Land of Oz Workshops Blog: The Wizard of Oz

Land of Oz Workshops Blog: The Wizard of Oz: "Contact: Ellen Green, Press Manager - PressManager@Strategic BookGroup.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author Finds New Meaning on the Yellow ..."

The Wizard of Oz

Contact: Ellen Green, Press Manager - PressManager@Strategic BookGroup.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Author Finds New Meaning on the Yellow Brick Road as Andrew Lloyd Weber Brings to Stage

                                       

The Wizard of Oz, soon to be on stage at the London Palladium with famed composer Andrew Lloyd Weber at the helm, has been seen in some rendition by over 2 billion people world-wide and is the favorite family film of all time. Drawing upon the storyline and characters from this charming American fairytale, author John Tamiazzo takes the reader on a magical and transformative journey down the yellow brick road in his new book, Returning to the Land of Oz. If you loved the film, were enchanted by the book, and adored the play, you will be inspired by Dr. Tamiazzo’s book, which book reviewers have consistently described as, “A must read!”

Following in the footsteps of Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, Returning to the Land of Oz takes a fresh and deepened psychological look at the important lessons we can learn from each of the main characters as they make their way on the Yellow Brick Road. L. Frank Baum gave us one of the greatest resources for personal transformation ever written, and Dr. Tamiazzo tackles this creative project with aplomb.

Returning to the Land of Oz shows you why it is essential to open your heart and to creatively use your mind and imagination to handle life’s challenges. It teaches you the value of helping others in need and to respectfully work together to move beyond obstacles. Like the 1939 film, which was released while the world was still recovering from the devastating effects of the Great Depression, Returning to the Land of Oz draws your attention and focus to 5 key words and themes as today’s economic recovery continues: mind, heart, hope, courage, and imagination.

As Andrew Lloyd Weber re-imagines the Wizard for stage, so does Dr. Tamiazzo in print, showing you how to gracefully walk down your own Yellow Brick Road and, in the end, discover the Wizard within.

Returning to the Land of Oz (ISBN: 978-1-60911-409-1) is available for $11.95 and can be ordered through the publisher’s Web site: www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/ReturningToTheLandOfOz.html  Or at www.amazon.com or http://search.barnesandnoble.com  Wholesalers please e-mail BookOrder@AEG-Online-Store.com

“Drawing fresh insight from the children’s classic, The Wizard of Oz, Returning to the Land of Oz takes readers on a transformative journey down the Yellow Brick Road.”  -  Sarah Linn, The Tribune

“Returning to the Land of Oz packs a powerful punch of essential insights and long, sought-after resources between the book’s covers. If readers are yearning for a Superhero to rescue them from their lives, they can draw upon deep reservoirs of courage by reading this book, which ultimately points them to the only Superhero…the one within themselves.”   -  Todd Rutherford, the book review guru

Land of Oz Workshops Blog: A Beautiful Mind

Land of Oz Workshops Blog: A Beautiful Mind: "On Wednesday afternoon, December 8th, I spoke at the Fielding Institute's International Conference on Positive Aging in Los Angeles. The eve..."

A Beautiful Mind

On Wednesday afternoon, December 8th, I spoke at the Fielding Institute's International Conference on Positive Aging in Los Angeles. The event was held at the Center for Non-Profit Management which sits next to Chinatown and the old Union Train Station. It is one of the most colorful and historical areas of Los Angeles.

The conference presentations were divided into 4 categories: wellness, life transitions, creativity, and community and the workshops were given over a 3 day period. My workshop focused on the storyline of the Wizard of Oz and the merits of play for both sheer enjoyment and for positively altering brain chemistry.

Aligning the main hallway leading to the workshop rooms were tall posters with short stories written on them by vibrant people who had discovered the secrets of what it means to have and retain a beautiful and healthy mind. Here is what these very inspired elders had to say:

A beautiful mind feels free to discover new things, avoids rigid thinking, and solves problems in new ways.
A beautiful mind is optimistic and sees the good in life and in others.
A beautiful mind believes that excellent nutrition and regular exercise are as important as entertaining new ideas.
A beautiful mind enjoys and savors every moment.
A beautiful mind keeps the body active and feeds the brain the nutrients it requires.
A beautiful mind thinks creatively, lives in the moment,  risks failing, and says 'yes' to life.
A beautiful mind loves to learn new things.
A beautiful mind treats the body like a dear friend.
A beautiful mind knows how to play, how to enjoy, and how to have fun.
A beautiful mind is not concerned with age, position, status, or having to have anything or anyone.
A beautiful mind simply is.