The Unburdened Heart : 5 Keys to Forgiveness and Freedom

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Summary: Leading the way
Review: I believe in the future this book will be seen as the beginning of a sea change in our culture; similar to _The Feminine Mystique_ in its impact on our society. Mariah is at the forefront of a powerful cultural spiritual awakening that will not be stopped. She is one of our teachers. She is a woman who faces life fearlessly and is willing to share her journey with others. Her message has changed the way I do my life and I believe everyone can benefit from her message. She has given us a road map, a gentler way to do our lives.

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Summary: Read It Again and Again
Review: Mariah Burton Nelson has taken an abstract concept and made it concrete. The book is beautifully written and impeccably researched, making it perfect for a good read or for a more scholarly examination of the information cited. Using both secular and religious concepts, this book does not preach. It is full of love and will enrich your life.

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Summary: Read It Again and Again
Review: Mariah Burton Nelson has taken an abstract concept and made it concrete. The book is beautifully written and impeccably researched, making it perfect for a good read or for a more scholarly examination of the information cited. Using both secular and religious concepts, this book does not preach. It is full of love and will enrich your life.

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Summary: Overcoming Fear and Confusion, Becoming Whole Again
Review: Mariah Burton Nelson writes a very moving book. She is honest, objective, sincere, and sensitive. When I read "The Unburdened Heart", many feelings, emotions, new ideas, and fresh goals are provoked in me. Mariah Burton Nelson is truly inspirational. I want to read the "5 keys ..." again to fully grasp these profound ways of "opening the heart."

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Summary: A courageous and challenging book
Review: Nelson's book is eloquent and yet accessible, wrenching and yet soothing, and as beautifully written as a poem. While addressing some of our most difficult issues--the relationships between compassion and anger, forgiveness and healing--she has created a narrative that will sing to anyone who's ever had anyone to forgive: namely, anyone!

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Summary: Touched Me Deeply
Review: The Unburdened Heart touched my heart and helped me key back into my need to stay current with the people in my life that I care about most and with those with whom I have on-going conflicted feelings. Mariah's writing style is open, engaging and makes sense. I am using her five key points in my personal life and also in my professional life as an organization development consultant. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to change the way they relate to their partner, family, friends or colleagues. This is one of the best books I've read and the best on forgiveness - great job!

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Summary: I can't believe it!
Review: This book is nothing but riding on the current child-abuse hysteria!
I can't believe that someone like Mariah get applause for what she did! She destroyed a mans life, betrayed love and gloats about it! Shame on her and everybody that thinks there is any honor in that!

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Summary: The little things
Review: Thus far, I've been spared the torments experienced by many of the people Mariah profiles in her book. Her book touched me deeply on a far less dramatic level: Daily life. Life at work, at home, and on the road can so easily be an assault of small irritations. Because of Mariah's gentle, insightful book, I now pause to think empathetically about the "perpetrator". Each day is now far more relaxed. Thanks, Mariah.

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Summary: The little things
Review: Thus far, I've been spared the torments experienced by many of the people Mariah profiles in her book. Her book touched me deeply on a far less dramatic level: Daily life. Life at work, at home, and on the road can so easily be an assault of small irritations. Because of Mariah's gentle, insightful book, I now pause to think empathetically about the "perpetrator". Each day is now far more relaxed. Thanks, Mariah.