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Succulent Wild Woman
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S.A.R.K.
This book is my glowing invitation to you -- to live a rich, succulent life! I explore love, sexuality, romance, money, fat, fear and creativity. It's a little bit like reading my diary -- with permission. Succulence is powerFull! and so are we as women.
Paperback, 144 pages
Published
May 2nd 1997
by Touchstone
(first published 1997)
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I love all of Sark's books. I feel like she is my friend:) Sort of how I feel about Annie Lamott.
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I was surprised I liked this as much as I did. When a friend recommended it to me I thought it looked far too treacly and goofy for me. It is very "up" and bright and colorful but it works. It is printed to look hand written and painted, so reading it reminded me of reading the Ram Dass book Be Here Now. It is designed so you could just pick it up and open any page and read it, non-linear and free-form. I think what saved it for me is how honest the author is about her own faults and her life a...more
I liked this book for several reasons...i actually think I should read it again soon! It is great for a little self-esteem booster. It is also a great reminder that you don't need to look like a twig in order to be attractive or to feel good about yourself. At times it was a little uncomfortable (when talking about sexually related things, they weren't odd or anything, just not something you consciously think about), but you get over that pretty quick.
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This book and I did not get on. Felt like I need to wear tie dye and hemp and be quirky to appreciate its message, which was ultimately just plain irritating. Perhaps there's also a cultural difference too between the American and British approach to the self, where us Brits take the sideways, ruminating approach more comfortably than the direct approach to get the same ending. Found the descriptions of 'succulent' women rather unhelpful really, whilst I agree with some of the authors suggestion...more
I can't remember how I stumbled across this author/motivational speaker. Maya Angelou might have mentioned her somewhere; she writes a blurb on the book: "we, in this world, and this weary old world itself, have a great, gaping need for SARK. Let's call for more and more SARK to fill every child's book bag and each attache case." It is hard to describe her books, but I can say I always need to write something in my journal after reading her because she makes me think, think differently about mos...more
SARK is absolutely my new favorite. I have before never smiled throughout an entire book. This was so fun, and so appropriate to read at this time in my life. Some of Sark's ideas seemed a little "too much" for me, and as the one who's normally deemed "too much" among friends, that's saying something. But it was delightful. I enjoy how she unabashedly pushes the envelope, loves it, and dares others to try. This should be required reading for every 20-year-old; old enough to have roadmapped the s...more
If you are a free spirit, uncomfortable with structure, then this book is for you. I don't happen to be a free spirit, and structure is what makes me comfortable. This is why I only gave the book 3 stars. There are certainly insightful and thought-provoking quotes in this book, and if one is suffering from feeling "not good enough" then this book could be very useful. But you should know what to expect. Basically, this is a composition of relatively unrelated thoughts by a woman who has obviousl...more
Thank goodness I followed Sabrina Ward Harrison's advice and checked this book out from the library!
You, like me, might look at the cover of this book and think, "Oh man. That looks totally cheesy." But you'd be wrong. (Okay, it's a little cheesy.) When I woke in the middle of the night, worried about this and that, and decided to flip through for lack of anything better to do, I was immediately grateful this book exists. Everything by the gallon!
Do yourself a favor and find this book in one of...more
You, like me, might look at the cover of this book and think, "Oh man. That looks totally cheesy." But you'd be wrong. (Okay, it's a little cheesy.) When I woke in the middle of the night, worried about this and that, and decided to flip through for lack of anything better to do, I was immediately grateful this book exists. Everything by the gallon!
Do yourself a favor and find this book in one of...more
I have a sickness for lifestyle manuals for women, and this is no exception although I am really embarrassed to have this book on my shelf and I have an entire section of HINTS FROM HELOISE in my home library, so that's saying something. I genuinely enjoyed parts of this, but a lot of it made me groan with all the mid 90s excesses. I do not want to eat a mango naked and let the juice run down my arms sensuously while I lie in a hammock, actually. The body image section is especially musty and fu...more
Nothing like a little SARK to brighten one's day! I absolutely adore her work. Every time I read one of her books I end up laughing, crying, and feeling inspired to live bigger and brighter. Her books are accessible, down-to-earth, and enjoyable even for those who don't typically read "self-help" type literature.
This book in particular is a wonderful celebration of female experience. I'd recommend it to all the women in my life (and some of the men!). I was especially touched by her section on...more
This book in particular is a wonderful celebration of female experience. I'd recommend it to all the women in my life (and some of the men!). I was especially touched by her section on...more
Introduced to me by my sister Amanda and this woman changed my life. I try to keep them as pc but sometimes I get friends that are way too serious and I end up giving them away:) Why do we have to give up childish play, games and imagination and colour just because we are grown up women:) I really do walk around blowing bubbles in the park and I write poetry and quotes on mailing envelopes and draw pictures and put on stickers. You have no idea how this inspires me to write snail mail letters in...more
This should be mandatory reading for all women. There are few books that I read again and again, but Succulent Wild Woman is one that I come back to with a new perspective each time; as life changes, different passages jump out at me. SARK knows how to appeal to the artist, the little girl, the vulnerable human, the "power-full" woman, the fresh-faced teen, and more in each of us. It's so personal, honest, joyous, bittersweet, optimistically sad...it's REAL. I dare you to not find something in t...more
"Plant an impossible garden, and see what grows!" That thought still occurs to me decades later. I live in the Mojave Desert, so many things will not grow. However, it is worthwhile even in apparent desolation to give anything a try. I have, in fact, planted impossible gardens in these years since. I read this book when my daughter was very young. It makes you think before you give them a standard learned answer to their question, "Why not?" Yes, exactly...Why, not?
It is indeed like reading SARK's diary ... it's her honest thoughts and ramblings in her handwriting (printing?) along with doodles.
I first read this book in the summer of 2001 and enjoyed it. It's a fun reminder that we should figure out who we are and love ourselves, surround ourselves with friends and be creative.
"I believe that these circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we're weak and sing with us when we're strong." SARK
I first read this book in the summer of 2001 and enjoyed it. It's a fun reminder that we should figure out who we are and love ourselves, surround ourselves with friends and be creative.
"I believe that these circles of women around us weave invisible nets of love that carry us when we're weak and sing with us when we're strong." SARK
I loved this book! There were certainly parts of it that I couldn't relate to. The writer is infectious, reading her makes you want to know her, or at least meet her.
The graphics are fun and happy, and the best part is the book makes you want to embrace life, every aspect of it. In addition to that it makes you want to skinny dip, eat Mango naked, and travel to exotic places....
A must read for any woman with issues, who wants to wake up and smell the roses.
The graphics are fun and happy, and the best part is the book makes you want to embrace life, every aspect of it. In addition to that it makes you want to skinny dip, eat Mango naked, and travel to exotic places....
A must read for any woman with issues, who wants to wake up and smell the roses.
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First of all, it's written in handwriting! With colors and some doodles, so if you're a right brainer you'll fall in love once you see it, left brainer not that much…
It felt like reading a personal journals or diary… the writer didn't hold anything back! She talked about EVERYTHING… love, money, fears, creativity, fitness… everything!
It was lovely…
But all along, I felt like something was wrong, something is missing….
I mean, everyone has his own fears, his own shadows, his own illness to be...more
First of all, it's written in handwriting! With colors and some doodles, so if you're a right brainer you'll fall in love once you see it, left brainer not that much…
It felt like reading a personal journals or diary… the writer didn't hold anything back! She talked about EVERYTHING… love, money, fears, creativity, fitness… everything!
It was lovely…
But all along, I felt like something was wrong, something is missing….
I mean, everyone has his own fears, his own shadows, his own illness to be...more
Thank you to my dear aunt and father who introduced me to SARK. This book is extremely uplifting, fulfilling and thoughtful. I am really thinking about the words and inspirations and challenges that SARK poses to me, the woman. I am completely inspired with creativity and courage. This book invites one to look at how we view ourselves, others and other important topics in our life: money, sex, creativeness, inspiration, self-esteem, self-love. I hope that SARK helps, influences and encourages ot...more
This book basically advises women on how to quash their 'inner critic' and how to release their 'inner goddess' or 'succulent self.' The words that SARK writes are very practical, and make perfect sense when you read them. You just never think of things in such a way normally. This book helps us to look past our social conditioning, and reach out to our spiritual roots, leading to happier, richer, more exciting lives.
I read this when I was 14. I think it's time to re-read it..... And her other titles! Wow, I didn't know how many she wrote... Sark rocks.
Women, in general, have a tendency to be a bit self-depreciating & repressed. This book, as I recall, encourages that you HAVE FUN and celebrate yourself..... =)
I am a succulent wild woman, and while it's not all because of Sark, reading her very young surely did not hurt one bit! :D
Women, in general, have a tendency to be a bit self-depreciating & repressed. This book, as I recall, encourages that you HAVE FUN and celebrate yourself..... =)
I am a succulent wild woman, and while it's not all because of Sark, reading her very young surely did not hurt one bit! :D
I like this wild crazy woman we call SARK. I recommend getting yourself a copy so you can write in the margins your thoughts and reactions and circle your favorite quotes. But only if you have the desire to be a succulent, wild woman...I checked mine out of the library and had to grab a notebook to record my thoughts while reading this. My favorite quote, "Naps are when the angels come out to take special care of you."
Sark was my favorite inspirational writer as a teenager, and I just revisited this one and was surprisingly pleased by how well it held up. Sure, she is a lot more hippy-dippy, new age-y than I would want were I to discover her writing now as a 33-year-old, but rereading her distinctive voice was like discovering an old letter from a beloved aunt: familiar, comforting, inspiring, only a wee bit cringe-inducing.
I wish I could give it 3.75 stars, lol. There were parts I *really* liked and thought everyone could profit from. However, the new-age aspects were a little over the top at times for my tastes. I love her illustrations, use of color and especially the joy that flows from the pages. The handwriting is a tad hard to read at times but it's nowhere near as difficult to read as some of her other books.
This book is a fun read. It is very colorful as you can see from the cover. It has a lot of interesting points that sort of empower you as a woman to try new things, be yourself, and to give yourself permission to enjoy life. Maybe even sometimes be a bad girl, which is okay once in awhile. It's about embracing life and living it like a succlent wild woman who laughs and lives with censoring herself.
THIS is WONDERFUL ! I also took the class with SARK !
FIND YOUR INNER voice! We are ALL Succulent Wild Women !!
FIND OUR TRUE selves ! SARK is an AMAZING SPIRIT!
Thank YOU SARK !! I would HIGHLY recommended BOTH the BOOK and the Class..
EnTheos.org (or com), I believe was where the class was offered.
a BIG 5 STAR for SARK !
Easy read and inspiring!!
FIND YOUR INNER voice! We are ALL Succulent Wild Women !!
FIND OUR TRUE selves ! SARK is an AMAZING SPIRIT!
Thank YOU SARK !! I would HIGHLY recommended BOTH the BOOK and the Class..
EnTheos.org (or com), I believe was where the class was offered.
a BIG 5 STAR for SARK !
Easy read and inspiring!!
I want to start off by saying that Sark is a goddess. Her books are incredibly motivating and creative. The beauty that is her just oozes from the pages. This book was the first of them that I read and because of this, I went on to read more and even signed up for her newsletter. Just reading it changed the way I felt about myself and the world around me.
Succulent is a fantastic word! I really enjoyed this book and "Transformation Soup," both by SARK. SARK has down to earth and beyond the sky ideas of how to celebrate life. Her books are like reference books for joyful healing and letting your inner-child out to play. They're great to refer to whenever you feel that your zippy self is MIA.
I think it is true: self-help is masturbation. That being the case, this book really got my rocks off. It is handwritten with doodles and bits of colour and it's very light hearted and whimsical. Written by an amazing woman named SARK, it's almost like reading her journal in which she shares her little ways of making the most of life and seeing beauty in all things. I love it, and I'll forever keep it and read it again and again, passing it along to the passionate women that I love. I know I hav...more
I loved this book-I gave it to a few of my girlfriends as presents-I was totally into it. If I were to read it now as my older, more jaded self, it might not resonate in the same way but back in the day when I was just starting grad school and I was doing some work in a women's shelter, I loved it.
This book is a lively, colorful reminder that each of us is a beautiful, special woman. SARK has traveled some difficult roads herself and recognizes the journey we all take towards discovering ourselves as women. An easy read...and a great creative inspiration. I look forward to reading some of her other works.
The ideas are meant to help the reader loosen up and celebrate the small
events in life and be more aware of the beauty in the mudane. I am
all for this philosophy and see humor in what Sark presents. Some ideas are
definitely on the hokey side but so much the merrier is what Sark is working toward.
events in life and be more aware of the beauty in the mudane. I am
all for this philosophy and see humor in what Sark presents. Some ideas are
definitely on the hokey side but so much the merrier is what Sark is working toward.
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SARK (a.k.a. Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) is an American author and illustrator of self-help books. Five of her sixteen books have been national bestsellers, and she has sold more than two million copies of her books.
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