This Week in America with Ric Bratton

IT DIDN'T BREAK ME! by Sky Monroe The book is about a young lady who has been through a a lot and it almost caused her sanity, somehow she seemed to have made it through everything that was thrown at her, a must read to find out how this young lady not only is surviving but is overcoming! About the Author I believe people would be interested in Sky's unique voice because she is able to relate to a...

ALL GOD'S CHILDREN by Betsy P. Skinner The inspiration for this story is the courage and faith of women who, across the ages, heard Spirit’s call and answered, in spite of convention, resistance, even death. The author crafts a tale about one such woman: The Reverend Calline Simpson, first female minister of High Dunes First United Congregational Church. Spanning a period of six months, late 1980s...

THE LAYMAN'S GUIDE TO EXPERIENCES IN GOD-REALIZATION by Mark K. Olsen Mark Olsen is a true believer in the power of Spiritual experiences. In an uplifting compilation of his Spiritual experiences and the wisdom gained from each, Olsen illuminates Spiritual concepts and principles, answers deep questions, and provides inspiration for those striving for greater understanding of life and themselves....

SOUND THE TRUMPET by Mr. Allie Smith The poems contained in this book are simply a reflection of some of our nexus socio-political and socio-economic factors that informed our societies by ways of our life experiences and developments in our respective walks of life over the past and present times indeed. Hence, this book is a mix of issues that were and are pertinent to the admitted and rejected...

TALENTS OF STONE AND FIRE: THE BROTHERHOOD OF STONE SERIES, FIRST CHRONICLE by B. Octavier Barnes Riley is an twelve years old boy and heir to the exceedingly wealthy Kincrest family. However, wealth does not always mean happiness. This is certainly the case for Rye, who is constantly suffering beatings from his parents and mentors while being laughed at by his twisted older sisters. Being fixed n...

Brain Power 12 Ways to Maximize Your Mental Health Into Your Golden Years with Foods & Healthy Living Practices with Susan Smith Jones, PhD People often joke about getting older and forgetful with comments like . . . “I’m having a senior moment,” but it’s not a laughing matter. A hit-or-miss memory and issues such as brain fog can really put you off your game, and as usual, oxidative stress is...

Canceled Graduations… Stuck in Isolation… College This Fall? Helping Kids Cope During the Pandemic COVID-19 Has Caused Considerable Stress for Many Kids and Teens – Get Helpful Tips for Families Who Are Struggling with Anxiety Jenney Wilder, Founder of AllKindsOfTherapy.com, Is with Ric To Share Hints and Resources for Helping Young People Cope with Pandemic-Related Stress According to a recent Ka...

HAVING COFFEE WITH THE SPECIAL ONE by Patty Scott In this daily journey of the walk with Jesus Christ and writing about it, Kira learned a lot about herself and about why things happen as they do. She learned that no matter if Jesus Christ loved her, he was there to help her clean out the gunk within Kira that she been holding in and on to for years. Kira thanks him for his mercy and forgiveness;...

A Small Region in Florida Nicknamed “Muck City” Produces More Professional Football Players Than Anywhere Else CuriosityStream’s 4TH AND FOREVER: MUCK CITY Follows the Rival High School Football Programs that Launched Dozens of NFL Stars Ric Speaks with Coach Demir “DJ” Boldin, Head High School Football Coach, Former NFL Wide Receiver and Brother of NFL Star Anquan Boldin Tucked between Lake Okeec...

THE PROBLEM WITH PERFECT: HOW TO SHIFT YOUR FOCUS TO FIND PURPOSE by Bo Parrish Why do we struggle with perfection when we know it's not possible? The standard is beyond unreasonable, yet our actions suggest otherwise. The problem with perfection is that it paralyzes potential. We were created for a purpose that is inevitably imperfect. This book introduces readers to "The Path to Purpose," a six-...

SAPPHIRE: A LIFE THAT ALMOST WASN'T by Lorrie Blitch The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by how its animals are treated. Mahatma Ganhdi Each and every life has value and a purpose. Sapphire, a kitten of less than a day old, was abandoned and thrown into a Dumpster on a cold winter's night. She was rescued and raised by her human parents and has grown into a happy, playfu...

Godly Marriage And Family Life by J.O.Y. Aladetan Godly Marriage and Family Life was written to address the foundation values of life that was initiated and established by God for the blessing of humanity and for the glory of God but now dragged into the mud by humanity in partnership with the Devil. Marriage is sacred, spiritual and transcend the culture, tradition of man including religion and c...

OUR TRIP TO EARTH by Michelle Cheri Jardine Life has meaning and purpose, and we have help around us always! This inspired book is a story of our lives on Earth as part of a bigger journey. We are here to learn and grow and to help others to learn and grow too. The artwork was created mostly by the author’s children when they were 7 and 11 and inspires creativity in its young audience. Michelle ha...

DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWN by Charles Gates Jr. ‘Darkness Before the Dawn’ is where it all began with Charles’s harrowing journey to find faith. Not knowing what the Dawn was, he believed there was a deeper reason behind the mechanics of the events of his life that seemed almost orchestrated. “There must be a reason for the course my life has taken. A story with a thick plot like mine must lead some...

DIVIDED WE FALL by Carl Berryman What will the American people do when tyranny and political correctness become the law of the land? Where are the George Washingtons and Benjamin Franklins that we need today? Liberal leftist educators deliberately ignore the tyranny of the increasingly socialist movement of government under the guise of political correctness. What freedoms are we willing to surren...

JOURNEYING: WHERE SHAMANISM AND PSYCHOLOGY MEET by Jeannette M. Gagan, PhD Journeying: Where Shamanism and Psychology Meet: A description of the intersection between two healing arenas which not only help define ordinary experiences and spark theoretical interest in the dynamics underlying shamanic and psychological endeavors. Grow Up Your Ego: Ten Scientifically Validated Stages to Emotional and...

AMERICA THE TIME IS NOW: DECISION ON NOVEMBER 3, 2020 by David Lasswell America the Time Is Now blends religious fundamentals with political issues. My Christian beliefs recognize God's existence in America. He stopped Secretary Hillary Clinton from being elected President and has chosen President Donald Trump to keep this country, one nation under God, with liberty and justice for all. The Democr...

THE LAST TRIAL by Scott Turow Two formidable men collide in this "first-class legal thriller" from New York Times bestselling author Scott Turow: a "brilliant courtroom chess match" about a celebrated criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution of his lifelong friend -- a doctor accused of murder (David Baldacci). At eighty-five years old, Alejandro "Sandy" Stern, a brilliant defense lawyer with h...

Take Your Meetings From Home to the Next Level! Meet, Google’s Business-Quality Video Conferencing Service, is now FREE - For Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime. Google Tech Expert Justin Burr Joins Ric With Tips and Tricks To Make Your Next Virtual Meet Up a Success! We’re looking for new ways to stay connected as so many of us stay at home. Now more than ever, people are turning to video chat to meet wit...

The Red Horse: War Against God's Government by Connie Ordelheide Anderson Symbols are a part of our society. But where words change biblical symbols remain the same. In her study of symbols, author Connie Anderson used a literal meaning of a word, unless the word is a number or symbol. Fish for instance is associated with the words of Jesus, who invites us to be fishers of men, not real sharks, cra...

THE GALENA NUCLEAR PROJECT: PURSUING LOW COST ENERGY IN BUSH ALASKA by Marvin L. Yoder In the spring of 2003, the City of Galena leadership learned about the development of a Small Modular Reactor (SMR) that could supply electric power to a single community. Galena was a small city on the Yukon River, was off-grid and generated electricity from six diesel generators. Fuel was expensive and was del...

PRINCESS NUTTERBUTTER LEARNS TO SHARE by Karen Nicksich "Princess Nutterbutter Learns to Share" is based off real events. William Nicksich, Karen's son rescued Mrs. Nutterbutter when he was attending undergraduate school to become a social worker. He quickly discover how lonely Mrs. Nutterbutter was when he was not home. William liked to rescue guinea pigs that needed a new home. His small cage tu...

HOW A NURSING HOME WORKS by Peter D. Busacca, BA MBA ACHA LNHA The Author of “How A Nursing Home Works” takes the reader through each department of a nursing home to show them the complexities of what goes on there to deliver quality care to the patient/resident. Healthcare is the fastest-growing sector of the economy, so a young person thinking of a career in healthcare could see what they are go...

It’s a Little-Known, But True, Story About a Secret Society and Its FIRST Attempt to Kill Abraham Lincoln. #1 Bestselling Author Brad Meltzer joins Ric and reveals lessons in courage and leadership from Abraham Lincoln PLUS the work of famed Detective Allan Pinkerton and one of the first female private eyes in America, in The Lincoln Conspiracy As the book opens, the Republic is deeply divided, ea...

DARE TO IMAGINE: 18 PRINCIPLES FOR FINDING PEACE, HAPPINESS, AND TRUE SUCCESS by Blake Sinclair Dare to Imagine: 18 Principles for Finding Peace, Happiness, and True Success is Blake’s first full length novel. It is a story of one lost soul who never stopped searching. The author offers hope and actionable advice for those who want to find their own peace, happiness, and success. Read this book an...