A great book on living well
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Michael Schuler talks about sustainability, but starts with not ecological facts but what makes for the good life. His thoughts on sticking around neighborhoods and contributing to community I found particularly insightful and motivating. Schuler's style is straightforward, easy to read but often inspiring. At times, the passionate reader may feel she is drowning in Schuler's eminent "sensible-ness": I felt a little like Italy being coaxed to be Belgium. Mother Theresa's all-consuming passion and Emerson's eclecticism were both sustainable in their ways. On the whole, this is a warm, gently powerful book that will stay with me a long time. It's about the decisions and the life that really matter. Highly recommended.
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Fantastic book. Everyone who is focused on their health and well being should read this book. I am so glad I did.
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This book has great concepts for people like me who are just learning how to live a more self sustaining life. The intro shares her "why" pretty well. It makes you understand that this was part necessity and she excelled in it. All the advice is good.
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For readers who look to "grow" toward a healthy life - rather than a life based on "getting" - this book is well worth absorbing.  The writer's concepts are ahead of their time, they are brilliant, down to earth, and lead to a full discovery of how people live their lives in a loving and emotionally healthy way.  I thought it was in need of further editing and I did struggle a little in the early pages.  But the content is a 10, even if the writing style is a little loose.  Living soulfully is the underlying theme, but not in a spiritual way, rather, in a full-blown "take charge of your life" way.  It is about living with joy!  Good book; tremendous material.
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A very interesting, well-written and well-researched compendium of ways to continue to enjoy life for many years. Dr. Northrup makes many valid points about the importance of healthy habits...mind, body, emotions, diet, exercise,etc, as well as new research and some startling suggestions for your consideration. She also has many opinions about current medical practices, and new directions in mind-body research. As she emphasizes, regardless of how old we are, we are making decisions every day that influence the way we age. The importance of having the information to make informed decisions can't be overemphasized. Ageing well is not a matter of forever looking 21, or even forever feeling like we are 21...her advice is not in that category. Being an "Ageless Goddess" is far more inclusive and this information is helpful in appraising your current practices as well as starting on a new path.
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This is a great book on living life with a purpose and meaning.  Spirituality is an aspect of anyone's life.  The book has great spiritual (not religious- there is a difference) guidelines to live life to the best of your ability.

In order to overcome the indifference or negativity of the world, we need a dose of positive spirituality to direct (or re-direct)us to the correct course of purpose and meaning.  Joel Osteen delivers that message in a positive and direct (though not preachY0 way.

JR Felisilda
Author of the book, "Nanay: Lessons From a Mother"
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I really like the way the author wrote this book to give important information in an easy to understand, not overwhelming, caring way.  Food, relationships, spirituality, stress, physical activity all play a huge role in how your overall health is.  This book will help you obtain optimal health and well being.  I enjoyed this book and will definitely recommend it.
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I like this book. It is informative and inspiring, and it provides practical ways to be happier in daily life. The chapters are short enough that you can read it in bite-sized chunks when you're waiting here or there, or when you're taking a moment to recharge and need a boost. However, you may want to read the whole thing at once. I'm going to read it a second time and use the practical suggestions for living more happily.
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I thoroughly  enjoyed reading this book.  It was insightful and provided practical  ways to increase physical and emotional well being.  The tips are very doable - I got started with implementing them right away and feel better just by taking better control.  This is a book that you will read over and over again and will want to share. I would fully recommend this book.
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Elly McGuinness's book provides great prescriptive advice on how to maximize the health benefits of sensible diet, exercise and life regimes. I found it extremely easy to read, down to earth and it backed up its extensive tips with reasons why they worked. Elly's background as a health and fitness professional shines through.
She has provided a 'whole of life' approach to keeping in shape to maximize the quality of our lives. This book was well worth the read. Whatever level of fitness you have, you will find something in this book to help you improve it.
I can recommend her book with its uncomplicated suggestions on how to burn fat and be in better shape.
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Elsie's book is a great way to understand better the 3 principles way of life. The book is full of examples from all areas of life. There are some interesting anecdotes of Syd Bank's life. I enjoyed the book.
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This is a great book and I have learnt so much from it. Even though the characters in the book live simple lives, what full lives they lead!

Although this is a long read and one should pace themselves for it, I would highly recommend it.

I now endeavour to live a simpler life with less things in them.

Kudos to the author!
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This is a awesome book!  Well written and easy to understand.
It is a must read for everyone who wants to live a long and healthly life.
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This book is a great reference for those who want to live a happy, healthy, productive and well rounded life.  You will not be the same after reading this book.
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Dr. Northup is terrific and I appreciate her viewpoints on women's health that I can relate to at my age.  I was a bit skeptical at first that it might be a bit woo woo or out there but I find the older I get the more open minded I am to different points of view. The book is full of good advice on health and aging as well as being uplifting and enlightening. There is a large list of reference books in the back for future reading that I will be taking advantage of.
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I really love this book of Martha, very informative and helpful especially to those who are looking forward for a better and longer life.  It does not only cover information about health and wellness but it also covers topics on nourishing your mind and soul.  Really a good book to read!
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One of the best books on health ever. I highly recommend reading it and following its advice. Also, its well written and even fun to read. Five stars.