 Dr. Bernie Siegel. His latest book, A Book of Miracles: Inspiring True Stories of Healing, Gratitude, and Love
For many, Bernie needs no introduction. He has touched many lives all over our planet. In 1978 he began talking about patient empowerment and the choice to live fully and die in peace. As a physician, who has cared for and counseled innumerable people whose mortality has been threatened by an illness, Bernie embraces a philosophy of living and dying that stands at the forefront of the medical ethics and spiritual issues our society grapples with today. He continues to assist in the breaking of new ground in the field of healing and personally struggling to live the message of kindness and love.
Topics on deck:
- Animals' part in the healing process—for example, Mickey Rourke and his dogs
- Talking with children about scary issues, such as cancer and death
- The "schedule" of the universe
- Dealing with a sick child
- The importance of hugs and a loving attitude
- The many sides of accepting your mortality- not all of them bad!
- Investing in your relationships: how everyone benefits
- Doctors and communication- how changing their words could help with the healing process—instead of using words like "attack, fight or blast" the cancer cells, use words like "eliminate, heal, or cure"
- How having cancer can reflect your true self
- The importance of acting like a survivor- for example, Patrick Swayze
- The simple things in life—how in the end, they really are the most precious
- The real defense against our enemies
- Inviting your monsters in (you have much to learn from them)
- Asking doctors the tough questions
- How "M.D." for him actually stood for "My Disease"
- How medical students get medical information, but not necessarily a medical education
- How loneliness is linked to cancer
http://berniesiegelmd.com/ |
 Marcia Clark is a former Los Angeles deputy district attorney who was the lead prosecutor on the O. J. Simpson murder case. She cowrote a bestselling nonfiction book about the trial, WITHOUT A DOUBT, and is a frequent media commentator on legal issues. Now a special correspondent for ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, Clark covers high-profile trials, writes a column for the DAILY BEAST, and provides legal commentary for multiple shows on CNN/HLN, NBC, and ABC.
Since the 1990s the name Marcia Clark has been inextricably linked with the name O. J. Simpson. The "Trial of the Century" gripped the media, stunned the nation, made national celebrities out of unknown public servants, and brought a beloved sports icon to notoriety and shame.
In 2011, Marcia Clark made a new name for herself by penning the national bestseller "Guilt by Association." And now in 2012, Clark is back with a gripping follow-up.
GUILT BY DEGREES
by Marcia Clark
In 2011, Marcia Clark made a new name for herself when her signature mix of intimate details, riotous humor, and visceral action marked the launch of a major figure on the crime-writing scene.
The hardcover publication of GUILT BY ASSOCIATION was met with an outpouring of media attention and accolades, including features with Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, NPR, and many more, and starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, and BookPage. People magazine raved, "Clark's plot is gritty and intriguing, but it's the hilariously potty-mouthed characters that make this debut thriller sing," and gave it 3½ stars.
Now, Marcia Clark returns with the gripping follow-up to the national bestseller Guilt by Association, featuring the unforgettable Los Angeles DA Rachel Knight. Harrowing, smart, and wildly entertaining, GUILT BY DEGREES is a thrilling ride through the world of the L.A. courts. And, in this roller coaster of a sequel, we delve more deeply into both the courtroom drama and Rachel's guarded and tragic past.
Someone has been watching D.A. Rachel Knight—someone who's Rachel's equal in brains, but with more malicious intentions. It began when a near-impossible case fell into Rachel's lap, the suspectless homicide of a homeless man. In the face of courthouse backbiting and a gauzy web of clues, Rachel is determined to deliver justice. She's got back-up: tough-as-nails Detective Bailey Keller. As Rachel and Bailey stir things up, they're shocked to uncover a connection with the vicious murder of an LAPD cop a year earlier. Something tells Rachel someone knows the truth, someone who'd kill to keep it secret.
http://www.marciaclarkbooks.com/ |
 Traci Lords exploded on the scene in 1986 via a tabloid TV feeding frenzy. Reporters had a field day with the notorious teenager who had left behind an abusive home and landed on the pages of Penthouse Magazine. America was fascinated with the eighteen-year old sexpot who reportedly had starred in dozens of hardcore porn movies and dared seek a legitimate acting career. People laughed but Lords marched boldly on. "The past is the past" she said, "and I'm done with all that." She enrolled in the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and was soon cast in her first feature film, Roger Corman's sci-fi cult hit, "Not Of This Earth." A review in the Los Angeles Times cut to the chase: "The answer is yes, she can act!" Faint praise indeed but Stephen J. Cannell was impressed enough to cast her opposite Kevin Spacey in his critically acclaimed television show "Wiseguy." Lords held her own and the industry began to take notice.
A series of guest starring appearances on such popular television shows as "Nash Bridges," "Tales From The Crypt" and "Married With Children" followed. But it was John Waters' "Cry Baby" that elevated her to the level of an actress to be reckoned with. She was cast opposite Johnny Depp and once again demonstrated a flair for comedy. But her past continued to cost her roles. A multi-tasking fiercely driven young woman, Lords refused to be dismissed. "I worked too hard for fifteen minutes of fame," she said. "I'm gonna need at least double that" and then she broadened her net and took it.
While working on shows like "Roseanne" and "Melrose Place," Lords' musical aspirations lead her into a parallel career as a singer/songwriter. She made her recording debut as a guest vocalist on the Manic Street Preachers' "Little Baby Nothing" and then went on to record her debut solo album "1000 Fires" for Radioactive/MCA Records. The Juno Reactor-produced first single, "Control" proved a smash hit reaching a peak of #2 on the Billboard Dance Charts. Shortly thereafter, it was chosen for the soundtrack of the film "Mortal Combat" which ultimately earned Traci her first double platinum album. Her second single, "Fallen Angel" piqued the interest of the Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Dave Navarro whom Lords convinced to remix the track. Their version was dubbed "The Honeymoon Stitch Mix" and the critics and fans ate it up.
Once again, Lords defied the odds and opportunity came calling. She was invited to perform "Fallen Angel" in the film "Virtuosity" starring Russell Crowe and Denzel Washington. Then the latex wearing club kid set up camp where few women were welcome…the male dominated DJ circuit. With her lip gloss in hand she hit the road redefining the role of DJ and rocked the house for Perry Farrell's late night Lollapalooza crowds. Farrell later said: "I remember Traci Lords making electronic music and spinning records long before Madonna ever got the idea. Traci was always way ahead of her time."
http://www.tracilords.com |
