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Penguin Group (USA) Takes Home Three Books for a Better Life Awards

Penguin Group (USA) had three winners (out of the nine nominated) at the Books for a Better Life Awards, sponsored by the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The 2009 Books for a Better Life Awards honor the best self-improvement books of 2008. The winners, announced this week, were:

• In Defense of Food by Michael Pollan (The Penguin Press) in the Wellness category
• September Songs by Maggie Scarf (Riverhead) in the Relationships category
• My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor (Viking) in the Psychology category

Since 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. 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, audiobook and green categories.