5 comments about I Hope You Dance.

1. Leeann Womack does a fantastic job at describing how the song came about and how to apply it to every day life.



2. I felt so connected to this and cried , I gave it to my daughter , who had just found out she had cancer . goldenyrs43



3. This book is very inspirational and can be used a a motivator for young people embarking on their life journey. The accompanying cd is excellent as well.



4. Being a lover of this song and of gift books, I naturally couldn't resist ordering this book the minute I saw it in a store. The lyrics of Leann Womack's classic song is featured throughout the book, along with inspirational messages and beautiful photography from those who put the book together.
   
   I did dock a star because the messages in the book that accompanied the song occasionally came off as a little too..mushy. I'm really not that harsh a critic, not of books like these, but the beautiful words of inspiration were, a couple of times, replaced by words that were definetly too syrupy for my taste. I prefer truly moving messages and stories to speak for themselves, but it occassionally seemed like the authors wanted to hammer the point home, overdo the sentimentality, and even make their message serious and cheerfully bouncy at the exact same time (trust me, that doesn't work.) For ex: throughout the book, the lyrics of the song are printed in large bold letters in order to differentiate them from the authors' separate words of inspiration. Usually, the pages featuring the lyrics had no other words on them, but at one point, right above the words of Womack's moving song, the authors' placed a bulletin that said, "Attention! This is BIG stuff!" Considering the fact that Leann's song more than speaks for itself and doesn't need any extra emotional boosting, I found those additional words annoying and almost jarring to the flow of the song and its message.
   
   Elsewhere in the book, as I mentioned before, the sentimentality goes into overdrive. One page is dedicated entirely to love and begins with the words, "Love, love, love. You have to love." Again, I got that idea the first time. It's nice to compliment the song with additional words of motivation, but we don't need an interpretive page with every selection of the song. In another part of the book, while speaking of youth, the narrator says, "Ah, youth..new skin, wide smiles, clear eyes..the future so bright. If only we could bottle it up, sip it now and again.." This sounded more to me like a bad commercial for a fountain of youth than a motivational speech. I don't mean to sound cynical, I usually love gift books, but the tone in this one was sometimes just too sweet for my taste.
   
   I also didn't particularly care for the version of the song in the bonus CD. There's a mainstream version with soft rock music and female voices in the background (which I prefer) and there's a country version with male voices in the background and the occassional awful twangy instruments; this one's the latter. If you like country music, good for you, but I don't like the country version of this song.
   
   There are plenty of good points of this book to make up for the disappointments, of course. The song is wonderful, whether you hear it or read it, and some of the separate words in the book were lovely to read. My favorite part of the book's text, other than the song, was a beautiful little haiku that the authors wrote called "You", celebrating every individual. The photographs are also gorgeous, from grinning children to nature scenery. A beautiful package, altogether.
   
   Now, if they'd only make a gift book celebrating the beautiful song "Private Malone"..



5. This book is a great gift, especially to those enterring new exciting chapters in their lives. It could as a result of death, illness, or just starting a new chapter. Life is hard but enjoy gain strengh from that around you.

5 comments about Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay: And Other Things I Had to Learn as a New Mom.

1. An unbelievably depressing and simplistic memoir of sorts by a woman who evidently finds her ineptitude as a mother hilarious, this book manages to make babies sound like a cross between cancer and the IRS. The constant references to drug use are sickening, and her aversion to natural processes disturbing. Note to the author: motherhood can be a blast, and not just because of the hormones.



2. This book is a hilarious look at new motherhood! It's also reassuring for those of us who feel like less-than-perfect mothers. Some people might be a bit offended; you must like sarcastic humor to enjoy this book. I recommend it most for new moms whose babies are less than a year old. My baby is 14 months old, and I'll be reading Naptime Is the New Happy Hour next!



3. I absolutely LOVE this read. As a first time mom, a single mom, and a mom that can't believe she's a mom, this book is a life saver!
   Seriously, I'm that mom that couldn't believe I was really going to have a baby, so I read every pregnancy/parenting book out there. I was checking my babies development in the womb daily! I was trying to eat perfectly, exercise daily. I wrote the perfect birth plan, read to my baby in utero and sang the ABC's constantly from the moment I knew her ears had formed, lol! I was trying to be super mom.
   Then I crashed and asked myself, "Where the heck are the REAL parenting books?"
   Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay was just what I needed. I stood in the store and laughed as I flipped through the pages. I closed the book when I read about mom's needing other mom friends because only they can answer questions like, "How the f*** does this Diaper Genie work?" I hadn't made myself get other mom friends yet, and that statement made me tear up while laughing.
   Any book that can make you laugh and cry at the same time because it is so real, is definitely worth the purchase.
   Buy this book for yourself if you are a mom, mom-to-be, or ever think there is a possibility you may want a baby. Buy it for your friends and your sisters! This book is a joy!



4. I read a lot of parenting books, and was hoping this book would be a light-hearted take on motherhood. I found it to be tasteless and not worth the time to read. For the most part it was full of over-used old cliches on parenthood. However, there were some things that were also offensive (joking about extreme postpartum depression)....save your money!



5. Stefanie Taylor is the only writer in the parenting field who can crack a joke about abortion in a book for new moms and only make you love her more.

5 comments about If I'm So Wonderful, Why Am I Still Single?: Ten Strategies That Will Change Your Love Life Forever.

1. If you have ever wondered why you're single, this is the book for you. It surpassed my expectations and is something I'll be recommending to friends. The book deals with the complexities in personal relationships and causes you to analyze your own behavior and confront some of your issues. It is LESS about men and their behavior and more about you: Which is the way to find healthy love by having happiness begin with you. Some great topics it covers are: examining your hidden ambivalence, how to say no when you're in the wrong relationship, how to detect and avoid men who aren't going to commit, and the best part: how to identify and say no to "BTN's", which are better than nothing relationships. A pivatol point in the book was when she discussed how you can be with a really great guy, but there might be one thing missing. And if it's something big then you have to walk away rather than settle for someone who is "almost" Mr. Right. I think many people settle and this book will show you how not to.



2. I enjoyed this book because it forced me to take a long, hard look at myself and what I have been doing to get in my own way. If you are serious about changing old patterns get this book.



3. I found this book too be a little depressing and misguiding. The author gives many examples and discussions of realtionships that went wrong which may be helpful in deciding to get out of a relationship but doesn't do much to help find a good one. The viewpoint is definitely biased towards the female side of what intimacy should be like which I feel is unfair to men and not helpful. Men are men, thank goodness. The author also prescribes to the idea that no one will love you unless you love yourself, that you have to get past your fears of intimacy before you will find the right person and that commitment phobes are people with "issues" (as opposed to being just your standard every day jerk). In general the book is unmotivating and not real world.



4. This book was recommended by a psychologist I met while traveling in southeast Asia. Even though the title is a strong, the book is amazing. It is an easy read and really helps you look at yourself. This book does NOT put the blame of being single on others or your environment. Each chapter focuses your issues/hangups with relationships. You will need a small notebook or a few sheets of paper to do the exercises at the end of each chapter.
   
   In addition to looking at your issues/hangups, it also helps you realize what you are looking for in a partner and reflecting on past relationships.
   
   Now that I have finished reading it and have talked about it with my friends, they want to buy it too.



5. I've picked up 4 or 5 other books on dating (can read my other reviews for a few). Most of them focus on how to contort yourself into this or that person to lure a man into your commitment "lair"... or at least that is how it feels reading those books.
   
   How refreshing it was to finally come across a book that suggests that the desire for a committed relationship is nothing to be ashamed of...and even better, how to spot and avoid commitmentphobes and better than nothing (BTN) relationships.... all things that drain your time and energy from finding someone you can share your life with. It also does a fabulous job helping you unearth all of the other ways you may be undermining your success in your search...such as hidden ambivalence and internal dialogues(there are no ways to meet people, there are no good ones, etc) that only serve to lower your odds.
   
   I had to laugh when she said "don't expect dating to be fun". It IS like a job interview! Pace yourself, have a plan, and keep at it! All great advice...

5 comments about No More Mr. Nice Guy!.

1. After identifying concepts within myself that would be classified as `nice guy-itis' (be it having cancelled dates without explanation or apology often; be it those who put demands on my time and efforts without regard to my feelings and rarely reciprocated; or to hear stories of betrayal from female friends who dated or preferred jerks than to a nice guy (or me)); this book was for me.
   
   I've read many self-help books on improving oneself. But many of them concentrated on what to do and how to do it while glossing over `why' to do it. This book addressed an aspect as to `why' by describing/discussing it through `nice guys' and associated behaviors, problems and consequences. By addressing an aspect of `why,' it helped me understand many aspects of what I dealt with amongst others (especially what I was doing wrong).
   
   First, I am basing my review from the unabridged audiobook. But after hearing (or reading) the descriptions that the author makes of those nice guys (and or his clients/patients), I felt that the author wrote this book on my experiences alone. His explanations to the nice guy phenomena (be it lack of fathers-father figures, reversal of gender roles, social/cultural norms) are sound (but, questionable for debate as a/the cause).
   
   Also, re-evaluating the motives of a nice guy does make a person wonder if there is genuineness in what a nice guy does. I admit that some of the described circumstances/situations which questions the motives of a `nice guy' aren't (or shouldn't) meant to be suspect (i.e. hidden contract) because then it would imply that almost everything done for others is based on hidden motive. So being nice (or giving) is not inherently wrong. However, when those we desire `favor' from (be it lover, girlfriend/boyfriend, person who owes money, etc.) take advantage of being nice with little or no return of effort (and the `nice' person continues with rewarding that behavior), then it's important to understand the logic (and flaws) of that behavior and make changes for the betterment of oneself.
   
   This book is a good read if you've ever had questions regarding being a nice guy or dealing with the consequences of being a nice guy.



2. I found this book very helpful in understanding Nice Guy syndrom in me, many excellent advices on self-growth, but I found "facing your fear" the most crucial and difficult to follow. Highly recommended if you think you are one of the Nice Guys.
   
   I also found "M.Young "probonolaw"'s review on this title most objective and insightful.



3. This is a decent read, but it is painstakingly boring. I fell asleep countless times with this book. It is a good premise to write about, but the author did a terrible job b/c the book is drab and uneventful.



4. If I have had this book in my hands about 5 years ago, things might have been different... But now it is not late to start, and change for good. I haven't had the best in love in my life, but this book gave me a fresh and different perspective on the way of thinking. I highly recommend this book to anyone. I didn't know, this nice guy syndrome really existed and I thought I had my life in control until BOOM I made something to destroy it. I didn't know I had this syndrome, but this book made it clear for me, that there is always a way to change for good to become a healthier male or an alpha male. I also recommend reading "How to become an Alpha Male" by John Alexander.



5. Well nice people are nice because they want to manipulate people and they are smart about it. For example, the smiling politician. There is nothing wrong with being geniunely nice. You just need to figure out why you are being nice and whether it is geniune or you have a hidden agenda. People who have the wrong motivation usually suffer. I totally don't buy the myth that nice guys don't have quality sex. So the book here operates from a bad premise.

5 comments about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Personal Workbook.

1. A very interesting and practical workbook, but possession of the 7 Habits book itself is necessary to really appreciate the exercises.



2. When I first read the 7th Habits of Highly Effective People I was amazed at how a slight shift in your thought process can make a huge shift in paradigms. When I saw that there was a workbook to compliment the text I quickly ordered it. I have found this workbook to be an effective way to put the lessons learned in the text to work for you. I am very please with purchase. This is an effective learning toll and highly recommend it to others.



3. There is nothing in this wonderful book that is enlightening but it makes the reader quicly realize that management and leadership are achievable by anyone who cares to master them.



4. The kindle version of this workbook is not worth buying because a lot of the book is comprised of tables and graphs which aren't readable with the kindle. I thought the kindle version would be workable in the sense you could actually write your entries in a separate notebook and just read the questions, but the missing table and graph content was a deal breaker for me.



5. I am so glad I got this to accompany the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It is not just a reiterate what the book said. It really makes you stop and think about the questions, how you handled a situation and what you could have done different. I am taking this to heart not just reading, but really making a change.

5 comments about How to Be a Gentleman: A Contemporary Guide to Common Courtesy.

1. I think this is a good book for people that does know how to be a gentlemen but I found I knew most of the stuff already.



2. At first I was afraid this book would be full of platitudes and one-liners on how to be a gentleman but as I read it I began to understand how the book all comes together. I very much enjoyed the reasoning behind some of the "do's and don'ts" listed in the book and while much of the book just seems to be common courtesy, how common ARE some of the courtesies any more?
   
   An excellent book and one I would recommend to just about any gentleman or potential gentleman.



3. This is a great present for a brother, nephew, uncle, etc. I bought one for each of my four older brothers (ages 24, 25, 34, 39). This book was special to each of them in different ways. Of course, I added a note in the front cover - something along the lines of "Name, you are already a gentleman, but in case you find yourself in a situation that you need some guidance, this will help."



4. This is an outstanding guide to etiquette for gentlemen of all ages. I would especially recommend it to any mother of teenager or young gentlemen.
   
   If this review was helpful, please add your vote.
   
   Thank you



5. I Gave this two stars because it doesn't really mean how to be a gentleman it means how to be a fancy playboy with good manners. I'm not denying that there are good lesions to lean here but he tells you be careful not to slam a door in some one's face how about holding the door open for people or how you should hold the umberrlla for certain people it just tells you what kind of dishes and towels to own now to me that has nothing to do with being a Gentleman but maybe that's just me. Too me it's more about having good manners (Common Courtesy) bringing happy day to some people it does not what you look like or how your dressed on a daily basses just that in certain instances you should dress up dinners weddings obvious stuff. But like I said just must be me.

5 comments about The Lightworker's Way: Awakening Your Spiritual Power to Know and Heal.

1. A powerful book that I just would not put down. I had many "aha" moments.
   Higly recommend for those "living in the light". Worth a read. :-)



2. The Lightworker's Way: Awakening Your Spiritual Power to Know and Heal
   
   I really appreciate the author writing this book. She truly details all of the little life defining moments and the events in her life that led up to where she is now and how she slowly accepted her healing and intuitive gifts. I appreciate her honesty; this book has been extremely inspiring to me. I will suggest this book to any open minded person who wants to write their own book or for anyone who is very intuitive but do not have anyone they feel safe enough to share it with. Thank you, Doreen Virtue, for doing your life's work of healing and encouraging others to love and heal as well.



3. I received the book well before the date promised. Am happy to add another Doreen Virtue book to my book collection.



4. It has taken me years to finally get around to reviewing Doreen's books and oracle decks. She rocks.I can't list here all the ways in which her work has influenced my life, because I would have to write my own book. You can use this book as a guide for all spiritual work. You don't even have to believe in angels or oracles. I started out as a skeptic and eventually signed up for, and attended, Doreen's angel therapy workshops. I use her decks, books, and CD's daily. Try it yourself. :-)



5. This book is for beginners and a great review for seasoned lightworkers. A very nice read for those interested reconnecting with their higher guidance and sharing it with the world.

5 comments about Building Chicken Coops: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-224.

1. Lot's of good information, but the booklet is basically an excerpt from "Story's Guide to Raising Chickens" If you have that title, which you certainly SHOULD have, then this one is just taking up space on the shelf.



2. All of this information in this handout is already contained within the book, "Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens." It is simply a few chapters of the book printed seperately.



3. The information is good but it was the same stuff found in Damerow's other book about raising chickens. If you just want ideas for building a pen this will help. But if you already have her other book then you already have this info as well. Thanks for your time.



4. This is very good for those who wish to have an idea as to amount of space needed. The only thing that I would have like to see is alternative material for building the hen house.



5. Useful information but if you have or are planning on purchasing Story's Guide to Raising Chickens, don't waste your money. The information in this bulletin is pulled directly from the book.

5 comments about Coping With Premature Ejaculation: How to Overcome PE, Please Your Partner & Have Great Sex.

1. Metz and McCarthy have done the research based on their work with troubled clients. And they know how to offer step-by-step advice on successful coping with the problem. Best of all, they take a complex issue and give people permission to explore and experiment. They see healthy sex as important, and most especially, fun.

   I hope many people will find this important resource so they can end their suffering and find the joy of sexual enrichment.




2. To start with I do have PE. I think this is a most outstanding book. It approaches the problem in very thorough and easy to understand way. I have read many books and tried everything on the market - desensitizers, herbal pills, exercises you name it I have tried it. Nothing worked. The book allowed me to approach the problem very methodically and I am practically PE free now. It shows you that this is a problem which is only a matter of management and right approach to sex. Also I have no permanent partner so it works for singles too. I used to cum in about 2 minutes although sometimes I could go for 10 or 15 but no rule for it. Now I can easily have 15 minutes pre-intercourse and at least 15 minutes of intercourse.
   I would also suggest that you use some of the hypnosis tools on the market. They work great in conjunction with the book as they allow you to relax which is crucial for success. Good luck to anybody who is in need of such a book. This is the one :-))



3. I am a medical doctor with 16 years of clinical experience in treating erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation and related conditions. I was happy when this book appeared last year because it is really well written and provides a full overview of this serious and common problem. Regarding the proposed ways of solving it I have my disagreements. Always having the best interest of the client or reader, I have to say that by following this book it will take long time trying to solve your PE. Plus, complete and permanent solution is questionable! This is partly due to the fact that there was less available data and research in this area 2 years ago.
   
   A science-based book appeared 2 months ago, which provides the latest and very best approach to solving PE, impotence and lack of libido. Its name is "Scientifically Guaranteed Male Multiple Orgasms and Ultimate Sex", which can solve your problem within a few days. That's why many real people and doctors from around the world highly recommend it. Check it out and see for yourself.
   Dr. Joseph Alexander



4. I am a sex therapist and sex educator, teaching at a large graduate school in the midwest. I use this book as a required text in my 'Treatment Strategies for Sexual Dysfunction' class. It is not only an excellent self-help book, it teaches clinicians how to think about and treat sexual difficulties. Barry McCarthy and Michael Metz are simply the best at what they do. I recommend this book to clients, students, and colleagues.
   Bravo to two excellent sex therapists!



5. The most amazing thing about this book is it's approach to the matter of premature ejaculation. It gives you an answer for all your questions. It means that you'll get to know which type of PE you have and how you have obtained it. Then it gives you the procedure how to cure it. This is particulary good in the way that you know which circumstences caused your PE, which aspects of your life you have to concentrate on and which to change. When you know these facts you'll get more comfortable and self-confident because it gives you the impression that PE is something that is cureable.
   
   I have already read several books on this matter. Like the book by Barbara Keesling, then the 'Multi-Orgasmic Man', 'Multi-orgasmic couple', books by Margot Anand and her DVD, 'Tantra' by Andre Lysebeth, 'Tantra & Tao' by Gilly Smith, 'A Chakra & Kundalini Workbook' by Jonn Mummford and another book about Kundalini which I don't remember the author's name. These Tantra books are nice and they bring something new to your thinking about sex and relationship, but the techniques won't help unless you believe absolutely in energy and it's flow. For some it's not so easy to imagine.
   
   Another thing is the use of the Pubococcygeal Muscle described in almost all of these books including this one. In the Tantric books you are instructed how it is important to squeeze it before the point of no return and how to imagine the flow of the energy and the importance of pumping it to your head and who knows where else. 'Coping with Premature Ejaculation' teaches you how to relax it and your whole body(however, this depends on the type of PE you have) which is far more important because eventually you'll get relaxed during intercourse being completely aware of your feelings and your partner what you would not achieve with the Tantric books (at least, I wasn't able to) because you would be distracted by your imagination.
   
   I can only recommend you this books. It works for me, although I haven't finished reading it, and as for now I do the individual exercises, but I have already noticed progress and that just after few weeks of reading. I haven't noticed such change even after I have completely read the Tantric books mentioned above.

5 comments about Drop The Rock: Removing Character Defects, Steps Six and Seven, Second Edition.

1. This book has helped me in my 12step recovery. I've been working the steps for over 20 years and I now realize how I have not done thorough 6th and 7th steps. That is what my life was lacking. Great read, great book. Happier life.



2. This book is awesome. It includes more detail and examples taken from the 12 & 12, and other literature then any other book I have seen. Simple to read. A must for anyone working a 12 step program!!



3. A near perfect text book for working steps six and seven. Especially helpful for those with long term sobriety who want to recharge their life.



4. If you are a person in recovery this book adresses all matter of character flaws and exactly how important these two steps are to recovery and continuing recovery.



5. Wow, I loved this book. This books gave me more insight to the Forgotten Steps. I have passed this book on to so many people in recovery so that will hopefully they will receive a clear message.
   
   It's about passing on to others and I did just that when it came to this book. Great read and inhances your experience, strength and hope. MUST READ!!!