A RECIPE FOR THE HEART AND SOUL TO LIVE ALOHA

Every morning I do what I call "Spiritual Reading," attempting to ground my day with viewpoints clearly from the spiritual, yet practical realm. Dr. Pearsall, in The Pleasure Prescription, provided over three months, many basic truths for me to contemplate and incorporate into my life. I read only a few pages or a small section a day, but tried to dwell on his
recipe for a more sane and healthful life for these trying times in which we live. The book was originally published ten years ago, but still rings true. Pearsall's references to research on which he based his findings is fascinating and very thorough. I liked the book so much I bought a copy for one of our adult children for this past Christmas. I'll re-read the book again someday, it's that good! I can truly say it's a book that changed my life!

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CRUCIAL TO YOUR HEALTH

As an EQ coach, I am always looking for good books that illustrate the principles of emotional intelligence, and this is one of the books that is my Bible. Pearsall is a psychoneuroimmunologist (emotions effect our immune systems) and his book is loaded with research. One thing I loved was his long treatent of ANGER -- now if that doesn't make people sick! He says "Don't express it, don't suppress it, CONFESS it." It may take a while for this to sink in with you (especially since psychology did for years, and still does to some extent, encourage that you express your anger), but think about it. It works. We are not ourselves when angry, we are not at our best, we are not able to think ... and we might as well confess it. His treatment of anger alone is worth the price of the book. He has a list of MYTHS about anger, and I bet you believe in at least half of them.

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I absolutely loved this book

I read this book a while back, when it first came out in print, and I still have the tattered copy on my bookshelf. This book is an awesome insight into a new way of thinking about life.

I have read this book a few times and I even purchased it as a gift for a couple of others. If you're looking to relax, find some joy in life, and attain true balance, this is your guide.

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