About The Book
Aging Sucks
unless you cross the bridge
Aging Sucks…Unless YOU Learn to Cross the BRIDGE is more than a guide, it’s an invitation to view aging as an empowering chapter filled with strength, purpose, and meaning. Using the BRIDGE model – Brain health, Relationships, Independence, Death planning, Generosity, and Energy, the book equips readers with practical strategies, reflective exercises, and inspiring insights to navigate later life with resilience and optimism.
Rather than seeing aging as decline, this book reframes it as a time for growth, gratitude, and self-discovery. Readers are encouraged to nurture their well-being, foster meaningful connections, and create a lasting legacy. With compassion and wisdom, the book provides tools to approach aging with confidence, transforming it into a journey of joy, empowerment, and fulfillment.
POW
PEACE OVER WAR
POW: Peace Over War by Dr. Barbara G. Melamed is a compelling journey through the personal and global landscapes of conflict and reconciliation. Blending memoir, history, and psychology, the book draws on Dr. Melamed’s experiences at Kent State, during 9/11, and in international conflict zones to reveal how empathy, mediation, and cross-cultural understanding can transform division into healing. Through vivid stories of activism, trauma recovery, and global peacemaking, she illustrates practical strategies for resolving disputes without violence. More than just a guide, this book inspires readers to break cycles of hostility, embrace justice, and cultivate sustainable peace. It is a must-read for anyone committed to fostering understanding, compassion, and hope in a world marked by conflict.