By: K

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:39:42 +0000

More “feel-good” quotes than inspirational I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my review.I love quotes. I love to use quotes. I love collections of quotes. When I received the invitation to read Jennifer O’Neill’s book I jumped at it, though I was a bit hesitant over the title. To me, “Inspirational” usually means religious. And while I am a Christian I frequently find quotes and inspirational material condescending to a childless, single woman. So I was encouraged by this collection as it is more karmic than religious/spiritual. Many references to the Universe. Many instances where you could substitute “God” in the place of “Universe” and get a divine direction.I did find that there were a few places that were almost contradictory–quotes that tell you to relinquish control of your life in order to enjoy it more, and then quotes that tell you to take control of your own life so that you can take your desired direction. Just made me laugh.I think this is the first time that I have used the highlight feature on my Kindle, though. I’ve had it over a year, so that’s something!

By: Andrea Coventry

Andrea Coventry — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:14:33 +0000

Universal ideas speak to everyone Spiritual teacher Jennifer O’Neill has put together her own collection of 180 inspirational quotes to help you work on your own inner peace. The physical copy of the book is supposed to have a slider bar along which you can run your finger. When you feel compelled to stop, open up the page where the bar has landed. That is meant to be your message of the day, week, or in whatever moment you need one. Or, you may do like I did, and read straight through.I read straight through because I obtained a free Kindle copy from BookRooster.com for the purposes of reviewing the title. What I found were many words of wisdom about the power of the Universe, that could apply to anyone who has some sort of faith in a higher power. I am a believer in the power and the messages of the Universe, so appreciated that point of view.A lot of the ideas seemed like common sense ones that have been around for quite some time. But Jennifer tried to make the ideas her own. And what is common sense to some people is a foreign concept to many others. One such idea is “Happiness is a choice, not a side effect….” My personal favorite from the book was “Sometimes when you are putting things off, the Universe likes to give you a little shove, that’s when it’s saying to you, the timing is good now!” That is how my life always seems to operate.This book is one that some people will want to purchase in physical form, to set by the bed or on the coffee table. I have a harder time flipping through this type of book in an electronic format. But for others, it will help to be able to carry it with them to read on their favorite e-reader or app whenever the mood strikes.

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