I didn't find anything new here. Basically everything said is what all dieticians are saying today. What all doctors are saying today. It is an advertisement for weight watchers, which is a program I have never tried. I have heard good things of it. If you have absolutely no idea why you feel so bad, it's basically because you are not eating right and you are not getting enough sleep and/.or exercise. That is what this book is telling you. A nice read if you have never consulted a physician about your weight problems, which I highly recommend you do.

I didn't find anything new here. Basically everything said is what all dieticians are saying today. What all doctors are saying today. It is an advertisement for weighttelling you. A nice read if you have never consulted a physician about watchers, which is a program I have never tried. I have heard good things of it. If you have absolutely no idea why you feel so bad, it's basically because you are not eating right and you are not getting enough sleep and/or exercise. That is what this book is your weight problems, which I highly recommend you do. It's great for beginners, but if you are already fit and happy, don't bother reading this. It's a big book for Weight Watchers- a big ad. I recommend weight watchers, so if you are looking into that, then please go ahead and read this book. It's great.

Great book, but she loses stars for not coming up with anthing NEW or original. The concept is great, just not fair to attempt to portray these ideas as original from Sarah Ferguson! This book reminded me very much of another book, one who's central theme is self-improvement through self-motivation. The Duchess' new book talks of rewarding yourself for reaching small goals along the way. It gives verbatim examples such as a "manicure or massage"! This book talks of "self esteem building" and of "being your best friend". This book reminded me of'Awaken the Diet Within' that has been on the market for 2 years. Well, they say imitation is the highest form of flattery! If you enjoy this book, check out the other, you judge for yourself. Or check out the website for the original, there is a "Self Discovery Exercise", funny, Sarah's book has a "Self Exploration Exercise" section--even asking you to list qualities about yourself...

As far as self improvement books go, I suppose this one is also stating the obvious and what we already know. The writing isn't great, it's not terribly sophisticated, but that allows any level reader to understand its points.

I think her personal stories are a valuable asset and worth looking at. After all, if someone born into a title, and once married to a prince, can struggle with these life issues, certainly an "average" person can too - and overcome them.

All in all I enjoy reading these novellas set in the characters' past.

They have some problems, still. First of all, they are way too short.

Secondly: the characters are teenagers. I am 15 myself and that's probably the biggest reason I don't like young characters (in anything).

Why?

Because they act about 3 to 5 years younger than they should (in Wesley Crusher's case: about 10).

The starfleet academy books, in general, have been fairly believable in this field, although the characters still sometimes feel a bit immature.

This particular book uses characters that behave, in my opinion, like people behave when they are about 12 years old. Plus they are complete stereotypes.

For example the teamleader is a young male human who has joined starfleet because of his father. (Has anyone ever joined becase of his/her mother, brother, sister cousin...?)

I bought this book in hopes of a view to the character of Geordi LaForge, but to my dissapointment he was characterized poorly, and didn't even feel like the main character.

The plot was weak, the storytelling predictable... It's barely readable, but dont waist your money on it.

Maybe I'm just too old for this series, but this one seemed worse than normal. The whole ghost idea was pretty dumb in the first place. Don't buy unless you're trying to get all the books like I am.

I thought is was a little bit dissapointing considering what the plot was in general but for the most part it was good and I really enjoyed the twists that it took in a few places.