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Feng Shui: The Book of Cures

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For westerners, the ancient eastern art of Feng Shui is not the easiest concept to grasp. The concept that energy is constantly flowing through our homes, the idea that our personal spaces affect our emotional and psychological lives, and the belief that pushing around our furniture can enhance our sex life or bring us wealth is foreign to us. More and more westerners, however, are becoming familiar with the principles of Feng Shui, and finding renewed happiness in their homes by incorporating these principles into their daily lives. Nancilee Wydra is one of the better authors writing about Feng Shui specifically for westerners. For purists, her books are probably too simplistic. However, for the rest of us, she manages to bring the esoteric nature of Feng Shui to Earth in practical, easy to understand terms. This book will not make you a Feng Shui master, but it will help you make your house a more comforting place to be, and could guide you into a lifelong study of this ancient eastern art.

This book is so simple anyone could understand it. But for a reader really wanting to understand the ancient philosophy behind Feng Shiu it leaves you sadly lacking, as does Karen Kingston's book Creating Sacred Space with Feng Shui. The most comprehensive reading on this subject actually can be found in Nancy SantoPietro's book Feng Shui: Harmony by Design. I recommend this last book mentioned to anyone, beginner or advanced alike. None of the others even come close to its understanding of the subject matter and explaining hows and whys in the correct application of this ancient art.

As an American who spends lots of time in Asia, I was thrilled to find a book like this to recommend to my friends. Nancilee Wydra obviously studied Feng Shui's many aspects. She wrote a guide that is easy to use and logical in its approach to this age-old oriental discipline. The author obviously cares about the importance of both our home and business environments. By following her teachings, I really feel that my surroundings have indeed made my life more successful, serene and comfortable.

Nanci Lee Wydra's sociology/urban planning background lend a definite "feet planted on terra firma" approach to what is often presented as a rather out-of-reach, "woo-woo" topic. A regular speaker at American Institute of Architects (AIA) conventions, Wydra lends an intriguing contemporary, approachable, American (yet firmly grounded in Chinese tradition) sensibility to this fascinating ancient Chinese art. Also well worth reading are her follow-up books, Feng Shui in the Garden and Feng Shui in the Office.

Simple and cost-effective solutions for poor feng shui in homes and offices. Easy to follow, the book is good for those with little knowledge of feng shui. The reader can grasp an immediate (elementary) understanding of feng shui, allowing the reader to begin using this wonderful philosophy right away to help make positive changes in his/her personal environment.

This easy to understand book is a treasure! Having been rather intimidated over the years by Feng Shui, I was thrilled to find a book that explained in enough detail, but not too much and made practical suggestions, easy to implement. I saw this book at a used bookstore and purchased it to read on a trip. What luck! It is so well-written and makes simple suggestions to improve your home, life, or garden. I will not part with the book, but will definitely recommend the title to others. Loved it.

and I was disappointed after reading this. I wish it would have discussed more common problems that US residents face in their homes and apartments. Could have been written with more diagrams and illustrations.

This book has helped me so much. I am very grateful to Nancilee Wydra for writing such a book, easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to follow its advices. I recommend the book for all beginners in Feng Shui. And for all people who experience difficulty at work. It will help you overcome them. It also helps to understand the importance of the home environment. A great tool!