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ABC's of Lighthearted Living...My Rx

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ABC's of Lighthearted Living can't quite decide what it is meant to be. Presented in a lighthearted, almost children's book format, this book is a basic primer of healthy, positive behaviors that lead to good mental health. Author Margaret Mears, M.D. has been an advocate of creative writing workshops as a way to help in the stresses of illness. Throughout her years of private practice in Internal medicine, Mears has collected stories of behaviors and choices that can aid in creating a healthier life. Each principle is accompanied by quoted and an anectadote that illustrates the principle ( Attitude, Balance, Creativity, dare to Dream and so on). This is a very comprehensive aid to better mental health. It's deceptively simple format makes it easy to read in bits and pieces. If it was packaged in a more professional way, it would attract more of an audience.

Try stirring a few of these wonderful "Letters" into your everday "Soup". Dr. Mears has shown that healthy thinking is the path for healthy living. She surely must have carried a tiny tape recorder around for her entire life.Never mind, experiences like this are life changing and one would never forget a single detail. Why can't we all just practice our A-B-C-'s on an everyday basis? Dr. Mears will shed a whole new light on learning your A-B-C's, I promise.. Enjoy and Bon Appetite !!

This book packs a wallop of fun along with a fresh way to view life! Dr. Mears has an uplifting and inspiring message. Each letter of the alphabet has it's own "gift" for readers that can help heal their spirit, mind and body. The artwork throughout this gem of a book is playful and delights the soul. It's obvious that Dr. Mears is a rare breed: a physician with a big heart and tons of practical--and healing--wisdom!

Mear's ABC of Lighthearted Living...puts the ups and downs of living into a healthy and entertaining perspective. The author's short and insightful stories provide a great read for busy people who need a lift to start their day. The graphics are colorful and clever. A great gift.

As I finished the book and closed the back cover, I thought to myself...how many times have I thought about some of the certain things that Dr. Mears has printed out for me in her book. I believe everybody has these ideas stored in their own brains but alot of people don't know what to do with them. Dr. Mears brings out these easy to do ABC's that most people can relate to in their own way and act them out, also in their own way. Instead of swallowing pills whenever we feel something is wrong with us, all we have to do is turn to our own page and read it again. Very well written and so true.

ABC's of Lighthearted Living...my Prescription is authored by a person who clearly takes her own medicine and lives her life in a lighthearted way. Written with an energetic, can-do attitude and drawing wisdom from inspirational stories of her own, her family, her friends, and her patients, Maggie Mears lives a happy life and healthy life.

More than a motivational book, ABC's of Lighthearted Living...my Prescription is chock full of true stories from Maggie's private practice and public living that impart a philosophy and prescribes an approach for healthy living.

Whimsical illustrations convey the message of each letter. Read how Maggie herself used the techniques in `I for Imagine' to help her recover from a rare form of ovarian cancer. Read how her husband Ron cheered up his surgeon in `L for Laughter'. Read in `H for Higher Self' how her son Kelly listened to his higher self to locate his missing toddler in the trunk of a car. Read how her friend Mary Lee dug deep to find inner strength and courage and very likely saved her own life using the principles highlighted in `U for Umbrella'. Read in `K for Kiss Your Past Goodbye' how Maggie followed her heart to accomplish her childhood dream of becoming a writer.

About this author, it can never be said, `physician, heal thyself'. Maggie Mears has healed herself...through lighthearted living. The book is worth the read!

I really enjoyed this book, it was hard to put down. Each story that Dr. Mears told showed how much compassion she has for her patients.

All her stories were fun and uplifting. Each one had a message that you could see relating to your life. I was amazed at the insight I got for myself when reading this book.

The book's stories really showed how "Happy leads to Healthy", if you choose it.

I loved the stories, I loved the humor, I loved the insight I got for myself. I will read it again and again. I really enjoyed "The ABC's of Lighthearted Living...my RX by Dr. Maggie Mears.

Chloe Goings

Length:: 1:15 Mins

The author has survived cancer of the ovary, has treated many courageous patients. Humorous, uplifting, designed to inspire...you!

What a fun and uplifting book this is....from A is for ATTITUDE to To Z is for ZEBRA. It's full of humor and true stories that I could easily relate to. Dr Margaret Mears has expressed how being happy can easily lead to a HEALTHY and FUN LIFE.
ENJOY!!!