Prescriptions for Living : Inspirational Lessons for a Joyful, Loving Life

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Summary: rather disappointing
Review: I had read about this book on Dr. Weil's web site and thought it sounded interesting as a light sort of "feel good" book. It was disappointingly beyond light and full of yawns. The few pearls of "inspiration" that the title promises are shadowed by gobs of superficial, self-congratulatory fluff about the obvious. I often read this genre of book as a relaxing "intermezzo" to work, other more demanding reading or just to learn someone else's way of looking at the world, but this one didn't do it for me, as they say. The book sells because of the name of the author: if an unknown had written it, it wouldn't have gone passed the manuscript stage.

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Summary: Prescriptions for Living are just what the doctor ordered!
Review: If you've not read a Bernie Siegel before, a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, I encourage you to find his Love, Medicine & Miracles as well. I've reviewed Dr. Siegel's works from the start & I've always been helped, enlightened & interested by his take on living. When we met at conventions, we'd glance at our name tags, grin & energetically compare notes about how it was, at that time, in that moment. Later, as we zoomed hither & yon about our itineraries, we'd collide laughing, embrace & wave farewell. That's how Bernie Siegel affects you & that's how he writes. Vivid, energetic, affectionate & refreshing. I've often wondered what would happen to our relationships with our own doctor/s were we to brazenly carry a copy of any one of Bernie Siegel's books to our appointments.

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Summary: Good Medicine
Review: If you've not read a Bernie Siegel before, a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine, I encourage you to find his Love, Medicine & Miracles as well. I've reviewed Dr. Siegel's works from the start & I've always been helped, enlightened & interested by his take on living. When we met at conventions, we'd glance at our name tags, grin & energetically compare notes about how it was, at that time, in that moment. Later, as we zoomed hither & yon about our itineraries, we'd collide laughing, embrace & wave farewell. That's how Bernie Siegel affects you & that's how he writes. Vivid, energetic, affectionate & refreshing. I've often wondered what would happen to our relationships with our own doctor/s were we to brazenly carry a copy of any one of Bernie Siegel's books to our appointments.

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Summary: Inspiration from within
Review: In Prescriptions For Living, Bernie Siegel opens up a new view for any open minded person to explore. It gives new insight into a world of love and understanding in order to help oneself and others. This book is for all to read because everyone can use improvement on relationships with loved ones, work-related stress, or just to accept the fact that love and time can heal all. With his own personal experience and anecdotes to share, this book is a very enjoyable and beneficial read.

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Summary: Good Medicine
Review: The prescriptions offered in this book touch the heart and give us greater insights into what we are here to do in this life. In a humorous and heartfelt style, Dr. Siegel blends his own special wisdom with his heartfelt words. I recommend this book to anyone looking for a shot in the arm or some real soul medicine.