5 comments about FAT!SO? : Because You Don't Have to Apologize for Your Size.

1. If you're sick of trying to stuff yourself into the narrow expections of our fat-hating culture, then let this book bust you loose. Here are collected many moving and inspiring, as well as hilarious and outragious, personal reflections from fat folk who have liberated their minds from the fear of their bodies, as well as insightful visual exercises for broadening your mind on the subject of your fatness.
   
   Remember when personal growth was a good thing? Still is. Fully illustrated.



2. I found this book in the Women's Studies section of a used bookstore and got it on a whim - what a fabulous decision. Insightful, hilarious and at the same time incisive and crisp, this is a great example of the fat acceptance movement, but also a great read for anyone who needs a little prompting accepting their bodies as the "fatbulous" bodies they are! Its a skillful merging of humor and cultural deconstruction.
   
   The Venus of Willendorf Paper Doll is one of my favorite parts, if only it came as a magnet for your fridge.



3. It's not your fault you're fat, but there is a solution.
   
   - A vegetarian lifestyle, no processed foods, no dairy, no meat, plenty of exercise, guarantees not only a healthy body, but it also makes you happier! All of which is clinically proven. If one says "Oh I can't do that", then he or she will live a much shorter life and die, sick and fat.
   - Just because it says "diet" on it doesn't mean it is, the food industry is worried about making money, not about your health, so don't think you have the higher ups looking after you, they are not. It's very hard to be healthy when almost everything in the supermarket is processed, high in sugar, preservatives, fructose corn syrup, all of which causes serious damage to our health. The reason one is fat is due to what they eat, that's a fact, we can live in denial, but it won't change the result.
   Another fact is you cannot be fat if you eat fruits, vegetables, and exercise, and that's a fact. Again, no meat, no processed foods, no dairy.
   
   - I would like to repeat myself on that the truth is that our food supply; what you see in the supermarket; is by the most part junk foods, just read the labels and you'll see artificial coloring, added flavors, high fructose, saturated fats, everything will not only make you fat, it will hurt your liver, your heart, and your brain, just to name a few vital organs.
   The solution to maintaining a healthy weight? Go vegetarian, join a sports club, such as runner's club, a tennis club, join a dance school, a yoga school, and lose your weight while having fun.
   My wife was a slightly overweight when I first met her 2 and a half years ago, she lost 27 pounds in two months, and now she's wears size "0". Why? Because I wouldn't let her snack or eat processed foods. What are most snacks made of? Sweet, fatty, junk foods, filled with all kinds of additives for extra flavoring which in no way it is beneficial to your health. If you must have something sweet, eat some grapes.
   It's not your fault your fat, it's the food that's readily available to you that's bad. Ignore the processed food area, and go straight to the vegetable section in your supermarket, get books on vegetarian cooking, and live longer. you can really lose fat if you're willing to change your eating habits to a healthy balanced vegetarian lifestyle.



4. What can I say about this book? It is the reason that my husband notices a positive difference in me. It is the reason I hold my head UP and look at the world directly in the eye. It is the reason that I tuck my shirt IN and don't stretch my shirt down to cover my belly.
   
   I make no apologies for my size.
   I am NOT my size.
   
   This is the FIRST book out of thousands that I have read where I have brought out my highlighter and actually highlighted entire paragraphs.
   
   Please
   
   -If you hate people simply because they are fat.
   -If you think all fat people are lazy.
   -If you think all fat people are unhealthy.
   -If you believe that all fat people are addicted to food.
   -If you ASSume all fat people smell badly.
   -If you are embarrassed to be at the beach with your fat spouse, friend or significant other....
   
   This book is for YOU!
   
   And if any of the "opinions" from the type of people above bother you-this book is also for you.
   
   Peace-from a fat girl whose son adores her squishy belly and whose husband spanks her size 22 butt every single day.



5. I've had the pleasure of meeting Marilyn Wann and being exposed to her funny, fiery brand of educating people about fat-acceptance. She speaks from her own heart and experience. Marilyn's hair is shocking pink, and her talent is red hot.
   
   Who else would put a bunch of fat naked butts together, just so the reader can find a similar one to their own and better acknowledge its cuteness.

5 comments about Cancer.

1. For listeners who have cancer, this tape might be more harmful than helpful. Potential listeners should be aware of the following philosophical beliefs held by Ms. Hay: 1. If we have cancer, it is because we inflicted it upon ourselves via negative thinking, such as resentment toward others and ourselves. 2. Every single thing that happens to us (including abuse as a child) is a result of our own thinking. 3. We chose our parents and this particular life in order to work out issues from previous lives.

   Ms. Hay appears to assume all listeners have serious issues with their parents.

   Ms. Hay does provide some helpful insights. I particularly liked the depths of relaxation she attempts to take listeners. And some of her discussion about how our thoughts guide our feelings, which in turn, guide our experiences, are powerful.

   But for potential listeners who have difficulty with Ms. Hay's philosophical beliefs, I would estimate the helpful insights to comprise abou! t 30% of the tape.




2. I have cancer. I was told by my medical practitioners that my cancer was beyond their treatments - full body bone marrow involvement, etc. This was SEVEN YEARS AGO (1995). I relate this only as a statement of my "credentials" to offer this opinion to those who may have recently been handed the "medical Whammy" (a term coined by Andrew Weil, M.D.) of a life-threatening or terminal diagnosis. I do not credit Louise Hay's work with my current health; I only recently was gifted with a copy of this tape, which reinforces conclusions drawn from my own experience and personal journey.

   Louise Hay does not offer "miracle cures," she offers HEALING concepts. She most emphatically DOES NOT place BLAME for an illness of any kind on the person with the illness, or their parents!!! Quite the opposite, which she clearly states on this tape, repeatedly. Nor does she pretend to have all the answers, or suggest anyone discard the counsel of their medical professionals.

   What she DOES do is provide a wonderful collection of affirmations for personal empowerment - a course of action that enables one to regain some measure of control over their life - which, as anyone who has received a cancer diagnosis can tell you, is the first thing to go!

   If you are looking for a cure - something done to you from outside - then you will not find it here. (Of course not! Our cultural fear of cancer is rooted in its medical status as "incurable.")

   If, however, you are seeking help in HEALING - that which originates within - and you are ready to assume responsibility for your own life and become an active partner with your physicians in regaining your health, then I believe you will find much inspiration and positive energy in the loving words of Louise Hay, who has faced her own cancer, put her "philosophy" to the ultimate test, and triumphed.




3. Let's get a little perspective here...
   CHEMOTHERAPY has PROVEN dangerous side effects!

   Louise Hay presents ideas that may or may not change your way of looking at life, but I think anyone with enough intelligence to be reading this is able to listen to new ideas without being "potentially damaged."

   My apologies if this is more vehement than the average customer review, but frankly I have had it up to HERE with the idea that because a person has cancer they are vulnerable to "damage" by listening to the experiences and ideas of people other than the members of the AMA.

   Listen to and read everything you can get your hands on and consider ALL viewpoints. Louise Hay's tape is an excellent place to start.




4. This is a must for anyone with health issues AND their loved ones. Louise Hay has a way of getting to the heart of things. I bought this for my husband, but after listening to it myself, I had an incredible sense of well being! What a wonderful gift into our lives.



5. I will be a 20 year cancer survivor in remission this Nov. '08.
   
   My mom had gotten me this in cassette tape in '88 when I was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 15. The docs. gave me 6 months to live then.
   
   At the time of finding out about the cancer and the life expectancy I had gone into a depression.
   
   My parents gave me this cassette and told me to listen to it everyday. I even went to sleep with this playing.
   
   After 3-4 weeks my attitude changed and I felt more positive and just felt good inside.
   
   I do feel this had helped me recover. Attitude is part of the battle. If you don't care or too depressed you won't fight the disease.
   
   Her soothing voice helped me sleep at night along with the music in the background.
   
   I'm ordering a copy on cd to replace my cassette. I highly recommend this to anyone that is sick.

5 comments about Women Who Try Too Hard: Breaking the Pleaser Habits.

1. Dr. Leman, in his typical witty way, gets right to the heart of the problem- and talks right to me! I was confronted in my patterns of being a Pleaser, which only allowed me to feel comfortable with controllers. I am at a point in my life where I want to get off the merry-go-round of bad relationships. Dr. Leman discusses very practical ways to change my habits, which will in turn help me choose healthier relationships. I have already recommended this book to many of my girlfriends who are ready for change in their relationships- friendships, marriages, dating relationships, family relationships, etc. (Interesting how it all starts with changes in our own perceptions, etc.)



2. I think the title is a bit misleading. We, as women, have so many different hats we wear and roles we play (well, so do men for that matter). But, as busy as I am as a female and everyone demanding a piece of me and not having much time left for myself, I thought that's what the book was about. It's more about women in abusive relationships, which I'm not. So, I guess it's good for what it's worth, but not what I had in mind.



3. A life-changing book - I would recommend it for anyone who feels they try too hard to please and do not receive the positive feedback they feel they deserve. I bought it for my daughter and she loaned it to a friend and they both agreed with my assessment. I felt like Kevin Leman was writing about me.



4. This book was originally titled THE PLEASERS. As a licensed mental health counselor, I have recommended this book to many of my clients. Dr. Leman helps any woman break free from the demeaning and self-debilitating habit of trying to please everyone but herself. Women have long been taught by society that they take a back-seat to everyone else and been discouraged from being their own person. This book was an instrument of healing in my own life many years ago and it still stands up as a leader among books on this subject. By-the-way, the principles can work for men caught in the "pleaser" trap, too. I hope it never goes out of print! I am using a pen name only due to personal reasons related to safety.



5. My wife says it is a good book. I like the author and watch him on his tv show, so I figured I'd order it for her and then read it afterwards. So far she says its great.

5 comments about Life's Too Short!: Pull The Plug On Self-Defeating Behavior And Turn On The Power Of Self-Esteem.

1. This is a book to consume in one evening, and while it seems very slight and superficial, I found it rather effective as a self-esteem booster. Twerski uses case-studies to illustrate his point about how we defeat and degrade ourselves. The problem is that it's difficult to break these habits of thought.



2. This is an excellent book, once again showcasing Dr. Twerski's gifted understanding of human behavior and his masterful ability to translate the complex building blocks in life into understandable, recognizable, and workable terms. This book transcends hope and places clear, easy to follow solutions at our feet. The vignettes are rich in character and Dr. Twerski's personal experiences validate his expert insights. I wouldn't hesitate to buy this book as a gift for anyone because it is a power-packed very easy read.



3. This is very basic human potential material for people very new to self-examination.



4. The book opened my eyes! Every time I turned the page, I thought I was reading about me. Truly awesome! This is my 1st Book, of Rabbi Twerski's, that I have read - I plan to read more of them.



5. In this practical, supportive and instructive work, Dr Twerski points out that self-defeating behaviour is a result of low-self esteem and not lack of ability.
   Through some of the case studies of the more than 40 000 people he has assisted over the years, and humorous but instructive cartoons, the author explains how this is, and how it can be overcome.
   Dr Twerski explains how if we expect rejection we will interpret all that happens as rejection and will behave in a way that precipitates rejection, so that we can blame our own behaviour, instead of believing it is due to something intrinsic to ourselves (which of course it is not).
   Once we realize that we are of beauty and value we will not allow ourselves to be marred and damaged, and it is never too late to reverse the effects of self-destructive behaviour.
   
   Once we know that insulting remarks are not true we are more able to not let them hurt us.
   Once we feel good about ourselves, uncomplimentary remarks can be much more easily dismissed and and certainly need not make us feel worse about ourselves. Dr Twerski deals with fear of failure and what is known as "fear of happiness":
   "It is hard to believe that there are people who dread enjoying life. Some people have a sense of foreboding. They are afraid that if they enjoy things something terrible will happen. Consequently, they consciously or unconsciously torment themselves or deprive themselves of pleasure.
   They may feel so undeserving of good fortune that they anticipate misery. Sometimes this is tied to a religious belief in a punitive god who is going to punish them for being bad. Those who think they are bad expect to be punished. Sometimes they do not have a concept of a loving god, or if they do they may think of themselves as so unworthy that even G-D could not love them".
   
   Dr Twerski deals with the symptoms and causes of depression, and points out that he has never come across a substance abuser who has not suffered from a low self-esteem before they fell into alcoholism/addiction.
   
   Dr Twerski believes that at the core of every human being there is nucleus of pride, dignity and self-respect...at some point in a persons life, there is a breakthrough and the individual at least has a momentary awareness of his or her dignity and self-worth.
   
   This book is highly recommended.

4 comments about Chicken Soup for the Recovering Soul Daily Inspirations (Chicken Soup for the Soul).

1. Such variety in this book; there are a year's worth of quotes, stories, and thoughts on emotional, spiritual, and substance recovery. The book is formatted with a daily statement or story, a related quote, and then a place to journal thoughts/goals. I like the interactive journaling feature and have given this book as an encouragement gift to others.
   
   Another quick read for parents is The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start



2. This book inspired the writing of my newly released book. It consists of great quote, inspiring inspiration passages by people of all walks of recovery, and a place for journaling. Great gift for anyone recovering from anything.



3. I am very satisfied with purchasing this book. It is great for morning or evening. I sometimes force myself to sit down 5-10 minutes with my coffee and quiet myself. I am always very glad I did so. This book is filled with wisdom on each page. Uplifting and helpful. And I thought I heard all the corny motivational stuff. But this makes me think and helps me to break old cycles. If you are thinking about buying this book, you won't be sorry.



4. This is an excellent book packed with wonderful stories and poems. This book is a wonderful book to give you inspiration and lead you on your road to recovery.
   
   Author Stacey Chillemi
   Stacey Chillemi was the managing editor for the magazine UZURI. She is the author of Epilepsy You're Not Alone; Live, Learn, and Be Happy with Epilepsy; Epilepsy and Pregnancy: What Every Women Should Know; the children's book My Mommy Has Epilepsy and My Daddy Has Epilepsy; and four collections of poetry, Keep the Faith: To Live and Be Heard from the Heaven's Above, Eternal Love, Faith Courage, Wisdom, Strength and Hope: Inspirational Poetry Straight from the Heart and Life's Missing Instruction Manual: Beyond Words. She also published How to Become Wealthy Selling Informational Products on the Internet, How to Become Wealthy selling Real Estate, How to Become Wealthy Selling Ebooks, The Complete Herbal Guide: A Natural Approach to Healing the Body and she has recently been featured in Woman's World Magazine and the New Jersey Star Ledger and the Asbury Park Press. Her website is http://www.authorsden.com/staceydchillemi and http://www.lulu.com/staceychillemi

5 comments about Dare to Win.

1. One of the best books I've ever read!

   Canfield and Hansen use a more understanding, less in-your-face style of motivation than many "self-help gurus." The book has all the elements of other motivational programs, but without the offensive style or guilt-inspiring psycho-babble.

   If there is any fault in the book it is that its content is somewhat loosely organized and not programmatic enough for the reader to implement a motivational strategy based on it. The "reader without a cause" will find himself (or herself) warm, fuzzy, and all revved up... with nowhere to go.




2. This wonderful book focuses on how we can change our lives by changing the way we think about life. The three keys stressed are to write down our goals, then visualize and affirm them. After reading this book, I immediately started applying the techniques in my own life and also share them with others in the "Success Skills Seminars" I present. This is must reading for those serious about improving their careers and personal life.



3. If there is something in life that you want, and you haven't got it yet, then do yourself the great favour of reading this fine book by Jack and Mark. Based around the classic Napolean Hill principle "whatever man can conceive and believe he can be achieve", Dare to Win helps the reader understand how this principle actually works and offers strategies to help train your subconscious to help you achieve all the things you consciously want.

   Most of us have a subconscious mind that is not being very conducive to us becoming successful in our chosen endeavours. This is not surprising given all the junk it gets fed on a daily basis from newspapers, etc etc. Dare to Win offers help by providing techniques to help focus your entire energies towards achieving those things you want to achieve. Affirmations and visualisation form the focus of these techniques. If you've never heard these words before, then read this book. If you have heard them before but are not using them to achieve those things you want, then read this book.




4. This book helps a person to see how visualizing success leads to taking the actions which result in success. Positive thinking is a habit, which if cultivated, can change an individual's life for the better. The point is illustrated by a story attributed to Socrates. A stranger was asked what kind of people were in the city he left and he replied they weren't very nice, they were cheaters, liars, and those of similar nature. Socrates let the man know he'd find the same kind of people in Athens. A second man was asked about the kind of people he had experienced in his previous location and he said wonderful people. Socrates told him he would find the same kind of people in Athens. The moral is you see what you perceive you will find. Self-fulfilling prophecy can be found in personal relationships. Canfield and Hansen help their readers to see things from the perspective of the second person Socrates interviewed.



5. I gave this as a gift and my brother is enjoying the gift.

5 comments about Stop Being Mean to Yourself: A Story About Finding The True Meaning of Self-Love.

1. This is a mediocre travelogue at best. Too often the author comes across as another rich spoiled american abroad. The narration is inherently funny as she often mispronounces common words. I didn't feel a lot of sympathy for her as she comes across as way too flighty and too new agey. I would not recommend this too highly.



2. I am seldom pushed to write a book review, especially a negative review, but this book has compelled me to write one.

   I haven't read any other books by Ms. Beattie, but I doubt that I will. This book was empty, shallow, and very disappointing. Her trip to the Middle East was barely a trip, rather a few layovers, hardly enough to feel at one with the people or the land and cultures. She overnighted in Paris, spent a day in Casablanca, where she got scared at the marketplace, then bailed out in Algeria when a blackout interrupted her hot bath. One doesn't get a sense of how long she was in Cairo, but it wasn't long before her good night's sleep was interrupted by pounding in her hotel. Back to the U.S. to write this uninspiring book.

   Don't waste your money.




3. The title of this enlightening read caught my eye, for the very fact that many of us, at some point, treat ourselves far worse than do others. In Stop Being Mean to Yourself, Melody Beattie finds a unique way to unravel the reasons why this may be so. Beattie's prose reaches us squarely in the sensitive solar plexus - an area of the body to which she refers several times as she recounts her 1996 journey through Algeria, Morocco and Egypt. The "leap of faith" she takes in those exotic locales helps the reader to vicariously experience her inner transformation, which is really what this book is about.
   
   Cairo and Giza are areas of the world wherein the 'ancient' rubs shoulders with the 'modern.' While being guided through the "souk" or marketplace, Beattie observes a man using a stick to hit thieves within the crowd (thus identifying them for the benefit of others in his vicinity.) It occurs to her that she has been "walking without a stick" all these years - she has never been able to protect herself from those who would do her harm, much less identify them. This revelation displays a yearning for intuition that could have protected her earlier in life and now comes too late to do so.
   
   Symbolism permeates her tale. There are references to living in a psychological "box" and being tossed about as in a "vortex" - she makes good use of these images in describing some very disturbing episodes. What emerges, in the end, is Beattie's realization that her pain-filled life has had a greater purpose after all; her self-awareness can now help others in their quest for meaning and fulfillment.



4. To her credit, the author suffered a bad childhood, alcoholism, and marriage to an alcoholic, and then turned her insight from these awful experiences into the wildly successful self-help book Codependent No More. But this book gives you nothing that you couldn't get in many other more perceptive travel memoirs. Here she is a successful self-help author and divorced woman who suddenly heeds a call to travel through the Middle East and find herself. She visits the poverty-stricken Moroccan port of Casablanca, then (against everyone's advice) spends a few days in war-torn Algiers. Then she goes to Cairo, meditates inside the pyramids, has a few spiritual insights, then comes home. In Algiers and Cairo she meets a couple of nice Arab men who are willing to show her around and introduce her to their families (though she centers the book so firmly upon herself that they don't come through). In Egypt, she finds out that the "key to life" is simply to know who you are and what your values are. Imagine that.



5. I am writing to all of you who have written a review about this book, and especially to Melody Beattie. To the person who mocked about Melody's inner civil war, or you're already a god or you will never ever hope to KNOW what an inner civil war is. And to the rest of you, this book is not about traveling through Nothern Africa, it is about INNER travel, if you were trying to read an action-packed James Bond or Indiana Jones story, you guys picked the wrong book. This is not a fiction book, it is a book about how to find your inner deamons, your fears, face them and come through truly successfuly. This is a "self-help" book, and should be rated accordingly. I lived an inner civil war myself, and Melody greatly helped in making me understand how everything lies in subtleness, awareness, in trusting the universe. In trusting yourself, in listening to yourself for once! Hence the name of the book. This certainly was one of the pivotal steps in helping me change my life. This book is for people WHO needs it, otherwise you'd be bored to hell, of course. Every kind of book, song, movie, painting, etc... has a porpuse and is meant for certain kind of people. Just stop for a moment and THINK before you rate a book...before you rate anything. It is NOT about "if I liked it or not", it is about "does it work?" This book is not a novel, it is a tool for those who need it. It didn't work for you because you didn't need it. I needed it, and guess what, it worked. It really did. THANK YOU VERY VERY MUCH MELODY, YOU REALLY HELPED SOMEONE BE MORE CONSCIOUS, MORE AWARE AND A BETTER PERSON. I ONLY WISH I COULD CONTACT YOU TO TELL YOU THIS PERSONALLY. GOD BLESS YOU, AND YOUR DAUGHTER. -Rafael Romo, Mexico City.

5 comments about 40 Over 40: 40 Things Every Women over 40 Needs to Know About Getting Dressed.

1. Reminds you what you all ready know and don't admitt. Save a lot of money with its tips. Wear what's really good for you.



2. I am sorry, I did not like this book. It just wasn't for me. I do not have any of the problems it addresses. However I think it would be helpful for women who do. It made it sound like we all turn into frumps at forty.



3. a perfect book if you never walked in high heels or never considered your hairdresser a basic need.
   if you feel that your time has passed, this is the book for you.
   
   I will read again it when I will be around 57. now I am forty and I feel like it has been written for another woman.



4. The author implies that all women over 40 are overweight, frumpy, and in need of an injection of self-esteem. Thankfully, this is not the case, and the rest of us are perhaps looking for style guidance (how to look sexy and chic without dressing like a 20-year-old), not a personal cheerleading section. Then there are her practical tips: Wear clothes that match your hair color? Throw a nice trench over your rumpled house clothes if you have to step out? Don't feel guilty about pampering yourself? For any woman even remotely self-aware and style conscious, this guide will be useless -- unless she can find the humor in it.



5. This book has a "chatty" style that I don't care for. It was annoying to try and winnow through, so it has gone immediately back to the library.

5 comments about 5 Steps to a Quantum Life: How to Use the Astounding Secrets of Quantum Physics to Create the Life You Want.

1. WOW! This book is amazing! I have been reading about the quantum for quite a while, and have seen "What the Bleep" and read "The Secret". As interesting as they were, I gleaned no tools from them with which I could actually affect change in my life. Dr. Reid's "5 Steps to a Quantum Life" not only clearly explains how the quantum works, it contains simple, user-friendly tools in the form of meditations and exercises which instruct the reader vividly on how to USE the knowledge. This is the book I have been waiting for! For the holidays, I am giving a copy to everyone I love; it's that good!



2. hokum. Taking advantage of a new term "quantum" and turning into a rehash of self help books written over the last 40 years. Nothing new, appeals to those who want to believe. Not worth the effort



3. This is a GREAT book that nicely summarizes the connection between metaphysics and quantum physics. It's clear and easy to read, and the author is very correct when she says you don't have to understand the physics to understand her book. That being said, I have done a fair amount of reading about quantum physics, and she does a very good job of summarizing the field.
   
   My only nitpicks would be her rather unusual use of the term "half-life," as well as the fairly broad assumption that accepting Newtonian physics means accepting a predetermined life. Not sure that logically follows.
   
   I think, though, the reader can safely breeze over those tidbits and get a great deal from this book. For anyone who saw What the Bleep and was left a bit confused, this book should help considerably.



4. This is the first book I've come across that successfully weaves together the interactive relationship between the principles of quantum physics and the metaphysical techniques that are used to create the life we want. The author shows, scientifically, how and why these metaphysical techniques work (including what can be the problem if they don't work and what to do about it). Further good news is that we don't really have to perfectly understand quantum physics to be successful at applying metaphysics.
   
   If you are interested in sound, practical techniques to apply to your life, I highly recommend this book!



5. Dr. Reid's book " 5 Steps to a Quantum Life" is one of the finest books I have read in this genre. Her clear, precise style of writing, enhanced by interesting examples throughout, made this book a joy to read. I find that I have already employed several of her suggested practises in my life and have urged my friends to buy the book, keep it close at hand, and put its "five steps" into practise.
   
   R.Rhine

5 comments about Key to Yourself.

1. I like this chestnut from the good ol' days of self-help advice. The "secret" before infomercials and toll free numbers. Pleasantly repetitive. These days the self-help gurus are flying around having seminars, living in mansions, making guest shots on Oprah. In the 1950s Venus Bloodworth lived quietly in Georgia with a psychiatric practice and occasionally taught lessons to women confined in a nearby state prison. Good one for a night stand in a guest room. Maybe your lost teenager will pick it up.



2. Serendipity drew me to this powerfully poetic and unadulterated book back in the 80s and I've read it at least once a year since that time. It was the answer to a prayer then and it has provided me with answers to countless prayers since. I simply can't imagine navigating life without this treasured guide to life. Do yourself a favor: don't just read it - Trust it. "Some things have to be believed to be seen."
   
   Don't lose this Key: use it!



3. It is true that great things come in small packages. The words of wisdom in this book are worh their weight in everything that you could ever want for yourself.



4. Since I first discovered this book many years ago, I've bought dozens of copies to give as gifts to family and friends. This book truly is a "gift". Venice Bloodworth beautifully and simply, in succinct, no nonsense easy steps, explains the process of how each of us creates the life we experience and how we can change that experience (knowingly or unwittingly) by our thoughts. Then she gives us the tools and processes to enable us to create the best in our lives, as well as the answers for why we are not creating the best. I reread it several times a year and my copy is so highlighted, underlined, asterisked and notated that every so often I have to buy myself a new copy to make room for new notations as I put into practice her concepts. A must read for everyone who wants to take control of their lives!



5. Very good reading and applicable to one's life, no matter who, what age or gender.