Grow Yourself a Life You'll Love [Paperback]

Barbara Garro (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1999

Grow Yourself a Life You'll Love suggests a new approach to life satisfaction in six easy-to-read chapters. When you understand the way you are, you're kinder to yourself. When you understand others better, you like them more and are less critical. Think how much better your life would be if you got along better with the love of your life, your parents, children, siblings, friends, co-workers and neighbors!

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A practical, insightful book. The exercises will free your self for new joy. Why pay huge therapist bills when this inexpensive yet profound guide can turn you on to life's solutions?" -- MARILYN ROSS, author of Jump Start Your Book Sales

"People who read this book will enjoy learning about themselves...and will not be afraid to recognize those characteristics which can mar relationships and limit our potential to grow into the beautiful people we really could be with a little honest insight and effort..." -- Joseph F. Girzone, author of the Joshua books and A Portrait of Jesus

"With insight and skill, Barbara Garro shares priceless gems of wisdom about life skills we all need to thrive in the midst of the ordrinary hassles we encounter." -- Dr. Bridget Mary Meehan, author of Praying with Visionary Women and host of an interfaith cable TV program GodTalk

About the Author

Barbara Garro, MA, is a personal growth coach and workshop leader in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She is currently president of Electric Envisions Inc., a company devoted to helping people stay motivated. She wrote this book when she realized that "love is all there is" and that the choices she makes "create my life."

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Thomas More Publishing (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0883474336
• ISBN-13: 978-0883474334
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,500,479 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #92 in Books > Christian Books & Bibles > Catholicism > Self Help

More About the Author

About Author, Barbara Garro, MA
Barbara Garro, MA, award-winning writer,artist and coach, who has a wide range of expertise in writing, speaking, teaching, and acting. Born in Camden,
NJ, in 1943, Garro's books include From Jesus to Heaven with Love: A Parable Pilgrimage, Grow Yourself a Life You'll Love and Seasons: Haiku & More. Upcoming in 2010 in both E-Book and Soft Cover formats is her new book From Jesus to Heaven with Love: A Parable Pilgrimage. Garro's five full books of poetry are looking for a publisher. Currently, Garro is writing the quintessential weight control book, It's Not Your Fault You're Fat!

She studied at the Philadelphia Art Museum from 1963-'64. She holds a Master of Arts degree from State University of New York, Empire State College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. She is President and CEO of Electric Envisions, Inc., a 21-year old business devoted to helping people have happy lives.

Garro is a member of St. Clement's Roman Catholic Church, The International Women's Writing Guild, Sustaining Associate in The American Watercolor Society, CPCU Society, Smithsonian National Associates, and The Resurrection Choir. In her leisure time, she teaches religious education to children, tells sacred stores, enjoys travel and the outdoors, volunteers, and is an avid reader.
Contact Information: Website: http://www.BarbaraGarro.com
Telephone: [phone]

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Good Resource December 14, 1999

By Lin Murphy

Format:Paperback

Grow Yourself a Life You'll Love is a great resource for coaches, therapists, workshop leaders and trainers. It is chock full of fresh exercises, stories, fables and quotes. I liked how Barbara Garro goes from weeding the garden of life to sewing the seeds and harvesting the benefits of living a life of honesty, integrity and ultimately aligned with one's highest self. She walks her talk with her own stories of being real and assertive in her relationships. She is a great teacher of not being afraid to be imperfect and being willing to admit our mistakes. I have referred to this book many times with my clients in my coaching practice and will continue to use it as a resource.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Original, practical, "reader friendly". March 4, 2000

By Midwest Book Review

Format:Paperback

In Grow Yourself A Life You'll Love, Barbara Garro outlines a new approach to life satisfaction in six "reader friendly" chapters: Beliefs that Rootbind, Limiting Growth; Drought - Emotions that Harden Hearts; Self is Seed for the Life You Lead; Live and Let Live; Bear Sweet Fruit; The Peaceful Garden - All is One. Grow Yourself A Life You'll Love shows the when we understand why we are the way we are, we will be kinder to ourselves. When we understand others better, we will like them more and become less critical. The precepts and insights in Grow Yourself A Life You'll Love will enable a better, more satisfying, less confused relationships with our spouses, children, parents, siblings, friends, colleagues, neighbors, and fellow parishioners.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One of Lifes Great Investments ... January 30, 2000

By "jdiaussie"

Format:Paperback

I strongly recommend you invest in this book. The tools you need to grow yourself a life you will love are presented in an easy to understand way, with reference to growing, planting seeds and using nurturing love as our life's gardening tools. You can feel Barbara's energy, fun and enthusiasm for life bounding from the copy to inspire new passion in your life. Read this book, do the exercises and share your experiences with me and all the people you meet.

My mission is to live, love and make a difference in this world. With the help of Barbara Garro MA and her wonderful zest for life bubbling from the pages of this book, I feel once again in charge of my mission...

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