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Latest Book in the Decide Better! Series: Decide Better! For College


Author Michael McGrath featured on FOX Morning News: Planning for College

Michael McGrath spoke with FOX25 News about the importance of attending college and with advice in the new economy. (April 2, 2009)


Decide Better! For College Hits #1 In The College Category On Amazon!


Decide Better! For College Featured in Publisher's Weekly as a guide "Geared to both high school students about to take the plunge and those already there..."


Decide Better! For A Better Life Becomes A Finalist

In The ForeWord Magazine Book Of The Year Awards

Decide Better! For A Better Life was selected as a finalist for the ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award in the category of self-help.

The ForeWord Magazine Book of the Year Award, considered one of the most prestigious literary awards in the word, was established to bring increased attention from librarians and booksellers to the literary achievements of independent publishers and their authors.

Decide Better! For A Better Life was selected as a finalist from out of 16,000 books nominated. The winner will be announced at BookExpo America in New York City on May 29, 2009.


Featured Lesson: The Dog Ate My Homework

"The dog ate my homework." "I would love to hear about your recent vacation to the desert." "Oh, you called me last night? I didn't get the message." "Please, tell me more about your grandchildren."

Have you ever lied so that you wouldn't hurt someone's feelings? Chances are you have - maybe a small lie, maybe a big one. A lie about something that doesn't have major negative consequences is often known as a "little white lie."

Many people think of a lie as an action. In reality, however, it's a decision.


Featured Resource: Tougher Decisions
for a Tougher Economy

Until recently, the relatively strong economy enabled people to make easier decisions: spend money you didn’t have, run up credit card debt, spoil yourself, buy bigger homes and better cars. But now that has all come to an end, and you will need to make tougher decisions. By making these tough decisions, rather than just worrying, you will find that you will take more control of your life, reduce stress, and improve your future.


Book Club Discussion Guide

Decide Better! has created a discussion guide for book clubs who are reading Decide Better! For a Better Life.


 

 

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