The Numerology Guidebook: Uncover Your Destiny and the Blueprint of Your Life by Michelle Buchanan

I cannot say enough about The Numerology Guidebook: Uncover Your Destiny and the Blueprint of Your Life by Michelle Buchanan! In the past I have read a number of books about numerology, but they were lacking in substance and very general at best. This book is very comprehensive and I can't think of anything that it does not cover. What is great about how this book is written, is that you can pretty much jump right in and begin calculating your Life Path, Destiny, Soul and Personality numbers. If you've never read anything about numerology, you will find that the directions on how to proceed in finding your numbers is very simple. After you have calculated your various numbers, there are further chapters on their meanings. There's also a chapter on forecasting and timing, as well as a great chapter which covers other numbers in your life, such as changing a name, wanting to find a name for a pet, interpreting house numbers, and wedding day numbers, it's all here. I was totally amazed at how accurate this book was as far as what your career paths are, and describing your personality traits, as well as information about karmic debt numbers. Some of these topics I had never seen in books of this type in the past. I had a lot of fun with the book and also doing the calculations for my family and friends. Make sure you have a large pad and pen ready when you start reading the book, because you'll need it! This is absolutely the best book on this subject I have read so far. FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgment of the product. 

Eating in the Light: Making the Switch to Veganism on Your Spiritual Path

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Eating in the Light, Making the Switch to Veganism on Your Spiritual Path by Doreen Virtue and Becky Black, M.F.T., R.D.  There is a surprisingly large amount of information included in such a small book of 148 pages.  This book is a good place to start if you are considering going Vegan.  It covers the reasons a person should consider being a Vegan and addresses some of the myths associated with it. While this is not a recipe book, it does include guidelines, some food substitutions for dairy and meat, and recommended vitamin and mineral supplements.  The book also has food suggestions for children, such as quick and portable snacks, meals and protein sources.  There is a brief section on how various foods have an effect on your chakras and spiritual well being. I was hoping that this topic would have had more information, such as a list of high vibrational foods or foods associated with each chakra, but that was not included in this book.  It does however, give you a small list of GMO foods to avoid, which is helpful, and does give you daily nutritional suggestions. There is a list for how much fat and oils are recommended daily, nuts, seeds and eggs, vegetables , meats breads and proteins. I also liked the chart that listed protein equivelants to plant food.  One warning though to the more sensitive folks out there - the book does talk a little about conditions in slaugherhouses and how some animals are treated.  The book is a quick read that will point you in the right direction without being preachy.  FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects by honest judgement of the product.

Assertiveness for Earth Angels, How To Be Loving Instead of "Too Nice"

Doreen Virtue has hit another home run with her latest book,  Assertiveness for Earth Angels, How To Be Loving Instead of "Too Nice".  I think anyone can benefit from this book, whether  you consider yourself an Earth Angel or not. One of the many things I love about this book is how Doreen Virtue relays her own personal struggles in relation to being a sensitive person and her experiences with being walked on and treated badly in the past, and how she has dealt with it. One of my favorite chapters is Toxic Relationships. The chapter covers so many different types of people you may encounter, such as a narcissist, aggressive people, drama queens, etc., and describes their personality traits. It's then explained how these various types of toxic personalities in turn effects you negatively and how to deal with it. Doreen also touches on the different types of angels,  and also has a checklist that describes the traits of Earth Angels and what their purpose here on earth is. She speaks a lot about how to be assertive in daily life and really gets in depth about what being assertive really means. There are chapters about being assertive for example with authority figures and dealing with children who are strong willed Indigos. There's also a section on energy work for Empaths, which includes crystals that can help you with healing.  There are a lot of different topics in this book that will help you with taking your personal control back and dealing with difficult people in your life in a more loving and assertive way. The book is very easy to read and inspiring. I think this is an important book to read for anyone who is a sensitive person or anyone wanting to become more assertive without being aggressive.  I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

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Returning to the Lakota Way

Returning to the Lakota Way by Joseph M. Marshall III was a true breath of fresh air! I finished this book over a weekend, as it was an easy and enjoyable read. Joseph Marshall grew up on a Lakota Indian Reservation in South Dakota in the 1950's. He lived with his grandparents and did not have running water or electricity. There are a great many lessons to be learned from this book and it is in no way preachy to anyone, just some good advice and stories. The author speaks with great love, admiration and respect for his Grandparents. He shares stories about what life was like living on the reservation back in the 1950's and makes the comparison to how things are today. He speaks about virtues such as patience, tolerance and kindness, and how these lessons were taught to him and how he witnessed these traits in his family and others in the community. Although the author speaks with fondness about his life with his grandparents, it was sad to hear him speak about the racism he encountered and witnessed as a child. Joseph Marshall is a great story teller and anyone would enjoy reading the stories he tells and although it doesn't go into every detail of the Lakota life and the reservation, it gives you a pretty well rounded insight into the Lakotas and their wisdom and courage. This book would be great for anyone interested in Native American culture and how much great wisdom it teaches.

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The Pillars of Health

The Pillars of Health by John Pierre covers alot of territory in a book of only 227 pages.  The book starts off talking about "real food" as opposed to processed food.  There is a handy daily food reference chart which lists food groups and a general guide for amounts you should eat per day.  In this chapter there are only a few recipes for smoothies (try the Pumpkin Pie Smoothie!) and salads. I was expecting there would be more recipes in the book and was a bit disappointed with that.  There is also a section on using essential oils and there are a few recipes such as a disinfecting room spray and a relaxation spray.  The single largest portion of the book is dedicated to exercise.  There are numerous photos illustrating various types of exercises using  a jump rope, bands, a chair, a Flexi-Bar, etc., and specifics on how to strengthen different parts of your body.  The book also touches on the subjects of mental acuity and positive thinking and examines some supplements and how they relate to brain health.  The last part of the book is titled "The Pillar of Compassion".  It's a great chapter with lots of advice on how your thoughts and words effect people with advice on how to be more positive in general.  Overall, I enjoyed the book.  Initially, because of the title, I was expecting more information on food and recipes.  Personally, I would have enjoyed more of that and less of the exercise illustrations, but it depends on what you are looking for in this type of book.  FTC Disclosure:  I was not financially compensated for this post. I received the book from Hay House for review purposes. The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.

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The Miracles of Archangel Gabriel

As an avid reader of Doreen Virtue's books, I'm always anxious to read her newest offerings.  The Miracles of Archangel Gabriel did not disappoint.  The book gives a clearer insight into the Archangel Gabriel  with historical and biblical references, stories, and beautiful paintings.  The personal accounts by people who were aided by Gabriel were particularly interesting to read, since there are so many different ways that Archangel Gabriel comes into people's lives. The stories were very touching and inspiring. 

Although the Archangel Gabriel is described as the guide for the messengers, such as writers, musicians , artists and parents, anyone can benefit from this book. The introduction gives you a history of Archangel Gabriel. Some of the various chapters in the book are: Conceptions and Pregnancy, Visions of Gabriel, Gabriel's Writers, Gabriel's Name and Other Heavenly Signs,  Gabriel, the Angel of Strength, and an appendix with Biblical references to Gabriel, which I liked, and found very helpful.  

The book also lists some telltale signs that the Archangel Gabriel is around you, and explains how to better communicate with Gabriel and lists some of the ways other people have done that in their personal stories. 

Doreen Virtue presents this as a non-denominational book. There is absolutely nothing offensive or preachy about this book if that is a concern for some people. With Archangels being of a divine nature, it should not surprise people that there are Biblical references in this book, which are both helpful and enlightening. This is an uplifting and beautifully written book which I would highly recommend.

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Tap Your Way To A Better You!

The Tapping Solution by Nick Ortner was a pleasant surprise! There are so many self-help books written today that may deliver what is promised, but sometimes tend to take some time before they do.  There are many things I like about this book, starting with how easy it is to get started with tapping.  The author provides a background on tapping that gives you enough of an understanding of it to quickly get started.  There is a quick start chapter with the tapping diagram showing each meridian point, the sequence, and scripts that help you with what to say during your tapping sessions.  There are examples of case studies which go into many different areas where tapping is used.  What surprised me is how many ways you can use tapping. There are chapters which go into detail relating to physical and emotional ailments and how to heal them.  I decided to give the tapping  a try for stress relief. It does take a few times to get used to the tapping areas at first, but after repeating them, it becomes easy to remember.  The tapping did lessen my stress and the best part is that I didn’t have to spend hours doing this to achieve results.  If you go into this with a positive approach and give it a try, it does work. The author was clear and to the point in a book that was just 229 pages long.  I’m looking forward to applying the tapping principles to other areas also.  I highly recommend this book . FTC Disclosure: I received this book for free from Hay House Publishing for this review. The opinion in this review is unbiased and reflects my honest judgement of the product. The Tapping Solution can be purchased here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Tapping-Solution-Revolutionary-Stress-Free/dp/1401939414/ref=cm_rdp_product