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Sweet and simple
Reading the other reviews I was surprised to see how many people appreciated the asthetics of this book in hardcover - I'm almost sorry I have the paperback version!
TOO MUCH GOD FOR ME
I bought several sets of tapes for my family gift giving but when I played one I decided to put them in the charity box instead.Far too much religion in it.Self improvement and joy of living does not HAVE to be god related.I am sorry because I really do think she has great talent.If she could just write and leave religion out of it.

Jumping Into The Deep End
"Do you remember when you were little and jumping into the deep end of the pool was one of the most daring things you could do?Once a sense of play introduces a little deep-end jumping into each ordinary day, you'll want to keep doing it again and again.And you were meant to."
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Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio - Self-Help    3. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    4. Conduct of life    5. Personal Growth - General    6. Self-Help    7. Simplicity    8. Spiritual    9. Spirituality    10. Spirituality - Women's    11. Women    12. Self-Help / General   

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Inspiring
I found this book inspiring and full of practical and lovely ideas.Some of them are relatively easy to implement; others take a bit more effort/preparation.The holidays discussed are American.The book presents simple ways to make daily living special and to take note of holidays, seasons, and other occasions.

Simple pleasures for Simple Times
I love the noble simplicity of the Victorian age. This book is an invitation to experience simple rituals in your daily life. I especialy enjoyed the beautiful art work and many pictures. This book takes the reader on a gilded journey through the entire year with wonderfull passages describing a myriad of traditions and daily rituals for living. If you cherish the victorian tradition then you simply must have this book. Buy it new or used, read it, experience it, and pen a review to spread the joy, this truly is home.

Preserving family memories
It is Thanksgiving Day as I write.I have used this book extensively over the past week as I write down the activities we will do as a family this holiday season.We are a family with young children (8, 6, 3, baby), so we are only now starting our family traditions.It is VERY important to me that the children have family memories to keep them reminded of their happy childhood.This book has been a wonderful keepsake.I have already started purchasing it for others, as it is beautifully written and breathtakingly beautiful.Do not hesitate to buy this book.It will enhance your library like few others.I am wishing for another book like this one, but have not found it yet. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Misc. Nonfiction    2. Audio - Nonfiction    3. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    4. Customs & Traditions    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family Relationships    7. Family festivals    8. Folklore    9. Months    10. Parenting - General    11. Seasons    12. Self-Help / General   

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Escavating Your Authentic Self
It is exactly what I was looking for and I am most pleased with another one of Breathnach's books. JP

a positive pick-me-up
I have taken this book out time and time again since buying it a few years ago.I have underlined, highlighted and written notes in the margins according to what peaks my interest at a particular time.These books never fail to give me a boost of refreshing energy that is well-needed and, according to the author, well-deserved in a time where women find themselves constantly on the go.I can't say enough how much I enjoy this book.

Surprisingly Disappointing
I've never written an Amazon review, but this book compelled me to do so. I'm surprised that this book was published because its style and organization are so poor. The chapters are choppy, their arrangement makes no sense, and there is no cohesion. The self-excavation thread does not tie the book together as well as it might have, and the excavation journal project doesn't finish what it starts.
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Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio Adult: Other    3. General    4. Personal Growth - Happiness    5. Psychology    6. Religious aspects    7. Religious life    8. Self-realization    9. Spiritual life    10. Women    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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Sarah Ban Breathnach wanted to offer men the same reflective book thatshe offered women in Read more

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Author Takes a Look at Men
For the most part I enjoyed the book. There were certainly many diverse and varied experiences written about in the book. Not anything earth moving but thoughtful and entertaiing. Would make a good gift to any male reader in your life.

And Never the Twain Shall Meet.
Ms. Breathnach collaborated with Michael Segell to teach us women that men actually do think and feel differently from the females in their lives.It was through his wife, Winnie Gallagher, that the two found each other and produced this informative journal. and maybe the next story will give me an inkling...
The writers seemed to be reaching hard to delve some deep female part inside when they would rather be marlin-fishing or something.I found the discussions of intimacy the most readable, possibly because having sex is apparently the only thing men have in common with women. In trying so excruciatingly hard to show feelings, many of the writers turned to, you guessed it, life and death situations such as a spouse's cancer, war in Africa, parental loss.The kinds of things it takes to get guys to emote, I suppose. Could you perhaps let us know how you felt to see your child be born?Ease a child's anxiety over some imagined terror?Let us know why you hate, really hate, the guy in the car infront of you?So you would throw yourself down the stairs if it would make the Vikings win.Uhuh.And sex is the closest thing to God.Gotcha.Now we know you write with it, in addition to thinking with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Affirmations    3. Audio - Self-Help    4. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    5. Audiobooks    6. Conduct of life    7. Meditation    8. Men    9. Motivational & Inspirational    10. Personal Growth - Success    11. Self-Help    12. Self-Help / General   

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Already seems dated
I don't know what it is. The book seems to be a classic and that I can understand. But I pulled out the tape to listen to after not having heard it for some time and it seemed so out of date. Some parts were almost embarrassing, and in all was a mishmosh of biblical, new age, and groovy girl advice. A friend of mine borrowed it a while ago and was listening to it in her car. her 10-year-old son said, "Mom, this is so dumb!" Sometimes kids do tell the truth.

Life changing/discover who the real you is again
After a bad marriage, I didn't know who I was or what I wanted anymore. This book helped me sort through all of that and rebuild myself back to my original design. I listened to it and stored some very important rules in my mind about keeping the real me alive and now I will never let anyone convince me that I need to change those wonderful characteristics about myself.

You mean, people dont know how to be Grateful??
Good thing I did not have to buy money for this...hey, I am grateful, yippee. I went down to the local library and borrowed it and I couldnt wait to hear her ideology. I for one, think it is preposterous that so many women are seeing Sarah as God. She is not wise, or full of wisdom. What is her message? She is saying the same exact thing the New Age and Religious Communities have been saying for at least the last 15 years...be grateful, have gratitude. She acts as if she invented the idea...and what is worse, people are buying it. I cant believe people are buying this tape to learn how to be grateful. I have an idea, and it doesnt cost you anything...learn to say "Please", "thank you", and dont cut people off on the freeway. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    2. Conduct of life    3. General    4. Inspirational - General    5. Meditation    6. Meditations    7. Personal Growth - Happiness    8. Psychology    9. Religious life    10. Simplicity    11. Unabridged Audio - Inspirational/Philosophy    12. Women    13. Psychology & Psychiatry / General   

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a PBS masterpiece
This three volume tape set is taken from a PBS series done several years ago.It remains one of their best offerings todate.This series has won several awards and continues to be as popular today as when it was first broadcast.It is the best compilation of todays leading thinkers, authors, and lecturers that I have come across.As a licsened counselor I have often used this series within my practice and it has been extremely well received.These tapes open the listener to many thought provoking ideas without preaching or pandering to its audience. It offers hope and insight without putting forth condensending,formulaic answers to the complicated process known as life.If you enjoy reflecting and need a boost in your life this set may be for you. I believe you will come away refreshed and feeling a spitiual (not religious) uplift to help you face today's challenges.One caveat however is that these tapes have been released individually over the last few years and the title here is somewhat different.It may led some to think this is a new version or update of the original and it isn't. It is all three of the original in one box set.So if you own any of theindividual tapes you will be duplicating if you buy this set.If you don't own the others,buy these; save some money; and have a wonderful emotional experience.Reward yourself and buy this set. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Abridged Audio - Self-Help    2. Audio Adult: Books On Tape    3. Motivational & Inspirational    4. Personal Growth - General    5. Self-Help    6. Unabridged Audio - Self Help