Impactful Books by Ivette Smith
Practical Books for Complicated Lives, Technology, mental health, faith, aging, and wellness—written with honesty by someone who's navigated all of it.
About Ivette Smith
Ivette Smith is a multi-genre nonfiction author whose work blends practical wisdom, lived experience, and a deep belief in lifelong learning. Born in Puerto Rico and shaped by a 23-year career in the U.S. Air Force, she draws on a global perspective formed while living in Europe for 15 years. After retiring in 2008, Ivette continued expanding her horizons, earning a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and later pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science. Her writing journey began during recovery from injury, when putting words on the page became both therapy and a lifeline. Her books now span mental health, technology, gardening, beekeeping, and practical life skills, all unified by clarity, honesty, and a commitment to human-centered guidance.
Featured Book: Nature's Pharmacy
Step into the world of natural healing with this beautifully crafted guide to growing, harvesting, and using medicinal plants. Whether you're cultivating a lush garden or a modest windowsill collection, Nature's Pharmacy offers step-by-step techniques, sustainable practices, and DIY recipes for herbal teas, tinctures, and salves. Rooted in tradition and supported by modern science, this book is your companion for reconnecting with the earth and taking charge of your wellness journey.
Explore Ivette's Books
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![Book cover titled 'Cracks in the Foundation: Dealing with Doubt in Your Faith' by Ivette Smith, featuring illustrations of cracked globe imagery.]()
Cracks In The Foundation: Dealing With Doubt In Your Faith
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![Cover image of a book titled 'Practical Wellness Collection' with three books by Ivettes Smith overlapping each other, and a blurred background of the ocean and sky.]()
Practical Wellness Collection
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![Book cover titled "The Dark Web and Scams: A Guide for Personal Cybersecurity" by Ivette Smith. The cover features a neon-lit cityscape background with a person wearing headphones, working on multiple computer screens filled with code and data, depicting a cybersecurity or hacking theme.]()
The Dark Web and Scams: A Guide for Personal Cybersecurity
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![Book cover titled 'On Being a Woman: Trials, Tribulation, and Triumphs' by Ivette Smith. The cover features silhouettes of three women holding hands against a sunset background.]()
On Being a Woman: Trials, Tribulations, and Triumphs
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![Book cover titled 'The Bipolar Journey' with a subtitle about strategies for daily life, self-care, and overcoming stigma. The cover features an image of a volcano erupting with lava and smoke, and the author's name, Quette Smith, at the bottom.]()
The Bipolar Journey: Practical Strategies for Daily Life, Self-Care, Overcoming Stigma and Living BOLDLY
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![Book cover titled 'The Bipolar Journey Workbook Companion' by Ivette Smith, featuring a peaceful landscape with a winding path and a tree with autumn leaves, sun setting or rising in the background.]()
The Bipolar Journey: Workbook Companion
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![Book cover of "Buzzing with Purpose: The Art and Science of Beekeeping" by Ivette Smith featuring a wooden beehive surrounded by flowers in a garden with trees and sunlight in the background.]()
Buzzing with Purpose: The Art and Science of Beekeeping
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![Book cover titled 'Ageless Aging; Embrace Aging with Purpose' by Ivette Smith. The cover features a grayscale close-up of a man's face wearing glasses.]()
Ageless Aging: Embrace Aging with Purpose
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![Book cover titled 'The Little Book Of Self-Help' featuring a person in a red jacket standing on a rocky surface gazing at a starry night sky with the Milky Way galaxy visible, authored by Ivette Smith.]()
The Little Book of Self-Help: Sorting Out the Big Questions
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![Cover of a book titled "Nature's Pharmacy: Growing and Using Medicinal Plants" by Ivette Smith, featuring green and pink ceramic herb mortar and pestle and various potted medicinal plants.]()
Nature's Pharmacy: Growing and Using Medicinal Plants
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