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20th out of 28 books
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Men, Money and Chocolate
by
Menna van Praag (Goodreads Author)
"Well', she began, 'it's, it is sort of autobiographical, about my journey from being lost in a world of thoughts and desires...my obsession with men, money and chocolate, to eventually finding my heart and soul...and discovering that true happiness doesn't come from any of those things, but from being the most glorious being you can be'. Maya is a firmly stuck thirty-some...more
Paperback, 192 pages
Published
April 6th 2009
by Hay House UK Ltd
(first published 2008)
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Maya, quando entrou para faculdade, tinha a vida que sempre quis. Sonhava tornar-se uma escritora famosa e tinha toda a inspiração do mundo. O seu quarto estava submerso em papéis que Maya transformava em belas histórias que provinham da sua imaginação e esta sabia que não podia ser mais feliz do que isto. A sua escrita fazia e fá-la-ia sempre feliz, enquanto tivesse disponibilidade e disposição para escrever, pois a escrita havia tornado a sua verdadeira alegria na vida.
No entanto, quando a mã...more
Na sepsání této verze recenze, jsem si musela dát tři dny od knihy pauzu, jelikož bych musela být zlá, urážlivá, nechápavá a sprostá. Kniha Štěstí, láska, čokoláda (v originále Muži, prachy, čokoláda) nebyla pro mne zklamáním, ale naprostým znechucením. Když si uvědomím, že jsem tuto knihu původně chtěla dárkem, jsem ráda, že jsem vyslyšela své intuice, že "ke mně promluvilo srdce a osvítily mě vibrace z vesmíru". Ano, takovými a daleko děsnějšími a "mozko-vymývacími" větami se kniha jen hemžila...more
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Maja is a girl who is not very pleased by her own life. She wants some specific things and has some desires, but lives far away from these things. Her consolations are chocolates. In the point of the story is not Maja’s life, but it’s the way how she lives her life. It is a journey to find herself, to find her self-esteem.
In this book are councils, how to find the way to your peace and awareness of the existence.
The book is short and easy to read. But my opinion is that will be better if not...more
In this book are councils, how to find the way to your peace and awareness of the existence.
The book is short and easy to read. But my opinion is that will be better if not...more
ترصد مراحل مختلفة فى حياة البطلة من السلبية الى الإيجابية مروراً بسقطات متتالية الى هدف تعمل لأجله ساعدها فى ذلك نبوءات عدة وأشخاص وعرافة ذهبت لها مع احدى أقرابها .
بها كم رائع من الحكمة وتقويم الذات كما فى ذلك نصائح وعلامات فى الحياة العاطفية والسعادة و الثقة بالنفس وحبها وتقديرها لذاتها من ذلك احدى النصائح بالرواية
أن تكونى امراءة تعرف جيداً قيمتها وقدر ذكائها وروعتها التى لا تجعلها فى حاجه الى استجداء الحب من اى رجل
كما أنها تصحح المفهوم العام للحب والسعادة
فى كل مرة تفشل البطلة بالنهوض تمتد له...more
بها كم رائع من الحكمة وتقويم الذات كما فى ذلك نصائح وعلامات فى الحياة العاطفية والسعادة و الثقة بالنفس وحبها وتقديرها لذاتها من ذلك احدى النصائح بالرواية
أن تكونى امراءة تعرف جيداً قيمتها وقدر ذكائها وروعتها التى لا تجعلها فى حاجه الى استجداء الحب من اى رجل
كما أنها تصحح المفهوم العام للحب والسعادة
فى كل مرة تفشل البطلة بالنهوض تمتد له...more
Ia com algumas expectativas para este livro embora ele seja autobiográfico, não foi aquele livro que me arrebatasse totalmente. Não foi nada daquilo que eu estava à espera basicamente.
É um livro light que se lê relativamente rápido e que nos prova através da protagonista Maya, que temos de acreditar em nós próprios acima de tudo antes de podermos seguir em frente com a nossa vida e deixar que os outros entrem nela. Passa uma mensagem importante a meu ver.
Engraçado dentro do estilo meio auto-ajud...more
É um livro light que se lê relativamente rápido e que nos prova através da protagonista Maya, que temos de acreditar em nós próprios acima de tudo antes de podermos seguir em frente com a nossa vida e deixar que os outros entrem nela. Passa uma mensagem importante a meu ver.
Engraçado dentro do estilo meio auto-ajud...more
This is a beautiful book that everyone should read - full of heart, humor and wisdom. The protagonist Maya is so human and relatable; it is easy to see yourself in her and fun to travel with her on her journey of self-discovery. Along the way there are so many inspiring, brilliant unexpected moments that will truly shift the way you look at your own life. It's a sweet, profound book that is a joy to read and to top it all off, it even has recipes so you can make Maya's sweet treats yourself. Hig...more
Este livro foi uma surpresa. Pensava que seria um chick-lit tipo "Sexo e a Cidade" ou "O Diabo veste Prada" mas revelou-se um livro leve,fofo, descontraído, ideal para começar o ano. Este livro é mais um livro de auto-ajuda do que um romance, pois mostra a vida de Maya que está descontente com tudo o que tem e deseja mudar o rumo da sua vida mas não tem coragem.
Gostei de tudo, do tom do livro, das personagens, da história principalmente da veracidade da mesma. A história é real e apesar de não m...more
Gostei de tudo, do tom do livro, das personagens, da história principalmente da veracidade da mesma. A história é real e apesar de não m...more
um livro que faz pensar, e que penso que foi lido na altura certa. Muito bom mesmo.
apesar de por vezes apetecer dar um estalo a Mary, mas pronto.
"Não dói - explicou Rose, observando-a - porque estás a deixar a ti própria senti-a, não a resistir-lhe. A tristeza é uma doce emoção se nos permitirmos experimentar. Lembra-nos de que estamos bem vivos. O sofrimento resulta somente da resistência á tristeza, de nos debatermos para não a sentir.
...
- Isso é a outra questão - adiantou Rose. - Se te permit...more
apesar de por vezes apetecer dar um estalo a Mary, mas pronto.
"Não dói - explicou Rose, observando-a - porque estás a deixar a ti própria senti-a, não a resistir-lhe. A tristeza é uma doce emoção se nos permitirmos experimentar. Lembra-nos de que estamos bem vivos. O sofrimento resulta somente da resistência á tristeza, de nos debatermos para não a sentir.
...
- Isso é a outra questão - adiantou Rose. - Se te permit...more
the book was not bad at all, but as many people here have mentioned it was more of a self-help book than a chic-lit, which was what i was expecting especially according to the title. so a little bit disappointed to be honest. the plot was also pretty boring and i felt like i was rushed into things but reallyyy slowly, if that makes any sense at all...
A great story about finally learning to listen to your heart and follow your dreams. I really enjoy books like this and this one was no exception. It probably didn't hurt that the main character owned a small business and really wanted to be a writer...two things I think about often. Fun to relate to.
I loved this book for its intention but found myself still wanting something more from it. I had a feeling that something was being withheld; I don't know what or why. That said, there are some wonderful quotes from the book; affirmations to hold tight. This was another one-sitting read for me.
I was sort of less than thrilled with this book. I kind of feel bad only giving it two stars but it just didn't grab me at all. It was too inspirational and touchy-feely and so on for my tastes, which is a shame because the title is so cute and clever! I'm sure some people would like it but it just wasn't for me.
De Alchemist van Paulo Coelho in chicklit vorm. Het is allemaal nogal eenvoudig geschreven, waardoor het wel vlot leest, maar behoorlijk kinderachtig over komt op sommige momenten. Er staan interessante dingen in, dat zeker wel, maar geef mij dan toch maar De Alchemist als ik dit soort boeken wil lezen.
A good read for females, reflecting life challanges (broken heart, shortage of money & weight gain), and how to live a balanced life.
I liked the quotes and positive affirmations that were included.. A good reminder to live truly.
I liked the quotes and positive affirmations that were included.. A good reminder to live truly.
Muito bom. Gostei imenso, não dava nada pelo livro e acabei por ficar agarrada a ela. Não me importava de saber mais coisas sobre a Maya. Mais do que um romance, acaba por ser também uma lição de vida e acabou por me por a pensar que as vezes faço algumas daquelas coisas. Aconselho :D
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To say I loved it would be an under-statement. Every woman should read, in fact OWN a copy of this book. It is awesome and makes you STOP and THINK about your life and how you follow your dreams.
The Plot wasn't exactly the most interesting I've ever read, but there were some very interesting thoughts that i could use in my relationship and life.
an inspiring and self-reflective on relationship, self-discovery,dream-achieving with Maya
slightly disappointing, more a sort of a self-help book than a good chick lit!
Read it TWICE. A real gift.
This book is an amazing i adore Maya she teaches me how to love myself by listening to my heart,how struggling to get what i want and how to attempt to make my dream becomes true... Strongly recommende it to all females.. Thank you :)
إنتهيت من قرائته هذا الكتاب رائع أحببت شخصية مايا لأنها علمتني كيف أحب نفسي بالإستماع إلى مايمليه عليه قلبي وكيف أناضل لأحصل على ما أريد وكيف أحاول بكل جهدي لتحقيق حلمي .. أنصح بقرائته للإناث بشكل خاص.. شكراً.
إنتهيت من قرائته هذا الكتاب رائع أحببت شخصية مايا لأنها علمتني كيف أحب نفسي بالإستماع إلى مايمليه عليه قلبي وكيف أناضل لأحصل على ما أريد وكيف أحاول بكل جهدي لتحقيق حلمي .. أنصح بقرائته للإناث بشكل خاص.. شكراً.
Great advices, but the story was just written bad (at some points i just wanted to throw it out)...The thing i liked about was that i could see myself in Maya, and the book did inspire me.
This sweet, touching, heart-warming and wryly wise little book is a chocolate in itself!
Knížka vás donutí zamyslet se nad tím, jak žijete, zda jste šťastní, co můžete udělat proto, aby jste byli. Snad vám i pomůže milovat vaše tělo. A jak je ne jednou uvedeno: "Něšilte kvůli kaloriím, začněte šílet kvůli svému štěstí."
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This is a simple but great book! Every woman should have this as required reading on her 16th Birthday!
Very good book. Easy read, and very entertaining. Especially inspiring for women going through a separation or divorce or anyone struggling with a loss.
This was more of a self help book in story form. It gives a great message but the story was not great!
I'm offended that a family member bought this for me. It was poorly written, overly simplistic. Cliche.
It wad a GREAT book. Passes a great message. It's a big history.
So good so far
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Menna van Praag was born in Cambridge, England and studied Modern History at Oxford University. Her first novella - an autobiographical tale about a waitress who aspires to be a writer - Men, Money & Chocolate has been translated into 26 languages. Her first work of literary fiction, The House at the End of Hope Street, was inspired by an idea the author had to set up a house for female artist...more
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