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The Wizard of Oz and Other Narcissists: Coping with the One-Way Relationship in Work, Love, and Family 70 reviews
Eleanor Payson
Julian Day Publications, 2002
Now it all makes sense
After I finally ended a 20 year relationship with a man that I referred to as" the most self centered human on earth", I still struggled with the lesson I was to learn from it all and still had a fog about what I had experienced. A friend turned me on to this book and BINGO! all the pieces fell into place for me. I was unaware that being a narcissist was an actual personality disorder and that ...
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How to Survive the Loss of a Love144 reviews
Melba Colgrove, Harold H. Bloomfield, ...
Bantam Dell Pub Group (Trd), 1991
First Aid!!
If you experience an end to a relationship....the loss --- it leaves one vulnerable, raw....and this book, written by 3 authors: doctor, poet, counseler....will give instant First Aid!! Amazing! Such a Blessing!! And it is such a small paperback! You just may find yourself carrying it around with you! Jotting down sentences on post-it notes and leaving them around the house to uplift you... ...
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Final Gifts160 reviews
Patricia Kelley, Maggie Callaghan
Hodder & Stoughton Religious, 1994
A blessing
Final Gifts is a blessing for anyone going through the experience of sharing "nearing death" end of life with a loved one. This book was given to me by Hospice nurses and it opened my eyes and helped me to understand some of the communications that my mother was trying to convey. I recommend this book to anyone who has a terminally ill loved one.
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Hope and Help for Your Nerves (Signet)93 reviews
Claire Weekes
Signet, 1990
Coping with Anxiety and Panic: An Oldie but Goodie
I love this book. The author has such a dear way of "talking to" the reader, as though she were right there, guiding you through the steps to overcome your anxiety. Some things in it are out of date. For example, she talks about ECT, and how her methods will help overcome anxiety without it. She talks about heavy sedation, under a doctor's supervision, in order to rest up and recuperate from ...
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Healing After Loss: Daily Meditations For Working Through Grief114 reviews
Martha W. Hickman
Collins Living, 1999
Healing after loss
I received many books after the death of my husband but ths one is by far the very best. It is beautifully written and very helpful to the bereaved no matter he or she happens to be on the journey of grief recovery. I lead a bevreavement group and give a copy of this book to our members and also to other persons who are suffering a loss. Very worhtwhile.
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The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome51 reviews
Tony Attwood
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2008
read this book and you will understand a lot of things
I read this book by pure chance (first I read Thinking in Pictures, Expanded Edition: My Life with Autism) because I know a child who has difficulties to learn at school. And I buy this book to have a good scientific reference on AS and high functioning autism. And I was satisfied beyond the limits but for someone else so much closer to me. Believe me this book will make you understand a lot of ...
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The Thyroid Solution: A Mind-Body Program for Beating Depression and Regaining Your Emotional and Phys ical ...77 reviews
Ridha Arem
Ballantine Books, 1999
thyroid solution
After 11 years with hypothyroidism, this book finally answered all of my questions. If your lab tests say you're normal, but you don't feel normal, this book explains it ALL. Highly recommend!
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Emotional Blackmail67 reviews
Susan Forward, Donna Frazier
Bantam Press, 1997
For those in need, I highly recommend this book!
I myself am currently in the FOG that she describes in this and it has hit home very well and helping me redeem myself. She's VERY good at explaining and assisting. Sometimes I feel she's right there. Very informative about the different types of emotional blackmailers. I'm not done reading, but have gotten 3/4 of the way and I am so happy I bought this book. It caught my eye one day browsing ...
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Heal Your Headache: The 1-2-3 Program for Taking Charge of Your Pain230 reviews
David Buchholz
Workman Publishing Company, 2002
i have my life back!
I was AMAZED.... I have my life back.... simple solutions to a complex problem... an ENT doc told me about this book after evaluating me for my crazy "sinus" issues.... turns out.... there is nothing wrong with my nose and I am NOT allergic to anything.....
100% HAPPY!
MIGRAINE FREE IN MD.
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The Relaxation & Stress Reduction Workbook50 reviews
Martha Davis, Matthew McKay, ...
New Harbinger Publications, 2000
Serenity can be yours....
Excellent workbook with many exercises to help teach us how to relax & reduce stress. In this day and age everyone could benefit from this workbook.
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Diary of a Drug Fiend48 reviews
Aleister Crowley
Book Tree, 2004
A Classic For Eternity About Healthful Living
It's not quite as much fun to write a review when it seems everyone is basically in agreement. Crowley was not as evil as folklore suggests, and he was a lot more intellectually accomplished than his detractors would care to admit.
What struck me about this book were the resounding themes in the final chapters. (I don't think this is a suspense-driven book, so I don't see myself as ...
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Mothering Mother: A Daughter's Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir43 reviews
Carol D. O'Dell
Kunati Inc., 2007
I wish I'd found this book sooner!
I thought "Mothering Mother" was enlightening, encouraging, humorous and heartwarming. I read excepts from it out loud to my husband and he asked me if Carol O'Dell was writing about her mother or MY mother! My Mom, the Ancient Toddler, has quite a few of the traits that Carol's Mother had. Carol doesn't pretend to have all the answers, but she does a terrific job exploring and writing about ...
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Conquering the Mysteries and Lies of Grief43 reviews
Sherry Russell
PublishAmerica, 2002
INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING BOOK ON GRIEF !!!!!
CONQUERING THE MYSTERIES AND LIES OF GRIEF was recently named #1 BESTSELLING BOOK ON GRIEF and for a very good reason! Ms. Russell has a unique talent for comforting those who mourn the loss of a loved one. Her words are magical (if you will) and soothe the heartbreak that goes along with losing someone you love. Anyone who is suffering should read this wonderful book. You'll be glad you ...
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Remembering Wholeness: A Personal Handbook for Thriving in the 21st Century49 reviews
Carol Tuttle
Writers Club Press, 2000
A comment for "philosophies of men mingled with scripture"
The concepts of choosing to do things to each other here on earth that would cause us to have to forgive is not a concept of God "brokering" these contracts. That seems a little exaggerated. The idea behind the "little spirit" is simply this. When we choose to see our perpetrators as something other than perpetrators it becomes easier to forgive them.
We choose to do things that require ...
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Eating in the Light of the Moon: How Women Can Transform Their Relationship with Food Through Myths, ...40 reviews
Anita A. Johnston PhD.
Gurze Books, 2000
Unique approach to eating disorders
Reading this book has been wonderful for me. It provides survival tools in the form of stories and metaphors so they are easy to remember and call on when in distress. It separates weight from the issue, and suggests a more holistic and psychological approach toward resolution.
I recommend this for anyone who suffers from anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or compulsive eating ...
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The 36-Hour Day, 4th edition: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, ...45 reviews
Nancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins
The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2006
A must read
This is an excellent book. It is written in a warm and caring manner which is easy to understand. It is full of information not just for anyone dealing with a dementia patient, but for anybody who is caring for another person, (or who may think at some point they will). It covers subjects which apply to the caring of anyone who is ill and/or elderly, even if it is not dementia. I would ...
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Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet44 reviews
Moira K. Anderson
Peregrine Press, Limited, 1994
Coping With Sorrow on the Loss of Your Pet
My best friend died 1.5 years ago and I still miss her terribly - she was my 15 year old cat. This book was very useful to me during my time of intense mourning. While I know that her loss was a significant and horrible event in my life, recognition of the death of animal companions is not common in our society. This book helped me to see that I was not alone in my grief and that it was okay ...
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The Spoken Words of Spirit: Lessons From The Other Side45 reviews
Jim Fargiano
Outskirts Press, 2008
Offers purpose and direction
Jim Fargiano shares much wisdom and offers direction to any one who is searching. Having faith and belief in a design and purpose larger than ourselves but certainly encompasses us is life changing. Our intentions and our actions do matter.
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April Fool's Day39 reviews
Bryce Courtenay
Penguin Books Ltd, 1998
A challenge
APRIL FOOL'S DAY was the hardest book Bryce Courtenay ever wrote, and it's also one of the hardest books I ever read. I started it (the first time) on a Friday evening and did nothing but read (and occasionally try to sleep) until I had finished it -- I couldn't imagine stepping out of the middle of the story into my own life. I've read this book, given it away, bought it again, several times: ...
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1001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders41 reviews
Veronica Zysk, Ellen Notbohm
Future Horizons, 2004
Excellent!! Must Read!!
This is a must read for anyone working with or parenting an Autistic child. Full of useful ideas.
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