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Reader

This book is for anyone who is curious about why they behave the way they do or has an interest in overcoming some bad habits or "personality" problems. The author cautions the reader about self-diagnosing but rather suggests that certain patterns of behavior or problems may be caused by physiological abnormalities that are a part of us. I is not enough to will yourself to overcome them. He further suggests ways to work with brain functions or around them to overcome patterns that the reader may have tried and failed over a lifetime. it is quite readable and full of case histories that are helpful in identifying one's own "quirks." It is also very helpful in identifying and helping your children with their problems. It made me much more understanding of others because sometimes folks really can't help the way they do things. I found it so helpful that I bought several more copies to hand out to others.

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Bought this as a gift

Bought this as a gift for a friend. She liked it! Everything was good.

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excellent book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life

I already listened to the audio version of the book, and it had so much good information that I wanted the printed version so that I could mark the parts that pertained to me or family members. Excellent information!!!!! The best explanation of behavior I have ever read.

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brain in the works

I haven't read the entire book yet, but this is the kind that you don't really have to sinc it covers several distinct issues. It's more of a reference book in that you can just go to specific chapters to get the info you need. A great tool so far and I got it to help with not only ADHD but with a fear of speaking in front of a group b/c I have a lecture/presentation to make to some students at the college I graduated from. It's got some great advice and good stuff to work on!

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Good Dr Amen

With Dr Amen types in this world, psychiatric disorders have a lot of hope because the focus is on the brain, not some anachronistic esoteric personality theories.This work is a gift well deserving of accolades and Dr Amen is well worthy of some great humanitarian reward for his work! This simple little book is my favorite self help book ever.

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recovery has begun for millions of individuals with this straightforward guide. through personal examples and exercises, readers are shown how controlling others forces them to lose sight of their own needs and happiness.

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Great for Codependency and the Outcomes of Addiction

I liked this book that I purchased one for myself after reading the copy loaned by my therapist. Goes to show how much I'm moved by it and wanted to keep one for repeated reading.

The author presents the topic from her own point-of-view and personal experience from the side of addiction moving to the other side, which is codependency. Little did I know that my behaviors and feelings were falling into the category of codependency. The book has a way of opening your eyes onto yourself, without sounding judgmental or persecutory. In a compassionate way, it made me understand that given any type of addiction-related situation (mine isn't alcohol or drug related yet the book still applied), the end-results are somewhat the same and related for individuals affected by another person's addiction and has a clear-cut, self-invoking way of "fixing" the individual affected (and not the one with the addiction). I know, it probably doesn't make sense but being on the receiving end of someone I care about who has an addiction, I found the book informative and helpful.

There's a lot to be taken from the book that one-time reading won't be enough for me, at least. I think there's multiple versions of this book out there by the same author under different covers, but the contents are the same.

If you found your way to this book, either thru someone or by yourself, you're probably in a situation where you are feeling hopeless by someone else's problem. This book may enlighten you to what needs to be done, and that you need to start taking care of yourself, and in a loving way, no longer be dependent on the addict.

Good Luck and God Bless!

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Finally...I understand why

This book is just what I have been looking for all these years. Now I have a better understanding of why I do and act like I do as well as how to change it.
Melody Beattie is an outstanding author!!!!!!!!!

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Accurate

The item was described accurately. It arrived in a very reasonable time and in great condition. I would DEFINATELY do business again with you because of this experience. Thank you.

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Codependency - 101

Excellent!!

As a man involved in recovery for more than 35 years, a member of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACOA), and Alanon, being a codependent wasn't totally clear to me. Well guess no more. If you have a loved one that is, or may be, an alcoholic or addict, this book is for you.

Hurry, you don't have to suffer any longer. You don't have to wonder why you feel guilty, sad, depressed or any of a number of other ailments that may have hitched a ride on your feelings.

There's a reason this book has sold over 5 Million copies. The stories are well told, and Melody's writing style will keep you glued to the book. More importantly, it will keep your interest up because there is so much to identify with.

Good luck and happy recovery.

Claude "Hoot" Hooten Author
Drunk & Disorderly, Again - My name is Hoot, I'm an alcoholic
Mynameishoot.com


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codependent book

I am not one of those people, but says how to deal with people depressed and not happy, I think the book helped abit. I always worry about people and their moods, I have to stop doing that and put me #1 as I been not well. I have this book to read again when I get like this again, I have to learn to let people go the way they are and try not to change them, as some want to be depressed and I feel they don't like me, but I don't think they like themselves.

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Give this one a miss

I was rather disappointed by this book after all the hype about it being profound and amazing. I didn't find that it contained much information that I didn't already know.
The writing style was difficult to understand and did not flow well. I stopped and started many times with this book as I just could not get into it.
I agree with many of the other reviewers that there were no practical or useful tools or tips on how to apply any of the knowledge - there was sort of this expectation that you should just be able to do everything he told you to do. If you want something with practical ideas - read the Dark Side of the Light Chasers by Debbie Ford.

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There is a Treasure hiding in this Book. You couldn't tell by its cover.

This is the best Book aside from Sacred Texts that I've had the privilege of reading. And I've read some really wonderful material. If you are man or woman enough, read this Book. It will test your integrity and walk you through discoveries about you and the dynamics we fall prey to, which rob us of our freedom to Be. And much more. I would love to discuss this Book with anyone open to it. [...]. Peace and Good will to all.

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Bing, Bing, Bing + Fireworks

After reading some of the reviews, I felt the need to share my thoughts. Wow, so many negative critics, but that is OK. Eckhart and Oprah stated many times in the webcast that whatever people felt, good, bad, positive or negative, it is all good, not everyone is ready for this. That said, I will tell you all that over the last year I have read "the power of now" and "a new earth" umpteen times along with so many others teachings and philosophies. Yet there was something in the way that Eckhart spoke, that kept me going back to his books. Well I was on chapter 9 this last week, when I suddenly got a Bing, then a Bing, Bing and by chapter 10 there was that casino style Bing, Bing, Bing in my head followed by a wonderful show of fireworks (also in my head),Yes I am insane, I live in this world of form don't I? I had finally gotten the A-ha moments I had waited so long for, I now understood what everyone was speaking of, all of the books and different teacher's that I had been reading and listening to had come together, it was like a great wall of tile and Eckhart was the grout that filled in the empty spaces. I cannot tell you how so very well I am since last week. I also know that this world of form that we live in is tough, people think we're nuts and everyone is so very full of opinions and know-it-all attitudes, but let me tell you, it is all the more reason that I shall continue on this journey with a lighter heart, a very open heart and a VERY open mind. I can say that for me Mr. Tolle has brought me an inner peace and I thank him and God for this. Just staying present has decluttered my mind and left a wonderful fresh feeling to doing the simplest of tasks. Don't stop seeking people, "This Too Shall Pass".

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Nothing New

As other reviewers have pointed out, if you're familiar with Buddhism, you're familiar with this book. I think it became popular because so many westerners don't know or have read basic books on Buddhism. I think he was just Oprah's flavor of the month of self-help.

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A New Earth

This was an interesting read for me. There is some I agree with and some I disagree with or just don't "get." Perhaps I'm not entirely ready to be awakened.

I did think/notice that portions of the book seemed to be a form of repackaged Buddhism for the Western world/culture. I actually think this is a good idea and I'm not criticizing this because there are some wonderful fundamentals that may otherwise not necessarily be part of Western culture. This seemed to be Eastern thinking for the Western culture. I like this idea because there are parts of such thinking that are just not usual in our culture. I also thought it was interesting that he pulled ideas from Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism, and probably others I just didn't catch.

Although I enjoyed the book, I was often distracted by Tolle's "vanity" (not sure if that's the right word). I sometimes felt he was preachy and kept wondering how big his house is if indeed objects mean nothing. I also felt that telling the reader from the get-go that if he/she didn't agree with or understand the ideas put forth, then the reader just wasn't ready to be awakened. I felt like that was a cop out. Tolle should have just made his points and let the reder decide if he/she is ready or even wants to be awakened. I couldn't tell if it was resistance in my own head to opening my mind to beliefs different than my own or if he truly sounded that way.

The main message I got from the book is to exist in the present and to be aware (of ego and carrying negative thoughts). The point is that constant worry about the future and what-if this, what-if that is no way to live. The same can be said with reliving/regretting the past. I liked how Tolle expressed that - not to carry it around.

One quote (of many) from the book: "If the structures of the human mind remain unchanged we will always end up re-creating fundamentally the same world, the same evils, the same dysfunction." Well yes. And I agreed when I heard Einstein's quote, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." Common knowledge, no? I suppose it's good to point this out for those that don't know or to reiterate for those that do.

This book reminded me (in certain parts) of another book I read - Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman. Might be worth a read if you liked Tolle's book.

All in all I think A New Earth has some very interesting insights and can be useful in life, however I don't think it's life-altering for me. I think this book can be immensely helpful for some people. It might be life-altering for some, just not for me, but that's not the book's fault so I gave it 3 stars. I think the book does what it's supposed to do. Although I don't regret reading this book and I don't feel it was a waste of time, I don't think I would read another one from this auther.

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Foreword by Stephen R. Covey, Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

A PAPERBACK ORIGINAL

"Most books make promises. This one delivers. These skills have not only helped us to change the culture of our company, but have also generated new techniques for working together in ways that enabled us to win the largest contract in our industry's history."--Dain M. Hancock, President, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics

A powerful, seven-step approach to handling difficult conversations with confidence and skill

"Crucial" conversations are interpersonal exchanges at work or at home that we dread having but know we cannot avoid. How do you say what needs to be said while avoiding an argument with a boss, child, or relationship partner? Crucial Conversations offers readers a proven seven-point strategy for achieving their goals in all those emotionally, psychologically, or legally charged situations that can arise in their professional and personal lives. Based on the authors' highly popular DialogueSmart training seminars, the techniques are geared toward getting people to lower their defenses, creating mutual respect and understanding, increasing emotional safety, and encouraging freedom of expression. Among other things, readers also learn about the four main factors that characterize crucial conversations, and they get a powerful six-minute mastery technique that prepares them to work through any highimpact situation with confidence.

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LIFE CHANGING BOOK

THIS BOOK WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE ( WORK,RELATIONSHIPS AT HOME,FRIENDS),IF YOU UNDERSTAND AND PRACTICE THE SKILLS DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK.IT CHANGED MY LIFE.MANY THANKS TO THE AUTHORS.

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Good foundation for working on tough issues together

This is a great book for those of us that consult with family businesses, although I have also often used it with my large, publically traded clients, too.

I frequently ask that everyone on the management team read it, and then follow up by going through the key communications methods in a 1-2 hour session. This then becomes a foundation for - or a language for - how to communicate on sensitive issues going forward. Well written and useful.

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A valuable career developer

Have you ever been in a situation where the right choice of words keeps everyone focused on solving the matter at hand whereas the wrong words results in unproductive feuding and irrelevancies? I certainly have. I went looking for a book like this the moment I realized the importance of this skill. How about you? Interested?

If so, this book can help. It describes how to identify when you've stumbled into a crucial conversation - one where the choice of words is critical, and how to approach this situation.

Essentially the skills centre around how to create a dialogue - the free sharing of relevant information. If you notice people are either forcing irrelevant information into the conversation, or else declining to participate in a productive way, there are strategies to helping them feel safe and thus get the conversation back on track.

One of the first keys is to step back and re-define what you want from the conversation. From there you can define a mutual purpose. The goal is to get everyone focused on that conversation's shared purpose.

To that end, there are several tricks to make people feel more comfortable to share information and stay on track:

* Repeat the mutual purpose, including what you want out of the conversation and what you don't want.
* Apologise when your emotions have caused you to say something you regret, or in a way that you regret.
* Start by stating your facts. Share your interpretation only after the facts have been put on the table.
* When you share your interpretation of the facts, be sure not to represent this opinion as a fact. Invite others to share their interpretations.
* Paraphrase what people have said back to them, without agreeing, disagreeing, or judging the validity or accuracy of their statements.
* Avoid the "Sucker's Choice" between being silent and speaking disrespectfully. Admit to yourself that there is always a way to speak the truth in a respectful way, and that you will find it.

I consider the ability to handle crucial conversations as one of the most important career skills worth developing. I'm glad to have found a book to help me improve.


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You Don't Say...

Or what should you say...

Great book for learning the art of conversation in business and other situations. Great reading.

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fantastic book, I highly recommend it.

This is one of the best books I have read in learning new skills especially in communication. I loved these authors- before this book I read, " Influencer" which I highly recommend.
There are many things I loved about this book:
Let's start with the concept of conversations becoming crucial or heated. I never knew there was specific skills that could be use to make conversation better and not have heated conversation escalates. What I learned was to learn to look for when conversation become crucial and when the person you speaking to if not feeling safe and results in violence and/or silence. Awareness in a big part of it. And making sure that both parties are aware of their mutual purpose. They called it starting with the heart. What do you want from this dialogue and what do I want.
Secondly, I love where they show you how to use it, not in an abstract concept but in practical terms. For example, they say take one chapter, re-read it and practice it for a week, then go on to another chapter and do the same. Also, they talked about teaching someone what you learn , in this way , it will reinforced what you learn. Too many books , give you the information and does not tell you how to use in a day to day situation. They even have a chapter on putting it all together. I loved that!
I love the state my path chapter because it shows you how to handle delicate situations. The example they give for this chapter is of a wife thinking her husband is having an affair because of a motel bill. The acronym STATE is used. S share facts( this is the most unthreatening and is black and white) T Tell your story( this is basically your conclusion from facts) , A ask for their take on the facts and the stories) T talk tentatively, I was wondering why ... Do you see if differently ? and last is E encourage testing- can we check this out to see what is going on.
I like the book because it gives you examples of questions you should be asking yourself all the time, like - how would I behave if I really wanted this, what would I do differently? Are we playing games or are we in dialogue?
Use AMPP to get others people views, Ask, Mirror, Paraphrase and Prime. Those are very valuable techniques to use to get others to talk about issues and not things that won't contribute to resolving the crucial conversations.
As you can see , I loved this book

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A top nutritionist reveals the secret to permanent weight loss.

To help her busy clients ditch the fad diets,Tanya Zuckerbrot spent more than a decade designing a healthful, delicious, sustainable diet that sheds pounds, boosts energy, lowers cholesterol, and reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes. The F-Factor Diet presents a fresh take on eating high-fiber carbs, and reveals the secrets to satisfying meals and lasting weight loss, including:

- A simple three-stage program - A wide array of food choices - More than 75 delicious recipes-from appetizers through desserts-and a complete set of guidelines for those who don't want to cook - Journal pages and helpful hints to keep dieters on track

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Finally I have the answer!

BUY THIS BOOK! I gave this book 5 stars even though I would recommend buying the hardcopy. Im really bummed not to have the actual book to quickly flip to a chart or recipe . With that said , this book and the principals are so simple yet life changing. Im 5.9 andwas 148, to some reading this those stats will be slim and to othersit may seem I could loose a few. everybook i have ever read on weightloss and diet I have always been so hungry. In just 2 weeks I have dropped effortlessly to 144. im adding fiber to everything and im constantly full.....and farting. Seriously. But Im ok with that.i read this book because as a very healthy, triathlon running, spinning, commercial print model, mother and a young 39 I was diagnosed with Diverticulitis:an infection in my digestive track. I thought I had a healthy diet.......apparently not. I love that Tanya is an educated registered dietician. Im sick of taking advice from personal trainer at the gym or celebrities or chefs. This is the medical stuff. Oh, and journaling kinda sucks but ITS THE ONLY WAY. So stop being a brat and keep the journal, go online and buy the gg bran crackers, I dont drink so tht was a nonissue for me.

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F-Factor great idea!

F-Factor Diet is very informative. Looks at eating a whole new way, easy to follow and easy to "stick with it".

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the f-factor book was wonderful

this is a very informative book. I am on the diet and already seen results. The author is very informative.

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waste of money

for real ... this girl should be ashamed calling herself dietitian ... she cares about selling her book and making money and not about your health.. if you wanna loose weight long term and stay healthy look for a different book ... this book will be ok for a completely uneducated ( in a nutrition sense ) person , i guess... dont waste your money!

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All about the fiber...

I think this book is great, and although the gg crackers aren't the best...they certainly aren't bad or "gag-worthy" as someone else put it. I am used to eating healthy so maybe that is why I don't find them too distasteful. Just go to the gg website or ask your grocer to order them. People who are complaining obviously can use a computer b/c they are here on this site complaining soooo....the company also offers free shipping, what else do you want? Another good series are the books by Jana Klauer "How the Rich Get Thin"; and "The Park Avenue Diet".

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