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It's an ok read. It gives you the very basic principles of Taoism through the eyes of iInnie the Pooh. I just found that the author sometimes had to reach in order to make Winnie the Pooh the hero of every story. And there were some areas that, although the principal was clear, the analogy was a little off.
Overall I did enjoy it though, and like I said, it was simple read to understand the basics of Tao.
What I liked most about the book, was the initial story about the difference between Buddha, Confucius and Lao-Tse. Although a little over the top I am sure, it said a lot about what I specifically believe, and why the Tao resonates with me more.
Overall I did enjoy it though, and like I said, it was simple read to understand the basics of Tao.
What I liked most about the book, was the initial story about the difference between Buddha, Confucius and Lao-Tse. Although a little over the top I am sure, it said a lot about what I specifically believe, and why the Tao resonates with me more.
In this book, Doreen Virtue deals with the Crystal souls being born into our world at this moment.
This is the 2nd time I have read this book, and it reads much different when you actually have a child in the home. There were lots of little things I missed and lots of advice from actual moms that can be used.
This is not a book I would recommend to anyone, and I did find the book lacking in several areas. It is a small read though, and I am guessing it is mainly an intro into some of her other works that would (hopefully) deal with this subject more extensively.
This is the 2nd time I have read this book, and it reads much different when you actually have a child in the home. There were lots of little things I missed and lots of advice from actual moms that can be used.
This is not a book I would recommend to anyone, and I did find the book lacking in several areas. It is a small read though, and I am guessing it is mainly an intro into some of her other works that would (hopefully) deal with this subject more extensively.
The book was fun, although I found the amount of information contained in it tedious and unnecessary. A large amount of the events were also unnecessary in my opinion, and more time could have been spent on developing the really important aspects of the stories and the characters.
I also struggled to adjust to the author's voice. It was almost like I was reading the outline to the story, rather than the finished novel...
Like I sai, enjoyable in the same way that I watch romantic comedies in order to have something to do, but I am not planning on reading the rest of the series.
I also struggled to adjust to the author's voice. It was almost like I was reading the outline to the story, rather than the finished novel...
Like I sai, enjoyable in the same way that I watch romantic comedies in order to have something to do, but I am not planning on reading the rest of the series.
This is a lovely book with some wonderful ideas on how to establish a home that respects every person's right to have a hand in their life. It emphasises both the freedom and the boundaries of children, and gives practical and easily applied ways to build a family on values of respect, love and compassion.
Second time around with a 4 year old already in the house, this book made a lot more sense. I am not particularly fond of the way the author writes, but her information is wide and personal, and her guidelines at the end of the book is solid and practical advice.
This book is not for everyone though, and although there is a lot of things that can be interpreted either way when it comes ot these special children, I love how the author reminds us that kids are kids and need to be treated with love, but also within a boundary structure.
Overall a good book if you are open to this message.
This book is not for everyone though, and although there is a lot of things that can be interpreted either way when it comes ot these special children, I love how the author reminds us that kids are kids and need to be treated with love, but also within a boundary structure.
Overall a good book if you are open to this message.
Let me start of by saying that I did not read this book as a biography, I read it as fiction. There are some facts in this book, but if you want a biography I gather there are books that are more equipped to that purpose.
Read it like you read The Great Gatsby and you will love this story!
As a story, this was beautiful. I found myself completely drawn to these two souls, living in an age where gender roles, world affairs and social trends were in constant flux, it was not very hard to feel for them, with them and to know that they did their best. Here and there the conversations felt a little forced or mis aligned, but in a larger sense, I really enjoyed getting to know Zelda and Scott in this book.
There are several who critiqued the historical value, but the author herself voices in the end that there are so many factions to the rise and fall of the Fitzgeralds, all she desired was to give Zelda the voice she imagined. And yes, I could see and hear Zelda clearly.
Don't read this if you are a feminist and don't read this if you want historical facts. This is simply a book to bring to life a single possibility of Zelda's life.
Read it like you read The Great Gatsby and you will love this story!
As a story, this was beautiful. I found myself completely drawn to these two souls, living in an age where gender roles, world affairs and social trends were in constant flux, it was not very hard to feel for them, with them and to know that they did their best. Here and there the conversations felt a little forced or mis aligned, but in a larger sense, I really enjoyed getting to know Zelda and Scott in this book.
There are several who critiqued the historical value, but the author herself voices in the end that there are so many factions to the rise and fall of the Fitzgeralds, all she desired was to give Zelda the voice she imagined. And yes, I could see and hear Zelda clearly.
Don't read this if you are a feminist and don't read this if you want historical facts. This is simply a book to bring to life a single possibility of Zelda's life.
Magical Beginnings, Enchanted Lives: A Holistic Guide to Pregnancy and Childbirth
Deepak Chopra, Vicki Abrams, David Simon
Thus far in my life, I have done my very best to raise a child that will be part of the ripples towards a better world. I aim to raise conscious and aware little beings, who will do better than what society dictates. And towards that end, this book has been priceless. As have several others, but for now, lets focus on this one. Here is a quote to summarise what I gained and why I loved this book so much"
"But we must not forget that even the worst terrorist, tyrant, or polluter was once a child... The future of our planet depends on who our children become as adults, and it is our responsibility to teach and share with them awareness of the divine intelligence that is the source and sustainer of all life... The souls of our children are the potential for tomorrow's world. Our earth is not just a capricious anomaly in the vast sea of space, but a cosmic manifestation of divine intelligence. Through leaps of imagination, it will continue to express itself as new realities. Our job as parents is not to interfere with this creative process, but to align with it by nurturing our children in body, mind, and spirit. The great poet Tagore once said, " every child that is born is proof that God has not yet given up on human beings". We ask you to join us and with God to help create a world of peace, harmony, laughter, and love that is worthy of our beloved children."
Being pregnant for the 2nd time, I actually got to read this book in time. With our first pregnancy I received the book as a gift form my mother rather late, but being with a good midwife, I found most of these things in place already. This time I found that most of the recommendation were already a big part of our lives: Journalling, Yoga, Meditation, etc. and especially towards the end, I found myself just skimming through the information. Despite this, there was still a lot that I had forgotten and which I was able to incorporate into our journey. Towards the end of the book I found that most of the subjects are concerned with things that might be required after the baby is born. These subjects I have mentally referenced, and will return to them as required.
As usual, Mr. Chopra has one foot in the physical and one foot in the spiritual, making his book very practical, although he does have a very scientific way of writing and this is not to everyone's liking. For me, this book is a very good combination of practical advice, a summarizing of your baby's stages and development, as well as how to improve and connect with your pregnancy. As per any other book written by Deepak Chopra, the book contains a large amount of Ayuverdic principles and holistic healing methods. What I found most valuable is that it wasn't just about the spiritual aspects, or just about the most basic physical aspects, or just about your exercises, etc. but rather a real treasure of all things combined. This is something that I have found missing in most pregnancy books, being either or, but very rarely both. Having said that, be aware that some subjects are just touched upon and should you need to, you might need to read up a bit more, but it is a good starting point to at least gain awareness of all aspects of your pregnancy.
I was quite impressed with the amount of data in this book, even moe so than the first time I read it, although as I've mentioned, some of the subjects were barely touched upon. This book does however provide a very good basis for anyone to start with if a holistic journey is what you are aiming for. As a whole, this book is a real treasure trove of information for all things related to a holistic and healthy pregnancy. It is one of those books that you will most likely find yourself constantly returning to during your pregnancy, as well as during the first few weeks of baby's arrival.
I would advise any pregnant woman, or anyone thinking about becoming pregnant to read this book as soon as they can.
"But we must not forget that even the worst terrorist, tyrant, or polluter was once a child... The future of our planet depends on who our children become as adults, and it is our responsibility to teach and share with them awareness of the divine intelligence that is the source and sustainer of all life... The souls of our children are the potential for tomorrow's world. Our earth is not just a capricious anomaly in the vast sea of space, but a cosmic manifestation of divine intelligence. Through leaps of imagination, it will continue to express itself as new realities. Our job as parents is not to interfere with this creative process, but to align with it by nurturing our children in body, mind, and spirit. The great poet Tagore once said, " every child that is born is proof that God has not yet given up on human beings". We ask you to join us and with God to help create a world of peace, harmony, laughter, and love that is worthy of our beloved children."
Being pregnant for the 2nd time, I actually got to read this book in time. With our first pregnancy I received the book as a gift form my mother rather late, but being with a good midwife, I found most of these things in place already. This time I found that most of the recommendation were already a big part of our lives: Journalling, Yoga, Meditation, etc. and especially towards the end, I found myself just skimming through the information. Despite this, there was still a lot that I had forgotten and which I was able to incorporate into our journey. Towards the end of the book I found that most of the subjects are concerned with things that might be required after the baby is born. These subjects I have mentally referenced, and will return to them as required.
As usual, Mr. Chopra has one foot in the physical and one foot in the spiritual, making his book very practical, although he does have a very scientific way of writing and this is not to everyone's liking. For me, this book is a very good combination of practical advice, a summarizing of your baby's stages and development, as well as how to improve and connect with your pregnancy. As per any other book written by Deepak Chopra, the book contains a large amount of Ayuverdic principles and holistic healing methods. What I found most valuable is that it wasn't just about the spiritual aspects, or just about the most basic physical aspects, or just about your exercises, etc. but rather a real treasure of all things combined. This is something that I have found missing in most pregnancy books, being either or, but very rarely both. Having said that, be aware that some subjects are just touched upon and should you need to, you might need to read up a bit more, but it is a good starting point to at least gain awareness of all aspects of your pregnancy.
I was quite impressed with the amount of data in this book, even moe so than the first time I read it, although as I've mentioned, some of the subjects were barely touched upon. This book does however provide a very good basis for anyone to start with if a holistic journey is what you are aiming for. As a whole, this book is a real treasure trove of information for all things related to a holistic and healthy pregnancy. It is one of those books that you will most likely find yourself constantly returning to during your pregnancy, as well as during the first few weeks of baby's arrival.
I would advise any pregnant woman, or anyone thinking about becoming pregnant to read this book as soon as they can.
