Seduced By Success No Longer Addicted To Pills, Performance And Praise

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Summary: Ann, we barely knew you
Review: And I think I like her even better after this book. I've readall of her other ones and she is an inspiration. She is also verymelodramatic, but she has had a lot to be dramatic about. This bookwas a jaw-dropper. Ann Kiemel a drug addict and leaving her husband? Lordy! What's next Sandi Patty having an affair and Amy Grant getting a divorce? Oh wait, that happened too. In any case, it's a great moral lesson that people are not always what they appear, and who they really are is often even more inspiring than who they wanted you to think they were.

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Summary: Ann, we barely knew you
Review: And I think I like her even better after this book. I've readall of her other ones and she is an inspiration. She is also verymelodramatic, but she has had a lot to be dramatic about. This bookwas a jaw-dropper. Ann Kiemel a drug addict and leaving her husband? Lordy! What's next Sandi Patty having an affair and Amy Grant getting a divorce? Oh wait, that happened too. In any case, it's a great moral lesson that people are not always what they appear, and who they really are is often even more inspiring than who they wanted you to think they were.

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Summary: Poor Will -
Review: Ann's life inspired me 19 years ago to accept Christ. I am sorry to have read of all the struggles she endured, but am glad to read that through it all she has still kept the faith. Thanks for revealing your dark secrets in an open, honest, and vulnerable way. Keep the faith and keep growing!

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Summary: This book was worth the wait!
Review: For years I have read and re-read all of Ann's books. I always look forward to her new books, and it has been a long wait! Now, we know why. I thank God for her life and pray that she is able to maintain the victory she found. Thanks for your honesty, Ann. You have been a big influence in my life!

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Summary: Healing through honesty
Review: I've carefully read and reread this book several times. Ann's early books gave me direction and encouragement in my Christian walk, and this one, while completely different from the others, does the same. Too many Christians are trying to keep up a cheerul face without dealing honestly with hurts within. Ann's story will bring healing and hope to many. Thank-you, Ann, for peeling away the facade and walking us through your pain and your growth closer to the Lord.

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Summary: One of the crowd
Review: When I first read Ann Kiemel's books I was moved and found myself trying to measure up to her standard of perfection -- baking cookies, singing to people, running marathons, waiting for the perfect man, etc. It's hard enough to live a good life, but impossible to live a perfect one. When I found this book my jaw dropped as I read about her "real" life. Drugs, sex --- I was sure she was going to confess to listening to Pink Floyd. It is a good book to read if you have ever felt less of a person because you were striving for perfection. Ann really opened up and I hope today she is happy. I look forward to the next installment in her life's journies.

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Summary: From the Heart
Review: When I met Ann in 1981 what struck me about her most was the love she showed for others. In this book she tells us of her inner demons and how she let them get control of her life because she needed us to love her.