On this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with Emely Rumble, author of Bibliotherapy in the Bronx, to explore how books and poetry can heal your mind, boost confidence, and help you grow emotionally. Em shares insights on the transformative power of reading, re-reading, and bibliotherapy — plus practical ways literature can connect you to your past, present, and future.

We also talk about the books that shaped her life, the role of poetry in personal growth, and how reading can be a radical form of self-care.

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Books Mentioned:
Maya Angelou – I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Toni Morrison – Beloved, Jason Reynolds, Frederick Joseph, Mindset, Love by the Books, Sky Full of Elephants, The Cost of Healing, Afurvent, Something We Said, Conjuring America

Why Listen:

• Learn how reading can heal trauma
• Build confidence through literature
• Discover the power of bibliotherapy for personal and collective growth
• Practical tips to make reading a tool for self-care and emotional development

Timestamps:
1:15 - Bad Bunny SB Halftime Show
3:12 - The Power of Poetry
5:35 - The Power of Books
7:01 - What is Bibliotherapy?
7:35 - Getting into teaching Bibliotherapy
10:01 - How Books Help you Heal
10:54 - Why the Caged-Bird Sings?
13:01 - Gaining back your free time with reading
15:12 - The Power of Re-Reading
16:22 - Reading Beloved
18:12 - Your Past, Present, Future all live within the book
19:12 - Reading Children and Middle Grade Books for Healing Trauma
21:05 - Seeing yourself/your culture through books
24:01 - Sky Full of Elephants
25:53 - Seeing Progress through Bibliotherapy
28:55 - Using Reframing Language and Words
30:01 - Controlling Language
30:50 - How Different Genders Handle Bibliotherapy
33:01 - Handling and Naming Emotions
34:01 - Client Story on Growing through Bibliotherapy
37:20 - On Community
38:12 - Balancing Personal v. Work Reading
40:11 - On Book Clubs
41:03 - Writing Process
44:32 - Naming the book Bibliotherapy in the Bronx
48:22 - Last, Now, Next book
50:11 - Rapid-Fire Book Questions
52:55 - What Should Be In A Reader's Toolkit?

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Join us on Bookum Author Talks Podcast with James Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster, and author of Education is Freedom.

In this episode, James shares his journey from working at McDonald’s as a teen to leading billion-dollar companies, and how education and lifelong learning empower freedom and success. Discover:

• The lessons from his book Education is Freedom
• How cultural literacy and continuous learning shape leaders
• Insights from running 7-Eleven Japan and revitalizing Blockbuster
• The power of being multidisciplinary—music, painting, flying—and how it impacts leadership
• His perspective on student loans, reimagining education, and philanthropy

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Whether you’re an aspiring leader, entrepreneur, or lifelong learner, this episode is packed with actionable lessons and career insights from one of the most accomplished business leaders today.

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Join the Author Talks Podcast as Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling shares his experiences from over 40 years in the United States Army, including combat in the Gulf War and reflections on leadership, courage, and character. Drawing from his book If I Don’t Return, Mark discusses the personal letters he wrote to his sons during wartime, the lessons he learned about faith, integrity, and leading under pressure, and what civilians need to understand about war in the Middle East.

Whether you’re interested in military and veteran stories, leadership lessons, or understanding the personal cost of combat, this episode delivers insights you won’t hear anywhere else.

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Optional Timestamps for Podcast Apps

• 1:06 ‑ Faith and Religion
• 3:48 ‑ Being in War
• 6:55 ‑ Writing Letters to His Son During War
• 9:02 ‑ Character & The Responsibility of Leadership
• 11:35 ‑ Revisiting Painful War Stories
• 13:19 ‑ Experiencing Survivor’s Guilt
• 14:10 ‑ Integrity & Leadership Values
• 17:43 ‑ Showing Emotions as a Leader
• 20:02 ‑ Fog of War // Making Decisions Under Pressure and Uncertainty
• 22:50 ‑ Wartime vs. Peacetime Leadership
• 26:19 ‑ Dealing With Fear During War

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