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4.18 of 5 stars
The message of this book is very simple: Right now, you can be happier!

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May 07, 2007
catherine rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Ordinarily I'm not a fan of the self-help daily-affirmation genre. But Dowrick's book is really sensible and thoughtful. Better yet, she is one of the few authors in this genre who isn't offering a "turn your life around in 7 days or your money back" solution. Her thinking is sound, and any advice is gently couched. She doesn't really offer advice so much as a reflection on how to live thoughtfully. There's no frantic urgency to what she writes, more a gentle encouragement to slowly, s More...
Jan 10, 2011
Philippa rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A wonderful, thoughtful book filled to the brim with insight, inspiration, comfort, enlightenment and just good old common sense. I did read it chronologically but like all Dowrick's books it is easy to dip into for what you're looking for and indeed she has written and designed this book to be that way. This one is up there with The Universal Heart (my favourite of hers) for being a useful, readable and personal book of wisdom to turn to when you need uplifting, reassuring and reminders of ho More...
Jan 24, 2010
Bethany rated it: 2 of 5 stars
A very annoying book full of all the rehashed stuff of the new age genre. Nothing new and all very self indulgent. Very disappointing after her book " Forgiveness and other acts of love" which I really liked.
May 25, 2011
MandyR rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Just like the other reviews, this is a book that sits in my bedroom draw to read when its needed. I find it more a book about living a more mindfull and aware life which then leads to more joy and happiness.
Dec 16, 2007
Anita rated it: 5 of 5 stars
For me personally it isn't a book to read from front to back but rather than a book to help you through all different experiences in your life. Has one or two pages on different subjects with a very detailed index at the back to use. Absolutely brilliant.
May 30, 2009
Ros rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Always on my bedside table to inspire and prompt me
Feb 05, 2012
Kate marked it as to-read
Jan 26, 2012
Gareth rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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Heidi rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 08, 2012
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Jan 06, 2012
Lola rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Dec 15, 2011
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Dec 25, 2011
Dani rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Nov 21, 2011
Rach rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Nov 01, 2011
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Sep 26, 2011
Helen rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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