Books published by River Grove Books

The Upside of Fear allows reader to experience the harsh reality of a criminal life and creates a riveting portrait of true crime at its fundamental level. From buying the duct tape for an armed robbery to saving the life of a prison guard, author Weldon Long recounts his harrowing journey of self-discovery and how he went from being a drunk in a jail cell to the CEO of a multimillion-dollar business. Twenty years of drinking, robbing, drugging, and lying led Long to more than a decade of time spent in prisons, jails, and halfway houses - and a more strained relationship with a son he barely knew. Through the revealing perspective of an eloquent criminal, readers will discover how to use fear as a positive motivating force and use the mind to strengthen the will, even in the bleakest of circumstances. Long's story demonstrates that love can redeem even the most hope.

A Shift Up!Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck or keep experiencing the same frustrations over and over? Are you wanting to experience a Shift Up! from depleting and draining relationships so you can live in high energy and performance every day? Life-Changing Strategies. The authors of Shift Up! and the thought leader team of People Acuity™, a Minnesota-based Strengths Strategy® company understand that you cannot grow by focusing on your weaknesses. Knowing your strengths will never lead to living and working in optimal ways, but knowing and using effective Strengths Strategies will.In her debut book, DeAnna shares some of the most successful Strengths Strategies that she and her colleagues developed and implemented with thousands of people across the globe. The strategies in this book are truly transformational.Positive Effects. As you start applying each strategy, you’ll experience a Shift Up! and:•    know the power of enhanced relationships•    experience the excitement of being fully committed to your work and your life•    feel the joy of deeper fulfillment and purpose in your personal life and in your work•    watch your performance rise•    gain the ability to intelligently influence others to join youOptimal Energy, Performance, and Relationships. Your greatest fulfillment and most outstanding performance have the same common root: the ability to apply your strengths to make a difference. With practice, you’ll find these Strengths Strategies accelerate your energy, performance, and relationships, enabling you to excel in all life areas and become the very best you that you are capable of being.