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Enlightening Cinderella: Beyond the Prince Charming Fantasy

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What a gift this book has been! Enlightening Cinderella spoke to me in a way that no book has...ever! As a young professional woman in a serious relationship with "road blocks" to overcome, this book helped me understand the importance and significance of my(and my partner's)childhood and the way it effects the decisions we make in our relationship-- and the way we treat each other!! Told through Cinderella's eyes-- 10 years after she meets her Prince Charming, this book is not only a well written story, but fundamentally fantastic and directly applicable in my relationship. I felt as if Ms. Harrill wrote the book specifically for me and my Love. I have read many paragraphs out loud at night in bed to my Love...not believeing the truth of the words as they pass through my lips. If you are in love and don't understand why your relationship is not "Happily Ever After", I encourage you to read this book...slowly. Relish every word, savor every chapter, as you become to know your true self.

Accessible. Lighthearted but deeply wise. I read this book on a friend's recommendation because my husband is having a mid-life crisis. I got him to read this book and he said, "Oh, I've been projecting." In other words, he was blaming me for things about himself that he didn't like. It was an important step in a living nightmare that came after 15 years of a mostly wonderful marriage. If only we all took classes in what a mature marriage looks like -- we see our parents' marriages but there is much they don't reveal to children. This book fills that gap. Read it early -- before you *need* to read it. At first, we don't talk with others because we feel shame. But this book helps you see how common these painful problems really are. You aren't alone.

The book was first read by the woman that I am involved with. She really enjoyed reading it and was able to understand more about our relationship. I read the book a couple months later and it also gave me more understanding about our problems between us. The book does stress how important a third neutral party can be of great help and as you might of guess unless you believe in Fairy Godmothers the third party is best left up to an Professional Therapist.

This is the most wonderful book that makes you feel as though it was written just for you. A refreshing little diddy that tells a true story for most of us ( women). You can feel the experiences Suzanne writes about. It is an absolute delite! Her other books are just as good. I highly recomend reading these works of mental art.If you are on a spiritual path this book is for you.

By the time I got to chapter three of this delightful Marriage Life-line, I was certain Suzanne Harrill is my Fairy God Mother. Her remarkable insight into how I feel about the hard-hitting reality that after five years of sincere heartfelt mutual joy with my husband--the honeymoon is "somehow" really over--is a bright light of hope into a rats nest of confusion. The book imparts a sense of universal compassion and understanding for the position and perspectives of both wouldbe Cinderella's AND our Princes such that, contrary to how it seems, our plight is natural in the maturing of a long-term comitted partnerships. Each chapter offers hands-on processes to reflect and clarify thoughts, feelings and goals personally and as a couple. Following the guidelines, each person has a chance to explore individual needs and desires while helping each other decide what is best for the relationship. It is a priceless tool for anyone navigating a marriage individually or together.

I found myself feeling joyful and inspired while reading this story and believe women - especially those that married young - can benefit from reading it. The Prince Charming fantasy is real for many of us. All long-term relationships must evolve for us to live a fulfilling life as an individual spiritual being in-relation to others. Once the initial blush of getting to know each other runs its course, most people have no idea where to go next or what to do. This book guides you through the process of self-exploration with caring and gentleness and does it with no judgments or blame.

When I read a book, I usually form a bit of an idea of what the author is like and I felt like it was written by a friend who understands me. This book has a flow to it that makes it easy to read. It's 'reality-based' and would be worth a read by anyone at any stage of a marriage, or any other relationship for that matter.