Live In The Moment [Paperback]

Julie Clark Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 28, 2004

Fresh, funny, and blatantly honest, LIVE IN THE MOMENT holds the secret to harnessing the power of the present. A practical book about creating one's own life experiences, author Julie Clark Robinson's words of inspiration will help you to create your own mental treasure chest.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Atria Books/Beyond Words; Original edition (October 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582701237
• ISBN-13: 978-1582701233
• Product Dimensions: 6.9 x 4.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,009,702 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Discover books, learn about writers, read author blogs, and more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A moment between laundry and dishes, November 17, 2004

By 

Elizabeth J. Duewel (Ashland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Live In The Moment (Paperback)

I have enjoyed Live in the Moment. For me, a stay at home mom with three children, life is less overwhelming if it's tackled moment by moment. Julie Clark Robinson, has a way with writing that is fresh and inviting. She has grasped who she is, the good with the bad, inviting women to do the same. Her quirkiness is refreshing and just the kind of stories I long to read during my two minute breaks between laundry and dishes. She is inspiring, encouraging women to look beyond the spilled cereal and mounds of laundry and capture each day not by the seasons,years, or months, but moment by moment.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Live in the Moment, November 15, 2004

By 

Jane Tysinger "jane" (columbus ,ohio) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live In The Moment (Paperback)

Julie Clark Robinson has a very unique way of turning everyday trials into laughter. Live in the Moment is very easy reading.It is a book that can relate to any woman at any age. You catch yourself laughing one minute, then wanting to cry the next. It is a very real, raw and candid guide not to waste your life on frivilous things that we cannot change. The book has helped me put the past where is belongs and cherrish the relationships that I have today.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Recommended!, May 16, 2006

By 

Armchair Interviews (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live In The Moment (Paperback)

I reviewed this book because I've always struggled to focus on the present. My personality continually pushes me to plan and prepare for the future, attempting to reduce uncertainty whenever possible. Over the years, I've forgotten how to enjoy the blissful state of being, whether it's a brisk walk in the park on a rainy day (without a cell phone) or just sitting on the beach reading a favorite paperback.

Sadly, I miss out on what's really important--time with my family. Some people call me driven and ambitious, others consider me a workaholic, and my family thinks I've taken multi-tasking to the extreme. I hoped to rediscover myself and my priorities by reading Live in the Moment.

Julie Clark Robinson shares her zest for life and honest account of living in the moment in ten brisk chapters. Leaving behind the glamorous and lucrative life of an advertising copywriter, Robinson discovers the joy of a meaningful writing career, the value of close friends, and the love of her devoted husband and children. Each chapter ends with journaling, sensory cues, and activities to apply lessons learned.

The writing style is friendly, amusing, and optimistic. Although Robinson wrote advertising copy early in her career, it's apparent that her gift is translating personal reflections of every-day experiences into instruction we can all benefit from. I particularly enjoyed chapter eight on "dealing with death and dying" since she incorporates another culture's perspective through her experience of Mexico's El Dia de los Muertos or the "Day of the Dead" celebrated in November.

In today's world of excessive technology and hassle, Robinson offers thought-provoking and life-altering insights into living mindfully, cheerfully, and peacefully. Less is often more and living abundantly is achievable when we take charge of our happiness. Live in the Moment is a valuable guidebook, like a AAA Trip Tik(r) designed to help us navigate the alternative routes we can choose in order to live a significant life.

Armchair Interviews highly recommends this book for anyone who desires to change lanes from the corporate fast track to the leisurely treasure-each-moment track. Rest assured with Robinson's help and a little patience, you'll still arrive at your desired destination.