers about your book.
This read Is engineered to provide definitions, explanations, examples,
and elaborations such that no more unnecessary tissues are purchased for painful
tears!
