WILMETTE, Ill. - s4story -- Today, Inspirebytes Omni Media announces that UNDERSTANDING: Life's Six Most Fundamental Principles Decoded, an acclaimed and inspirational work by Martina E. Faulkner, MSW, has won a prestigious International Impact Book Award (IIBA). Selected from a competitive pool of global submissions, the award honors authors whose words carry weight and whose ideas leave a lasting mark. Specifically, this award recognizes work that demonstrates a "genuine, measurable impact on the readers and communities they serve."

Written to provide an easily-accessible approach to six of the most common human experiences of grief, compassion, resilience, gratitude, energy, and karma, UNDERSTANDING invites the reader into an ongoing dialogue about what's possible and what's true.

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Upon receiving the honor, she shared: "In many ways, this book was a return to my writing roots, so it means the world to me to have it recognized as a book of both impact and meaning." Faulkner's writing is rooted in her three decades of experience and expertise across multiple healing modalities. The IIBA honor will be awarded at a ceremony in January 2027 in Phoenix, Arizona.

UNDERSTANDING is available in paperback and digital formats wherever books are sold.

About Inspirebytes Omni Media:
Inspirebytes Omni Media (IOM) is a women-owned and -operated boutique publishing company dedicated to producing work that is inspirational, educational, and entertaining. For more information, visit www.inspirebytes.com

About Martina E. Faulkner:
Martina E. Faulkner, MSW is a bestselling cross-genre author with a background that spans three decades across multiple healing modalities, including as a Certified Life Coach, Licensed Therapist (retired), and Reiki Master Teacher. When Martina is not writing, she enjoys drinking tea with friends and spending time with her dogs