Bestselling author and award-winning filmmaker Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein has announced a free ebook giveaway of her historical fiction novel, Women's Freedom, Unfinished Love Stories, available 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 complexities of sexuality, identity, and self-discovery. Dr. Holstein, a Positive Psychologist, introduces readers to three college students navigating their sexual energies and future paths, highlighting universal longings that have shaped generations.
The ebook can be downloaded at no charge from Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Barbara-Becker-Holstein/author/B001JXEZ8U. This giveaway offers readers a chance to engage with historical fiction that mirrors contemporary discussions on women's rights and personal agency.
In addition to the giveaway, Dr. Holstein has released two new books in print, both available on Amazon. The King of the Numbers is a children's book that emphasizes the importance of the number zero. While zero can mean nothing, it is also one of the most important numbers, as when paired with other numbers, it greatly increases the value of the paired number. This gives Zero, the hero of the story, his well-deserved reputation as the King of numbers. The book may help children enhance their sense of self-esteem.
The second book, Poetry by Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, was penned by Dr. Holstein as a young person during a fragile and exciting period in her life. In her words, "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." The collection offers a personal glimpse into the author's formative years and the emotional landscape of youth.
Dr. Holstein is known for wrapping Positive Psychology concepts in engaging, relatable, and inspiring media. Her portfolio includes six bestselling, award-winning books suitable for school libraries, four self-esteem workbooks for girls 8 and up, award-winning films and coming-of-age selfie films, podcasts, dedicated websites, stage plays, a library of articles, and TED-style talks. As a school psychologist and in private practice, she has worked with many children and parents, helping them develop life skills in decision-making, recognize their own talents, feel more courageous, and foster successful inter-generational skills.
Her recent workbook, Secrets, achieved bestseller status in the 'Teen & Young Adult Nonfiction on Depression' category, underscoring the demand for mental health resources aimed at young audiences. Dr. Holstein's cutting-edge presentations, most recently based on Covid-19 pandemic issues, can be found on YouTube, Vimeo, and on the Roku channel and Amazon Fire TV, titled 'The Enchanted Self Presents'.
Dr. Holstein also created The Selfie Showcase, a project emerging from The Selfie Project, which allows young people to voice their opinions on subjects that matter to them, including the pandemic. The Selfie Showcase invites kids, teens, and young adults ages 13 to 18 to candidly express their concerns, worries, observations, and possible solutions by creating selfie videos or films around important subjects using a smartphone. Her mission is to help rectify some issues young people face by giving them a chance to engage with others in meaningful ways about the anxiety and stress they must grapple with constantly.
More information about the Selfie Showcase is available at http://www.selfiefilmmakers.com, where selfie videos and selfie films can be uploaded. Additional details about Dr. Holstein's work are available at her primary website, http://www.enchantedself.com.
This announcement matters because it provides free access to historical fiction that illuminates women's ongoing struggles for freedom and identity, while also offering new resources for children's self-esteem and poetic reflection. For educators, parents, and mental health professionals, Dr. Holstein's continued output reinforces the role of Positive Psychology in building resilience across generations. The free ebook promotion, in particular, may encourage broader readership of stories that connect past and present challenges, fostering empathy and understanding in an era of renewed debates over gender equality.
