conversations with myself
597873
i just cant put it down. this is the real mandela the man. well written, very close and personal . how did he manage to have such a forgiving heart after all that he went through?
1534786
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Loving the Little Years. The book helped me think of fresh ways to relate with children in their context. It also helped me with how I talk to myself. I'm not nearly so hard on myself anymore. It is a great reading choice.
643112
Mike calls us to have the right conversation. Around our country and the world conversations over issues and candidates are taking place. The conversation s that need to take place are:  Who is my Lord?  Who is my hope in?  How then am I to live?  Join me in this conversation.
111110
Tired of having progresives spit in my face when I want to have a talk with them about our differences. This is helping.
2602980
Nice collection of memories and experiences reflecting those of many who bend and blur the boundaries of accepted gender definition.
My "macrame purse" was in a 2nd grade gift exchange where I had tried to participate in the "boys" exchange by bring a matchbox car set...instead I ended up with a pastel pink strawberry shortcake comb/hairbrush/ mirror and nail polish set. I was devastated and in big trouble because I hurt the girls feelings who brought the gift.  Your telling of the emotions and frustration in the macrame purse story captured the essence perfectly.
Thanks for the perspectives and anecdotes that sparked me to think of my own stories which I can smile about now but certainly couldn't at the time. I hope others will also be able to pick up this collection of short stories and see a glimpse of themselves regardless of their path or location on the gender continuum.
4128545
I felt like I was having a conversation with a good friendone who makes me laugh, encourages me, and isn't afraid to throw out truth when I need a bit of an attitude adjustment.  I love that the book was written so that it can be used as a devotional, with reflection questions at the end of each chapter.  So often what I read on a particular day was put to the test later in real life!  This is definitely a book I will read through again.
4835830
Very interesting..now I know I'm an introvert.mostly. Extrovert when conversations are about something I know.
1537635
Indulging in my love of audio books has become more challenging since I quit my job, and no longer have a two and a half hour commute to get lost in a dreamy book.  I've taken to having a special ME day once a week.  The ritual revolves around my complicated and needy hair. The process of pre-shampooing, washing, deep conditioning, detangling, and finally braiding my hair into tiny segments occupies about 3-4 hours sometimes. I used to put it off until I absolutely had a knotted mess on my hands. I decided to use this time to get back into my audio book routine. It's helped tremendously! I enjoy my day, get some reading in, and if the book is especially good, I'll find other things I need to tweak just to keep listening, like a manicure and/or pedicure, or even attending to my larger than life eyebrows.

This short little book consumed my whole morning today.  Even late into tonight, I'm still pondering why I loved it so much. The lame comeback? This stuff is real. Reminds me of why I love Bergman films, especially the tortourous Scenes From a Marriage.  It's real. Focusing on the protagonist's life before marriage, after marriage, motherhood, and the complications from imperfect relationships, I was especially drawn to the "wife's" constant choice of family over career.  Her inner doubts about being a good wife, mom, sister, and friend touched me deeply.  I fell in love with her character and just wanted to extend a huge hug.  "You're not alone and you can and will get through this," kept running through my mind as I pulled my comb through my fastidious curls.

Summation: read this book, then let's talk.
2513816
Trough reading this book I've come to understand myself so much more. I felt personally addressed "as if" the author talked to me directly.
2304
There were times when I thought that there is no way a conversation would go like this in real life, and then there were others that was like a page out of my own life. I loved it nonetheless! I read the whole thing in one night because I couldn't put it down! It was even a source of some revelations I'm going through right now, so I'm grateful to have read it :-)
2150826
Thank you for sharing your walk in the Spirit with us.  It felt like having a conversation with you, and for me, thats a positive in a book!
4256143
This book has made me more conscious in how i communicate with people. I am learning to process my thoughts and feelings and also observing the other persons own to.
3664670
If you haven't yet experienced Susan Piver's approach to meditation, the title of her new book gives you a clue.  Reading her words is like being in a conversation with a good friend over the kitchen table.  At the same time it's like being in a conversation with yourself where you keep realizing that you, after all, ARE good enough, smart enough, kind enough, etc enough. You keep learning how it's a lot more than just about self-help and positive thinking.  I'm thrilled that Susan has put this book out into the world, and that, through it,  I'll have a chance to return to the wisdom of what it means to be a human being, here and now, breathing, just as I am -- again and again.
91291
Reading this book is like having a conversation with a friend. The author looks at a wide array of aspects of female friendship, and I really enjoyed seeing beyond my own experience. She shares many of her own experiences, so instead of a sterile essay this feels like someone who is really opening up to you. Zangara's commonsense reflections also motivated me to make some positive changes (like, instead of these novel-length texts, wouldn't a phone call make us all feel better?). I laughed a lot and also, was reminded how important my friendships are. Very enjoyable.
1561696
I found this book easily engaging. The ideas were presented in such a way that it felt like a conversation with a good friend. I ended the book feeling more empowered to engage in hard dialogue about my own vulnerabilities with new practical tools. I highly recommend.
3411587
Want to share your Christian faith with others but don't know how to do it? More so, you don't want to come on too strong to turn others away? Or, you simply don't have the comfort level in knowing what to say and what not to?

In Faith Conversations, Author Jeff Glass will show you ways to utilize your God-given strengths in creating your own personal style of sharing your faith. This book will help you discover your own unique style and increase your comfort and confidence when talking with people.
2572881
It was thought provoking.  I as the reader was draw in by the author ability to allow me to expose my self to myself.