A Longevity Boost & A YBB Win!

This newsletter is a guest post by Dr. Stephanie Cawthon, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and a leading disability inclusion advocate.

 

Stephanie participated in the inaugural cohort of Your Bestselling Book in the fall of 2023. She worked hard to finish and publish her book, "Disability is Human," in 2024. Through authentic and consistent posting on LinkedIn and networking IRL, she sold numerous copies, landed speaking gigs, found new consulting clients, and recouped her entire financial investment into her book within months of launch.

And just this past week, Stephanie got great news: She won the Canadian Book Award for Nonfiction!!! CONGRATULATIONS, Stephanie!! We are so proud of you.

Check out Stephanie's guest post today, and be sure to order a copy of her book.

Aloha,  

MeiMei

 

 

GUEST POST FROM STEPHANIE CAWTHON

For a longer, healthier, and a happier life, we need more than a good diet, sleep and exercise. 

We need book clubs! 

Research shows that our relationships outside our inner circle — our neighbors, colleagues, and informal connections — are a critical part of a healthy and longer life. 

Research also shows that reading and lifelong learning is essential to support cognitive functioning and memory. 

Friends and books, the perfect combination. 

Which is why I am so incredibly grateful that Disability Is Human is the winner of the 2025 Canadian Book Club Award for non-fiction!

This award is deeply personal because it was selected by Canadian readers. 

Disability Is Human is an ideal book club choice:

• Short chapters for those who are busy or on the go.

• “We are all just temporarily abled." The topics in this book affect everyone. 

• Discussion questions built into each section for those AHA moments.

• Stories and insights that spark story telling and sharing. 

• Formats for all readers — including ebook, audiobooks, large print. 

• A hands-on workbook for those who want a deeper dive. 

• Available online wherever books are sold — including your local bookstore! 

Don't have a book club?

What a great time to start one! 

Even if it’s just two or three people over coffee once a month.  

You can make a healthy, life-long impact on your well being, with books and friends!