Review:I bought this book after seeing Jenny on Oprah. I have always liked Jenny's humor and this book won't let you down. She is very honest in the trials and tribulations she's had in her life and how she's worked her way through some very akward situations. I did laugh out loud at a few parts and finished the book in two days. Jenny has always been open about her life and this book goes back and tells about her growing up as well. If you are looking for a serious, in depth look at it, this isn't... Read more

Review:Exellent book if you truly want to eliminate painful memories and emotions and self destructive behaviors this book can help. It is on the cutting edge of the latest research about how your mind works and shows you how to make permanent changes. It changed my life. Read more

Review:Dr. Seligman describes some of the causes for depression in his book Learned Optimism. More importantly, Dr. Seligman offers practical advice on changing one's thoughts to become a more optimistic thinker. Thinking more positive thoughts creates chemical changes in the brain that help fend off symptoms of depression. The book is great for people who suffer with bouts of depression. Since some instances of depression are situational, anyone can benefit from this book. Read more

Review:There is here such a wealth of information about the subject, that I must recluse myself from reviewing the book other that to place it on the list of works I will surely read again. Excellent, provocative, exciting, and it works. Read more

Review:For nearly a century, scientific dogma held that the brain is immutable, fixed by genes and early upbringing. Wall Street Journal science writer Sharon Begley recently visited the frontiers of neuroscience and returned with a news flash: The dogma is wrong. Researchers have discovered that the brain remains plastic, lifelong. This creates new frontiers: Stroke victims can rewire their brains using challenging exercises; deaf people can repurpose dormant auditory cortexes for other tasks; and bli... Read more

Review:Follow your bliss and the money will follow.

You won't find that phrase in this book. In fact you find pretty close to the opposite - if you don't follow your bliss, your cause, your passion, your purpose, will eat you alive (see especially page 98).

Nordby's core assumption is not only that every single one is necessarily creative - if not "weird" - but that every individual's creativity is essential - not only for each one of us, but for all of us as humans sharing a world that s... Read more

Review:Creepy, I swear the author must have been hiding in the bushes watching me, my whole life! So spot on. Has been very good so far. It isn't written as a mom hating or bashing book at all which is also really nice. Thank you to the author! Read more

Review:This book gave some wonderful advice for how to appropriately deal with the unpredictable emotions and actions of a toddler. After reading this book, I feel better prepared to handle my child in a way that fosters effective communication and positive growth. Read more

Review:This book is short as many reviewers point out. However, it is not short on wisdom. In fact, it is loaded with powerful insights, analogies and examples that illustrate universal truths. It also embraces the reality of mystery and paradox. It doesn't try to explain them away and encourages the reader to avoid killing the "alivenss" of the world by putting too many things in boxes (i.e. concepts). Instead, it encourages an attitude of openness, wonder and awe at the miracle of life and seeki... Read more

Review:I have not even finished it and am already benefitting..It is wonderful to be assured of the neuroplasticity of the brain. I plan to buy copies for my family and friends when I have read it all the way through. I want to be able to tell them the good news. Read more