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1. I found Lynn's writting to be a great read. She has fantastically brought forward the simplicity of pulling together your life with short steps of organization. I found that this book had more easy to use and useful information than some of world famous business gurus book's that I have read.
   It was to the point and brings clarity to the message. Fantastic gift for ANYONE, especially for those just starting out in their journey!

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2 comments about Help Your Kids Get It Done Right at Home and School!: Building Responsibility & Self-Esteem in Children.

1. Identical twins James and Jones are back to present parents with a message reinforced by parable example. Here James notices Jones' kids achieve more and are happier than his own, more regimented routine kids. How is this to be remedied? Chapters contrast different methods of building self-esteem in kids using the parable as an easy example.



2. This book was so poorly written, if I had looked through it in a book store I would not have purchased it. The 109 pages could have been put into 5 containing the basic facts. Horrible book, she should be embarrassed for writing it, I am for actually owning it.

5 comments about Delta Style: Eve Wasn't a Size 6 and Neither Am I.

1. This book is a fun, quick read. It practically jumped off the bookshelf in the "Biography" section. And though the first (and longest) chapter of the book is Delta's autobiography, this book is much more.

   The second half of _Delta Style_ is full of Delta's tips about how to dress to fit your own shape and style. She also has good tips on make-up and recipes for various home-made facials along with other skin care tips. The third chapter is all about hair. And at the end of the book is a good reference guide to finding products and services geared to real size women -- including web resources.

   What I liked best about the book is that Delta comes across as a real woman -- in size and personality. She shares with her readers the parts of her life that were hard to bear. And then she shares the process she took to get through the though times. She shows how she learned to accept herself and find her own sense of style. She even has a list of 24 questions that help you learn about yourself, the life you lead, and the life you *want* to lead so that you can start to define your own sense of style.




2. I loved the book. I have always been heavy. I tried to lose weight for someone else not myself. At one time I did lose 50 pounds but I have put it back on and then some. Delta taught me to be myself and love myself for whom I am not how much I weigh. Her beauty tips were great also. I usually don't were make-up because I really don't now how to apply it. But Delta showed me how to be beautiful on the inside as well as on the outside. I have been wearing make-up and now I feel pretty. Thanks for always being there for the big girls.



3. Ever since the 80s when Designing Women hit its peek I have adored Delta Burke. I have even had the pleasure of meeting her a time or two. Why it took me so long to get around to reading this book, I do not know. Even as an admirer of Ms. Burke I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I reads more like she's sitting in your living room telling her stories than stiff pages of an autobiography. Her personal style and sweetness come shining through in the pages. I could have lived without the beauty tips & dressing tips in lieu of more personal stories, but her shopping guide was a nice touch. There are lots of great pictures spanning her entire life. She is a true southern lady and a steel magnolia to boot.



4. Delta Burke has been a favorite of mine since I saw her on the HBO series 1st and 10. She has such a beauty about her, regardless of size. Her book tells about her life and struggles to meet everyone else's expectations. She didn't become comfortable with herself until she learned to accept herself for who she is. The first part of the book is dedicated to that search. I laughed and I cried along with her. To me, it took a lot for her to tell this story. I am not into the tabloids nor tabloid tv programming. I would much rather read about these things from the people involved.

   She gives a lot of beauty advice and style advice in the second part. I did not always find her home formulas to be the best. Her tips, on style, however, I really enjoyed.

   The thrid part, is a resource section that gives a lot of web sites. I really enjoyed surfing the sites listed.

   The pictures of her family and throughout her career were enjoyable to me. Some of us can relate to these people and places. They are throughout the entire book.

   Delta's way should be the way for all of us. Just be who we are, love ourselves for that, and let our inner beauty shine through. This book was really needed. Thank you, Ms Burke.




5. I thoroughly enjoyed Delta's book. While I normally would've been anything but interested in a woman who spent so many years in beauty pageants, I've always liked this actress. She was talented and hilarious on "Designing Women," and there was always something about her that let you know she was interesting, quirky, good-hearted, and strong. (She herself says she always knew pageants were a means to an end.) I was one of the people who sent her a letter of support when that ridiculous obession with her weight gain began. (And she sent back a lovely card of thanks.) Delta sort of had to go through it for all of us full-figured women first - through her experience, the media and U.S. as a whole seemed to realize for the first time that most women in this country are not a Hollywood size 0 (duh). I appreciate how she stuck out the difficult times and has stayed a beautiful person. Her book was a great mix of autobiography and style, makeup and clothing tips. I read it just after reading Carnie Wilson's homage to getting drastic surgery as a way to slim down, and while I realize that Delta was never as dangerously heavy as Carnie, it's such a relief to read about a full-figured woman who accepts herself as she is and is helping others do the same. Go Delta!

5 comments about What About the Big Stuff?: FINDING STRENGTH AND MOVING FOWARD WHEN THE STAKES ARE HIGH.

1. I must admit I'm somewhat biased against "big" self-help authors. However, Richard Carlson knows his (pardon the expression) stuff.
   His recommendations, couched in the language of self-help, derive from solid psychological research.

   Small stuff is defined as whatever won't be important in six months or a year. However, to his credit, and unlike many cheery self-help authors and coaches, Carlson admits that sometimes you can't go home again.

   Some of the chapters offer straightforward, not especially original self-help, but the book is worth the read. The most helpful chapters focus on the need to "beware" a "busy mind." Solutions come from staying calm.

   I concur! Often I find myself telling clients, "Take a break from thinking about this decision," and now I can refer them to Carlson's Big Stuff book.

   You won't find "be happy" platitudes here, and that's a plus.
   Carlson writes well and he's convincing. Even if you've seen some of this before ("shift perspective" "take time to heal"), Carlson gathers these ideas together in a new way. I would recommend this book to anyone who's going through some "big stuff."




2. If Richard Carlson writes something, I'm going to make it a
   point to read it . . . I loved DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF
   and his many books that followed (DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL
   STUFF AT WORK, DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF FOR
   MEN, etc.) . . . his words are simple, yet they make sense . . . and they seem to be written directly to you, as if he were speaking to you on a one-on-one basis.

   His latest, WHAT ABOUT THE BIG STUFF? does just what it promises in the subtitle; i.e., helps you find strength and move forward when the stakes are high . . . the book tackles a range of difficult issues--from illness, death, injury, and
   aging to alcoholism, divorce and financial pressures--but
   does so in a manner that is not preachy . . . I actually felt
   better after reading Carlson's suggestions on handling
   these various situations in a proactive fashion.

   In addition, I liked he got me thinking about how I
   would handle things that might come my way . . . or
   that might be encountered by friends and/or relatives . . . while he doesn't propose glib comebacks, he does give you
   many useful ideas as to responses that might lend comfort
   to those in need of it.

   In reviewing my notes, I'm finding it difficult to choose
   just a few parts to share, which is always a good
   sign . . . but here goes anyway:

   I was sitting with a friend at lunch about ten days after the
   terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon. With
   tears in her eyes, she said, "Did you notice that not a single person on any of the hijacked planes who had the opportunity to make a phone call called their stockbroker?" Far from being facetious, she was making an obvious but very important point. When the stakes are high, only one thing matters: love. No one is concerned about their weight or the way they look. They aren't upset that life isn't perfect. they aren't fretting about high taxes, the liberals or conservatives, previous conflicts, disputes with neighbors, or a lack of parking. They don't care about the rates of return on their investment portfolio. They aren't focused on any of their grievances.
   Indeed, the only thing that matters, when it really matters, is love. The question is, "Why do we treat life as if it doesn't really matter right now?"

   On the flip side, we're more careful to evaluate each situation before saying yes. When asked if you can do something, you should ask yourself two questions. First, "Is this something I have to do?" And second, "Is this something I want to do?" I you don't answer yes to at least one of these questions, you'll probably learn to say no more often. In the process, you'll begin to create more time for those things that really matter. After all, what's "bigger" than time itself?

   One of my favorite descriptions of life is that it's just "one mistake after another with a little time in between." Despite its humor, this is a pretty accurate way of seeing things. If you think about it, its true. We make mistakes, we (hopefully) learn from them; we make adjustments and move on. At some point, there will be another mistake, and so forth. In the meantime, everyone else is going through the same process. Your parents are making mistakes, as are your friends, neighbors, children, coworkers, and everyone else.




3. The book is not complex analysing too many theories, but extremely accurate to some fundamental common core cause of mental dys functionality and emotional pain in the truly important aspects of living. Richard throughout the 40 individual chapters deals with different subjects in each chapter, giving effective advice on commonly fell problems we all experience in our every day life. Often we are in automatic mental mode, which produces problems in our life without our realising consciously. But with a shift in mentality and wisdom we can change our habitual mental actions and experiences to seriously improve our life.
   One subject Richard points out is your thoughts are not an actual reality which simplistically put is obvious, but with an overcrowded mentality of problems which are often over exaggerated to its worst scenario, we hinder our actual mental and personal health, reducing our IQ and ability to help ourselves. I personally felt the benefits of producing a less stressful and crowded mentality immediately, and managed to sustain this through effort, and rereading the book to reaffirm information and changing my habitual mental actions. With a quieter healthier mentality, your true wisdom is able to function, but you have to have confidence in your ability to know the answers without striving too much.
   If you like myself have read many books on the subjects that you are interested in whether this be educational or entertaining, but even though many may be of a high quality, you usually only narrow this down to a few favourites. I personally have read many psychology books over the last 10 years with this being my favourite subject material, and would place this book in my top ten, because it actually expanded my mentality and true improvement to the quality of my life on completion of reading it.
   We are emotional mental creatures, and we often loose our mental health but with the help of books like this, we can broaden your mentality and actions to improve our lifestyle. Simply put, the book does deal with the big important aspects and values of living and helped you stay healthy and clear, trying to help obtain core fulfilment in your life.
   Alan Davidson



4. Thank you Richard for courageously updating your "Small Stuff" book with this book. After reading it I gave it to a friend going through Chemo Therapy.

   There is big stuff in our lives and this book helps us see a light at the end of a seemingly endless tunnel.




5. Richard Carlson was a very special author (he died at a relatively early age, a couple of years ago). He combined a beautiful style of writing with simple wisdom that nourishes the soul.
   
   Best known for his "small stuff" books, this book recognizes that some things in our life are much more than small stuff. Recently, this book jumped off one of my bookshelves and I re-read it. And, I probably read it more carefully because of my recognition that we will have no more books from Richard. I decided that I needed to review this gem.
   
   Those who have enjoyed any of Carlson's "small stuff" books will undoubtedly enjoy this shift into focus. Everything in life is not small stuff, although as Carlson has taught us over the years much of what we see as a big deal is, in the big picture, not really a big deal.
   
   Newcomers to Carlson's writing will hopefully enjoy his ability to take an issue and so gracefully and so effectively share with us a perspective on how to better deal with the issue. He never preaches at us...he just shares his exceptional wisdom in an easy to read conversational style.
   
   I highly recommend this book as a starting point for all those dealing with a truly life changing event, whether divorce, illness, loss of a loved one or whatever. Because he covers the waterfront of big issues, other authors may provide important additional information. But, this is a compassionate starting point.
   
   PS The author is an inspiration, for me, of a person who used his talents to make the world a better place.

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