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The Hurried Woman Syndrome: Healing for the 50 Million Women Who Suffer

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I was sinking fast; caught up in my work, all the activities my kids dragged me to and from, and my husband's job called him away from home a lot. I had run out of energy, gained about 25 pounds, and lost my interest in passion --- I was dead inside! My husband and I started seeing a counselor, but we were getting nowhere. I went to my doctor for a check up and she gave me a copy of this book and it has literally changed my life! I didn't realize how sick I was making myself feel through all of the stress I was heaping on top of me. The Hurried Woman is really 4 books; A book on fatigue, one on weight control, a book to improve your relationships, and one for getting control of stress all in one. I already called and thanked my doctor. If your suffering like I was, use this book as a guide and feel good again!

This book was wonderful! It showed me how my stressful lifestyle was causing me to be too tired to have fun anymore. I couldn't keep my weight down and my husband and I were having problems in our marriage. I had let too many things get in the way, particularly what my 2 kids were involved in, and I felt I was trapped in a crazy nightmare. Dr. Bost pointed me in the right direction and I have now lost almost 30 lbs, feel better than ever, and my marriage is back on track. If you are struggling with these problems, this book will lead you home. Buy it, and find your joy again!

In our world where there are "quick fixes" for everything, and these quick fixes are rarely lasting. This book addresses a very common problem and offers not-so-quick fixes that will last. It is easy to read, suggesting practical advice that is simple to understand. The book is a must for all women who feel "hurried." A great gift book.

The above reviews are at odds with my reading - are we talking about the same book? Are the other reviewers friends/family? This is a derivative book which repeats other, original sources, using sophomoric humor which I found condescending and offensive. The author states his opinion as fact, on a number of medical issues which are actually quite controversial. I can't believe that he mentions specific anti-depressants by name, and at least one of those anti-depressant companies (Zoloft) is handing the book out to drs' offices for free. The author is in favor of MOST women being on antidepressants and hormone therapy, which I think should certainly be an individual decision.
The last 20 or so pages about how to de-stress your life are good, for people who've never heard of getting out of debt, downsizing, cutting down on kids' crazy extracurricular activities...but, here again, it's all been said before, and better, by original authors. Check it out from the library if you must read it, and pay attention to the other authors he quotes from.

I purchased this book so I might learn to improve my relationships, health, and energy so I can be a better person to myself, husband, and two small children. While it does offer medical information (on a basic level) of causes for fatigue and other points on the modern day stresses women face, it does not reveal any new ideas. One example is the idea behind weight management. The approach is similar to Weight Watchers -- using formulas and diaries. While it is a smart approach it does not integrate well for the hurried woman. Overall a disappointment... I did not find this book inspiring, helpful, or healing.

While I agree with some other reviewers that this author repeats information given by other sources, that is hardly a reason for not reading this book. Lots of authors have done the same thing in their books. Anyway, Dr. Bost, is very funny and I imagine he is understanding and caring as a doctor. I found this book very helpful and insightful. Sometimes we all the need obvious pointed out to us! Dr. Bost does that in a way that is not condescending or patronizing. I found he was able to cover a lot of ground in this book, mentioning areas of life that we frequently overlook that contribute to the overall condition of our lives. Check it out for your self and decide on your own.

I recentily read the book, And I was amazed at what the writer wrote. It was me. I've tried many things to help with the problems of my daily life. This book helped me tremendicily. I had the honor of meeting the author, such a wonderful caring man.