Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00      I came across this book at a mental health respite in Brooklyn NYC. I was initially attracted to the bright colors of the cover. I read what it was about and thought why not read it.  Author:     Adam Langer Title:    CYCLORAMA  Main Characters:    The cast of the play & the director of the play  Setting:    Evanston, Illinois 1982 Plot:      This story  follows ten high schoolers cast in the play and t...

       Things change fast when they start changing. If you are living life while expressing passion for it you will not be without a story to tell. If you've been following my self reflections you know that I've been in NYC for 1 year. So many things have transpired and I've met so many dope ass people. I pulled up June 1st 2025 partially broke and homeless. I came by Greyhound from Pineville Louisiana a 26 hr ride. I had arranged to stay with a friend of mine. Things got spooky and super complicated so by August I was out and placed in a DV shelter in Jamaica Queens.     That lasted 180 days, in that time I wrote and published 4 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00        I was an audience member for the Drew Berrymore Show I had VIP seating, check it out here: https://www.expresspassion4life.com/2025/09/i-was-on...

  Jodie Spartz has written & published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00 Empowering the Next Generation: Why Emotional Regulation is the Ultimate Summer Skill Summer is traditionally a time for teens to take a break from school, relax, and maybe earn a little spending money. But what if a summer opportunity could offer them something even deeper? What if it could give them the tools to navigate the ups and downs of life with confidence, clarity, and resilience? This year, Jodie Spartz and team are launching an exciting 9-Week Summer Program  coming soon for youth ages 13 to 19 . It’s designed to do exactly that: provide a supportive space where teens can earn a stipend while learning how to strengthen their emotional regulation skills. Why Focus on Emotional Regulation? Being a teenager today comes with an overwhelming amount of pressure—f...

  Remember book reports when we were in school? For some they were a dreaded terrible thing, for others they were fun ways to recall your favorite book and an easy format to tell someone what the book was about. I've decided to post some reports of books I've read recently; let's jump right in. I also wrote and published 6 books you can check them out here:  https://www.lulu.com/search?sortBy=RELEVANCE&page=1&q=Jodie+Spartz&pageSize=10&adult_audience_rating=00     I came across this book in a recreation room of a shelter I was staying in. I had no knowledge of this book before seeing it on the table. I asked if it belonged to anyone and took it to read. Author:     M. Scott Peck, M.D. Title:    The Road Less Traveled 25th Anniversary Edition A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values and Spiritual Growth. Main Characters:    The author and the reader  Setting:  Where ever you are reading the book Plot: ...