Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy

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Summary: Simply Centered
Review: This book has brought me the most joy. It truly simplified my thoughts and life. Without adding additional items to your already too full "TO DO" list, Sarah's book brings a calmness to a harried woman's life. I am Director of Human Resources, mother of 13 year old twins girls, 6 year old boy. Married 22 years. Can do it all, but was burning out. Thanks for the salvation Sarah. Taking the extra time to read her book each day added energy and seemed to add hours, magically, to my day. I found it hard to stick to just one day and ended up reading a week at a time. So often it coincided exactly with my life. Quite eerie! Looking forward to her next book.

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Summary: How to change your life in one year or less
Review: This book has been my constant companion during 1997. I first checked it out at the library but hated to have to return it, so I rotated between two libraries for a couple of months, and then I broke down and bought it and I'm planning to re-read it during 1998. The bibliography alone is worth buying the book: I've never seen a list such as this where I want to read all the books mentioned! SBB is wonderful, creative, compassionate, very human in the way she's not afraid to share her weaknesses with her readers and encourage them to overcome theirs the way she did. She's the mentor I wish I'd had forty years ago, and now, thanks to her, I can try to be a mentor by sharing what I've learned from her. Thank you SBB!

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Summary: This book has changed my life!
Review: I borrowed this book from the library and loved it so much, I had to buy it for myself! It is the only book that I have ever read that I keep reading over and over. Loved it!

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Summary: Excellent and uplifting book!
Review: I teach a class at a halfway house for women with addictions and I give this book as a gift each week to someone. I think it is that good! Some of these women drop out after a week or a month but my hope is that when they go back to whatever behavior got them there to begin with that they will somehow find hope in Simple Abundance. I must say that I feel really good about the message this sends out to women all over the world. It inspired me.

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Summary: Loved it so much I bought it for people on my Christmas list
Review: When I first purchased this book, I read the first two months and then skipped ahead to the "real" day. I love it! I'm giving it as a Christmas gift to several women on my list. It has helped me stop feeling guilty about rekindling a passion I'd stifled for 30 years! I'm also exploring the "homemaker" in me - you know, that stay-at-home-decorate-the-house-and-bake-cookies- me. The one I've never had a chance to indulge before! Who says automobile racing and victorian style housekeeping don't mix? Who says you're over the hill at 50??!!!

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Summary: a daily remainder to live life to the fullest no matter what
Review: I found this book to reflect a lot of thoughts i had
I would take this to an island to remind me life is what you make it, no matter what the circumstances
Since, life would certainly be simple and not so abundant on an island, I would have to rely on my wit, wisdom and creative to get me throught those tough days, this book would inspire me to do just that. so as they say if life hands you coconuts do you make coconut cream pie or do you just swing on vines all day(and get by) the choice is yours,exactly what the book conveys!

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Summary: I dread the day I finish this book
Review: I can't believe I waited so long to buy this wonderful book. Somehow, the author artfully blends tips on gardening & homemaking with how to get organized and have more love & satisfaction in your life. This book is a treasure. Buy it for yourself, your mom, and any other woman over age 30 that you care about.

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Summary: Noting the beauty of everyday life
Review: Sarah Ban Breathnach has literally taken me by the hand and shown me the beauty that has always surrounded me. Her vitality is contagious and I send my heart felt thanks to her. From cultivating an indoor garden to creating scents in my home that remind me how lucky I am to be alive. Congratulations. A great book

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Summary: A Must-Read for Every Woman
Review: I bought the book in June and have just caught up to this day. I plan on reading each day's chapter and also review all other chapters each day. This is the most helpful book I've found. In just one month it has changed my outlook on life completely! I have been a pessimist for 47 years and am now becoming an optimist. I look at each day entirely different now. Thank you so much Ms. Breathnach for helping me to make my life richer and happier

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Summary: Every woman should read this book and refer to it often.....
Review: As a mother of 4 who works out of the home full-time, I can't tell you how much I could relate to this book! I enjoyed it so much, I had to tell everyone I know about it (okay, just the women I know). I gave a copy to both my sister and my mother and they rave about it, too.

If you have the feeling that life is just too busy, too hectic, and too demanding for your tastes, pick up this book and start reading. Give yourself a treat