About This Book
Dear Reader,
Thank you so much for your interest in learning about this book. It will be available worldwide on October 17, 2027, on Amazon (eBook, paperback, and hardcover) and Google Books (ebook).
This multi-authored self-help book brings hope to those searching for genuine relationships that flourish through both life’s brightest and darkest moments.
Although we are constantly connected through our smartphones, many of us still have no one to call, meet, or truly lean on when we need someone to simply listen and be there. With this in mind, I asked each contributing author one question:
“Imagine someone walking into a bookstore feeling lost and opening this book. What stories, lessons, or insights would you share with them about finding real relationships? Share the hard experiences you went through that you hope others, especially young adults, will not have to face alone. Many are never taught how to build meaningful relationships and often hide their struggles for fear of being judged.”
This book is also for busy business owners and leaders who lack trustworthy relationships within their teams and want to learn how to rebuild them.
Each author answered in their own unique way. Together, we created a collection of stand-alone short stories filled with love, trust, healing, wisdom, and laugh-out-loud moments. Lasting relationships are not free from heartache, but they grow stronger through the challenges we overcome together. In the end, relationships help us grow into better versions of ourselves.
A life filled with meaningful relationships is truly worth living.
Real relationships are waiting for you!
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Our Authors
K-Beauty & Wellness Entrepreneur, Published Author & Speaker
Chu, the author of I Am the American Dream: Be Brave to Be Different and Finding Real Friends: Stay by My Side, is known for her storytelling that draws on striking visuals and raw emotions. She contributed to international bestsellers The Art of Connection: 365 Days of Gratitude and The Book I Read: Stories of Transformation (Volume 2).
Chu’s first speaking gig was at NASA’s Goddard Flight Center, and she hosts Your Win Podcast.
Chu is also the founder and owner of All Health & Beauty, is dedicated to farm-to-face, plant-based, non-toxic skincare. She helps busy professionals simplify their routines, stop wasting time and money on ineffective products, and achieve radiant, confident, ageless-looking skin from the inside out by using premium, patented Korean skincare made with sustainably sourced heritage ingredients. Chu has pursued extensive training in various alternative wellness practices in locations across the globe, including New Zealand, Australia, Arizona, and California.
A visually creative person, Chu worked on the Oscar-winning trilogy The Lord of the Rings and has a total 27 credits, including King Kong, Avatar, Finding Dory, Cars 3, and Coco.
Leonard D. DeCarmine
Leonard DeCarmine is an entrepreneur, author, and dynamic speaker passionate about empowering others to unlock their fullest potential. As the author of "1% More: The Hidden Force To Extraordinary Results In Life And Business," he has inspired countless readers to embrace small, consistent actions that lead to transformative results.
As a Certified Men’s Coach and facilitator, Leonard DeCarmine has coached hundreds of men, business professionals, and leaders, guiding them toward clarity, leadership, and connection.
Leonard DeCarmine has been featured in multiple publications and podcasts, sharing his expertise and insights with audiences worldwide. His work as an author has earned him recognition as an International Impact Book Award winner and a 4 times published international bestselling author.
Leonard DeCarmine remains committed to helping others achieve meaningful growth and create a lasting legacy through his writing, coaching, and speaking engagements.
Linh works closely with individuals worldwide to accelerate their skin cycle, helping them reveal their natural beauty and build confidence.
As the founder and owner of LT's Sweet Delights, she uses her creative expertise to teach stress-relief techniques through cake and cupcake decorating.
K-Beauty Entrepreneur & Trainer
Alyson Williams
Alyson Williams’ mission is to empower professional women to embrace empowerment through self-love and overcome barriers like imposter syndrome. Alyson believes self-love is the Key to ALL our success in life -how we feel about ourselves is reflected in every aspect of our lives, and through her ‘BESTT™ model’ (Belief System, Empowerment, Self-love, and Transform to Thrive), she helps her clients create lives they truly love—on their own terms. Alyson is a certified NLP Master Coach, Relationship Coach, Hypnotherapist, Extended DISC & Human Design Practitioner, Emotional Fitness Specialist, and Energy Healer. Alyson’s approach is about incremental transformation: taking baby steps, building self-reliance, and equipping her clients with the tools, strategies and confidence to soar on their own.
Self-Love Alchemist
Nancy Forrest
Nancy Forrest is a Brand Partner, and Founding Member, with TruAura Beauty, and has been in the beauty business for 32 years, the last eight years with TruAura.
Nancy is passionate about helping others to have clear, radiant skin, with products that are like “health food for your skin”. She loves educating others about probiotic skincare and balancing the Microbiome (that protective barrier) of the skin. TruAura’s head-to-toe skin products are for both women and men, from tweens to people in their 90’s. Teaching and sharing about taking good care of your skin, from head-to-toe, is what makes Nancy happy!
TruAura Manager
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