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1 comments about Yes You Can!: Commitment and Strategies for Overcoming Bipolar and Unipolar Depression.

1. The sentences in this book are disjointed, as though the author was writing down random thoughts. I found this very disconcerting and it made the book difficult to understand, even though the author writes in layman's terms. There are some pages towards the end of the book where the author gets lost in thanking his peers, and this throws the book off kilter as well. His coping mechanisms are not very helpful either, since most of us cannot be world travelers or sing in nightclubs when we are depressed, but there are a few good pointers. The difficulty lies in selecting the pointers out of the jumble of words. I got the feeling the author needed to write for his own sake, and was not targeting any audience. As a result, we have a journal of random thoughts and a cocktail of suggestions here and there. I got a few good tips from the book, however, and so I cannot count it as a total loss.

1 comments about LEARNING TO WALK AGAIN WAS THE 'EASY' PART.

1. "Learning to Walk Again was the "Easy" Part" was an amazing story of a teenager who suffered a Tramatic Brain Injury (TBI), spent 42 days in a coma and emerged as an infant who had to re-learn every ordinary skill again. This book is very important in light of these facts: the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there are 1.1 million TBS reported every year. About 400,000 require medical treatment while 235,000 require hospitalization. Every family with a TBI should read this book. Those who have been injured are likely to be motivated by Sherri Debbrecht's story! It shows how families can and do share their burdens and are able to overcome great obstacles.
   
   This book is "must" read for those in search of motivation and inspiration!

2 comments about Rites of Passage: My Schizophrenic Youth in Mosaic.

1. This book opened a door for me, allowing some understanding of behavior of persons with this illness. Jason is obviously such an intelligent man, and is able to articulate the details of his life - so stange to most of us - but now made much clearer trough his sometimes disjointed writing. I was able, shortly after finishing the book, to pass it along to a co-worker whose brother - homeless in Arizona - has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. I know it will help her to see her brother's problem in a different light. Thank you Jason!



2. Great read. The book helped me understand more about what my loved one deals with in his journey thru life dealing with Schizophrenia. I suggest it for any family who has a member with this life-distorting affliction. He is now reading it too and wants more copies for staff members to read at his long-term care facility. It should be required reading for all those who work with the mentally ill, and would be useful in changing their perspective. I would also suggest it for the library of any National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter.

2 comments about The Glass Window.

1. The Glass Window by Mario Morales

   Thought provoking material. This book is a gift to all parents with teens. This book will allow teens and parents to discuss issues in their lives by drawing from the experiences described by the author. The "Glass Window" is eloquently written at a level that either a teen or a scholar could comprehend, appreciate, and gain insight. My life did not have the downfalls that the author experienced but I was still intrigued and motivated by this book. This book allows me to believe that people can change and get their life back together. Being Mexican-American I found some connection in some of the racial issues discussed in the book. Racial tensions that I felt as I was completing my bachelor's degree. Trying to find the fine line between family and society. The fine line between who I was and what I wanted to become. Trying to figure out who you are and why you became who you became. I feel this book is a must read for all parents and all young teens from all walks of life. This book is about how fears and traumas in our lives become life-changing events if they are not dealt with early. This book describes the importance of self-expression in a positive manner. Most importantly, this book deals with all the issues that people deal with in society; drugs, racial tension, survival, importance of religion, process of institutionalization, sexual predators, and the importance of expression. I highly recommend this book and give applause to the author.




2. The Glass Window, is a book of courage and triumph. The author, Mario Morales since childhood began to experience something dreadful and it began the process of stripping his soul. The pain that stayed within him and the denial caused him to go against the punches that Life tends to throw at us. I admire and respect the author because although those experiences he went through, after a Spiritual Awakening experience, he decided to re-evaluate his life and become aware of the worthiness each individual has if you just search within yourself and take the initiative to change your life around. The experiences clouded his life for several years, but than the Sunshine entered when GOD touched his soul and enlightened his precious life. I feel fortunate to have met Mr. Morales because he exemplifies the true meaning of survival, and it begins when you become aware of the significance of yourself worth and your purpose in life and when you begin to feel Blessed to be ALIVE. Changing a negative experience one to a positive one. Keep up the good work of spreading your words of wisdom, if you change one person's life than you have created a legacy and all the pain your suffered was not in vain. I know you have and will continue to make a difference Mario. GOD BLESS YOU!

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3 comments about My Heart is a Stone That Bleeds.

1. This book is the culmination of three years of soul searching and seeking resolution to some difficult issues in my life. I am willing to share my story so that it may bring courage and hope to others. As you may know the alcoholic legacy is difficult to overcome and cumbersome to live with. If you have suffered from the abuse of an alcoholic parent and/or a co-dependent family this book will give you some insight into the unpredictable nature of the alcoholic household. It may also offer some help with the undefined anxiety you feel each day. There is hope. Look within your heart for the answers.



2. I felt that the experiences were related sincerely, and would be devastating to any child. However I was hoping to read of someone who ultimately overcame the dysfunction. The author seems to remain bitter and judgmental, with a lack of empathy for his siblings who lived in the same abusive household. Much of his criticism and language was unncecessary, and shows a lack of recovery. Also it needs quite a bit of editing for grammar and spelling.



3. I read and re-read this book and each time I find more of myself within the pages. No matter if you are a child of alcoholic parents or know someone who is, you will come away with a first hand account that everyone can relate to. I found it easy to read and understand. This is a book that every person who is, is related to, or knows of someone involved in alcoholism should read. I am grateful to the author for revealing the true grit of his life both past and present.

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