I’m delighted to share this new book review, which has moved me more than I can say—holding me in deep gratitude and awe.

This Amazon reader didn’t just review The Next Act—they captured its soul.

The fact that someone took the time to craft these words, to truly see what I was trying to create, fills me with greater certainty about the value this book can bring.

Here is the review:

“5 stars A Powerful Guide to Reinventing Yourself—At Any Age

The Next Act is the book you didn’t know you needed—until life knocks you sideways and you’re suddenly asking, “Now what?” Whether you’ve been pushed out, burned out, or just feel ready for something more, Michael offers you a roadmap back to purpose, confidence, and joy.

With warmth, humor, and hard-won wisdom, he asks insightful questions to help you take stock of your skills, face your fears, and reconnect with the dreams you thought you left behind. As I read it, I felt seen, supported, and reminded that it’s never too late to rewrite my story.

Michael wrote The Next Act to help people who feel invisible remember they are invaluable. If you—or someone you love—is standing at a crossroads, uncertain and scared, this book will meet you there. It will walk beside you. And it will help you choose a path that’s true, bold, and beautifully your own.

What struck me most was the fierce tenderness in his voice. Michael’s not cheerleading from the sidelines—he’s been in the arena. He’s reinvented himself again and again, from Broadway actor to headhunter to coach to island entrepreneur to published author. His life is proof of what’s possible.

This isn’t just a book. It’s a permission slip to dream again. It’s a wake-up call to live boldly, love your work, and show up fully for what’s next. You are not done yet—and The Next Act will help you prove it.”

This is precisely why I wrote this book, because – You Are Not Done Yet!

If these words resonate with you, please share this post and grab your copy on Amazon. Then—and this is the big ask—leave your review. Your words matter more than you know. They will help other people standing at their own crossroads find this book when they need it most.

The Next Act at Amazon

I’m still soaring that the International Book Awards selected The Next Act as a Finalist in TWO categories: Business: Career and Nonfiction: Inspirational. Out of hundreds of submissions, this compact book about second chances gets another chance to change lives.

To every person who’s shared, reviewed, recommended, or believed in this book: You’ve given me my own next act as an author. And that’s everything.

Onward!

Michael