Karen Horney was a bold pioneer in personality psychology, and her books are still relevant today. She challenged the authority, or the authoritarianism, of the traditional Freudian psychoanalyst (even though she was trained as one). This book is a great source for learning about oneself, and the biography "A Mind Of Her Own" is informative for learning more about Karen Horney. I recommend both.

All of us suffer from ineffective beliefs that Karen Horney calls "neurotic trends". Almost alone in the psychiatric community she encourages the seeker of self truth that there is hope in doing it your self. Her clear enumeration of the complexes that plague us and their consequences assist one in first discovering the blockage of his conditioned mind and its consequences. She states frankly that life is the best therapist. If the reader can learn from reading, her books will guide the sincere seeker on the path. "Self Analysis" is the starting point for that path and she advises one of the limitations and the need for occasional outside help. This book helps recognize the neurotic trends that limit ones perception of reality and happiness. To discover the causes and interrelations within the personality the reader should proceed through her other books: "Our Inner Conflicts", The Neurotic Personality Of Our Time", and "Neurosis and Human Growth". "Self Analysis" remains the gateway and the reassurance when doubts creep into this demanding process. This book led me to the wisdom of this wonderful healing woman, one of the greatest gifts the 20th century has to offer us.

....which I bought as a bored college student and loved. Penetrating character analysis by an ex-student of Freud who developed her own theory of neurosis...and her own emphasis on the capacity for what she called "wholeheartedness." A bit technical in places but invaluable.

This is not a book about dieting. It is a book about living. It is a realistic, timeless approach to exercise and eating. Fads come and go, set-for-life will stand the test of time. The recipes, though whole grained based, are very mainstream and easy to make. Unless I want to grind my own wheat (which is actually a lot of fun), I can purchase most the ingrediants at a normal grocery store. I have also learned to quickly recognize recipes from other sources that adhere to the set-point lifestyle, or that can easily be adjusted. The chapter on breads, rolls and muffins has literally changed my life. I did not grow up with fresh home-made bread. My kids will. The authors teach you step-by-step how to make large batches so that you can freeze some of the dough. The frozen dough is so easy to pull out of the freezer and bake. I believe if people only realized how delicious bread could be, and how enjoyable it is to make, all those wimpy grocery store bread companies would be out of business. By adhering to the guidlines set forth in this book, I have sacrificed nothing and gained much. Thank you Jane Merrill and Karen Sunderland for sharing your wisdom and recipes in this book.

I had Jane Merrill sign this book for me when I bought it in 1990 and it's one I use often. Great nutrition advice as well as wonderful recipes. I have found her whole wheat bread recipes and tips especially helpful. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle!

and when I need to lose weight, I always end up back with it and it works. It's not an all protein diet, it's not a no carb diet, it's the diet that your body needs to be nourished - low-fat, high fiber, low sugar, adequate protein. It's a tasty, easy and satisfying way to eat.

I would never call this a "diet", it's just a healthy way to eat for life.

I find it very important to begin the day in the proper frame of mind, and the author's approach of centering my prayers in God's own words rather than my own ramblings have a unique effect. I find my mind is stilled and my heart comforted when I read and pray these passages. My day begins fresh with my mind above my own circumstances.

I've tried many prayer resources, but I find Kenneth Boa's the best for leading me to the mind of God.

This is a great book for anyone who is interested in a daily conversation with God. It's easy to read and will increase your knowledge regarding verses in the Bible. The writers of this book did an excellent job in the layout and detail. This book is superb, and I strongly recommend it for everyone.

I use this book in my daily devotions as a means of focusing my thoughts and adding direction and Biblical basis to my prayer life. It gives you a topic and then four ways of application to your life, in the forms of thanks, study, request, etc..

This may be Karen's first novel, but it has been written with the style and finesse of a seasoned author. Once I had started reading "Slayer" I literally couldn't put it down until I had read it cover to cover, much to the chagrine of my wife.... I eagerly await the next release by this exciting young author... Well done Karen.

I've had access to this book for sometime, and just last week received the hard copy in the mail. I'm very pleased with the look, and feel of the book. But, before even seeing that, just reading the words to the story, made me feel as though I were part of it, and captured my attention from the start. If you're a person who is interested in the dark side, vampires and folklore, this book is definately one you should read. I'm glad I did!

Outstanding read. One that makes me hunger for the continuation of the lives of the characters. As an avid horror reader, Ms. Koehler has captured my attention and earned a spot in the library, hopefully she'll fill the shelf!!!!

My 17 month old son loves this book! (as do I)...it's catchy, cute, and whimsical with fun illustrations. He especially gets a kick out of the end, identifying with the kid: "I love you spider, said the kid, you don't sting or bite or prickle. You're a funny creepy crawlie and I love the way you tickle." I'd love to find out how to order the rest in the series and the other Bang on the Door listings as they're out of print. Can anyone help?

I ran across the "bang on the door" books by coincidence in England. The first one we purchased was "Plankton." My two year old forever more will know what Plankton is and does in the ocean due to this humorous and creative rhyme. When we ran across "Spider" I was so impressed again with the colorful rhyme and teaching of why people react to spiders and how this makes the spider feel (an important aspect of a child's development) that I purchased it right away. Now I'm buying many more of "Spider" books and the rest of the series for gifts. A sure winner.

my son and I both enjoyed two books from this series: Spider and Brain Cell. The rhyme was catchy and easy to read. The messages in each story were appropriate for his age. The artwork in the story and on the inside cover were helpful in teaching him the general shapes of alot of different animals that you don't normally have a story written about.

I loved this book from beginning to end. Looking at the drawings of children that Karen Carrino did, it was evident that she captured their true spirit and essence. I have no doubt that if she were alive today she would be a well known artist. It is amazing that such a young person could have produced this amazing body of work in such a short time.

Thank you for sharing Karen with us. Her artwork and life touches one deeply. Her connection to children and the beauty within them is apparent in her wonderful drawings and paintings. The book is well written and the story touches the heart.

I find this book to be a truly amazing and tragic short life story of a young artist who brings out the innocence of the children and people she drew. It would have been a true honor to know this young woman and to know how she saw people, especially the values she saw in children and how she captured their true beauty! This is a great book for all ages! One of the best books I've read in a long time!

This book is EASY to read, QUICK to digest and USEFULL beyond your wildest dreams. The 10 principles are so easy to understand, you'll even unclutter your soul ... as well as your household! Karen Hicks is wise and practical. Go buy this book and FEEL the change in your energy.

As most of my friends know I am a simply living practitioner and have a nice collection of books on living simply and uncluttered. So I was so happy when I discovered this book by the sage Lao Tzu and his principles for organization by Karen Hicks.

Nice thing is, there are elements in this book that most simply living declutter books do not addess (aside from Voluntary Simplicity by Duane Elgin) like preparing for death or planning for obstacles. This is where the adage "hope for the best, plan for the worst" becomes a reality lesson. And the "Do a trial run" where Ms Hicks reminds the reader of the big value of laying out the items you need for cooking, putting together toys or furniture etc, and reading ALL the directions as well as visualizing realistically what the finished item or project. And the value of doing good research before jumping into any project. That so many people become discouraged and easily give up when they are not fully informed and prepared.

I also love her suggestion besides lists, of writing life goals, monthly and weekly goals down. I also value keeping a personal journal at the end of the day and reflecting on things done and lessons learned, because weeks, months and even years later they can be an excellent reminder of just how far I have come.

And then there are the many words of wisdom she shares from how to maximize errand time, travel time, and how not to procrastinate. How to know when to ask and accept help from others and the value of laughter and creativeness.

And of course I loved the Lao Tzu's quotes interspersed between the pages.

This book tackles the challenge of organization with an approach that is inspiring and refreshing. From the very start, we are encouraged to imagine and visualize what a perfect day would be like using the reporter's technique of: who? what? when? where? how? What a great idea! For how can we even begin our quest for organization and a balanced life unless we know where we're headed and what we want when we get there?

Another unique illustration for time management is to step back and reevaluate the task on our to do list. Break it down in steps, writing down step-by-step instructions if need be, as if we were teaching a child how to do it. Using this system helps us see that a big task is really made up of little ones, and that's how we should approach it, one little step at a time. Before we know it, the job is done.

Using common time management tools may seem obvious to some, but they are often overlooked by many - we're just too busy! Streamline repetitive tasks, creating a system or form for mail, communications, grocery lists, and other routine jobs. Rule of thumb: if it's done more than once a week, streamline it! We are surrounded by time-saving tools, so why not use them? Paper shredders, universal remote controls, rubber stamps, paper sorters, and a kitchen timer -- all of these inventions can save valuable time in our lives and free us to do more important things during our day.

Time management and clutter control are not separate issues in our busy lives, but intertwine and overlap. Managing our time, honoring it, unclutters our minds and daily actions and diminishes much of the clutter around us. By reading this book, you'll learn how to manage both, and I think that's a wonderful time-saver!

This was the first book I've read by Karen Kingsbury and the first time I've read a romance of this kind. I was not disappointed! Even though this is the continuing story of these characters from her book A Time to Dance, the author wove their history seamlessly throughout this book so that readers who found this book first would not be confused. It's a story of pure rekindled love at its best!

first book read by Karen Kingsbury and absolutely loved it. As soon as I got back into town I just HAD to go and buy, A Time to Dance. will continue all of Karen Kingsbury books.

This book was an incredible true to life novel. After I read A Time to Dance about 6 months ago I didn't think anything could surpass it. I ended the book wanting to know more! What else haapened in John and Abby Reynolds' lives? I was thrilled to see A Time to Embrace (the sequel) in the bookstore. Karen Kingsbury is truly gifted in a way that is beyond words. Her writing is so beautiful and the characters are always people that you could relate to. This book is a beautiful description of forgiveness, hope, and true love the way God intends for us to experience. I would highly recommend this book. I couldn't put it down! If you haven't read A Time to Dance it would be worth your while to read that first though. I truly can't say enough about this book and it's predecessor.

Karen Wiesner writes effortlessly and compellingly, pulling the reader along with Rain as she struggles to be her own person and make her own path in life. Restless as Rain is a unique look at the timelessness of romance. Quite enjoyable."

~ Affaire de Coeur, February 1999

"A creative plot--full of conflict and energy. It shows the drive, talent and the compassion of human emotion while allowing storytelling to continue."

~ Romance Communications

"This is a nice, light romance with well-developed characters and a satisfying ending. You'll enjoy seeing how Rain reconciles her desire for a future with her need to escape her past."

~ Inscriptions

"Fine Print" by Liz Curtis Higgs. O & O Printing CEO Roger Osborne hires communications expert Meghan DeWitt to coach his son Hugh on speaking techniques. Hugh suffers stage fright, but must provide a talk to the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce. As they work together, they fall in love, but she was once burned and vowed never again. "Fine Print" is a cute contemporary romance that readers will enjoy, but need to try to ignore the italics that disrupts a smooth reading.

"Sweet Chariot" by Carolyn Zane. In Tacoma, octogenarian widows Opal Dinsmore and Eunice Kelley buy a used RV. However, the two grandmothers need to travel to Montana to obtain their new vehicle. Their grandchildren Jake and Lexie insist on accompanying the senior citizens, which fits nicely into the real agenda of the elderly women: bringing their two beloved grandchildren together. "Sweet Chariot" is a sweet tale that will please fans of inspirational romances, but the plot contains some "hands on" religion that slows down the story line.

"Bride on the Run" by Karen Ball. Though she is already in her wedding gown, bride Alexandria Wingate knows she made a mistake. She flees knowing deep in her heart that God has intended someone else for her. When she meets Evan Noland, Alex believes the manager of a half-way house for youths is her destiny, but he does not see it that way. "Bride on the Run" is well written, but readers must leave their reality check at the first page to enjoy this tale of deep belief.

Harriet Klausner

Three Weddings and a Giggle is a must read. All of the stories have their flaws (but who doesn't wish that love just came along all of the sudden?).
Fine Print is very cute, although I think that it was my least favorite. Meghan is a speech coach and has to get rid of Hughs butterflies before his big speech. But what happens to their budding love when it's time for her to go?? Guess you'll just have to read!!
Sweet Chariot was most definately my favorite!!! What a hoot!! I laughed a lot during this novella, and I love that Lexie and Jake don't get along at first, I tend to like the stories like this... Jake and Lexie's grandmothers are adventurous... sometimes too adventurous. So Lexie and Jake go along to help their grannies pick up a sorry excuse for a motor home. Neither one knew the other was coming, and they REALLY don't like eachother... so will it be a disaster, or a miracle?
Bride on the Run, is very funny too. Again they all have their weaknesses, but it was a good novella. Alex can't go through with her wedding, so she goes THROUGH her window instead! When she meets Evan (and what a weird meeting...) she hears in her mind "Awake, my love, and come away." What she knew she would when she met "the one" except he doesn't seem so interested in her, in fact, he seems scared of her, not to mention frustrated, and he doesn't trust her with anything... ok there is good reason... but you'll just have to find out, wont ya?

All in all, It is an awesome book, you wont be able to put it down!!

Three stories of three very different weddings...I loved them all. The warm, charming, and laugh out loud writing in each is outstanding. The praying for a cat scene in Karen Ball's Bride on the Run, is the funniest thing I've read in ages. This is a must read for anyone who likes the lighter side of love, or for those who NEED to see the laughter again! 5/20/2001