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Summary: Many Thanks To Louise
Review: What a great book for a gift or for ones self. I think this book should be a subject studied in all schools before one can graduate and in life for everyone. Louise has helped me to heal many things from my childhood that caused me physical pain and illness that doctors could find no reason for their existance and the many things deep within me that I was not even aware of. Once realized and released I expereinced healing. Thanks Louise for helping me get to the truth and the root cause of what was making me sick and causing me pain.
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Summary: Sadly lacking, a waste of my time.
Review: This book does a great disservice to many people with genuine PHYSICAL illnesses. To say that the probable cause of AIDS is, "Feeling defenseless and hopeless. Nobody cares. A strong belief in not being good enough. Denial of the self. Sexual guilt'" or that the probable cause of Migraines is, "Dislike of being driven. Resisting the flow of life. Sexual fears," is beyond the bounds of good sense. Hay certainly has a right to express her beliefs. What concerns me is that people will see her as an expert because she's a published author, and not seek necessary medical care. I'm all for good, valid complementary therapies. Hay, however, would have us believe that the cause of all illness is psychological/spiritual in nature. Her complete failure to acknowledge actual physical conditions renders this book virtually useless. It lacks reasonable medical foundation, and essentially blames us for our pain. I'd say take this book not with a grain of salt, but with an entire salt block.
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Summary: One of the best books I have read to help chronic pain
Review: This book was recommended to me because I have suffered from serious low back pain since I was 15. I had gotten to the point of being very unhappy in life, very little activity I could do. The guidance from this book has helped me change that. I am much happier again. My back pain has even decreased! It is amazing. If you can read the book, and work to live by it, you can have a happier life. I know I have. And I have recommended this book to everyone I know. On a side note, it very much complements the book "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting" by Lynn Grabhorn. I read that a few years earlier. It just didn't get into the details of this one. I would recommend reading both.
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Summary: The beginning of my journey started with this book!
Review: Louise Hay is a force of love, healing and compassion and this book is one of her chief vehicles for sharing it with the world. Use the book like a manual for living.
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Summary: Buy one for yourself and give one as a gift!
Review: If you have been searching for a different way of thinking this is the book to purchase... When I first read this book years ago it was very unsettling and I thought it was "out there". I decided to give it another chance and read it with an open mind. I am glad I re-read the book and I have given it away many times to people who were struggling in their lives, people who think they have their act together and everyone in between. The new edition with the beautiful illustrations just adds to the beauty of the words. I have purchased the book again and again because I give my copy away. It is a gift for yourself and anyone you care about!
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Summary: A tool to lean on through our self healing journey
Review: Thanks to Louise for showing me there is a way to learn to live a life that is simple and full of joy!
I had been a prisoner of the trap "when ... then I'll be happy or I'll love myself" only to learn that the it works the other way around and that the answers I was seeking are already within me if only I am willing to listen to myself!
It has helped me a lot to know I am not alone in my healing and growing journey. I send lots of love and appreciation to Louise!
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Summary: Excellent tool for self-improvement
Review: Mention "affirmations", and some people may immediately see images of SNL's Al Franken as Stuart Smalley ("I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn-it, people like me!"). While the thought of using daily affirmations for self-improvement may seem weird or make you feel a tad uncomfortable, they certainly do work. Louise Hay has given us the gift of self-love. Too many people berate themselves- perhaps they can't quit smoking, or can never seem to stick to a diet or lose weight. Whether it's a tempest-like upbringing or just plain lack of self-esteem, Louise Hay helps us to understand just how important it is to not only love ourselves, but forgive and accept our flaws when we're less than perfect. Her book goes into testimonials of people she's helped, and also has a wonderful alphabetical list of ailments (from "abdominal cramps" to "yeast infections")and the correct affirmation to use that can help aid that particular ailment. My Mom is a health kinesiologist and uses Louise Hay's book and the affirmations as emotional "homework" to do. EG: I had, yet again, gotten mastitis (breast infection sometimes developed during breastfeeding) for the 3rd time. In Hay's book, mastitis is realted to mothering everyone else but yourself. The corresponding affirmation is "I am important. I count. I now care for and nourish myself with love and with joy." After 3 days of doing this affirmation, the mastitis cleared up on it's own- no antibiotics required. So obviously, I am a loyal fan of affirmations. Give it a go- what have you got to lose?
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Summary: Bravo! Bravo! Bravoooo!
Review: OK, well, I know some day I will read books that are not "thinkers" but for now, I like books that help you change for the better. Louise is a wonderful person who has found her heart by listening to it. She can truly help the blackest of souls belive in change for the better and this book is her most colorful way to prove it. The book is a bit startling in color, which makes it not a great gift idea for my male counterparts...but they will just have to deal with it. Its a wonderful book and really acknowledges the challenge in self-truth and helps you to be able to ride it out and break the addictions that this unhealthy world can offer. I would recommend this book to people who are into self-help and also those who appreciate the metaphysical realm of thinking! Louise is Great!!!
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Summary: Highly Recommended
Review: I have given this book as gifts to 2 friends battling cancer. Louise Hay's book "You Can Heal Your Life" is extremely encouraging! She helps you to see how much our thoughts are connected to our state of health. It could possibly open the door for many people to a new way of seeing themselves and how they see the world around them.
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Summary: Say "I love you!" to yourself every day and....
Review: you'll start believing it some day. This causes a reaction on the outside, because you will start to show selfconfidence and love etc. That's the message of this book, well maybe more of the sequal Life!, because this one (You can heal your life) is more based on your physical features. What I mean is that your body gives signs when you don't care enough about yourself, for example if you have breathing problems: you are afraid of sucking up life in to you etc. Let's sum it all up to this; Just say you are not afraid etc. to yourself frequently and pay attention to your physical health and you'll be fine, so don't buy the book, but go to the library.
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