Author Donna Barbier’s New Audiobook, “Raising the Bar in Marriage: A 31-Day Devotional,” Helps Listeners Strengthen Their Marriages and Relationship with God
Collinsville, OK, June 09, 2023 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Donna Barbier, who has over twenty years of experience in ministry, has completed her new audiobook, “Raising the Bar in Marriage: A 31-Day Devotional”: a meaningful and inspirational work designed to guide listeners through the process of creating a stronger marriage grounded in faith in God.
The work inspires listeners to become more purposeful about doing good for their marriages, noting the positive impact that occurs in relationships when partners intentionally do things to strengthen it.
Author Donna Barbier’s passion, along with her husband, Carl, is to help couples know who they are in Christ as individuals so that together they can live the marriage God designed for them. Her prayer is that this devotional reaches those who need it the most.
Donna writes, “Do you know a couple who’s been married for twenty years or more? Do you ever wonder how those couples make marriage work? How do they thrive when so many marriages struggle just to survive—if they make it at all? Most marriages these days are unique if they last three or more years. My husband, Carl, and I get asked often, ‘How do you both act as though you’re still on your honeymoon?’ The answer is simple really because we still are! Our marriage is successful because of ‘building blocks.’ We are very purposeful about our marriage and about one another. With so many distractions in life these days, our relationship with each other comes directly behind our individual relationships with God.”
Published by Audiobook Network, author Donna Barbier’s new audiobook is an insightful book that offers a daily “building block” that help listeners and their spouses build and strengthen their marriages into ones that last a lifetime.
Listeners can purchase the audiobook edition of “Raising the Bar in Marriage: A 31-Day Devotional” by Donna Barbier through Audible, the Apple iTunes store, or Amazon.
Audiobooks are the fastest growing segment in the digital publishing industry. According to The Infinite Dial 2019, 50% of Americans age 12 and older have listened to an audiobook. This huge growth can be partly attributed to increased listening in cars, which surpassed the home as the #1 audiobook listening location in the 2019 survey. Smart speaker proliferation also bodes well for future listening growth and more mainstream listening.
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Author Denise A. Powis’s New Book, “Just be Yourself and No One Else!” Follows Three Punctuation Marks Who Try to Change Who They Are But Simply Cause Confusion
Copenhagen, NY, October 07, 2025 –(CarryOnHarry.com)– Denise A. Powis, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who enjoys painting, inventing, writing, and gardening, has completed her new book, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”: a heartfelt story that follows three punctuation marks who discover the importance of being true to themselves and what they do best.
In 2005, author Denise Powis received a bachelor of science degree from Empire State College, and she has worked for many years in the helping professions as a certified nursing assistant, home health aide, and substitute teacher for special education classes. At the present time, she teaches a Bible study/support group for women. In 1979, she won a 17 Islands National sailboat race.
In “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!”, readers are introduced to a period, an exclamation point, and a question mark who all long for a change of pace and decide to switch places one day. However, they soon discover they are not well suited for performing their new roles, and decide that they were made perfect for their original purpose.
Published by Hawes & Jenkins Publishing, Denise A. Powis’s engaging tale will delight readers of all ages as they discover the importance of accepting one’s self and being true to who they really are. With colorful artwork and a powerful life lesson, “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” will help boost confidence amongst young readers, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase “Just Be Yourself and No One Else!” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or media inquiries, contact Hawes & Jenkins at 888-430-7450.
The release of Magical Musical Memories aligns with research indicating music’s capacity to reduce stress and rekindle recollection among people living with dementia. It also echoes widely shared experiences—from football legend Sir Alex Ferguson to the family of singer Tony Christie—of music’s unique ability to unlock the past.
Inside the Community Spirit
“From the songs that we danced to at our first school dance, to the albums that became the soundtrack of our lives, each memory is a testament to the moments that have defined us,” said Helen Davies-Parsons, Chief Executive of Dormy Care Communities. “Music can transport us back to a specific time and place. Through these recollections, memories will now live on.”
How to Buy the Book—and Support Local Charities
The coffee-table style book is priced at £15. Copies can be purchased by contacting any of the five homes directly; card payments can be taken over the phone and books can be posted. A portion of every sale will be donated to local charities.
