Author Bio:

Laura Ponticello
Live a Beautiful Life : Laura’s List - Books for Women
Laura’s List can be found at www.creeksidebooks.com now on display.
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“I am passionate about encouraging women to live a beautiful life. Each month, inspirational reads specifically selected for women, will be highlighted on MindBodySmile.com, as well as, topics that help nourish a woman’s mind, body and spirit,” shares Ponticello.

Laura Ponticello is the publisher of Laura’s List: Books for Women, local columnist and book reviewer for Curled Up with a Good Book, where Ponticello’s reviews have visibility on the site that receives more than .4 million page views a year. Laura’s experience as a national book reviewer and columnist that authors real life stories, provides her with insight on what women are reading, new titles releases, and inspirational perspectives about women’s wellness.

“Laura’s List is a sisterhood of women coming together, using books as conversation pieces to share their own true tales. The mantra of Laura’s List : Books for Women is to inspire, ignite and empower women,” says Laura.

Come join the sisterhood! Email me your favorite inspirational read; hear about Laura’s List gatherings, new title releases and books sure to inspire. Sign up for my e-newsletter at Laurasbooklist@aol.com.

Articles by Laura Ponticello

Rwanda Survivor Left to Tell - Immaculee

November 28, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-smile, blog


Rwanda Survivor Left to Tell - Immaculee, Author, national speaker and humanitarian awarded the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Reconciliation and Peace 2007.

Immaculee grew up in a country she loved, surrounded by a family she cherished. But in 1994 her idyllic world was ripped apart as Rwanda descended into a bloody genocide. Immaculee’s family was brutally murdered during a killing spree that lasted three months and claimed the lives of nearly a million Rwandans.
Incredibly, Immaculee survived the slaughter. For 91 days, she and seven other women huddled silently Read more

I love living life

November 12, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-body, blog


Nick Vujicic, from Australia, contemplated suicide at age eight years old. Born into this world, without limbs, his parents were shocked at the state of condition-nothing prior had indicated that their son would have a severe disability. With a Pastor as a father, his parents searched for Why our Son? How could this happen?

So how do we get through those times, when we want to give up on life and question all the truth of the circumstance? Read more

Laura’s List hosts Fireside Chat

November 5, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-mind, blog


Laura’s List Hosts Fireside Chat, Creekside Books & Coffee, 35 Fennell Street, Skaneateles, NY on Thursday, Nov. 13th at 6:30pm-8:00pm, Featuring “Sacred Spaces for Women”.

Join Laura Ponticello, as she hosts intimate conversation with women, “to inspire, ignite and empower women” – the mantra of Laura’s List: Books for Women. Laura invites women to carve time for them and Read more

Embrace life! Lessons from Charlie


- Live life as if each moment counts!

I first met Charlie when he was a young father, mowing his lawn, how he loved a meticulous yard. Read more

The gift of giving

September 22, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-mind, blog, mind-main-column2


“The Unlikely Lavender Queen” launches a give-back program through Amazon.com book sales. How often can you get and give at the same time? Read more

Quitting is not an option

September 17, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-mind, blog, mind-main-column3


Bunny Dimmel, an Auburn, New York native, recently on the Today show for the second time, shared her courageous journey of losing over two hundred pounds. Bunny threw away the excuses Read more

Women helping women event

September 10, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
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“Our shared stories empower us.” – Laura Ponticello, Laura’s List: Books for Women Read more

The key to a joyful life

September 5, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
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Researchers have been studying meditative practices of Buddhist monks for years because of their ability to be present in the moment and achieve a state of contentment. Read more

What is all the buzz about the Missy Project …

August 25, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-mind, blog, mind-main-column2


and the book, The Shack by William P. Young? Do you believe in miracles and that God really has the ability to speak to your heart? Join me for an invitation to indulge in one of the most riveting stories Read more

Laura’s List: Books for women shares woman’s favorite reads

August 12, 2008 by Laura Ponticello  
Filed under 0-mind, blog, mind-main-column3


Over 250 women were surveyed for their favorite read and here is what women had to share about Books that provide inspiration, promote conversation, expand perspective and cover the gamut of genres. Read more

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