Book Review: The Happy Mind

Book: The Happy Mind – A Simple Guide to Living a Happier Life Today Author: Kevin Horsley and Louis Fourie Published: 3rd January 2018 Publisher: TCK Publishing Genre: Self-Help Many people who read my blog know that I am very much a sceptic when it comes to self-help books. Especially books that make unsubstantial claims on happiness. I was hesitant to review this book, but I thought I would put…

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When Everyone Shines INCLUDING You NEW BOOK by Kelly Martin

When Everyone Shines INCLUDING You NEW BOOK by Kelly Martin  Hey Everyone, I’m sorry for the delay in posting about some big changes in my life lately, but lots has been happening. Not only did I reach the youthful age of 40 I also published my second book in ‘The Shine Series’ When Everyone Shines INCLUDING You. This was quite a journey for me, because originally I had never envisioned a…

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Review: At Last A Life and Beyond by Paul David + Giveaway

At Last A Life and Beyond by Paul David   Series: Book 2 Published by Paul David on 20th August 2015   Genres: Mental Health   Pages: 137 Format: Paperback (also available in eBook)Buy on Amazon Buy direct from author A little while back I read Paul’s first book ‘At Last A Life – Anxiety and Panic Free‘, and was instantly soothed by his sage advice on how to manage and…

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Review: The Art of the Intuitive Healer – Wayne Lee

Title: The Art of the Intuitive Healer   Genuine real life case studies of intuitive healing that will captivate your heart. Author: Wayne Lee Published: 2013 Publisher: emp3books Pages: 200 Price: £6.95 at time of posting ( Purchase HERE) USA : $9.04 at time of posting (Purchase HERE) Genre: Mind, Body, Spirit Healing has such far-reaching effects that as channels for healing we can sometimes think that it’s a simple process of laying our hands on…

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Review : Introvert Power – Laurie Helgoe

Title: Introvert Power Why Your Inner Life Is Your Hidden Strength Author: Laurie Helgoe Published: 2013 Publisher: Sourcebooks Pages: 290 Price: £11.50 at time of posting ( Purchase HERE) USA : $10.77 at time of posting (Purchase HERE) Genre: Self Help Being an introvert in an extrovert world can suck sometimes, and it must suck even more if you are an introvert in the land of the extroverts – the…

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Review: The Gifts Of Imperfection – Brene Brown

    Title: The Gifts Of Imperfection   Let Go Of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are. Author: Brene Brown Published: 2010 Publisher: Hazelden Pages: 137 UK Price:  £10.95 Purchase Here The Gifts of Imperfection: Let Go of Who You Think You’re Supposed to Be and Embrace Who You Are USA : $8.47 at time of posting (Purchase HERE) Genre: Self Help/ Emotional Health This book was…

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Top 10 Self Acceptance Books For Living A Compassionate Life

We all need a bit of encouragement in life and many of us are brought up into a life where we have no vocabulary for kindness. We may have been abused, bullied, neglected as children, or we may have been domestically abused in our adult lives. All of these factors can leave us with no idea about how to have compassion for self, or to even think kinder thoughts. And…

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Review: Dreams Of Awakening by Charlie Morley

Title: Dreams of Awakening   Lucid Dreaming and Mindfulness Of Dream and Sleep Author: Charlie MorleyPublished: 2013Publisher: Hay HousePages: 301 Price:  £12.99 ( Purchase HERE) USA : $14.92 (Purchase HERE – price at time of posting) Genre: Mental Health This is possibly the most comprehensive guide to lucid dreaming that I’ve read in a long time.  Charlie Morley, a lucid dreaming expert, has shared his knowledge and insights in a way that everyday Joe…

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Review: Forgiveness – 21 Days To Forgive Everyone For Everything – Iyanla Vanzant

This book has potential but could use some formatting changes Title: FORGIVENESS – 21 Days To Forgive Everyone For Everything (INCLUDES CD) Author: Iyanla VanzantPublished: 2013 Publisher: Hay HousePages: 323 Price:  £10.99 ( Paperback Purchase HERE)             USA Hardcover : $17.95 (Purchase HERE)   Genre: Self Help       There comes a time in your life when forgiveness is the next step in transformation and change. This…

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Book Review: Mindful Compassion – Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Transform Our Lives by Paul Gilbert & Choden

Title: MINDFUL COMPASSION – Using the Power of Mindfulness and Compassion to Transform Our Lives. Authors: Paul Gilbert & Choden Published: 2013 Publisher: Constable Robinson Pages: 354 Price: £20.00 Hardback £11.99 E-book £8.99 Kindle Edition – Purchase from HERE Other parts of the world: Various Prices Genre: Self Help    Publisher’s ‘About This Book.’ “This ground-breaking new book combines the best of Compassion-Focused Therapy with the most effective mindfulness techniques.…

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