21. meditation / relaxation

GOLD

Thirty-Three Breaths: A Little Book on Meditation, by Rev. John J. Lombardi (Cathedral Foundation Press)

 

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SILVER

Words of Life: Messages for a Path to Inner Peace, by T. L. Montgomery (Inkwater Press)

 

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BRONZE

Chinese Spiritual Thoughts: Healing the Soul With the Tao Te Ching, by Kevin M. Thomas (KETNA Publishing)

 

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22. healing arts / bodywork / energy techniques

GOLD

Discovering the Healer Within: Use Chakras & Intuition to Clear Negativity & Release Pain, by Anysia Marcell Kiel (Llewellyn Publications)

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SILVER

Beads of Healing: Prayer, Trauma, and Spiritual Wholeness, by Kristen E. Vincent (Upper Room Books)

 

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BRONZE

My Little Black Book of Qi: Qi YINtegration: Set 1, by Michelle B Waines Greenwell (Waines Publishing)

 

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23. caregiving

GOLD

Creating a Rich & Meaningful Life in Long-Term Care: A Guide for Family Caregivers and Elder Care Professionals, by Mary Ann Konarzewski (Apocryphile Press)

 

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SILVER

Artichokes & Grace: Getting to the Heart of Aging With our Aging Parents & Within Ourselves, by Kristen Falde Smith (Smith Family Publishing House)

 

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BRONZE

Dementia: From the Wrong End of the Bed, by DeeDee Richardson & Sheryl Bagshaw (Self-Published)

 

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24. mature living / aging

GOLD

Ageless Soul: The Lifelong Journey Toward Meaning and Joy, by Thomas Moore (St Martin’s Press)

 

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SILVER

Get the Most Out of Retirement: Checklist for Happiness, Health, Purpose, and Financial Security, by Sally Balch Hurme (AARP)

 

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BRONZE

Social Security for Dummies, 3rd Edition, by Jonathan Peterson (John Wiley & Sons)

 

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25. grieving / death & dying

GOLD

The Unspeakable Loss: How Do You Live After a Child Dies?, by Nisha Zenoff, PhD (Da Capo Lifelong Books)

 

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SILVER

Prayer Is Good: A Path From Grief to Peace, by Brette Petway (Prayer Is Good, LLC/ABC Book Publishers)

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BRONZE

An Essential Song, by Amy R. Saltz; illustrated by Mike T. Cherry (CreateSpace)

 

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26. inspirational fiction

GOLD

Sam's Theory, by Sarah Mendivel (CreateSpace)

 

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SILVER

The One Apart, by Justine Avery (CreateSpace)

 

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BRONZE

Unplugged, by Paul McComas (John Daniel & Company)

 

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27. adventure fiction

GOLD

Grip of the Hawk, by Brenda Schaeffer (Healthy Relationships, Inc)

 

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SILVER

Crisanta Knight: Inherent Fate, by Geanna Culbertson (BQB Publishing)

 

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BRONZE

The Collapsing Kingdom, by Benjamin Ellefson; illustrated by Kevin Cannon (Beaver’s Pond Press)

 

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28. children’s picture book

GOLD

Mindful Owl Adventures, by Annie Ranger; Illustrated by Anna Abramskaya (Four Oaks Press)

 

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SILVER

Tree’s Song (for Jenni), by Janet Jai; Illustrated by Maria Cherkasskaya (Vision and Values)

 

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BRONZE

I’m Not a Scaredy-Cat: A Prayer for When You Wish You Were Brave, by Max Lucado; Illustrated by Shirley Ng-Benitez (HarperCollins Christian Publishing)

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29. children’s non-fiction

GOLD

The White House Easter Egg Roll: A History for All Ages, by Jonathan Pliska; Illustrated by John Hutton (The White House Historical Association)

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SILVER

Boys' Moods Matter: Overcoming My Struggle with Depression, by Joseph Lou (Self-Published)


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BRONZE

Pollinating Your Toolbox, by Jane Sheffer; Illustrated by Duff Lueder (Growing Senses Publications)

 

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