The author of the #1 bestseller A Return To Love explores the many facets of contemporary womanhood and investigates the distinctive contours of a ...
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Jan 13, 2009
Personal Power, embracing the feminine, be true to yourself. Got some great quotes too.
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Dec 23, 2008
Katrina
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Some of her writing and ideas seem a little too much for me. Too needy or whiny or something like that. Still, there are some great moments in this book and my favorite quote of all time, which has been attributed to Nelson Mandela, but is actually hers:
"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous More...
"Our greatest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous More...
Jul 30, 2011
Sandy
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Marianna Williamson has captured in this deceptively small book a number of very powerful thoughts on the "coming of age of women." She is an amazing lecturer and an equally intriguing writer regarding all matters pertaining to human spiritual awakening. Her work echoes a growing number of spiritual leaders who see the signs of a strong woman archetype being birthed into humanity. Williamson points out that, although women are coming into their own, there is still much work and respo
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Jan 12, 2009
Stephanie
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I am having a hard time with this book. It's what my "spiritual book club" chose for the month, and it's feeling a little self-righteous and maybe even whiny for me.
It's not totally without value however, here's one I liked:
It's as if God has said, "Here. Feel this," and we don't know whether he said that because he is angry at us or because he loves us.
But, truly, I feel like this book was written for the generations who were born before More...
It's not totally without value however, here's one I liked:
It's as if God has said, "Here. Feel this," and we don't know whether he said that because he is angry at us or because he loves us.
But, truly, I feel like this book was written for the generations who were born before More...
Jan 02, 2009
Natasha
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I had received this book as a Christmas present this year and had never heard of it before or the author. I struggled through the first chapter and thought on a few occasions that this author was a bit eccentric. However, by the end of the third chapter I was fully interested. The author presented a perspective regarding the purpose of women that I have held for some time but have been unable to formulate concisely. By the end of this book I felt uplifted, hopeful, and energized. I will be out s
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Jul 01, 2011
Liz
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Someone whose writing I read on the Internet regularly had made reference to Williamson and her ideas and I wasn't familiar with her, but was interested in understanding the references he was making. I chose this book as it seemed the least religious of the list at the library.
I am unsure how I feel about the whole spiritual aspect of this but I have found some spot on points made. Certain parts I read and I think "Marianne, you sure have got my number"
The first More...
I am unsure how I feel about the whole spiritual aspect of this but I have found some spot on points made. Certain parts I read and I think "Marianne, you sure have got my number"
The first More...
Feb 23, 2011
Lynn
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A straight forward no nonsense call to respect the feminine in ourselves and in our society.
She does not pull any punches in her critique of a society that places profit above spiritual and emotional needs. Nothing new, but it's a wonderful reminder; especially to those of us who lived through the 60's and have been disheartened by the backwards turn our society seems to have taken since then. It's a book that affirms once again the need to return to love and spirituality as our primary More...
She does not pull any punches in her critique of a society that places profit above spiritual and emotional needs. Nothing new, but it's a wonderful reminder; especially to those of us who lived through the 60's and have been disheartened by the backwards turn our society seems to have taken since then. It's a book that affirms once again the need to return to love and spirituality as our primary More...
Aug 17, 2011
Gwenyth
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Like a really long essay on being a woman (a little past and present and a lot of future; how it should be). Sort of like a fashion-magazine in that the whole purpose seems to be to advise rather than inspire thought, but at least it is from a consciously female point of view. Conventional groupings of "masculine" and "feminine" traits, with the thesis that both aspects are present in every whole person and the feminine should not be considered weak nor unimportant.
Jul 21, 2009
Cat
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I read this book as a teenager, and I am glad I did so. It really made me take a second look at how I valued myself. At the time, and throughout the 13 years since then I have often given it as a gift to female friends. One of the things I liked most about it was that it was a spiritual book, and non denominational for the most part. When reading it I always felt like I was having a cup of tea with an old friend who has some really good advice on caring for ourselves.
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Jun 30, 2011
Patty
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I read this book while in London....I read it over and over and over and over. It has been years since I picked it up...but it feels like the right time. Anyhow....my dog keeps bringing it to me....she thinks I need to read it too. This book changed my life during a time when my life was changing. It was a beautiful, fortuitous combination. God bless Marianne Williamson!
May 10, 2010
Ileana
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"When we love a man, we love from the bottom of all souls, from our source, from the center of things, from God. If men only knew what a blessing our love is. Ad if we only knew what a blessing it is to be loved by them. To say "I love you" and to mean it is the same thing as saying "God bless you."
Dec 23, 2010
Found it in a "take whatever you want pile" outside on the side of the road. Grabbed a few things and thought I'd check the reviews here to see if it's any good- if not- back to the pile. Reviews are mostly positive, so maybe I'll give this a read after the library books I have.
Jun 01, 2011
Lisa
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Reading it again decades later. I'm not finding it as enthralling as I did in my twenties. Maybe I know a lot of it now. But it does still make me think. I don't know it all yet!
Aug 04, 2011
Lucy
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Given to me by a friend when I was going through a tough time. It helped me so much to see that I am a deserving person.
May 02, 2011
Lisa
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Such a positive message! Good for anyone who has suffered a hit to their self esteem or just about every woman, period.
Jul 29, 2010
Maryjoo
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What I learned from this book is beyond what I thought to be a Woman's Worth. Excellent!
Jan 29, 2011
Lisa
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I am happier with this reread than I think I was the first time around. Maybe it's where I am in life. Lots to ponder and savor. Lots to recognize in the beauty of the women around me...and celebrate!
Sep 12, 2010
Pamela
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She's always worth the time. A gentle reminder of the great, female power within me. Thanks Ms. Williamson!
Jun 20, 2009
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Good points, by now everyone knows I look at other's opinions as just that.
