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    <body><![CDATA[My favorite quote from this book is &quot;Forgiveness is realizing that you cannot change the past&quot;.<br/><br/>The book consists of passages and quotes from different people.  It's great to keep on hand for those moments when you might need, ahem, a little strength (and patience) dealing with ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/17525481">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This will be an inspirational reference for me. I know I can pick it up and read a page or two or ten at random and find peace.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[A short book that includes thoughts and meditations on living with peace and loving kindness.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a great book to read when you just need to relax your mind and stop worrying.  My favorite quote: <br/>&quot;If you let go a little, you will have a little happiness.<br/>If you let go a lot, you will have a lot of happiness.<br/>If you let go completely, you will be free.&quot;]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[I have kept this little gem next to my bedside for several months, and open it up at random to absorb bits at at time... such gentle, encouraging wisdom!<br/><br/>I did not imagine that this book would be quite so meaningful to me.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Fabulous.  Down to earth reminders for those seeking peace.]]></body>
    
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