Javahouse Journals: Gatherings over a cup of coffee [Paperback]

Valli Keller (Author), Brooke Leigh Sheldon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 5, 2003

Part of our love affair with coffee seems to be tied up in the ritual and the history of drinking it. From the moment we become self-determining young adults and we begin to develop a sense of who we are and where we fit into our world, we love the intimate luxury of the time we can take with friends over a cup of coffee.In that coffeehouse haven, cradling that bitter, sweetened or flavored cup we discover our lives unfolding. We share an explosion of ideas, beliefs, troubles and triumphs at that café table while hovering over the rising mists of our java's curling steam. We hold intimate chats with trusted friends and we learn that there are as many ways to live a good life as there are people to live them.This powerful and stimulating book entices readers to discover the best parts of themselves over a steaming cup of their favorite brew. Grab this book, hold onto your seat and enjoy the magnificent adventure.

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About the Author

Valli Keller is a writer, speaker and consultant in human development and sustainable organizational change. She is on the faculty of Allan Hancock College. Valli has a BA in theatre with additional certifications in logistics strategies and Myers-Briggs Type Indicator counseling and training.Brooke Leigh Sheldon is a writer, speaker, director and radio talk show host. She is currently on the faculty of Allan Hancock College. She has a BA in Psychology and an MS in Marriage and Family Counseling Therapy.

Product Details

• Paperback: 126 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (January 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595260020
• ISBN-13: 978-0595260027
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,673,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars New Way of Looking at Things, March 10, 2003

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jaymi (central coast, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Javahouse Journals: Gatherings over a cup of coffee (Paperback)

I picked up this book about a month ago. I was able to read straight through it in about 1 1/2 hours and understood everything, however, I'm slowly absorbing it as each day I pick it up, flip to a random page, read a section, and keep that with me throughout the day. What I like best about the book is how it makes me look at my world and my actions differently; it makes me consider what I do more carefully and it keeps reminding me of all the chances I have every day to do what I want to do. The technique I have of reading a small section and absorbing that to the fullest isn't how one has to read this book. It provides questions for those who like to sit and ponder things or write about them, and it has affirmations for people who want to get the point quickly. I think this book gives few boundaries and excellent options for ANYONE to absorb the important messages it contains. I love knowing this book is sitting in my book shelf.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Insightful, January 25, 2003

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shawn pawer (Cambridge, Mass) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Javahouse Journals: Gatherings over a cup of coffee (Paperback)

On a whim I picked up this book for leisure and ended up using it to take another look at my life. This beautiful book is small but absolutely crammed with remarkable insights. It could even be a magic bullet. Really! It makes so much sense. Dont' get me wrong. You still have to do the work. but it's so much fun to really pick apart the questions and feel the pieces of your life just falling in place. Now I carry this book everywhere with me. I ask my friends some of the questions in the book and we talk at a deeper level than we ever have. Anyone who loves life or wants to must read this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating Stuff!, January 24, 2003

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"sj244" (Aurora, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Javahouse Journals: Gatherings over a cup of coffee (Paperback)

There is no denying the validity of the principles defined in this book. This is some fascinating stuff! It's refreshing and revealing all in one. Javahouse Journals is not a fluffy self-help book. It is a book that will make you think and put things in perspective. I keep this book on hand for a daily dose. A must read for anyone trying to fall back in love with life.