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Max Your Mind is an extremely helpful “owner’s guide” for so many of us. I have already recommended it to several of my counseling clients.”

Fr. John Heagle.

“The brain is the most intricate and delicate muscle of human anatomy—and perhaps the most precious of our God-given gifts. In Max Your Mind, Sandra Stanton brings it front and center and reveals it to be an important hinge for the door of our lives. Highlighting its connection with our bodies, spirits, and relationships, she offers practical advice and helpful exercises to keep it in tiptop shape. Learning from Max Your Mind will keep this important hinge from squeaking and rusting out.”

Albert Haase, OFM

Author of Catching Fire, Becoming Flame: A Guide for Spiritual Transformation

“Max Your Mind was a great encouragement to me. This book will provide information and inspiration for all who want to remain open to ‘God’s surprises.’”

Eric Alfrey

Children’s Minister, First Baptist Church, Columbia, SC

“In Max Your Mind, author Sandra Stanton’s enthusiasm for the subject of brain health really shines through. The information is accessible and very easy to grasp—just the perfect amount to be useful but not to overwhelm. The Reflections and Applications at the end of each chapter help make the material personally relevant to readers, helping them remember what they have learned and how to use it in everyday life.”

Ann Brand, Ph.D.

Instructor at University of Wisconsin–Stout

“Sandra’s presentation is fun, hands-on and engages the listener to think, laugh and
learn.”

Paula Gibson

Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Virtual Dementia Tour
Trainer

Director of Community and Business Relations

“Max Your Mind is an outstanding new book by Sandra Sunquist Stanton. Having lost my mother to Alzheimer’s disease three years ago, every forgotten name or set of keys awakens fears of the same illness in my future or my husband’s. Finally, I have Max Your Mind to calm my fears, understand what’s happening, know what is normal and what is not, and learn how to train my brain, and help myself to longer mental sharpness. The solution, Stanton carefully explains, is found in understanding how our maturing brains work leading to positive lifestyle choices to keep our memory and emotions working well.

This is a well-researched and user-friendly book written by an educator with decades of experience in brain development for children and adults. It’s on my list of books to give to those I care about most.”

Virelle Kidder

Author and conference speaker

“When I sit down to read a book these days, I want to know that it’s worth my time and will grab my interest. Both are definitely attributes of Max Your Mind by Sandra Sunquist Stanton. For those of us in the grey-hair generation, the information borders on priceless. And the best part about it, is — there are specific and meaningful take-aways. Information we can remember (a challenge) and USE!! The fourth chapter, Your Body as Stress Buster is one of my favorites because we all deal with stressors – those that are very personal and those of our closest friends. As Sandi says: “Recall a positive feeling and make an attempt to relive that feeling. Sustain it.” And she gives authentic tips for doing so. That message will stick because, at our age many times that recall is all we have. The physical presence of the person is gone. This is a joyful book — and it prompts us to live that joy."

Nan Brien

Retired from Wisconsin Council for Children and Families

“Thank you for your email and just wanted to let you to know (again) how much I enjoyed Max Your Mind! It's so well written in a conversational style that beckoned you to read and savor each chapter. The book detailed how our maturing brains work and what activities and tools we can use to keep mental sharpness. As I had mentioned at book club, both my maternal Grandmother and Aunt passed away from advanced dementia and I wondered if I was going to travel down the same path. Your book gave me 'hope' (and calmed my fears) that it isn't all downhill now that I am retired and aging. Thanks again for a well written, user friendly, informational book on maximizing our brains! I will definitely have the book close by for future reference."

Karen Overhulser

“The Special Education Conference Committee would like to thank you for sharing your expertise. Your efforts have helped make our conference a success. We appreciate the time and energy you have taken on our behalf"

Coordinator for Alberta Canada Special Education Conference, October 2010

“In regards to circulation of your book, I can tell you that our library's copy was entered into the system in November 2015 and has circulated 10 times, and renewed 3 times. Altoona's copy (entered January 2016) has circulated 14 times. Those are excellent numbers for a non-fiction book. We usually like to see at least 6 circs/year!"

Isa Small

Programming and Communications Services Manager L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library