Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker, 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 form. The book, a humorous secret diary written by an 11-12-year-old girl, offers a wise and innocent perspective that resonates with readers of all ages. It acknowledges the priceless truths we all knew as kids, making readers cry, laugh, and see themselves in the protagonist's thoughts, secrets, adventures, and solutions to difficult problems. For girls, it provides a relatable way to handle tough problems and personal thoughts, while mothers can read along and find relevant topics for discussion, such as handling bullies, crushes, teasing, and finding time for fun together.
In addition to the revised book, Dr. Holstein announced that one of her bestselling romantic fiction novels, 'Around Every Corner, Romance & Mystery', will be available for free in ebook form on October 14 and 15 at Amazon. The novel follows best friends Natalie and Maggie in Jerusalem, where the appearance of an old boyfriend, a mysterious woman named Chaya Sarah, and the mystical energy of the city create tension and adventure. The story explores themes of romance, mystery, and spiritual experiences amid the reality of terrorism.
Furthermore, Dr. Holstein's upcoming film, 'I Had An Affair With My Husband', is a finalist in the World Class Film Awards and has been accepted into three other festivals: The Mei International Film Festival, The Los Angeles Show Film Award Festival, and the Singapore Film and Script Festival. The film explores a unique and humorous dynamic between a married couple, where the wife falls in love with a new voice her husband has developed, leading to improved intimacy but also jealousy. The couple eventually seeks therapy and reaches an honest understanding about honesty and fantasy in marriage. The film will be released later in 2026.
Dr. Holstein is known for wrapping Positive Psychology concepts in engaging, relatable, and inspiring media. Her work includes six bestselling, award-winning books, four self-esteem workbooks for girls aged 8 and up, award-winning films, podcasts, dedicated websites, stage plays, articles, and TED-style talks. As a school psychologist and in private practice, she has helped children and parents develop life skills, recognize talents, and build courage and inter-generational skills. Her latest workbook, 'Secrets', achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category. Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, including those based on Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on YouTube, Vimeo, and the Roku channel 'The Enchanted Self Presents'. She also created The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing young people to voice their opinions on important subjects through selfie videos. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com, and her primary website is http://www.enchantedself.com.
