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Life Without Limits

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I first saw Lucinda Bassett on Oprah about 7 years ago, when I was 18, and my life hasn't been the same since. Lucinda's techniques for dealing with daily life and stress have become second nature to me, so much so that I have difficulty remembering a time when Lucinda's insight wasn't a part of my life.

One would think that after having produced one of the most successful self-awareness and self-help programs of all time (the "Attacking Anxiety and Depression" program), and having seen that program go on to be used by countless individuals, not to mention doctors and mental health organizations, Lucinda would rest on her laurels. But Lucinda hasn't - she never stops! She keeps growing and coming up with wonderful and inspiring ways to view life, difficult situations, and to cultivate self-esteem.

Perhaps the most striking thing about this book is the revelation by Lucinda that she, whose programs, books, and seminars have been effectively utilized by many clinical institutions and major corporations (McDonalds, Chrysler, AT&T), is always guided by her intuition. This stuck me as interesting because so often intuition is thought of as untrustworthy, irrational, and unreliable; yet Lucinda's work is consistent, rational, effective, and well respected by many established and reputable persons and institutions. Lucinda tells the reader that when you become more respectful of your intuition, or "gut feelings," you can often bring into your life a sense of synchronicity that you can then utilize to help gain your heart's desire - whether it be inner peace, a new car, a new job, or a more understanding relationship with family members. Thus, this book adds deeper insight and dimension to a topic that has always been present in Lucinda's work - spirituality.

Authors and speakers who are as knowledgeable as Lucinda can sometimes come across as being a little patronizing, a little better-than-though, but Lucinda almost comes across as being a friend. The information in this book can and does stand on its own, but Lucinda has a wonderful way of presenting the information. She's just one of those people who has a gift to make you feel like you know her. She comes across as very down-to-earth, humble, and caring.

I really like this book!

What a great book! Most self help books tell us what to do, but leave out the part that tells us HOW to do it.

At first I thought every bad example was me! What an uplifting author, she helped me see there are two sides to me even the not so great traits can lead me to success. I found myself wanting to get rid of the "noise" in my life. What matters? What is my purpose? What makes me happy and fulfilled?

The whole book is a call to WATCH. Watch, look and listen to our own body, mind and spirit.

Chapter 3 is exceptional. Many books have hook chapters in the beginning of the book then kind of disintegrate...not this book. The last chapter is as powerful as the first.

The writing style is concise and easy to understand; the techniques are strightforward and proactive.

This book has helped me to gain hope and courage to cope with all my fears and worries. Lucinda writes with such a great understanding and compassion. She herself had problems with panic and worry. Her positive thinking tips are easy to follow, I don't get lost in alot of psycho babble. It's as if she's holding your hand sitting right beside you cheering you on! I believe I can do anything I set my mind to after reading this book. I plan to buy copies for all my friends. God bless Lucinda for writing this book!

Ms. Bassett has some great advice for anyone who is really interested in over-coming an anxiety disorder and/or depression. She's a true believer in the idea that these disorders can be cured, or managed even with some good guidance and coaching in facing your fears and achieving your goals. The chapter on listening to your intuition is astounding! Read this book purly for that chapter. I have applied those techniques and they work so fabulously well, I'm truly amazed. Her own intuition is always in overdrive, so be prepared to be wowed by her. I would consider her to be the expert in following your "God" voice, as she describes it. She has saved peoples lives and her own business from total ruination by listening to her intuition, so she's a proven expert on that subject. Also, her real-life stories will bring you to tears and teach you a thing or two about how to handle life situations. I recommend further reading of Rhonda Britten's books to really tackle all the issues of fear and living out your dreams. But, Lucinda's book is a must-read!

I think this book is wonderful. It guided me through an interesting process of looking at my life, now and in the future and asking myself what I wanted. I have made some positive decisions about my relationship and my career as a result of this book. I love her warm, intimate style of writing. I have her other book FROM PANIC TO POWER and I really enjoyed it as well.

It's always best to take great advice from someone who has been there and taken their own advice. Bassett provides a step-by-step overview of basic life skills to turn anxiety around. Taking command of one's emotions if fundamental to emotional sobriety and Bassett's program gives infinite tools on how to do just that. Whatever state of panic you find yourself in ... practising the tools to become solid in your skin is essential to gorwing beyond fear. Bassett is a wonderful resource for healing the supressed fears that manifest as panic. Not only is she someone who healed herself as an example but her results back up her technique. This is a woman who understands panic attacks and anxiety at its core.

Lucinda has created a very good book. It offers alot of wonderful, hopeful possibilities. After reading this you'll say to yourself, I need even more ways to get the most for myself...check out Do One Thing Different by Bill O'Hanlon, Using Your Brain For A Change by Richard Bandler (the content is extremely useful and the presentation builds hope in the reader! All time fave!). These books focus on things you can actually do that work well. If good results is what you want.

Be Well and Take Care.

If I were to choose a book that influenced my life most significantly, I would pick this book and ¡°Total Self-Confidence¡± by Dr. Robert Anthony. Last Friday, I went on a six hour trip on a train in search of some answers to this question, ¡°How should I live my life?¡± During the six hours with this book I went though a most amazing experience; after the trip I realized that this book had given me clear goals and dreams and the courage to conquer my fears; I was no longer afraid of trivial things, and I stated to believe in myself.

Accompanying this book me to the trip was the one of the best things happened in my life, and I sincerely hope same happen to you too.

I thought this book was outstanding. It gives you real ideas on how to change your thought process which is the first step to changing. I think anyone who has a problem with this book is not willing to do the work to change. There is no magic pill. This book gives you the tools, but you must use the tools to make a change.

Wow! a book filled with so much new and fresh ideas for making life a much more pleasant experience to live.

I totally agree with what the other reviewer said: "She's just one of those people who has a gift to make you feel like you know her."

Lucinda Bassett is a truly remarkable and very gifted individual.