Bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein 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, explores the struggles and desires of young women in the 1960s, delving into sexuality, identity, and self-discovery through the stories of three college students. According to Holstein, their journeys mirror the experiences of women throughout history, highlighting universal longings and challenges.
The free ebook will be available on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbara-Becker-Holstein/author/B001JXEZ8U. This giveaway provides an opportunity for readers to engage with historical fiction that resonates with contemporary discussions on women's rights and personal freedom. By offering the book at no cost, Holstein aims to make these themes accessible to a wider audience.
In addition to the giveaway, Holstein has released two new books in print. The King of the Numbers is a children's book that emphasizes the importance of the number zero. The story personifies Zero as a hero, demonstrating that while zero can represent nothing, it significantly increases the value of other numbers when paired with them. The book is designed to help children enhance their self-esteem, a core focus of Holstein's work as a positive psychologist.
The second new release, Poetry by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, is a collection penned by Holstein during her youth. She notes that "poetry tells us in a few words what we feel and see often in our lives that we don't really know how to put into words." This collection offers a personal glimpse into the author's early reflections, adding a new dimension to her extensive body of work.
Holstein is known for integrating positive psychology concepts into engaging media. Her portfolio includes six bestselling, award-winning books, four self-esteem workbooks for girls aged eight and up, award-winning films, podcasts, stage plays, and TED-style talks. As a school psychologist and in private practice, she has helped children and parents develop life skills, recognize their talents, and build courage and resiliency.
Her previous book, Conflict and a Bit of Magic, helps kids build self-esteem through a girl's journal, encouraging identification and resilience. It achieved bestseller status in the multi-generational families category. Her latest workbook for kids, Secrets, became a bestseller in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category. These works underscore her commitment to addressing youth mental health and self-esteem.
Holstein's presentations, often focusing on COVID-19 pandemic issues, are available on YouTube, Vimeo, and the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV under 'The Enchanted Self Presents'. She also created The Selfie Showcase, a project allowing young people aged 13 to 18 to voice their opinions on important subjects through selfie videos. More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com.
For more information about Dr. Holstein, visit her primary website at http://www.enchantedself.com. The free ebook giveaway and new releases highlight Holstein's ongoing efforts to use media to promote positive psychology, self-discovery, and intergenerational understanding, making these themes widely accessible and relevant.
