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The book is broken down according to the colors of the spectrum and the color therapy use of each color (i.e., there are sections for "energizing," "uplifting," "balancing," "refreshing," "calming," "meditative," "romantic," and "grounded"). Each individual color has two or three photos. But this book doesn't just separate the colors as simply as red, orange, yellow, etc. It elaborates by breaking each color down into numerous shades and tones of that color. For the violet part of the spectrum alone -- which is classified as "meditative" in terms of color therapy purposes -- there are pages for the shades "very violet," "deep purple," "mood indigo," "fresh lavender," "lilac time," and "purple haze." Each has several photos.
Throughout the book, there are pages (and photos) for such luscious colors as "sunflower," "aquamarine," "fruit pastels," "sugar candy" ... and there are natural/neutral colors represented as well.
Just looking through this book cheers me up and inspires me. It is intelligently written as well. I highly recommend Color Healing Home to anyone who would like to bring more color and joy into their life.
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In his book, Digging the Wells of Revival, the author focuses on the heart of a covenant-keeping God that remembers the blood, sweat, and tears sown by such past believers as Jonathan Edwards, Aimee Semple McPherson, William Seymour, and many others. As their spiritual descendants, we must seek God for the spiritual heritage left to us. In this way we can bring revival back to our land, reap a great harvest, and avert judgment!
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What I find annoying are the lame bits about self-esteem and accepting yourself. It's become a rote line in the emerging field of plus-sized books. Don't get me wrong -- I believe we need all the encouragement and support we can get -- but it seemed cookie-cuttered. It didn't seem very personal.
If you're look for fat-positive stories of success, stick to 'Wake up!, I'm Fat' by Camryn Manheim. She actually explores her relationships, emotions and motivations more. But if you'd like some light-hearted fashion advice and some well-meant plattitude, then this is a good book to pick up. It has earned a permanent place in my library, but mostly for the practical fashion advice.
While raising one's self-esteem may be more complex for many than what is implied in Lippencott's eight steps, a well-rounded woman may well be on her way. Sometimes a person just needs a few tools (postivie affirmations, body image exercises) to reach a level of new-found confidence. I have also benefited from the relaxation exercises.
Lippencott encourages readers to look within first before taking drastic external measures to boost self-esteem. Although she talks about clothing/fashion later, it's the first part of the book that holds the most importance.
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The book has a whole range of recipes, from breads to main dishes, sauces to desserts, salads to beverages. There are 30 day menu plans for each blood type, with suggested meals and snacks. There's even a list in the back of mail order sources for various foods some people may have trouble finding in their areas.
All in all this book is a great adjunct to the previous book, and well worth buying for those who follow this health plan. If you're using the first book, don't hesitate to buy this book!
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However. I read this book with an initial joy that slowly turned into disappointment. The Islam portrayed in the story is an Islam interested in the pursuit of knowledge, tolerance and equality. The fact that the leaders of this culture has lied to their own people is not what bothers me, leaders always seem to have something to keep away from the prying eyes of their subjects. What bothers me is that an equal and tolerant society still practice execution of dissidents. If anyone questions the religion they can be killed by people throwing stones at them. That seems odd to me. I am not naive enough not to realize that this is the prerogative of the writer to create the society of her choosing. But to brush past this fact that unbelievers and dissidents are not part of the tolerance of the Innantan society seems disturbing to me. Whenever a religious order create a closed society to practice their beliefs anyone who follows them into seclusion are accepting the rules of the group. Their children are the ones who rebel. I read somewhere that the Puritans of New England were disturbed by the fact that so few of those born in New England measured up to the standards of the Puritan faith. Where are the dissidents of Innanta?
The second problem I have with this book is that in a society that favors sexual freedom in the way that Marta practice also executes homosexuals. I think that a culture that has an easy attitude towards womens sexual rights usually also are easy on homosexuality as well.
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