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shawnschroedl's review against another edition
3.0
Uplifting stories
Great challenge for those who need a reminder to be kind and introspective
Great challenge for those who need a reminder to be kind and introspective
thisischristal's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful book. I think about this woman’s story often.
indigospin's review against another edition
5.0
I loves the simplicity of this one and have encouraged several of my patients to read it as well. There is such power in generosity and giving!
nancf's review against another edition
3.0
This book is not great literature, but the story is so touching and compelling. Author Cami Walker, in her 30's, is diagnosed with multiple sclerosis shortly after her wedding. Her life is profoundly affected as she deals with physical limitations, pain and depression. A friend, a medicine woman, gives her the prescription to give 29 gifts in 29 days. This book is a diary of those gifts and the results and side-effects.
"It's clear to me that often the simplest gifts carry the most meaning. The small gestures that show people you care. A kind word instead of keeping quiet. The smile you chose to break free for someone you don't know. The sincere gratitude you express to someone for assisting you in some way. The spare pennies - or spare tissues - you chose to pass to someone who needs them more than you do. I've been giving small gifts every day for a week now, but in the scheme of things I feel way ahead." (53)
The gifts are to be given mindfully, with intention and thought. One is to keep a journal for the 29 days.
I have begun my own 29 gift journey, by giving Cami's book to a friend.
"It's clear to me that often the simplest gifts carry the most meaning. The small gestures that show people you care. A kind word instead of keeping quiet. The smile you chose to break free for someone you don't know. The sincere gratitude you express to someone for assisting you in some way. The spare pennies - or spare tissues - you chose to pass to someone who needs them more than you do. I've been giving small gifts every day for a week now, but in the scheme of things I feel way ahead." (53)
The gifts are to be given mindfully, with intention and thought. One is to keep a journal for the 29 days.
I have begun my own 29 gift journey, by giving Cami's book to a friend.
wvalice's review against another edition
3.0
I did enjoy this book and think that mindfully giving can increase our personal peace and happiness. I don't know that it will better your finances and opportunities, other than what can happen by increasing connections with others.
heathersokol's review against another edition
4.0
This book is so inspiring! I'm only halfway through and already thinking of the gifts I could give.
jenjens31's review against another edition
4.0
Love the concept and the background story of the author. I skimmed the stories by others at the end of the book, because I didn’t “know” the authors, so I couldn’t connect.
lindzieh's review
4.0
I enjoyed this book. Great idea to help those around us. I like how it helped the author manage her pain. Amazing how thinking about others helps us get outside of ourselves.