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The Apple You Were Fed

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I read this book in less than 6 hours. I usually only read novels but a friend sent me this to read. I like that it was written in 2 voices. I felt like I was sitting at the kitchen table with the 2 authors as they conversed about important life issues. The writing style flowed and I was compelled to continue reading. This book opened my eyes to how I view myself and I believe it has started me on the road to positive change.

This truly is a book everyone should read. Girlfriends, pass it out to everyone you know. Kim and Andrea let us into their lives. Lives that we know as our own. We all have either a little Kim or Andrea in us. This is a journey created by two women who made the commitment of a true friendship, one of honesty, curiousity, and debate. The puzzle seems to be dumped out on the table and slowly and carefully put together before us. They travel down paths of personal growth together. It is amazing how these two opposites came together in the middle; not to apease one another but because the middle was where the truth could be found. Isn't that a lesson we could all learn? The dialogue is real, comfortable. I felt as if I was there having my 1-Equal & cream, cup of coffee right along with them.

This book is fantastic. I felt like I was sitting down for coffee and having a discusion with Kimberly and Andrea. The book is very insightful and thought provoking. I don't belive that fate brought these two women together, but I believe that Diving Intervention did. These women compliment each other in the beliefs as well as their writing skills. The book made me realize that as a parent you really do not know what your child is thinking and how innocent statements made out of love can actually make your child feel inadequate and unloved. My hope as a parent for other parents who read this book is that you step back and take a hard look at yourself and think about how what you say or do as a parent can impact your child for years and years in a negative way as well as a positive way. I would recommend this book to anyone who feels that they are not worthy and feel lacking in any aspect of their lives. How many parents really know if their child is a gauzer, ladder climber or cutout or if they are any of the above as well. THIS IS A MUST READ BOOK!!!. This book sheds light on how we behave in our daily lives, and possibly as to why we act the way we do. Thank you Kimberly and Andrea for sharing your most personal details of your lives.

I hate spoiler reviews so you are not getting much from me. I kind of dared myself to read the book looking for them to make a mistake so I could be the know-it-all. I don't fit into anyone's box & I like to make certain of that. Individual - every day every way! Well, the ladies dumped me right out of my own box with their insight & wisdom. If you have have even been disappointed, hurt, let down, confused, ashamed, or whatever game you fell for try this book. OK, let me spoil a little. It's about love.

I received a copy of this book from my friend. Several of my family members are passing it around. My grandmother loved it, and she's a pretty conservative Catholic woman. My mom is way into it, and she is a more of a contemporary thinker being an inner-city schoolteacher. It's funny because when they discuss it, it's clear that they both had totally different experiences from each other, which were different from the perspective I gained. My reading is pretty well laid out for me, as I am studying for my doctorate in physical therapy; however, I found this book enlightening and completely different from what I've read my whole life. I am confident anyone who reads it will too.

When this book was recommended to me I ordered it as soon as it became available. There are few books that I have read that leave a lasting impression on me. This book truly touched my soul. My one word for this book is "profound". I had mixed emotions reading this book. It made me think about my life and how I gained insight on how I can use the "apple concept" into my everyday life. Thank you Kimberly and Andrea for giving me the self reflection I have been seeking.

This book is an easy read and an interesting look into the minds of two upper middle class women. It should be noted that this is a story about their own personal philosophy. Their reasons for no scriptural reference is telling and pathetic. As far as any spiritual guidance based on the bible this book comes up empty.

When Kimberly Lisowski and Andrea Pouliot moved across the street from one another they were both searching--Andrea for self worth and Kimberly for a God she could understand. Together they embarked upon an exciting journey of self-discovery and God-discovery, detailed beautifully in THE APPLE YOU WERE FED.

Those of us who attend church or read sacred texts are used to hearing about all of the things we should not do. But rarely does anyone explain why we choose to do those things anyway--why we choose to eat the "forbidden fruit." Through this book, the authors teach us.

Readers join Kimberly and Andrea as they explore what causes humans to make life-altering, destructive choices; become paralyzed by complacency; and settle for lives filled with fear and regret rather than choosing to embrace their passions, dreams, and purpose. The discoveries made by these refreshingly honest women are compelling, but as they point out, "this level of soul-searching is not for the faint of heart" (p.140). If you are ready to live the life you were created for--a full, rich, liberating life--then this book's for you!

This book was just what I needed. I can relate strongly to both author's views about religious dogma, traditionalism, humanism, etch. You see, since I have experienced much of what they discussed, I could also interject and read between the lines. It helped me to validate many of the things I had been thinking and feeling about my walk with the Lord. Thank you!
Voncele SavageLooking thru the Fence/ Diamonds in the RoughA Letter to My Sisters: The Way Out

I NOT ONLY READ THIS BOOK BUT HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET THE AUTHOR'S AT A WOMEN BIBLE STUDY. THE BOOK IS HONEST AND EYE OPENING TO THINGS YOU DON'T REALIZED MADE YOU THE WAY YOU ARE AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM. IT IS A EASY READ AND I COULDN'T WAIT TO FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENED NEXT. PASS IT OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

KAREN V