Bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced an updated version of her top-selling book, 'The Truth (I'm A Girl, I'm Smart And I Know Everything)', now available in print. The revised edition can be purchased at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbara-Becker-Holstein/author/B001JXEZ8U. This secret diary, written by a girl of 11-12, is humorous and wise, acknowledging the priceless truths we all knew as kids. It makes readers cry and laugh and see themselves. Girls are naturally curious, and this book gives them a real opportunity to see how a girl like themselves handles her toughest problems and most personal thoughts. Mom can read the book along with her daughter and not only be brought back to herself as a youngster, but find on every page relevant topics for discussion with her daughter. How do you handle a bully? How do you handle a crush on a boy? What about teasing? How do you find time to listen to your daughter? Do we have enough fun together? What really matters?
In addition, Holstein has announced that one of her bestselling romantic fiction novels, 'Around Every Corner, Romance & Mystery', will be available at no charge in ebook form on October 14 and 15 at Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbara-Becker-Holstein/author/B001JXEZ8U. The story follows Natalie and Maggie, best friends since college, who find themselves in the romantic, mystical and intriguing city of Jerusalem when Natalie's husband, David, takes a short sabbatical there. The appearance of Jack, a diamond dealer and Natalie's old boyfriend from college, creates tension and arousal for Natalie. Will she do things she will come to regret? Maggie meets Jack's friend: tall, dark and handsome. What about her boyfriend back home? But Maggie is mesmerized also by a new man in her life: Raji from India. This can only get more complicated! Meanwhile, a mysterious woman named Chaya Sarah soon captivates both women with spiritual experiences and fascinating adventures she sends them on. However, her actions and secrecy about herself baffle them, and they become concerned that Chaya Sarah may be involved in more than meets the eye. The mystical energy of Jerusalem along with the reality of terrorism compounds an already intense experience for both women.
Furthermore, Holstein's upcoming film, 'I Had An Affair With My Husband', is a finalist in the World Class Film Awards and has been accepted in three other festivals: The Mei International Film Festival, The Los Angeles Show Film Award Festival and the Singapore Film and Script Festival. The story explores a unique and humorous dynamic between a married couple. The wife finds herself falling in love with a new voice her husband has developed, which leads to an improved intimate life but also triggers intense jealousy in the husband toward his own voice. The narrative follows their journey as they navigate these unusual feelings, eventually seeking help from a therapist to address the disconnect between the husband's persona and this new 'identity.' Ultimately, the couple reaches an honest understanding. They realize that while the voice is a fantasy they can occasionally enjoy—and perhaps even expand upon with other personas—their real love for one another remains the foundation of their relationship. The film is a lighthearted romp that uses an unusual scenario to explore real themes of honesty and fantasy within a marriage. The film will be released later in 2026.
Dr. Holstein is known for wrapping Positive Psychology concepts in forms of media that people find engaging, relatable and inspiring. These include six bestselling, award-winning books (perfect for school libraries), four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up, award-winning films and coming of age selfie films, podcasts, dedicated websites, stage plays, a library of articles, and Ted-style talks. As a school psychologist and in her private practice, Dr. Holstein has worked with many children and parents, helping them to develop life skills in decision-making, recognition of their own talents, feel more courageous, and helping both kids and parents develop more successful inter-generational skills. Her last book, 'Conflict and a Bit of Magic', helps kids build self-esteem through reading the journal of a girl, identifying with the girl, and understanding they have more courage and resiliency than they thought they had. The book is based on the experiences of the already famous 'girl' from 'The Truth, Diary of a Gutsy Tween' and 'Secrets, Diary of a Gutsy Teen', and achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category. Dr. Holstein's latest workbook for kids, 'Secrets' achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category.
Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on the Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on both YouTube, Vimeo and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled as 'The Enchanted Self Presents'. Dr. Holstein created The Selfie Showcase, a new project emerging from The Selfie Project, that allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to young people, including the pandemic. The Selfie Showcase allows kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Dr. Holstein's mission is to help rectify, in several ways, some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com. Selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded at the site. More information is available at her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com.
Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, internationally known Positive Psychologist, is the creator of The Enchanted Self ®, a positive psychology method for happiness and a pioneer in Selfies as Film. Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Self website was included as one of the best websites in positive psychology. She is in private practice in Long Branch, New Jersey with her husband, Dr. Russell M. Holstein. Dr. Barbara can be found on the web, interviewed, writing articles and posting video 'TED' style talks on Happiness, Positive Psychology, Relationships and Parenting. Her Roku channel is: The Enchanted Self Presents. She has been a contributor to Your Tango, Heart and Soul, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Honey Good, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Redbook, Real Simple, Women's World, The Wall Street Journal, Psychcentral.com, Time online, Readers Digest, Parade, The Today Show and Family Circle Magazine.
