Is your book club ready for a powerful journey through grief, courage, and mystery?

In this episode of Moments with Marianne, we dive into a lively book club discussion about Caretaker by R.J. Halbert — a supernatural thriller that’s captured readers’ hearts across the country. 

Winner of multiple book awards, this fan-favorite blends mystery, suspense, and unforgettable storytelling that keeps readers turning the page wondering what will happen next. 

Tune in as Marianne explores why this story resonates so deeply with book clubs and what makes it such a standout read.

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A Book Club Favorite: Discussion of the Award-Winning Novel Caretaker by R.J. Halbert

Have you ever had everything you thought you wanted—success, money, recognition—yet still felt something was missing? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Donald Harold Young on his new book Finding God in Vegas: A Gen X Spiritual Awakening.

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Donald Harold Young was once living what many would call the American Dream. As a successful pharmaceutical marketing executive, he had achieved wealth, status, and professional achievement. But beneath the surface, he was deeply unfulfilled. After a lifetime spent chasing happiness through materialism and worldly accolades, Don experienced a profound spiritual awakening that led him to surrender his heart to God—and to Love. This gift of transformation inspired his memoir, Finding God in Vegas, a deeply personal story of redemption, healing, and purpose. Don currently resides in Las Vegas with his partner of seventeen years and their cat, Harry California. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in history, religion, and philosophy and a Master of Arts in theology. He has volunteered with the Boy Scouts of America, Las Vegas Area Council, and serves as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for the Eighth Judicial District Court of Nevada. https://donaldharoldyoung.com

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Finding God in Vegas with Donald Harold Young

Could good health be easier to achieve than you think? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with  Gloria Treister, HPP, on her book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health.

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Gloria Treister, HHP, is a Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner & Coach, EMCC Certified Executive & Business Coach, and a corporate and personal wellness consultant with more than 40 years in health and wellness. After 23 years in physical therapy, she founded Wellness Evolution in 2003 and went on to author the bestselling book Wellness 101: Simple Steps to Good Health, praised by experts and readers alike.  Through innovative programs like Your Wellness Your Way, she designs and leads customized, empowering wellness experiences for companies, individuals, and communities.  As a U.S. Ambassador for World Wellness Weekend, she inspires people to turn small actions into lasting vitality. Motivated by her belief since the late 1980s that we should not wait until health is broken to fix it, Gloria has dedicated her career to equipping people with clear, practical knowledge and innovative tools to feel their best every day and stay well longer. https://wellnessevolution.com

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Wellness 101 with Gloria Treister, HHP

Can something as simple as your daily shower become a powerful tool for peace and transformation in your life? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Jenny Garufi on her new book The 3 Minute Shower Reset: 21 Days to Inner Peace.

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Jenny Garufi is an international best-selling author, intuitive healer, and mind-body-spirit mentor. She healed herself from chronic illness in just three weeks and has spent the last 20 years helping others transform their lives. She is the author of Soul Alchemy, A Short Path to Change and her most recent book, The 3-Minute Shower Reset, offering practical tools for self-love, mindfulness, and empowerment. http://jennygarufi.com/ 

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The 3 Minute Shower Reset with Jenny Garufi

Does science prove the existence of God? After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God. Tune in for an inspiring with Michel-Yves Bollore on his new book God, The Science, The Evidence.

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Michel-Yves Bolloré is an engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans industrial innovation and philanthropic investment in education. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieur de Toulouse and Paris-Dauphine University (Master of Science and Doctorate in Business Administration), he began his career in the family business, managing the Bolloré Group’s industrial division from 1981 to 1990. In 1990, he founded France Essor, an industrial group that led major ventures in mechanical engineering, and steel manufacturing. Since relocating to London in 2011, he has focused on educational and cultural projects. He founded several schools, including The Laurels in London and Les Vignes in France. He is also a Knight of the Legion of Honor.  https://michel-yves-bollore.com/en/god-the-science-the-evidence/

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God, The Science, The Evidence with Michel-Yves Bollore

Gerda C. Robinson recounts her journey as a young girl living through the atrocities of Nazi Germany and grappling later in America with chronic pain, the lasting impacts of war.

What hidden scars does surviving Nazi Germany leave, and how does resilience endure decades of pain? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gerda C. Robinson on her new book From Trauma to Peace: How we reclaim our lives Healing Body and Soul.

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Gerda C. Robinson was born in Germany in 1938, she immigrated to the United States in 1961, where she studied psychology at the University of Minnesota. She has led women’s support groups, worked with adolescents, volunteered in hospice, and served in Stephen Ministry. Today she champions social and emotional learning in schools as a vital foundation for healthier, more resilient communities
 https://www.gerdarobinsonbooks.com/the-book

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From Trauma to Peace with Gerda C. Robinson

What if everything we’ve been taught about our place in the universe is only part of the story, and your awakening has already begun? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Dr. Scott Guerin on his new book Awkward Awakening: Finding Your Way Home. 
 
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Dr. Scott Guerin is an award-winning and bestselling author and educator with a passion for exploring the mysteries of God, the Universe, and their relationship with humanity. With two master’s degrees and a doctorate in human development, he has spent twenty-three years as an adjunct professor in psychology at Kean University. His popular Angel in Training series highlights society’s shift from organized religion to spirituality. His latest work, Awkward Awakening: Finding Our Way Home, invites readers to awaken to their divine nature, and their galactic heritage. He includes exercises and meditative techniques to help readers access higher dimensions and embrace connections with intelligent life beyond Earth.  https://www.angelintraining.org 

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Awkward Awakening with Dr. Scott Guerin

From the award-winning series The Goodpasture Chronicles, where Caretaker claimed nine literary awards, comes the next captivating novel: Servant. Kirkus Reviews praised Servant as “a page-turner with real literary depth,” and BookLife called it “a moody, unsettling thriller that thrives on family tension.” Tune in  for an inspiring discussion with Rhonda and Jason Halbert as we step into this riveting series. Blending magical realism with a gripping family mystery, this series is perfect for readers who enjoy emotionally layered stories with a supernatural twist.
 
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Jason Halbert is an Emmy and Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter whose music has reached millions through multiple #1 and Platinum-selling albums. With a career spanning over two decades as Music Director and Producer for The Kelly Clarkson Show and other notable artists, Jason has also left his creative mark on numerous works in film and television.

Rhonda Halbert spent the past decade as a successful music and television manager, building strong relationships with labels, networks, and producers. She is also a published photographer, music supervisor, passionate cook, garden enthusiast, and spiritual practitioner.

Together, the Halberts write under the pen name R.J. Halbert.  Visit their website at: https://www.rjhalbert.com

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Servant A Gripping New Novel from Authors R.J. Halbert

What if rebuilding a country wasn’t about charity at all, but about creating jobs that change entire generations? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Julie Colombino-Billingham as she share her new book From Loss to Legacy: How a Fashion Business Rose from Haiti's Rubble.

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Julie Colombino-Billingham is the founder of Deux Mains, a global fair-trade fashion company in Haiti dedicated to creating dignified jobs and sustainable impact. A former aid worker, she arrived in Haiti after the 2010 earthquake and transformed her experience into a movement for empowerment and economic resilience. Colombino-Billingham is a finalist for the 2025 United Nations We Empower grant, a recipient of the 2018 Southern Living Beauty Award, and holds an MBA from Rollins Crummer Graduate School of Business. From Loss to Legacy is her powerful memoir of transformation, purpose, and rebuilding hope from the ground up. https://www.loss-to-legacy.com/ https://deuxmains.com

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From Loss to Legacy with Julie Colombino-Billingham

Could the real secret to a happier life be hiding in simple, daily habits we overlook? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Billy Marshall on his new book Your Happier Life Toolbox: How a Data-Driven Dad Cracked the Code on Happiness (and How You Can Too).

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Billy Marshall is the "data-driven dad" who cracked the code on happiness—using science. He spent decades designing technical frameworks and data tools to help business leaders make smart, analytical decisions. But when faced with the messier puzzle of his own well-being—stuck on a question his degrees and decades hadn’t answered despite a loving family and outward success—he realized he needed a new framework for the most important project of all: his own life. https://yourhappier.life/ 

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Your Happier Life Toolbox with Billy Marshall

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