Most self-help books put me to sleep, but this one got my attention and kept it.
355107
As a firm believer that there are other ways to calm, rejuvenate, and center yourself, I am always interested in how-to's on alternative therapies. That said, this is a very good beginner book on the EFT Healing therapy. Tapping is not new, but new to me, and seems as though it will be a good addition to meditation for me. I will admit it is intimidating at first (how will I explain to me family that tapping on my face is a good idea?). however once I get better at it, I can see the benefit. If you are interested in other ways to find focus and peace, this is a good book to start with.  I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, through Reading Deals, so I could give an honest review.
3233923
I have always been dubious of self help books and I was relieved that this is not one of those. The book is broken down into what I would call categories or slices of the directions life can take an individual. Within each category the author explains the pros and cons of one direction over another and then closes the chapter by providing an uplifting recommendation. Did it make me change my life, not necessarily but it gave me the knowledge to reconsider the way I do things every waking minute of the day. In other words, a constant self evaluation on how I could have done or said something in a better way.
2456571
This is not a book I'd automatically / typically pick up in a bookstore. I had reservations as I read the first chapter. As a self-help book it was written in a different and somewhat unique style from the dozens of other self-help books. Its one of reflection rather than saying what you should or should not do. It reflects on what the real reality is, so given I've read a ton of self-help books and I feel I am pretty aware of whats going on int he world a lot of it was a bit duh, and some of it was no-way (am so glad never to have to have experienced that or be in that type of environment).
As such whether you like or dislike the statement of what reality is one can only reflect whether you have the same or not, so those who do its likely an aha moment.
There was a theme running throughout which I'd guessed correctly by the end and it was one reason why I kept going as I really was not aware and had not read the back cover or what the book was about else I would have taken a different attitude.

All Kudos to the author for writing this book.

Disclosure: I was offered a free copy of this book by the author in return for an honest review.
2944224
I love to read self help books and articles, though I don't always agree with what I read.  I didn't agree with everything in this book, but I found it had a lot of interesting ideas and I agree with the premise that our minds are powerful and can have an effect on our physical and mental health.  It reinforced to me my belief that it's important to talk positively to myself, to love myself, and to care for myself.
3693776
I like the variety of subjects covered in this book.  While some of the information seems like common sense, there are other points that I had never considered being related to sleep.  I like how the author suggests that the reader find the things that will work for them, not assuming that everyone is either the same, or will be able to make all of the changes outlined.

The structure and clickable Table of Contents allowed me to skip to the parts I was most interested in.  While each point stands alone, this does make for some repetition if you read the book front to back.

Overall this book is worth reading for everyone, not just for people with sleep problems.  All of the information and suggestions should help people troubleshoot sleeping issues, and hopefully avoid them in the first place.
2691984
Not what I was expecting from my first "self-help" book, but then again it didn't read like a "self-help" book either. Turned out to be rather fun  and  entertaining.
945964
I have to admit that this book was written in a very creative fashion.  There were times when I found the writing very interesting.  There were many others when I was irritated by the voice.  The plot was very interesting and the author created a story with multiple layers.  Still, it was my determination to get through the book that got me to a point where I could enjoy it.  I did not think that this book was a page-turner.  I did not find myself neglecting sleep in order to get to the next chapter.  In fact, I did fall asleep reading more than once.
4621131
Ordinarily I don't get along with most books of this genre and chafe at suggestions of how to "get happy" and feel better about myself.  There's just so much material coming out of the whole positive thinking movement, most of it repetitive and banal and hard to take wholly to heart.  Not so with this book.  For once I feel secure in giving myself permission to shake off (external) expectations and pronouncements that too often seem to settle on me in an oppressive heap.  After years of struggling with the aftermath of verbal and emotional abuse by a chronically unemployed elder sibling, I have to say that this book has done more for me than my past stint in psychotherapy and it's definitely superior to the other "self-help" books I've flirted with before.

I found the workbook format useful as a means of cutting to the chase during reading.  This isn't great literature--it's more about delivering a bolstering shot to my ailing, put-upon, over-obligated spirit when I've allowed myself to get too caught up in the opinions of others and fallen into the trap of trying to please everyone.
4189361
In my sleep deprived state, I couldn't get this gradual method to work for me.  However, it has a lot of good and applicable information for anyone.
3076521
more jibberish than I could handle...I don't remember one thing I read.

But I did find trying to read this book is a great aide to get to sleep.
1218668
Not sure if I was tired or just too much story but it sure made me sleep good and sound.
976803
I liked this book, it held my interest but it didn't really 'wow' me or keep me up half the night to see what the next chapter would bring.
2557335
Not a big fan of most of these "self-help" books, but for some reason this one caught my attention, and I found myself reading it from cover to cover. Some great common-sense advice & straight talk given here that I think will be very useful to anyone who has faced not just a traumatic experience, but also the various setbacks life gives all of us from time to time.
149565
I know it is a self help book, but I feel this falls into some of the standard self-help traps: self-aggrandizing, sweeping generalizations, grandiose but vague solutions. Overall, however, I definitely gained some insight and some skills from this book and have been working on applying the guidelines (which you don't get to until THE END) for the past couple of weeks with some success.
1848329
I really liked the book.  Not a long one that put me to sleep.  Insightful

, and reassuring.  I have been struggling, changed position at work.  I feel better after reading this.
3602413
I received this exquisetly constructed, lightweight paperback book this week.  Even the photography on the front cover makes me sleepy.  I've read a couple nighttime affirmations and have drifted off into pleasant dreams.
Thank you!
Sincerity,
Janet Izzo
3821416
I read the whole book to my insomniac wife over several weeks at bed time. A good book helps her sleep. A poor book fails. Trains and Lovers successfully put her to sleep throughout. Meanwhile I enjoyed the read.