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Out of Love
Finding Your Way Back to Self-Compassion
Marianne Ingheim
2020 Finalist
214 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Out of Love: Your Way Back to Self-Compassion by Marianne Ingheim is an insightful book that chronicles the author's journey of unlearning self-critical patterns and going back to her self-compassionate heart. The stories and journaling prompts in the book will show readers how self-compassion is helpful when it comes to self-acceptance and its role when it comes to change. It is a book for readers who have struggled with self-criticism, shame, traumas, and tragedies which have manifested as anxiety and addiction. The author's personal story and experiences will enable readers to move through their transitions easily by letting go of the past and making room for the new. It is a book that will make everyone stop blaming themselves, criticizing themselves, and feeling unimportant, and help them realize that they belong to themselves first.
The insights in the book are good for everyone to change their perception about themselves and will inspire them to grow and unlearn their victim story. It is a good book to make readers aware of being kind to themselves so that they can be their best selves. Self-compassion will make them understand the importance of accepting all their experiences. Out of Love: Your Way Back to Self-Compassion by Marianne Ingheim is brave and honest and is a good tool for readers to practice self-compassion. I like the author's perspective on the topic and her three guiding principles of Compassion, Courage, and Curiosity are good tools to help readers give up thoughts of being perfect. It is a good book that can be used for self-analysis and self-growth so that living will be empowering and fulfilling.
Out of Love: Your Way Back to Self-Compassion by Marianne Ingheim is an insightful book that chronicles the author's journey of unlearning self-critical patterns and going back to her self-compassionate heart. The stories and journaling prompts in the book will show readers how self-compassion is helpful when it comes to self-acceptance and its role when it comes to change. It is a book for readers who have struggled with self-criticism, shame, traumas, and tragedies which have manifested as anxiety and addiction. The author's personal story and experiences will enable readers to move through their transitions easily by letting go of the past and making room for the new. It is a book that will make everyone stop blaming themselves, criticizing themselves, and feeling unimportant, and help them realize that they belong to themselves first.
The insights in the book are good for everyone to change their perception about themselves and will inspire them to grow and unlearn their victim story. It is a good book to make readers aware of being kind to themselves so that they can be their best selves. Self-compassion will make them understand the importance of accepting all their experiences. Out of Love: Your Way Back to Self-Compassion by Marianne Ingheim is brave and honest and is a good tool for readers to practice self-compassion. I like the author's perspective on the topic and her three guiding principles of Compassion, Courage, and Curiosity are good tools to help readers give up thoughts of being perfect. It is a good book that can be used for self-analysis and self-growth so that living will be empowering and fulfilling.
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Show Up For Yourself
A Guide to Inner Awareness and Growth
Janet Philbin
2020 Finalist
211 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
Show Up For Yourself: A Guide to Inner Growth and Awareness by Janet Philbin is an uplifting and encouraging book that can be used as a guide for inner awareness, growth, and becoming as you step forward to show up as you. The framework in the book tells how you can show up each and every day and bring joy, balance, and peace into your life. The healing process is a journey and Janet makes you understand how healing is a spiral that expands upward and round, which makes you touch the same points multiple times. The book will help heal your inner child and give you a new perspective on how to look at your pain and heal so that the true self will emerge. This is a fascinating trip into the self, into the heart, to look at the parts that need love, compassion, and healing, and to learn to give yourself what you give others easily.
Janet Philbin shares multiple cases and stories for you to connect better with her words, and there is also a mention of meditation, chakras, and the importance of both Western psychology and Eastern philosophy when it comes to healing. You will understand what healing is, how the inner child develops, the false self, ego, and the steps to heal the pain of your inner child so that you can finally become the light you are meant to be. The step-by-step guide to healing helps to prioritize and give attention to areas that require love and healing. Show Up For Yourself will help you to reconnect with your true self and become the captain of your ship. I personally believe all relationships are transitory and the most important relationship you can have is with your own self. I like the manner in which the author stresses that topic and helps you understand the importance of being connected with you, first and foremost. The book has gifts, lessons, the soul's yearning to grow and understand the depths of pain and celebrate the joy. The author's transformative journey is indeed an inspiration and encouragement to heal the pain of the past so the present and future are full of emotional wholeness.
Show Up For Yourself: A Guide to Inner Growth and Awareness by Janet Philbin is an uplifting and encouraging book that can be used as a guide for inner awareness, growth, and becoming as you step forward to show up as you. The framework in the book tells how you can show up each and every day and bring joy, balance, and peace into your life. The healing process is a journey and Janet makes you understand how healing is a spiral that expands upward and round, which makes you touch the same points multiple times. The book will help heal your inner child and give you a new perspective on how to look at your pain and heal so that the true self will emerge. This is a fascinating trip into the self, into the heart, to look at the parts that need love, compassion, and healing, and to learn to give yourself what you give others easily.
Janet Philbin shares multiple cases and stories for you to connect better with her words, and there is also a mention of meditation, chakras, and the importance of both Western psychology and Eastern philosophy when it comes to healing. You will understand what healing is, how the inner child develops, the false self, ego, and the steps to heal the pain of your inner child so that you can finally become the light you are meant to be. The step-by-step guide to healing helps to prioritize and give attention to areas that require love and healing. Show Up For Yourself will help you to reconnect with your true self and become the captain of your ship. I personally believe all relationships are transitory and the most important relationship you can have is with your own self. I like the manner in which the author stresses that topic and helps you understand the importance of being connected with you, first and foremost. The book has gifts, lessons, the soul's yearning to grow and understand the depths of pain and celebrate the joy. The author's transformative journey is indeed an inspiration and encouragement to heal the pain of the past so the present and future are full of emotional wholeness.
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The Breakthrough in Two Acts
Breaking the Spells of Painful Emotions and Finding the Calm in the Present Moment
Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D.
2020 Honorable Mention
222 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite
Within the first few paragraphs of The Breakthrough in Two Acts by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D., one breathes a very deep sigh of appreciation for something truly fresh and intelligent, startled by the clear recognition that, “Hey, I’m in the presence of something brisk and new, something that explains with crystal clarity this current life I live, something, even more importantly, that I can actually use to live it better." Some of his earliest words explain the basic parameters defining this recognition: “Our brain keeps believing danger is everywhere, as it was neurologically designed to do.” “But shouldn’t a sturdy, stable awareness be as basic to civilized life as shelter, or clothing?”
It might seem axiomatic that an academic subject written about by an accomplished academic would sound, well, academic. However, The Breakthrough in Two Acts, a remarkable evaluation, assessment, and practical revelation of human consciousness and our intimate connection with it, reads more like Fredric C. Hartman is a poet, not a doctor, or a mighty wise guru sitting alone atop a hill. That is the pleasure one feels while reading: not like he is listening to a lecture, but like he has wandered into a private conversation revealing the big secret behind our existence. Almost like someone finally unearthed that rumored-to-exist-but-must-not-be-seen instruction booklet. If all of this seems a bit light-hearted for such a serious subject, it is because the effect of Dr. Hartman’s book is to make one feel enlightened, and yes, a bit more light-hearted. But, in a most down-to-earth and useful way. And finally, I will say something I have never said before: Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone should read this book.
Within the first few paragraphs of The Breakthrough in Two Acts by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D., one breathes a very deep sigh of appreciation for something truly fresh and intelligent, startled by the clear recognition that, “Hey, I’m in the presence of something brisk and new, something that explains with crystal clarity this current life I live, something, even more importantly, that I can actually use to live it better." Some of his earliest words explain the basic parameters defining this recognition: “Our brain keeps believing danger is everywhere, as it was neurologically designed to do.” “But shouldn’t a sturdy, stable awareness be as basic to civilized life as shelter, or clothing?”
It might seem axiomatic that an academic subject written about by an accomplished academic would sound, well, academic. However, The Breakthrough in Two Acts, a remarkable evaluation, assessment, and practical revelation of human consciousness and our intimate connection with it, reads more like Fredric C. Hartman is a poet, not a doctor, or a mighty wise guru sitting alone atop a hill. That is the pleasure one feels while reading: not like he is listening to a lecture, but like he has wandered into a private conversation revealing the big secret behind our existence. Almost like someone finally unearthed that rumored-to-exist-but-must-not-be-seen instruction booklet. If all of this seems a bit light-hearted for such a serious subject, it is because the effect of Dr. Hartman’s book is to make one feel enlightened, and yes, a bit more light-hearted. But, in a most down-to-earth and useful way. And finally, I will say something I have never said before: Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone should read this book.
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The Fix Yourself Handbook
Using The Process Way Of Life to Transform Your Life into a Happy, Healthy Journey
Faust Ruggiero
2020 Bronze Medal
260 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Fix Yourself Handbook: Using the Process Way of Life to Transform Your Life into a Happy, Healthy Journey by Faust Ruggiero is an insightful and profound book. It will motivate readers to make a healthy transformation in their lives by taking an inner journey and understanding how to use happiness and fulfillment there to find peace and love themselves. The book is a good tool to gain a better understanding of how readers think, feel, and behave, and how important it is to be internally balanced. The natural rules which are known as processes, deliberate and natural steps, will guide readers on how to live in tandem with their own natural flow and help them lead a healthy and happy life. The author gives a step-by-step program, 'The Process Way of Life', which is helpful when it comes to transforming life into one that is happy, healthy, purposeful, and contented.
The Fix Yourself Handbook is uplifting and positive and gives hope to many readers who are stuck in patterns where their lives are not productive or happy. Every chapter gives an introduction to the information that is going to be covered and the strategies and techniques presented will end up finally as lifelong support. This book will guide readers on an enlightening and exciting journey that will touch every part of them. It gets them ready to begin a most wonderful journey. I like Faust Ruggiero's approach to a topic that is useful, and the methodical and well-structured discussion makes it easy for readers to comprehend and incorporate the suggestions into their daily lives. It is a good book to read to enhance personal growth and development in a positive way and make healthy transformations.
The Fix Yourself Handbook: Using the Process Way of Life to Transform Your Life into a Happy, Healthy Journey by Faust Ruggiero is an insightful and profound book. It will motivate readers to make a healthy transformation in their lives by taking an inner journey and understanding how to use happiness and fulfillment there to find peace and love themselves. The book is a good tool to gain a better understanding of how readers think, feel, and behave, and how important it is to be internally balanced. The natural rules which are known as processes, deliberate and natural steps, will guide readers on how to live in tandem with their own natural flow and help them lead a healthy and happy life. The author gives a step-by-step program, 'The Process Way of Life', which is helpful when it comes to transforming life into one that is happy, healthy, purposeful, and contented.
The Fix Yourself Handbook is uplifting and positive and gives hope to many readers who are stuck in patterns where their lives are not productive or happy. Every chapter gives an introduction to the information that is going to be covered and the strategies and techniques presented will end up finally as lifelong support. This book will guide readers on an enlightening and exciting journey that will touch every part of them. It gets them ready to begin a most wonderful journey. I like Faust Ruggiero's approach to a topic that is useful, and the methodical and well-structured discussion makes it easy for readers to comprehend and incorporate the suggestions into their daily lives. It is a good book to read to enhance personal growth and development in a positive way and make healthy transformations.
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Writing Through the Muck
Finding Self and Story for Personal Growth, Healing, and Transcendence
G. Elizabeth Kretchmer
2020 Silver Medal
376 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Vernita Naylor for Readers' Favorite
At some point in our lives and on several occasions, we all need help - whether it's a listening ear, words of wisdom or some type of guidance. In the self-help book, Writing Through the Muck: Finding Self and Story for Personal Growth, Healing, and Transcendence by G. Elizabeth Kretchmer, the reader will find easy tools and resources that can be used in navigating through those difficult times. In life, there are so many challenges that we're exposed to and as the author takes you through their journey, you see you're not alone. This book is broken up into six chapters from Finding Yourself and Exploring Yourself to Putting It All Together, along with self-reflections, poems and writing exercises to help you through the process of healing, transitioning and growth. As the quote says: "You can't understand someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes." As you walk with the author, discover your own story and truth to self-help.
For me, Writing Through the Muck was a gem because it reflected the importance of channeling your feelings and emotions on paper. Getting it out of your mind, soul and spirit creates a release like no other. Writing incites its own high. As G. Elizabeth Kretchmer displays her own highs and lows, the reader will discover that writing got her and others out of the muck into a life of freedom. If you're looking for a resource to help you get out of your own rut that either you or someone else put you in, then get your copy of this book today. Be open, honest and prepared to make a paradigm shift for change.
At some point in our lives and on several occasions, we all need help - whether it's a listening ear, words of wisdom or some type of guidance. In the self-help book, Writing Through the Muck: Finding Self and Story for Personal Growth, Healing, and Transcendence by G. Elizabeth Kretchmer, the reader will find easy tools and resources that can be used in navigating through those difficult times. In life, there are so many challenges that we're exposed to and as the author takes you through their journey, you see you're not alone. This book is broken up into six chapters from Finding Yourself and Exploring Yourself to Putting It All Together, along with self-reflections, poems and writing exercises to help you through the process of healing, transitioning and growth. As the quote says: "You can't understand someone until you've walked a mile in their shoes." As you walk with the author, discover your own story and truth to self-help.
For me, Writing Through the Muck was a gem because it reflected the importance of channeling your feelings and emotions on paper. Getting it out of your mind, soul and spirit creates a release like no other. Writing incites its own high. As G. Elizabeth Kretchmer displays her own highs and lows, the reader will discover that writing got her and others out of the muck into a life of freedom. If you're looking for a resource to help you get out of your own rut that either you or someone else put you in, then get your copy of this book today. Be open, honest and prepared to make a paradigm shift for change.
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The Warrior's Meditation
The Best-Kept Secret in Self-Improvement, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Relief, Taught by a Master of Four Samurai Arts (Total Embodiment Method TEM)
Richard L Haight
2020 Gold Medal
200 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Shannon Winings for Readers' Favorite
The Warrior's Meditation: The Best-Kept Secret in Self-Improvement, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Relief, Taught by a Master of Four Samurai Arts (Total Embodiment Method TEM) by Richard L Haight is a relatively straightforward book about meditation. The author starts with meditation principles and guides the reader on where they should start in their practice. The book teaches readers the importance of your five senses and how to become more self-aware of them. Once learning the background of meditation and its important tenets, the author moves on to teaching readers how to make lifestyle adjustments to make meditation a habit. Like any other task, it should be regularly practiced to receive the maximum benefit.
The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L Haight was a great beginner’s book on meditation. I have read quite a few books on mediation and am working on practicing so it was another introduction into a different aspect of meditation I was previously unaware of – the total embodiment method (TEM). It was also exceptionally useful in providing specifics of meditation such as how long to do it, positioning, and exercises. Of course, any beginner is sure to have questions and the book even does a question-and-answer section to help readers. For those who don’t know where to start, it certainly provides clarity. I also appreciated that the author provided their own experiences as it was beneficial to see that they also practice what they are trying to teach. Those wanting to get into meditation should take a look at this book before starting.
The Warrior's Meditation: The Best-Kept Secret in Self-Improvement, Cognitive Enhancement, and Stress Relief, Taught by a Master of Four Samurai Arts (Total Embodiment Method TEM) by Richard L Haight is a relatively straightforward book about meditation. The author starts with meditation principles and guides the reader on where they should start in their practice. The book teaches readers the importance of your five senses and how to become more self-aware of them. Once learning the background of meditation and its important tenets, the author moves on to teaching readers how to make lifestyle adjustments to make meditation a habit. Like any other task, it should be regularly practiced to receive the maximum benefit.
The Warrior's Meditation by Richard L Haight was a great beginner’s book on meditation. I have read quite a few books on mediation and am working on practicing so it was another introduction into a different aspect of meditation I was previously unaware of – the total embodiment method (TEM). It was also exceptionally useful in providing specifics of meditation such as how long to do it, positioning, and exercises. Of course, any beginner is sure to have questions and the book even does a question-and-answer section to help readers. For those who don’t know where to start, it certainly provides clarity. I also appreciated that the author provided their own experiences as it was beneficial to see that they also practice what they are trying to teach. Those wanting to get into meditation should take a look at this book before starting.
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How to Live from Your Heart
Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom
Nanette Hucknall
2019 Finalist
274 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
How to Live from Your Heart: Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom by Nanette V. Hucknall is a useful tool that will help readers to open their hearts and connect themselves to higher wisdom. The book highlights the importance of always using the heart. The author has included many exercises and experiments for readers to connect with their hearts, leading them to a connection with their Higher Selves. The book demonstrates the beauty of using the heart and how one can be open to its energy and feel its qualities.
I found the topic interesting and the author weaves the physical and the spiritual plane together beautifully, which makes it easy for readers to have a better understanding about their hearts and how to work with their energies. The tips and suggestions are simple and easy to understand, enabling readers to incorporate them into their lives and thinking. The book will help us to understand our hearts in a better way, and use it properly in all the relationships so that it can deepen them. The book will make readers think deeply with its insightful interpretation of the heart, its strength, and its importance.
It is a book that will make readers discover themselves for the better, and help to make positive changes in the way they look at relationships and life in general. All the exercises can be practiced easily to strengthen the heart and have a better understanding about the role it plays in our lives.
How to Live from Your Heart: Deepen Relationships, Develop Creativity, and Discover Inner Wisdom by Nanette V. Hucknall is a useful tool that will help readers to open their hearts and connect themselves to higher wisdom. The book highlights the importance of always using the heart. The author has included many exercises and experiments for readers to connect with their hearts, leading them to a connection with their Higher Selves. The book demonstrates the beauty of using the heart and how one can be open to its energy and feel its qualities.
I found the topic interesting and the author weaves the physical and the spiritual plane together beautifully, which makes it easy for readers to have a better understanding about their hearts and how to work with their energies. The tips and suggestions are simple and easy to understand, enabling readers to incorporate them into their lives and thinking. The book will help us to understand our hearts in a better way, and use it properly in all the relationships so that it can deepen them. The book will make readers think deeply with its insightful interpretation of the heart, its strength, and its importance.
It is a book that will make readers discover themselves for the better, and help to make positive changes in the way they look at relationships and life in general. All the exercises can be practiced easily to strengthen the heart and have a better understanding about the role it plays in our lives.
Recommend this book:
The Breakthrough in Two Acts
Breaking the Spells of Painful Emotions and Finding the Calm in the Present Moment
Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D.
2019 Honorable Mention
222 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Joel R. Dennstedt for Readers' Favorite
Within the first few paragraphs of The Breakthrough in Two Acts by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D., one breathes a very deep sigh of appreciation for something truly fresh and intelligent, startled by the clear recognition that, “Hey, I’m in the presence of something brisk and new, something that explains with crystal clarity this current life I live, something, even more importantly, that I can actually use to live it better." Some of his earliest words explain the basic parameters defining this recognition: “Our brain keeps believing danger is everywhere, as it was neurologically designed to do.” “But shouldn’t a sturdy, stable awareness be as basic to civilized life as shelter, or clothing?”
It might seem axiomatic that an academic subject written about by an accomplished academic would sound, well, academic. However, The Breakthrough in Two Acts, a remarkable evaluation, assessment, and practical revelation of human consciousness and our intimate connection with it, reads more like Fredric C. Hartman is a poet, not a doctor, or a mighty wise guru sitting alone atop a hill. That is the pleasure one feels while reading: not like he is listening to a lecture, but like he has wandered into a private conversation revealing the big secret behind our existence. Almost like someone finally unearthed that rumored-to-exist-but-must-not-be-seen instruction booklet. If all of this seems a bit light-hearted for such a serious subject, it is because the effect of Dr. Hartman’s book is to make one feel enlightened, and yes, a bit more light-hearted. But, in a most down-to-earth and useful way. And finally, I will say something I have never said before: Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone should read this book.
Within the first few paragraphs of The Breakthrough in Two Acts by Fredric C. Hartman, Ph.D., one breathes a very deep sigh of appreciation for something truly fresh and intelligent, startled by the clear recognition that, “Hey, I’m in the presence of something brisk and new, something that explains with crystal clarity this current life I live, something, even more importantly, that I can actually use to live it better." Some of his earliest words explain the basic parameters defining this recognition: “Our brain keeps believing danger is everywhere, as it was neurologically designed to do.” “But shouldn’t a sturdy, stable awareness be as basic to civilized life as shelter, or clothing?”
It might seem axiomatic that an academic subject written about by an accomplished academic would sound, well, academic. However, The Breakthrough in Two Acts, a remarkable evaluation, assessment, and practical revelation of human consciousness and our intimate connection with it, reads more like Fredric C. Hartman is a poet, not a doctor, or a mighty wise guru sitting alone atop a hill. That is the pleasure one feels while reading: not like he is listening to a lecture, but like he has wandered into a private conversation revealing the big secret behind our existence. Almost like someone finally unearthed that rumored-to-exist-but-must-not-be-seen instruction booklet. If all of this seems a bit light-hearted for such a serious subject, it is because the effect of Dr. Hartman’s book is to make one feel enlightened, and yes, a bit more light-hearted. But, in a most down-to-earth and useful way. And finally, I will say something I have never said before: Everyone needs to read this book. Everyone should read this book.
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Love, Forgive, Never Give Up!
3 Powerful Ways To Turn Tragedy Into Triumph, Adversity Into Advantage, And Take Your Life To The Next Level (Next Level Life) (Volume 1)
Bill Hargenrader, Daniele Hargenrader
2019 Honorable Mention
187 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
'You are the master of your fate. You are the captain of your soul.' Love, Forgive, Never Give Up! 3 Powerful Ways To Turn Tragedy Into Triumph, Adversity Into Advantage, And Take Your Life To The Next Level by Bill and Daniele Hargenrader is an encouraging and motivational book on overcoming adversity, tragedy, struggle, and suffering. This book is useful when it comes to consciously choosing actions and aligning them with living. It gives readers the framework to fit within their own chosen lifestyle and purpose. The book is about helping readers understand how to use adversities to their advantage and emerge stronger than before.
The personal experiences of the authors help readers connect with the tools and strategies, and three powerful forces (love, forgiveness, never giving up) that are useful when it comes to finding their way in life. Though the authors speak about their personal history, they do not harbor self-pity, self-doubt, or lack of self-confidence. Instead, their positive attitude towards dealing with the adversities in life will inspire all readers to deal with the problems in their lives in a positive way. This book is a game changer; it is about healing and will teach readers life lessons to make them stronger. It is a book that should be in everybody's collection as it can be read many times. Readers can use it for reference while dealing with personal challenges and overcoming all the odds life keeps throwing at them.
'You are the master of your fate. You are the captain of your soul.' Love, Forgive, Never Give Up! 3 Powerful Ways To Turn Tragedy Into Triumph, Adversity Into Advantage, And Take Your Life To The Next Level by Bill and Daniele Hargenrader is an encouraging and motivational book on overcoming adversity, tragedy, struggle, and suffering. This book is useful when it comes to consciously choosing actions and aligning them with living. It gives readers the framework to fit within their own chosen lifestyle and purpose. The book is about helping readers understand how to use adversities to their advantage and emerge stronger than before.
The personal experiences of the authors help readers connect with the tools and strategies, and three powerful forces (love, forgiveness, never giving up) that are useful when it comes to finding their way in life. Though the authors speak about their personal history, they do not harbor self-pity, self-doubt, or lack of self-confidence. Instead, their positive attitude towards dealing with the adversities in life will inspire all readers to deal with the problems in their lives in a positive way. This book is a game changer; it is about healing and will teach readers life lessons to make them stronger. It is a book that should be in everybody's collection as it can be read many times. Readers can use it for reference while dealing with personal challenges and overcoming all the odds life keeps throwing at them.
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Practice Makes PURPOSE
Six Spiritual Practices that Will Change Your Life and Transform Your Community
C. Paul Schroeder
2019 Bronze Medal
226 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Self Help
Reviewed by Romuald Dzemo for Readers' Favorite
Practice Makes PURPOSE: Six Spiritual Practices that Will Change Your Life and Transform Your Community by C. Paul Schroeder proposes a path that helps readers to be more human, to unlock the floodgates of joy and happiness and create a life of meaning. This author understands what it takes to create a life that stands out and that has more impact. He writes insightfully about what is intrinsically linked to the human essence like the power of compassion (with a wonderful definition: seeing through another's eyes), heartfelt listening, intentionally creating spaces for others to evolve through the subtle art of hospitality, participating, and a lot more. He reminds me a lot of the writings of Henri Nouwen, especially when he talks about things that are linked to our humanity.
What makes this book unique is the author’s ability to understand the deepest yearnings of the human heart. Proposing practical steps to develop qualities and values that transform a person from within is one of the things that make the writing invaluable and a tool for everyone. I enjoyed when he talks about setting boundaries by developing the art of gracefully saying “no”. Practice Makes PURPOSE: Six Spiritual Practices that Will Change Your Life and Transform Your Community is packed with wisdom for everyday life and tools that will allow readers to easily connect with others and their community and to create the positive influences that will have a great impact on the lives of others. Written in a style that is easy to understand and language that is fluid, this book is like an intimate conversation with the author, a conversation about some of the things that really matter and that we often take for granted. C. Paul Schroeder’s self-help book is required reading for anyone who wants to grow, meaningfully connect with others, and positively impact lives. A highly recommended read.
Practice Makes PURPOSE: Six Spiritual Practices that Will Change Your Life and Transform Your Community by C. Paul Schroeder proposes a path that helps readers to be more human, to unlock the floodgates of joy and happiness and create a life of meaning. This author understands what it takes to create a life that stands out and that has more impact. He writes insightfully about what is intrinsically linked to the human essence like the power of compassion (with a wonderful definition: seeing through another's eyes), heartfelt listening, intentionally creating spaces for others to evolve through the subtle art of hospitality, participating, and a lot more. He reminds me a lot of the writings of Henri Nouwen, especially when he talks about things that are linked to our humanity.
What makes this book unique is the author’s ability to understand the deepest yearnings of the human heart. Proposing practical steps to develop qualities and values that transform a person from within is one of the things that make the writing invaluable and a tool for everyone. I enjoyed when he talks about setting boundaries by developing the art of gracefully saying “no”. Practice Makes PURPOSE: Six Spiritual Practices that Will Change Your Life and Transform Your Community is packed with wisdom for everyday life and tools that will allow readers to easily connect with others and their community and to create the positive influences that will have a great impact on the lives of others. Written in a style that is easy to understand and language that is fluid, this book is like an intimate conversation with the author, a conversation about some of the things that really matter and that we often take for granted. C. Paul Schroeder’s self-help book is required reading for anyone who wants to grow, meaningfully connect with others, and positively impact lives. A highly recommended read.
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