Michelle Spieker is truly a gift to this world. Her book, "The Cherished Self" inspired me to make great changes in my life. I have read it many times now and learned so much more with each reading. "Allow the music of your soul to be heard and felt," is so very powerful. "Trust your heart and stay true to who you are." This book helped me with relationships, reminded me to set my boundaries, and gave me tools "to follow my passion and be true to myself." Michelle speaks to my heart and soul with such wisdom and passion. This book is beautifully written by an angel who had the courage to make life-altering changes to facilitate healing in herself, in others and on this planet. I am honored to have met this beautiful soul and I look forward to reading her next book. And her next...I highly recommend this book to anyone who desires a simpler life, filled with peace, harmony and joyous miracles to nourish your soul. When we take the time to nurture and cherish ourselves, we are then able to love and nurture others. Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your gifts.

This book has been hugely instrumental for me as I have set off an a journey of self-discovery. It is light, easy, inspiring. It is easy to pick up and put down and read a little bit every night. It has great exercises, probing questions and funny anecdotes. This book has become one of my favorite gifts to give friends.

With honesty and candor Michelle demonstrates what it's like to live a truly joyful life. A wonderful book and a valuable tool to use as a constant resource. When life seems to be falling apart or even when things are going well, The Cherished Self will help you move through your days with grace and joy by simply reminding you to Cherish yourself. A must in everyone's home library. I highly recommend it.

This is quite possibly the most moving and yet troubling book I have ever read. I wish it were required reading in high school. The book addresses an issue of which everyone in this country should be aware.

Do any of you remember a time in grade school when you felt like you didn't quite fit in, and the cool group seemed inaccessible? Times haven't changed in that respect and this book takes Alex through some real escapades as she learns how to cope with "cool kids" being rude to her. Kids will relate and learn valuable life lessons at the same time. My daughter had tears streaming down her face in parts because she was laughing so hard. A quick read and perfect for the age group.

I read these books when I was in elementary school and when I started tutoring in high school I gave them away. Now, after college, I'm as the outreach coordinator at my church I'm starting book clubs for the summer and I automatically thought of how great these books would be for the kids in our neighborhood. These books are great. They get kids thinking and offer nearly obsolete values that can rarely be gleaned from tv or other books