Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, a bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker, has announced that her historical fiction book, Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, will be available as a free ebook on September 22 and 23, 2026. The book, now in its second edition, delves into the lives of three college students in the 1960s as they navigate sexuality, identity, and self-discovery. According to Holstein, their journeys reflect the universal struggles and desires of women across generations, making the free giveaway an opportunity for readers to explore these timeless themes.
In addition to the giveaway, Holstein has released two new books in print on Amazon. The first, The King of the Numbers, is a children's book that highlights the importance of the number zero. While zero can represent nothing, it significantly increases the value of any number it is paired with. The story positions Zero as the hero and king of numbers, aiming to boost children's self-esteem by showing that even those who feel insignificant can be powerful. The second book, Poetry by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, is a collection written during her youth. Holstein notes that poetry captures feelings and observations that are often difficult to articulate, offering a window into a fragile and exciting period of her life.
Holstein is well-known for integrating Positive Psychology concepts into engaging and relatable media. Her body of work includes six bestselling, award-winning books suitable for school libraries, four self-esteem workbooks for girls aged eight and up, award-winning films, coming-of-age selfie 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 such as decision-making, talent recognition, courage, and intergenerational communication. Her previous book, Conflict and a Bit of Magic, became a bestseller in the multi-generational families category by helping kids build self-esteem through a girl's journal. Her latest workbook for kids, Secrets, also achieved bestseller status in the Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression category.
Holstein's innovative presentations, including those addressing Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on YouTube, Vimeo, and the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV under 'The Enchanted Self Presents'. She also created The Selfie Showcase, a project that allows young people aged 13 to 18 to express their concerns and solutions through selfie videos or films. This initiative aims to help youth engage meaningfully with anxiety and stress. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com, where selfie videos can be uploaded. Holstein's primary website is http://www.enchantedself.com.
The free ebook giveaway and new releases underscore Holstein's commitment to using literature and media to foster self-esteem and resilience across generations. By making Women's Freedom available at no cost, she provides access to historical fiction that mirrors contemporary struggles, while her new children's book and poetry collection offer tools for personal growth. These initiatives are particularly relevant as young people continue to face mental health challenges, and Holstein's work provides resources for parents, educators, and children to navigate these issues. The ebook can be downloaded from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbara-Becker-Holstein/author/B001JXEZ8U on the specified dates.
