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Personal Notes: How to Write from the Heart for Any Occasion

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Personal Notes: How to Write from the Heart for Any Occasion by Sandra E. Lambhad thought many times of writing a book on how to write personal notes, a nearly lost social art-form; however, I'm glad I never got around to it because I could not have written the book nearly so insightfully as Sandra. She combines the "how to's" of polite and pertinent note writing with wisdom of the spirit and heart of both the sender and receiver of the notes. Not only does she guide you in how to write notes, she also guides you in the psychology and empathy required to write from your heart. You'll learn how to put yourself in another's shoes in order to know how and when to reach out witrh a note. A very helpful and knowledgeable book for every home, a great tool for teachers and parents, and important skills for business and interpersonal relationships. This would be an excellent graduation or wedding shower gift. Personal Notes is really worth having

Using the easy steps the author outlines in this lovely book, I was able to offer solace to a friend who'd just lost her job; and to another who'd just lost her partner of many years; and to still another who'd just learned she was receiving a reward she'd worked for for many years. It wasn't that I was "borrowing" the author's words; she helped me get immediately in touch with my own. And, I've never felt I expressed myself better and in a way that was more helpful to another soul!

How refreshing to see such wonderful notes for all sorts of special occasions. I especially love Lamb's suggestions for ways to build traditions, and her ideas for enriching our lives by creating warm and loving bonds with family and friends. Here, too, is the best advice I've ever seen on real ways to repair relationships that have been fractured by harsh words and resulting grudges. Buy it, and embrace it, and cultivate a return to civility!

There just aren't enough books out there nowadays on this subject. Less and less people don't take the time to involve themselves in personal, handwritten correspondence. There are all these wonderful examples for thank-you notes, using proper etiquette, what not to write in sensitive situations, etc. Some of these chapters could be expounded upon so much more, and I think the author might feel this way too. There could be a whole book written on something like love notes (I think there are books for love letters, but that's different), when the chapter is only 13 pages long.

Much like the disgruntled reviewer who gave this book a one-star rating, I was expecting this book to help me in writing greeting cards, birthday cards, etc. and while it doesn't necessarily focus on that, it's so much more, and eye-opening for someone who just learned how to write thank-you notes a few months ago. The author mentions about building wonderful traditions and doing things like teaching your children how to write. This book is a tremendous tool worth having, and I also strongly recommend it as a graduation or wedding shower gift. Actually, just get this book for all your friends so you guys can send each other personal writing that will truly deepen your relationships.

The book came quickly however, it was not exactly what I wanted. I just needed some help in thank you notes without being repetitive so this was not the book for that.

I was disappointed because the book wasn't what I thought it would be..was looking for more birthday notes, illness, and overall things that could be put into greeting cards. Not what I needed or wanted at all. Advertisement was somewhat misleading to me.

The book came in a timely fashion and was just as it was described or better.

book was exactly as ordered and came in a timely manner. i would use this seller again.