Dec 29, 2008
13th annual Books for a Better Life Awards finalists announced
For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Meghan Finn
212-453-3209
mfinn@msnyc.org
Ticket information: Jenny Powers
212-453-3208
jpowers@msnyc.org
New York, NY - The New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society has announced the finalists for its 13th annual Books for a Better Life Awards, honoring the best self-improvement books of 2008. The winners will be announced Monday, February 23, 2009 during an awards ceremony at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in Manhattan.
Patty Neger, Coordinating Producer for Good Morning America, will present an award to Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet C. Oz, MD, co-authors of the New York Times #1 bestselling YOU book series, inducting them into the Ardath Rodale Hall of Fame. Robert S. Miller, President, HarperStudio, HarperCollins Publishers will also be inducted into the Ardath Rodale Hall of Fame by his award presenter David Black of the David Black Literary Agency.
Since their inception in 1996, the Books for a Better Life Awards have recognized more than 400 self-improvement authors, raising more than $1.5 million for the New York City Chapter’s comprehensive support services and educational programs for people living with MS, their friends and families. The Awards recognize self-improvement authors whose messages are aligned with the Chapter’s mission of inspiring people to live their best lives.
Five finalists are chosen from more than 400 entries for each of ten categories, including childcare/parenting, first book, inspirational memoir, motivational, psychology, relationships, spiritual, wellness, and the newly created audiobook and green categories. View the complete list of finalists. An esteemed panel of book sellers and magazine, book club and television book editors select the finalists and the winners are chosen by secret ballot of three expert judges for each category.
Call Meghan Finn at 212-453-3209 for media inquiries. Contact Jenny Powers at 212-453-3208 to purchase tickets for the 13th annual Books for a Better Life Awards taking place Monday, February 23, 2009 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Millennium Broadway Hotel in New York City. Tickets for the event start at $200, which includes a cocktail hour preceding the awards ceremony.
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