Martha Beck’s remarkable success in helping people to change their lives has won her accolades everywhere from National Public Radio to USA TODAY. ...
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Oct 10, 2011
I'm not much for “self-help.” It's not my passion; because of this, I rarely buy into it. If the girl on the cover really knows what it takes to be a millionaire, why isn't she one? And if that guy is truly happy, why does he hide behind the face of an action figure? Wait, that isn't plastic, that is his face!!! All kidding aside, it's just not my thing. Enter Martha Beck.
Martha Beck has come with high recommendations for years. Her angle, paraphrased: “You probably aren't doi More...
Martha Beck has come with high recommendations for years. Her angle, paraphrased: “You probably aren't doi More...
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Apr 14, 2010
Carolyn
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I love Martha Beck. Besides being an enviably wise woman, she's very funny. If I could hire a life coach, I'd want her. Though some of the material in this book is not really new, she presents it in her own fresh way. Like many, she advocates visualization meditations and she is indebted to the work of Byron Katie and others, but her explanations and illustrations with her own clients, as well as her own life, and her humorous and unique perspective make the examination of one's psyche less
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Nov 21, 2009
Victoria
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I listened to this book on my conmute and I liked it a lot. It has a very structured approach to working through your ego and connecting to your Higher Self in a very workable format (at least for my brain). The metaphor of the Stargazer is very symbolic and helps to keep the focus on the Higher Self... The second chapter on the Reptilian Brain brought a lot of light into my primal fears...
It is definitely a book to "work through", not a book to just read... the information More...
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Dec 30, 2008
KC
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I skimmed this one as a comparison for my own work interest. She is coach of more then a decade. She works from a very "scientific method" mode; if the five senses are not involved neither is she.
Starting here she moves into talking about things like "abundance,""manifestation,""intuition" with out using any of these words. So it is informative and wordy at times due to not wanting to use any spiritual key words to thus sound more business-lik More...
Starting here she moves into talking about things like "abundance,""manifestation,""intuition" with out using any of these words. So it is informative and wordy at times due to not wanting to use any spiritual key words to thus sound more business-lik More...
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Nov 05, 2010
Sharon
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Wow.
Just ... wow.
This is by far one of the most helpful coaching books I have read. Sociologist Martha Beck, with her characteristic good humor, provides more insight and advice on how to get to your life purpose. She clearly explains the importance of the work, and how to recognize when you're on the right path.
I laughed, I cried, I recognized myself in the pages. Suffice it to say that I found this book so profound that I wrote a thank-you note to Dr. B More...
Just ... wow.
This is by far one of the most helpful coaching books I have read. Sociologist Martha Beck, with her characteristic good humor, provides more insight and advice on how to get to your life purpose. She clearly explains the importance of the work, and how to recognize when you're on the right path.
I laughed, I cried, I recognized myself in the pages. Suffice it to say that I found this book so profound that I wrote a thank-you note to Dr. B More...
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Apr 26, 2009
Gabrielle
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I am a huge fan of Martha Beck and feel as if she is one of the most emotionally intelligent writers out there. Although some may find this book a little "new agie", I was fascinated by the insights here. The tools she includes in all of her books are helpful to mining out your "true self" but this one was my favorite. A magical yet pragmatic book on learning to live a life of pure joy.
Jan 29, 2012
Joan
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This book offers a toolbox of various techniques for looking at the world and more specifically at your own corner of it and how you want to move forward. I've had her other book about the North Star on my shelf for a while and have never got past the first chapter, perhaps only the intro, which is about Dante and some tough patches in his life. However, this book was a CD and I was on a road trip, so I persevered. The format precluded the homework/exercises part of the book, although I did s
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Jan 12, 2009
Caitlyn
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I'm always looking for self-enlightenment. This particular book was recommended by a friend. I did enjoy the read. The author presents the material very nicely and doesn't talk down to the reader. I felt the book helped to reinforce and remind me of things I already knew and had implemented. It also gave me some new things to think about and work on.
Sep 08, 2011
Katherine
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I got a lot out of Steering by Starlight. It made me feel that my inner impulses are important, that I have them for a reason, and that the way to reach my potential is to follow my intuition instead of what others say I should do (or what those negative voices in my head say I should do). A very supportive book for those who are trying to move forward in their lives.
Oct 10, 2009
Deb
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I loved this book, especially at the stage I am in in my life/career. I'm planning to re-read it and do all of the exersizes soon! If you want to figure out exactly what you're meant to be doing in your life, this book can help you figure it out!
Aug 08, 2011
Beck is such a funny and thoughtful writer, even if you don't like what she has to say about creating a fulfiling life (I did), I think you'll still get a kick out of her prose. A super-intelligent self-help book.
Jul 14, 2010
Catherine
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I have loved every other Martha Beck book I've read but this one just felt like it was trying too hard. I got very tired of the wizard/dungeon jargon. I actually stopped halfway through because I was starting to dislike her and I think she can be a very inspiring and practical guide.
Jan 09, 2010
I have been reading this one for a couple months. It takes time to work through the exercises and think about the things that are important to you. I plan on taking my time with this one.
Mar 09, 2010
Kristen
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You know that tingle of inspiration that warms you from the inside out when you read something AMAZING? Get ready to feel it throughout this entire book.
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Jul 29, 2011
Gina
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Martha is Magic. It helps that we speak the same language. Coaching via book is a tough balance of information and exercises and guesswork. Somehow she knows exactly what to say even though she isn't in the room with you. Wonderful, wonderful!
Aug 28, 2010
Lauren
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I learned alot from this book. I quit my job because it reminded me that i can do anything i want to do. No one elses rules apply.
Jan 05, 2010
Andrea
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Martha Beck, like Oprah has said is the most intelligent woman she has ever met...this book is FANTASTIC and I'm still working it!
Sep 13, 2009
Belle
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Great way to understand life coaching without having to find your own life coach. Really positive book with a lot of good, creative ideas.
Jan 29, 2009
Megan
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It's a decent book if you are doing some soul-searching and have a good threshold for words like "destiny" and "stargazer" etc.
Jul 13, 2009
Meg
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I probably wouldn't have read this book if a good friend hadn't recommended it, but I'm not sorry I did. She takes a lot of what I recognize as buddhist teachings and practice and adapts them to the life coaching paradigm. She kind of "Oprah-cizes" it but without getting too maudlin. She came across as smart and funny, and I do find myself using some of the visualizations she creates.
Dec 08, 2010
Tara
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Another book discussion pick, Martha lays out the plan for living your best life with humor and practicality.
Sep 15, 2011
Sharon
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The premise is good, but she lost me. Towards the middle I wanted to be done with the book, then towards the end it is all about her. So, I still don't know what to do with my life!
Feb 21, 2010
Ileana
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One of the best self-help books I have ever read. Martha Beck is such an amazing writer and life coach. She does not disappoint with this gem. Lots of practical advice on how to steer your life by starlight.
"If you move toward freedom by saying and doing what is most honest for you, the result may be a beautiful, magnificent life of petting the dog, waiting tables, getting your teeth cleaned. This can be mind-bogglingly wonderful. "ordinariness," which our culture tend More...
"If you move toward freedom by saying and doing what is most honest for you, the result may be a beautiful, magnificent life of petting the dog, waiting tables, getting your teeth cleaned. This can be mind-bogglingly wonderful. "ordinariness," which our culture tend More...
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Dec 22, 2009
Nedra
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Better than North Star. Good storytelling combined with helpful and practical thoughts.
Jul 22, 2009
Noelle
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All about finding what's real for your - your truths, and what sways you away from them.
Oct 07, 2009
Marty
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By far, the best book I've read. Thanks to my son for buying the book for me.
Feb 07, 2009
An invaluable companion to Finding Your Own North Star.
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