Life changing insights! And it's as readable as a conversation with a friend is enjoyable.
927861
I believe I just saved myself years and thousands of dollars in therapy. Truly..this book, with its tender insights and well-supported claims, has done wonders in giving me a remarkably studied insight into myself, my biological constitution as well my emotional needs and inclinations... not to mention the insight it's given me into my counterparts: the extroverts in my life whose own needs and tendencies are now more accessible to me too. Science done with empathy will save the world yet.
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From the moment I started this book, I felt like I was chatting with a friend. It is a fresh, guilt-free invitation to make time for regular "GetAways" with Christ. The author acknowledges her own busy-ness and shows how it's possible to make it work, the benefits of doing so and the delight in finding that spiritual growth does occur as a result. She also includes short essays from others who are on a similar journey. I will be using much of the content in my own life and also sharing it with others as I teach spiritual retreating practices.
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This book reads like a heart to heart conversation with a good friend, but a friend who has so much depth, sensitivity, compassion and humility. The suggestions and nuggets in this book are not academic pondering or regurgitation of learned practices, but pure personal experience: lived, felt, analyzed and crystallized into insight. As a yoga practitioner of many years, I have ingested my share of material on chakras, yet Mikki's brief summary was the simplest and best description I have ever read. It made so much sense to me both as a yogi and as a health care professional. But my favorite chapter was on Ceremony, Ritual and Prayer. I feel that as a modern society, we have lost this art. It was so perfectly timed for me as I am going through several major transitions in my life. This chapter is bookmarked!

Great read!
3366539
Life Reimagined is very readable and interesting.  My husband and I read it together and discuss the issues covered.  It makes for great conversation as we apply some of the principles to our own lives.
570500
An eye-opening, useful book that changed the way I think about dialogue in my professional and personal lives. Scratch that--more than just dialogue, it reframed the way I approach and consider others who have entered (or that I'd like to have enter) my life.

Both easy to wrap your head around and deeply insightful, the steps Wise provides in this book are actionable, not just airy thoughts that you can't apply to your life. They are bolstered with examples, anecdotes, and clear hypotheticals that let readers fully understand the thrust of each chapter and idea. It's hard to think of a person you COULDN'T recommend this book to.
2881997
The Happiest Animal by Will Jelbert will give you a whole new outlook on life. As someone whos life didn't go as planned and hit rock bottom, Jelbert is immediately relatable, and reading his book is more like talking to a friend than reading a self-help book. Jelberts introspective book touches on a variety of subjects, including science and philosophy.

One of the things I loved best about the book was the format. From the very tone of the entire book to the short stories in every chapter, Jelberts book flows beautifully, and its something youll want to come back to again and again. The exercises and animal advice at the end of each chapter help take what Jelbert was written and apply it to your own life, allowing you to exercise your own happiness animal.

Another aspect that I loved is that Jelberts writing isn't all fluff. He delves into the more difficult topics that many self-help books shy away from. He talks about the nervous system and how the brain works, and relates it with classical philosophers and modern psychology. His multi-faceted approach leaves no doubt that anyone can truly achieve happiness if they only try.

An absolutely delightful read, I recommend this book to anyone who wants something more out of life, and who is ready to find unequivocal peace and happiness in their lives.
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Quantum Spirituality is a MUST read if you are interested in learning more about yourself and the things that prevent you from living the life you dream about.  The author writes in a conversational tone and openly and candidly talks about experiences from his own life to illustrate the concepts being discussed.  By revealing himself and his experiences it is easy to relate to him, to the material and to recognize the same tendencies and/or experiences in our own life.  Mr. Trevithick is an excellent example and source of information on how we can transform our thoughts, experiences, and circumstances into opportunities for growth and enlightenment.
Although most find change frightening, if one truly wants to live a more fulfilling, enjoyable, and enlightened life one must to be willing to throw away those old habits and be open to a new way of thinking and ultimately a new way of behavior in the game we call life.  Quantum Spirituality provides the tools you need to face change and work toward creating the life you have always wanted.  Through exercises at the end of each chapter, Mr. Trevithick challenges the reader to really look at his/her life and be honest with the answers.  By being honest with ourselves, we are than able to begin the transformation and move toward a greater life experience.
Quantum Spirituality was a true asset in not only opening my eyes to areas that I could enrich but also in providing me with the steps to do so.  I absolutely recommend this book for anyone who is interested in living life at a higher and more rewarding level.
4326012
This book feels more like an honest conversation with a friend than anything Ive read in a long, long time. While I don't agree with every word, principle, or method mentioned by Hollis, I think the relaxed tone allows for that.... I don't agree with 100% of what any of my friends believe, but there are still gems to be gleaned from their wisdom and experience; so, too, with this book. The optimism and practical tips Hollis imparts have given me a list of a few things I need to work on based on lies Ive been fed my whole life (like, Im supposed to be small and fade into the background...). Even better, Hollis shares in each chapter what helped her to overcome those lies, and they were wonderful food for thought as I seek to impart positive change in my own life.
3110739
Deep philosophical and spiritual concepts are presented in a conversational way that makes it easy for any reader to grasp and understand.  Well worth the read.  I wholeheartedly recommend it.
3626509
Reading Austin's book is like having a conversation with an old friend.  This fun and easy read is an unique book, giving stand alone inspirational moments in Austin's life.  Moments that are "high points and lows", funny, and uplifting, all with a Christian perspective.  Each chapter stands on its own with a peek inside moments of his life while gaining insight into your own life.  I highly recommend it.
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I purchased The Conversation yesterday (9/8/09) when it was released and I finished it today. What a great read! I've been a fan of Harper's genuine conversational-style writing since his debut, Letters to a Young Brother, and the follow-up, Letters to a Young Sister, and in his signature-style, the conversation continued in this latest work. Hill Harper is an example of so many of us that are still "working it out" on some level, though some of us dare not admit it. The book is a breath of fresh air as it serves as a model for true transformation as the writer goes on his own personal journey during the process of "The Conversation." Equally informative and engaging, are the candid conversations of the subjects profiled, which range from the conservative to the extreme. Hill manages to present this work without his bias but doesn't neglect to offer his own wisdom about the important issues like sex, money, child rearing, and fidelity. This book is not about--as that old adage informs--eating a fish for a day, The Conversation is about learning to fish to eat for a lifetime. Readers, cast your rods and get into "The Conversation." Excellent job Mr. Harper; keep it cutting-edge and straight. We love that. I'm officially in "The Conversation."

Extra testimonial:
I'm a 35-year-old woman (a daughter and a mother) that had a candid conversation about sex with my mother today-for the first time; what seemed taboo was natural as I took the lead and inspiration from The Conversation. My courage to be bigger than the "appropriate" old model rooted in a lot of "pretendism" (my new made-up word), created a new space for me and my mother. In turn, she talked openly about her sex life as an adult (and lack there-of). I didn't imagine that conversation but we have to delve into those important topics and if we can't do that with ourselves and our loved ones, we're kidding ourselves about creating and/or maintaining healthy romantic relationships. I can't wait to talk to the men I know-without judgment-but with a true commitment to engage toward solutions. The Conversation offers a lot, but you'll have to read the book to get those jewels.

Melody Fox
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no matter where you are in life, on track or lost, each page offers insight after insight that filled me with a deeper understanding for how life works. Beck's brilliance of mind combines with her compassion for people and wisdom of how everything functions together (your body, your mind, the world), in a way that really just makes good sense. I found myself retelling story after story from this book because I knew it would bring joy and newfound understanding to the people I love. I was consistently awestruck at her talent to articulate and figure out things that I have noticed or experienced in my life. buy this book- NOW!
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This is the type of book you will go back to over and over again to regain a perspective that's not necessarily what we know by default or should I say, as a result of society's faulty programming. It is by far one of the best, yet simplistic books I've read in a long time... on point, section by section, easy to read and grasp and at the same time, life changing! Too, this is not a religious book, but a book so profound with spiritual insights that you'll almost wonder why you didn't think of these truths... Thank you Seth for sharing your insights and journey with us so we can too come back to where we started!
812364
This is one you won't be able to put down. The book touches on friendship, intimacy, and making life-changing decisions without sacrificing happiness, which are all hot topics of today's conversations! I'm looking forward to the next novel!
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Before reading this book I was made aware by the person who recommended it that it is more of a fun read than a book of explosive revelations that will turn your life around (for the better) and change your view on the world. And he was absolutely right in his assessment.

This is a short, fun read that is peppered with insights and quips (By jove!) that are almost so charming as to hide some of the great, if not revolutionary, wisdom Bennett spills out onto almost every page. From: You can only waste the passing moment. You cannot waste to-morrow; it is kept for you. You cannot waste the next hour; it is kept for you, to: Happiness does not spring from the procuring of physical or mental pleasures, but from the development of reason and the adjustment of conduct to principles, to a quote representing the main topic of the book: The chief beauty about the constant supply of time is that you cannot waste it in advance. The next year, the next day, the next hour are lying ready for you, as perfect, as unspoilt, as if you had never wasted or misapplied a single moment in all your career, the consistent wisdom within this book well makes up for its lack of revolutionary insight, and so it should.
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I've known the author of this book for a while, and have been honored to hear him share his thoughts on the incredible journey that life has afforded him.  So, when he asked me to dive into a copy of his new book and digest the content I knew was near and dear to his heart, I was nervous.  What if I didn't like it?  What if it didn't seem to flow?  What if I couldn't get through it?

But after downloading the text, I quickly learned that my concerns were all wrong.  After all, this was Kim Williams, writing to me as though we were sitting over a cup of coffee and he were sharing his latest insights and observations.  In other words, it was addictive.

The content is relevant and poignant, succinct yet deep.  His observations about God and spirituality cut to the core of what is going on inside Christianity in my personal world right now and the questions and points he raises are some that have been on my mind, only in much less organized and focused formats.  The walls of denominations are one area where I was relieved to see someone acknowledge the shortcomings, not of God, but of man and his constructs that try to contain God.

It's a text worth reading for anyone who wants a fresh shot of humor, observation, and insight from a man who has stood both in the pulpit and in the pews.  Well done.  Now, when does the sequel come out?
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A thoroughly enjoyable journey! Alanna is so personable and open. Reading her book opened up ideas and introspective opportunities that I generally only get when talking with my sisters (too rarely with our busy schedules!) This is a book that I will read again and again as I can see that it will reveal different truths depending on what I need or connect to at that time in my life. If you're someone who wants to expand your thinking... definitely buy this book!