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Being I am not a reader normally. It was very easy to understand. It normally takes me weeks to read a book in this lenght, it took me 3 days. To anyone that is going though the j-pouch surgery, I recommend reading this book!!

As I read Phillip Van Hooser's book, "It Takes More Than Guts," I felt as though Phillip had written about my struggle with Irritable Bowel Disease (IBD). His description of the disease is so accurate. I have suffered with ulcerative colitis, a form of IBD, for nine years. For the past two years, I have contemplated having my colon removed like Phillip did, but I have repeatedly talked myself out of it because I'm afraid of such an invasive surgery and all of the unknowns. Some of the areas that I especially liked about his book are that it takes you step-by-step from: being diagnosed with IBD, Phillip's experiences with IBD, Phillip's ultimate decision to have surgery, and finally the quality of Phillip's life after surgery. This book takes you through these steps in great detail. This book helped me make important decisions in my life concerning my battle against IBD, and I would highly recommend it to anybody suffering with this disease, or anybody who knows someone who has IBD-this book will allow you to better understand what your loved one is going through.

Van Hooser does a wonderful job of detailing the day-to-day fears, realities, and inconveniences of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. I especially appreciated how he chronicles what he is thinking as the doctors speak. The reader almost feels like a fly on the wall. Anyone that has lived with IBD can relate to all he goes through to "mask" his illness, and the embarrassment it causes.

This inspirational story of how one person copes with his disease is encouraging and uplifting. The honesty with which he presents his fears and worries is to be commended. The way in which he draws encouragement from his friends and family, but yet deals with his disease so individually, is unique. At times, I felt like I was reading about my own struggle with IBD, and it was encouraging to know that others feel the same way I have.

I read this book through in less than a day. I have given it to friends to help explain what life with IBD is like. Van Hooser says it like it is, "crap" and all!

This book was written from such a personal perspective. It took a lot of courage to be so open about how much Phil suffered during his illness. But the fact that he was so candid will be very helpful to anyone suffering with the same ilness or for that matter any chronic illness. Phil offered so much practical information as well as insight into how a patient can manage their own health care. I was especially touched by the relationships Phil established with his health care providers. What amazes me is how Phil took his experience and shared it with the world. He has reached out to other sufferers and tossed them a life line of support and a wealth of resources. I recommend this book to everyone who has ever experienced medical problems no matter what type.

When I read this book I felt as though I were reading my own account of my illness, surgery and recovery. Mr. VanHooser tells from start to finish every step of this debilitating illness. This book is a must read for anyone that suffers from or has a loved one that suffers from IBS. The straightforward manner in which he shares his experience will hit home with anyone who is affected by this disease. It was so much more than the usual informational book, it gave all the information you need but also gifted you with an emotional and physical victory that gives you hope.

A good read with lots of valuable information in a very user friendly style. Learn to trust the one person that is most important,yourself, with a variety of simple and easy to follow techniques. A new way to look at better health as well as weight loss and to discover yourself in the meantime. Good deal all the way around.

For those frustrated with off-the-rack diets and an apparent inability to lose weight, this is the book for you. Refreshing, honest, and empowering.

this book is rather complicated to follow, and i was not real thrilled with it.

I've recently completed reading Shape Up and was really inspired by the approach taken by the author. He really nails it on the head with his observation that one diet/healthy lifestyle program does not fit all. Our bodies are different, our lifestyles are different and our preferences regarding food, exercise and life goals are different. It therefore makes sense that any health program needs to be developed on an individual basis by the person him- or herself. I know what I 'should' be eating and what exercises I 'should' be doing (from the dozens of other books I have read). This book made me feel like I want to do them - it honours choice and is firmly based in reality and a wholistic approach to wellness. I recommitted myself to a healthy body and have lost 4 pounds in the last week. And I'm not feeling under the whip of any diet/exercise regime. An inspiring, informative and sensible book.

Mr. Bowden's "Shape Up!" Plan makes *intuitive* sense. Simply put, the person on the plan creates his or her own strategy to lose weight. His tool is information, and he provides great frameworks for continuing your path to good health, *as well as for creating a sound mind.*

One drawback is that, although I generally enjoy an informal writing style, I find myself annoyed at his. The text also contains way too many typos. (...Maybe it's just my edition? Is there more than one?).

I give the book 2 crooked thumbs up. Regardless of his or her weight, every person should hear what this man has to say.

The thing I like the most about this book is that it exemplifies a kosher lifestyle that is abundant with compassion.

When we live under G-d's laws of kosher we are mindful of what we eat, how we live, what we think and ultimately what we say.

We hold ourselves to a higher standard of living and are humbled by answering to a higher authority.

We are living in a more thoughtful, compassionate manner in which we are living responsibly and kindly.


While living the kosher lifestyle we are holding ourselves responsible to doing the right thing, offering ourselves to do good works of philanthropy and reaching outside of oneself.

I love the fact that Stacy Cohen spends her time helping with numerous charities. Anyone who touches the lives of Cancer children, helps children stricken by the tsunami, helps with the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Africa is a person who lives in a respectable manner and is truly a loving soul that we can take inspiration from.

We can all strive to accomplish the inner peace that Stacy embodies. Thank you Stacy for all that you do to make this world a better place.

This book is a great coffee table book! The colors in the book are so dynamic that you can't help being drawn to it. The Kosher Billionaire gives great tips to live a fun, healthy life with some great recipes too. Who knew Kosher could be so easy, enjoyable and glamorous.

Holiday after High Holiday I'm left with the same dilemma: my desire to keep kosher Sunday-Thursday conflicts with my stomach. My beliefs -kosher. My diet, uh, not so much. When I'm not walking through Robertson Blvd on a pristine Saturday afternoon my thoughts drift between my abhorrence of dietary restrictions and the guilt of not practicing my faith in full. Keeping kosher sometimes felt like being on restriction --forever! You see, food is what I love best about life. It is a small indulgence I make 3xs a day. I love to watch spices and colors blend into irresistible aromas -flavors I believed could not be replicated in a kosher kitchen. I thought I was in a no-win situation until a married couple gave me a copy of this book for encouragement. Plenty of people will get me when I say, Mrs. Cohen has given me the inspiration to see beyond the kugel...

I am a dog lover and a vegeterian and my wife likes meat so this book came very helpful to us that we can now have better and healthier meals in our lives. I gave this book to my wife as a gift and she said: no way, you know I love to have my meat and so I thought well it was worth a try. But one evening I caught her reading it in the living and she seemed to be so into it that she wouldn't bother with the phone ringing. She was amazed with the way Stacy Cohen was adding a vegeterian dish next to every meat option. My wife is making the Holiday dinner with the Tofu Ragu with Eggplant Timbale with fresh Pea Puree and the Braised Beef Cheeks with Salsa Verde, Horseradish and mixed Baby Greens with Crema Cantalana (with soy) for dessert. I mean it's good. Also being a dog lover and all, the values of Kosher are more compassionate to the animal so it doesn't have fear or produce adrenaline when its soul passes to the next life. Therefore carnivores are eating in a more compassionate mindful way. Thank you Stacy!

Regardless of what comments say, the bottom line is that Stacy Cohen has elevated the stodgy, starchy, fattening, generally revolting excuse for edible that kosher food can often be, and has instead created something that every person---Jew and non-Jew alike--can serve to loved ones, guests, and at every sort of event imaginable. Sure, some of this book is pure inspiration/aspiration, but that's okay: at a time like this, we need escapism now more than ever. Remember: this is why the glitzy movies of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were so popular during the Depression----viewers needed them, and we still watch them today. Regardless of what anyone says, Mrs. Cohen has created a wonderful, usable piece of escapism---but has grounded it in delicious KOSHER recipes and menus. And no other book that I know of does that. L'CHAIM!

Since having Martha Bartfeld's Magic Mandala book in my waiting room, I now have some patients come early for their appointments just to color in the book. I recently opened the book to find nearly all the pages colored in. Both adults and children delight in the beautiful mandalas. This book is a must for any physician's or therapist's waiting room. It is also the perfect gift for someone of any age.

this coiled book can be folded over for ease of coloring. one must use pencil crayons; not felt as it would bleed through the pix on the other side of the page. these mandalas are small and so comforting as can be completed in a short amount of time. i find i add auras and go over the lines in different depths of color as i go thru the book - i started at the beginning of the book and see my progress of colors and styles. Being coiled, it's idea for photocopying. i color this book and have another mandala coloring book i ask my friends to color a mandala for me (we color together; me with my book and the one i picked for them). we listen to tapes while we color or just chat. They date the mandala they have colored (so so i). I will cherish my friendship book 4-ever. of all the mandala coloring books i ordered, i kept this smaller one just for me. it has lots of mandalas but is smaller than an 8X11 sheet. i highly recomend this book.

This coloring book has 200 mandalas and they seem to be made for every occasion. I have found that some of them make me feel more relaxed, others more energized. I've also found that at some times I feel more drawn to specific mandalas - so if you happen to feel the same way - perhaps you'd photocpy them and then you may also feel inspired to use different colors on same designs. If you color in this book, you need to use color pencils or crayons else the color will bleed through the pages.
The author suggests to hold your left hand over the mandala for a while to absorb / align with its energy. I have found, though that whether I hold my left hand or not, I can feel the designs act in a certain way to different parts of my body (not only on my mind or emotions), some relaxing and calming, other energizing. All in all it has been a very interesting experience.

"I find myself coloring your captivating designs while saying my rosary and it has developed into a meditative ritual, stirring long-ago blocked memories from my childhood. Although these memories are painful, they have miraculously offered me some insight into the bewildering images, issues and nightmares I have been living with all my life.

"I have even found the courage to talk with my younger sister about it and we ended up comparing notes. Many of these closed doors we both utilized to shut away memories of abuse at our father's hand have started to open and pour forth their secrets for her, too!

"Now we can begin the long journey of healing our hearts from these devastating events which have all but ruined our lives without our even knowing or understanding their origins.

"And, to think, it all started with your mandalas. Thank you so much for bringing us these guides to a better life and a peaceful soul."

It's fascinating to see Martha's mandalas, and it's more fascinating to communicate with them. On day I had the urge
to know these mandalas better. Instinctively I moved my open palm back and forth over the mandala, and I felt frequencies coming up to my open palm. My hand picked up frequencies, my soul translated this message to my mind through my nervous system. I was thrilled that this could happen this way.
And this can happen to each mandala. It helps to be in an altered meditative state at first, but once one knows how to work with this language, it becomes easier. These messages
are intergalactic because of the messages they release to the person holding it and wanting to receive the message. Intent is important. Intelligent beings can understand each other through an exchange of these mandalas. This is a grand gift to planet Earth for human beings'initial communication once more to the Universe.
Thanks to Martha Bartfeld.

I've only done three recipes from the book so far, and all three have turned out fantastic and very delicious! I can't wait to try them all.

Also, I love the overall message of this book (being mindful, healthy, active and taking time to relax but still enjoying yourself).

Did I mention the recipes are rather easy too? Double score!

I don't review a lot of products but just wanted to throw my two cents in on this one. Every meal I have made from this cookbook has been a huge hit with the entire family. If you're looking for a good gift for a foodie, a cook, or someone looking to try a new plan for getting healthier, you can't go wrong with this cookbook. And get a second copy for yourself!

I bought this book because I wanted to feed my family better and reduce our risk of heart disease, etc. The recipes are EXCELLENT! I am not someone who goes in for eating pineconey "health food" but I LOVE Japanese & Vietnamese food, and my husband LOVES Italian food as well. This book is the perfect combination and IT'S ACTUALLY GOOD FOR US!!

the recipes and eating plans are fine, even healthy. They make a point to emphasize that its more than just a diet, it is a lifestyle. But I must say that I was disappointed to find such heavy reliance on studies that have been thoroughly debunked from Ancel Keys and The China Study. There is so much better data out there to support this way of eating then from epidemiology studies where the populations were cherry picked to support the conclusions.

I like this book a lot. While the first half of the book may not be for everyone, I found that the background info there along with the refresher material on the type of fats, etc was good for me. I also liked the fact that the authors bolster what they say by scientific studies, all of which is documented should anyone want to investigate it further. The recipes (pgs 143-298) are straight forward. My only real criticism is I would have liked to have seen each recipe include caloric content with a breakdown of fats, cholesterol, sodium, protein, etc. The only other niggly I have is I was surprised to see recipes for soy hot dogs and burgers in a Mediterranean and Asian cookbook. I think these could have been safely omitted. Don't let these details sway you though. It is still a good book to have on the subject.

MENOPAUSE PINK offers wisdom and inspiration to those of us who are going through perimenopause or menopause itself. It is nice to hear the good things that happen and not just the bad. During this time of life when physical and mental discomforts seem to take over our lives it is helpful to have books like this one to give us hope and realize we are not alone.

My personal favorite is the story by the 85 year old man about what he would do if he had a second chance at life.

Menopause Pink is a book of chuckling aphorisms, cartoons, quotes & stories by & about women passing through the time of their lives & coming out the other end happier, funnier & full of wisdom, vim & vigor!

Terri Malucci's message is timely, lighthearted & heart felt - menopause can be a new beginning. Her visions, candor & humor along with those of many other women, are much needed now so let them lead you laughing on your latest journey of self discovery.

An amusing & thoughtful gift to give your friends when they make the Big 50!

Terri Malucci lends a refreshing humor to the subject of menopause. Laughing at the experiences related in this book will make it easier to laugh at yourself.

It makes a great gift for the friend who is reaching that time of life!

Terri Malucci was unable to find any book about menopause that would help her feel optimistic about entering middle age. During her search she did find clinical data describing the health issues involved with menopause, often focused on health risks, disease, physical deterioration, and the downside of being menopausal. After talking with her mother, grandmother, friends and strangers about their menopausal experiences, she wrote her own book about being in "The Change Of Life". Menopause Pink is the perfect, optimistic, even inspiring introduction to the menopausal experience and highly recommended reading for all women who are anticipating menopause, entering menopause, menopausal -- and their husbands who love them.

What a wonderful book it is. It has really given me great insight into the problems of menopause and the wonderful way that the women in our (men's) lives handle this chemical change in their bodies. I laughed and cried while reading it, and I suspect there are other men who did the same. There may be two important times in a woman's life: birth and menopause, and this book really went a long way towards helping me understand the latter.

I have seen her website and think that it truly expresses the beauty and humor of her book.

Great job!

This is a good book for information, but I haven't discovered anything totally new. It's still very good though. Beautifully done.

MIND OVER BODY far exceeded my expectations. In this book, Nordine has finally nailed the truth about weight and happiness. All you ever needed to be slim, happy and healthy is in this fabulous book. I recommend it to everyone who is tired of the same old approaches to fitness, health and life in general.
MIND OVER BODY'S approach is easy, fast and amazingly effective.

W. R. Gower

Having read many books over the years on self help, diet, nutrition, and exercise, I think this is one book that should be in your library. It is a simple book with simple recommendations that will result it huge gains. Having practiced the suggestions I have seen a whole transformation in my mind and my body. As a actively fit orthopedic surgeon, I see this book as a must read for anyone trying to improve themselves. Having met Nordine personally, I see that he practices what he preaches. In addition to the book Nordine is one author who responds to questions and suggestions.

A MUST HAVE BOOK !

Nordine Zoureg has written a life saving book. It reaches far beneath the conscious level of thought and explores the underlying belief systems that dominate and define our lives. Simple adjustments to those beliefs and understanding ones true "core desire" will create permanent positive change. Pysical fitness is really a by-product that is received from practicing Nordine's mind over body philosophy. Because I am satisfied with myself, I am experiencing a marked improvement in the quality of relationships with family, friends and co-workers. That was unexpected, but has by far been the most rewarding.

Nordine Zouareg captures the essence of the Body-Mind connection with his easy to read and follow Mind Over Body book. It becomes a way of life. It is my bible that is next to my bed for some late night reading. I have personally cut down on my exercise and have lost more weight and toned my body. It is easy to realize that life is not a struggle. Mindful meditation and body work can produce results. There are no more excuses not be be healthy. It is the perfect gift for friends and family of all ages.
Jenni Lipa, Spa Trek Travel, New York City.

This is a great reference book. Even though I think that the some of the information is a little outdated, it can make a great reference for the newly diagnosed.

Excellent book for the newly diagnosed!!!! Written in a well understood and caring manner, not as matter of fact and scary as some I've read since being diagnosed. A big thank you to the author!

Answers many of the questions asked by new or fairly new MS victims. Knowledge is power.

This was really good reference book. Most of those questions that you don't have time with your Dr to ask, are answered here.

I bought this book for a friend who has ms. She read it and was very pleased with the contents. It answered many of the questions she had about the disease that her doctors didn't answer for her. It is an excellent resourse book for any ms patient.

This book is an awesome collection of straight forward spells for anybody! The book is aimed at those of us girls who are "Croning" but they work for anybody of any age. They are simple, you don't need an array of hard to find or impossible items and they aren't 2000 steps long. They work grand too. I recommend this to anybody that practices magic that has a real life.

The Old Girls' Book of Spells: the real meaning of menopause, sex, car keys, and other important stuff about magic
The book is awsome..haven't gotten all the way through it though.
The delivery & customer service was great, couldn't ask for a better place to deal with.

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Read this book. It is funny, enjoyable and has many spells you can try in your spare time. Finding the ingredients of some may be a problem but I found this highly entertaining. Do the spells work? Maybe!

This is my first review on a book and i've been using Amazon for years and years now! That's because this book has moved me to want to share it with everyone else.

I'm new to the ways of magic but from all the books I've been reading and studying, this book has the most partical, straight forward and HELPFUL! In fact i've marked so many pages, the entire book is highlighted. Ms. Garrison explains and gives you several options on how to clean your house of bad vibes, dealing with work, parents, lovers, lost items, money issues just to name a few topics.

This book is not just for the "old crone", it's for anyone who's practicing and learning the WAY!

How surprised I was when I saw this one jumping off the shelf. So rare it seems a work is written for Wiccan folks that is geared toward the crone in all of us. That being said, it should also be said I am not Wiccan but have studied this philosophy in depth. I am a student of many occult arts and practises.

Within this book are elements rarely found in other "new age" Wiccan works. This woman is not only poetic and deep, but thorough. Within the rites she has incorporated planetary correspondences, herbals, days, times, runes - you name it. She simply has done all of the research of a much more complicated rite and put it all in the simplest of forms. This is mighty handy for the 3Ms in all of us as too often life forbids us the time to put such research into our own works.

This work is not just for the crone, but for any woman, young or old seeking to learn the process of putting together in-depth knowledge and research in a simple form. While the young among you may have to adjust your way of thinking to see what is written from a crone point of view, it is worth the effort. I would still recommend examining the formulas of her spells for those new to Wicca or any other occult study, if for nothing else to understand that from which they are formed. This writer has studied more than Wicca which is clearly seen in her work.

I recommend this work highly to those new and old to Wicca. It is a handy-dandy little addition and one written from what is for many, a tomorrows point of view...

My son was recently found to have peanut and fin fish allergies. This book was great for both my husband and I. Easy to read and very informative. Every parent who has a child with peanut allergies must read it!

This is a great little book. It's a fast and easy read, but some how it manages to pack a ton of accurate material in there anyway. I bought a copy to give to my peanut allergic sons' teachers - and they actually read it. That tells me that it truly is an easy read - and that isn't a slam on teachers - it's just that they usually don't have time to read any of the info I bring them on peanut allergy.

It isn't hysterical - it doesn't call for peanut bans in school - but it does take it very seriously and gives the reader the information necessary for them to make their own decisions about how to deal with the allergy.

I highly recommend this book to anyone recently diagnosed with, or having a child diagnosed with peanut allergy. Grandparents and other close family would also benefit from this book. (This should also be on the reading list for daycare employees and teachers!) Peanut allergy should not be taken lightly because of the serious consequences (which most people seem to be ingnorant about).

This book is written in an easy-to-read question and answer style and covers all aspects of the condition. I have learned so much from this book and continue to reference it. I have highlighted many passages and am quick to show them to family or friends when they just don't seem to be "getting it".

I can't recommend this book enough!

I read all the reviews on this book before buying it. Plus, it came recommended by my son's allergist. Amazon has a great price on it too. It was a quick read. I will hold on to it for reference. I just wish it had more resource listings for helping you locate peanut free foods.

This is the most thorough book I've read on peanut allergies. You probably won't find this information on the internet, because most of the answers are substantiated with trials performed by experts.

The book is set up in a question and answer form. All the questions are listed in the contents with pages showing where to find the answers. It is also easy to read, so you won't be stumbling over annoying medical jargon.