This is the story of a little girl who feels unlovely and like nothing she does is right....So she runs away....or more correctly tries to mail herself away to Borneo, where she will, of course, fit right in. Well, her package (of herself) is never mailed and she discovers that she is loved and does fit in her family after all! This was my favorite book whe I was little and I pray that the publishers will re-release it so my daughter will get to enjoy it!

This book covers almost all the information you could want toknow about mind-altering substances. It includes a history of drugsand drug use. It has user reports, lists side effects, has precautions for would-be users, and offers advice as to the safety of various drugs. There is a section all about WHY people use drugs, as well as suggestions for a sane domestic policy regarding drug use. Dr. Andrew Weil is probably the most respected proponent of homeopathic medicine in the USA. His insights are detailed and while he has a certain political bias in regards to drugs, his advice comes from his extensive experience as a Medical Doctor. I'd give this one an extra star if it were an option. If you're seeking useful info about drugs that is not clouded by anti-drug propoganda or pro-drug mania, then this is the book you need.

This book helps one to understand why an individual would choose to use a particular drug by clearly describing the drug's effects, history, and risks from a non-judgemental perspective. This information is helpful when attempting to form a therapeutic relationship with those who use or abuse drugs.

This is a book that will probably be damned by the ONDCP, Dare, the Partnership for a Brainfree America and many other anti-drug groups. They will claim that it sends the wrong message and that it might encourage drug use. While it is possible that it will encourage drug use in some persons, it is a vastly informative book about various drugs. It attempts to tell--gasp--dare I say it--the truth. Dr.Weil operates under the assumption that kids and adults need to know the truth. He does not advocate or recommend drugs. He merely tries to follow Joe Fridays advice. Just the facts! Of course, the facts and truth have always run contrary to the War on Some Drugs so this book will come under scrutiny. That is a shame. Parents would do well to read this book to learn about the different kinds of drugs and the effects that they may yield. College students and other adults and teenagers should read it so they can make educated decisions about what they do or do not put into their bodies. I have used this book as a reference book for quite a few years. It has helped me make educated decisions. It also contains a lot of historical information about the use of different drugs in different cultures around the world. Dare to think for yourself: Read this book and learn.