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All the Joy You Can Stand: 101 Sacred Power Principles for Making Joy Real in Your Life

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This book is written to the black woman, but it trancends all racial boundries.

Read the first couple of pages of the excerpt and find out how the author's mentor gets her to be very specific in the diretion she takes in this book. On page three of the paperback, you really find out whether or not you need to read this book. I will site the authors words here that I find to be the key theme of this book:

Is your spirit killed?
"On the outside, we may look like we're doing fine, while on the inside, we are hemorrhaging spiritually. For many of us, the erosion has left holes in our souls and a trail of other effects: loss of motivation, procrastination, loss of energy, loss of passion and enthusiasm; feeling unfocused, unfulfilled, disorganized, always on the go, off center; being unsettled, anxious, nervous, indecisive, irritable, fidgety, or feeling as if your life has become one rushed hectic, stressful routine."
I am sure you will not be disappointed with this author's work. She speaks loud and clear! Just read it.

I have been a self-help book junkie for 20 years and this book is now on my personal "TOP 10 MUST KEEP" list. Debrena has somehow taken the mystery out of basic mental and spiritual health principles. Her writing style is not "preachy" and is respectful of differing spiritual/religious belief systems. I prefer books that have real meat and are not personal journals of the author's life experiences. Debrena provides just enough personal experience to back up a concept. I really liked the way the book is organized by subject, rather than chronologically. It is so important for African American women to read self-help books from other women of color, because our experiences are different and our style of expression is different than mainstream America. Get yourself a highlighter when you sit down to read this book because you will need one! I wish I had written this book myself.

Truly excellent book. Get in touch with your sacred feminine self (the book mostly "speaks" to women, and black women in particular, but the recommendations, suggestions and styles are so that anyone can use them, believe in them, and get renewed sense of support and wellbeing). Check the table of contents of the book first, and pick titles of something that will get your day started and help you feel good, open, renewed and refreshed. Each piece is only about 1-2½ pages long so you read one when you wake up in the morning, on your lunch break, on the bus, are any time you need an uplifting anecdote. Very good to read when you are taking some solitary time to be alone. Her style of writing is wondrous, funny, charming, and enchanting. You'll learn how to be more open, receptive, and how to channel creative, positive, and negative energy in ways that can benefit you in all aspects of life (personal, financial, social, physically and emotional).

Debrena Jackson Gandy is a messenger from heaven! The Creator has sent Debrena to be a voice for Woman in that we should stop settling for less and start living life abundantly. it is a daily reading in comparison to the bible. Thank You God for sending Debrena and Thank you Debrena for being obedient to the call of your ministry. It is definitely a must read for everyone- so what are you waiting for? sign in and buy it!

I've picked this book up at least 10 times in the last 3 months, and it seems everytime I pick it up I hit upon the exact principle I need at that moment. What a blessing to have this wonderful book in my library! I'm giving this book to as many people as I can this Christmas!

This book will sit on your nightstand table because you will want to refer to it often. Ms. Gandy's book encompasses observations she has made and lessons she's learned from this journey called life. The book has some valuable information and exercises that are highly stimulating. It will get you to look at your life in review and from there map out a plan to continue on this day forward from a different perspective. The chapters are relatively short, easy to read and a provacative lesson given in each one. I enjoyed the personal stories and anecdotes that Debrena continually uses throughout the book. She is very aware of her surroundings, her environment and her life at all times. Her writing perspective is one of conscious living and reveals the use of authentic power. This book is like a coaching manual on the journey of life. I will be purchasing several copies to give to women who have made an impact on my own life.

Yes, this is a self-help book, but it's more than that. It's an adventure into living a richer, more meaningful and fulfilling life. This is a book to buy, tuck into your attache or purse, and read in spare moments to bring color, joy and appreciation back into your daily routine. I cannot possibly praise this book too highly, it is that good.

In June 2001 I was in my local bookstore for another book and I bought this book as an afterthought. Well, I ended up reading this book and putting the other book aside! I have Ms. Gandy's first book and I tell you, she's done it again. Each principle covers a thought provoking topic and is made more personal by Ms. Gandy's personal relevations. I was so impressed by Ms. Gandy's latest book that 2 weeks later I went to see her at a book signing when she came to my hometown in July 2001. I got to the book signing early. As a result, I had the rare opportunity to speak to the author without interruption. The sister was approachable, helpful and sincere. Based on my first hand interaction with Ms. Gandy, and her positive and uplifting work, I've bought copies of her book and have given it to my friends. The principles are applicable to daily living. Some principles take more work than others, but that's life! I highly recommend this book to everyone.

I first check this book out at the public library a few years ago. I constantly re-checked it out, paid late fees because every principle in the book was helping me in some area of my life.
This past Christmas, I decided to purchase the book so I could have itavailable for my spirit 24-7!

After four years, Debrena Gandy has followed up her wonderful Sacred Pampering Principles with All the Joy You Can Stand. In this book, Gandy offers women the tools for focusing primarily on their inner spirits. Principles include forgiveness exercises, clearing your aura, and aligning yourself with your Higher Spiritual Good. If you have read her first book, then you will not be disappointed by All the Joy You Can Stand. I found that although the principles she offers in the book are nothing new or unique, they are placed them in a context that I'm sure everyone can relate to. She offers clear examples from her own experiences that are presented in short numbered chapters allowing the reader to easily (a.) pick up where you last left off reading, and (b) easily refer back to that section when you are experiencing one of life's many challanges. Gandy has once again presented an easy-to-read book, written in a conversational tone that speaks to every woman willing to learn how she can experience All the Joy You Can Stand.