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A Trio of Self-Help and Advice Books written by Tomatoes
Author Jacqueline Wales makes her debut in the personal development arena, drawing from 30 years of experience overcoming a mindset steeped in low self-esteem and self-abusive behavior. The Fearless Factor is a testament to her powerful desire to overcome the obstacles that held her back from living her best life now. It is a roadmap to living your best life now.

Linda Franklin believes that every woman has a Real Cougar inside just waiting to be released- a woman who is strong, confident, independent, sexy and proud to be over 40! She defines A Real Cougar as a woman who: isn't afraid to knock down walls and crash through glass ceilings; adores men but refuses to be defined by the age of the man she chooses to be with; has gotten over listening to what other people think; knows how to keep her body healthy; her beauty radiant and her spiritual reservoir full; puts financial freedom high on her priority list. The book is written for women who are determined to break through barriers that have held you back in the past. Get the book.

Enter the world of Ann Fry, a 60-year young, independent woman embarking on a journey of starting anew and finding herself. The story begins with Ann blowing out the candles on her 60th birthday cake, announcing to her friends and family that she’s ready to leave her home of Austin, Texas and move to New York City. Well, she’s not totally ready to move… but she’s ready to visit, check it out and SEE if she wants to move. And, so begins the journey.
Ann kept a journal of her adventure, from flying out of Austin, to landing in NY for 10 days, to deciding to move, actually moving and then of her first two-and-a-half years in the Big Apple. It’s a story filled with honesty, humor, the realities of dating at this age, sex, anxiety about “surviving in the Big Apple,” physical concerns, loss, a few details from the past, and more angst… and finally, the triumph of ReInvention success. Learn more and get the book.