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Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is You!

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I enjoyed reading Dr. Holstein's first book, THE ENCHANTED SELF, A Positive Therapy. However, RECIPES FOR ENCHANTMENT, The Secret Ingredient is YOU! is a book that is really for everyone with a step away from more of the clinical aspects of 'enchantment'.

It was a joy to read her enchanting and motivational collection stories and the follow up exercises allowed me relate her messages to my own experiences. I actually learned how to bring more joy into my life by tapping into my hidden potential through memory exploration. It's a great concept that really works.

In a nutshell it's a book that you want to pick up when you are looking for some heart-warming inspiration. She has a great flair for story telling and weaves lots of common-sense into her beautifully structured short stories. I loved it! I think women, especially, will appreciate this book.

We all remember special moments in our lives but this book teaches us how to include those feelings as a more integral part of our daily lives. A magical book that leads the reader through self-discovery with practical examples to spark the "enchantment" process. Dr. Holstein's experiences and professional expertise are reflected in her writing and I strongly encourage those who wish a deeper enjoyment as they travel through life to pick up this wonderful book. Different and thought provoking!

Recipes For Enchantment: The Secret Ingredient Is You! by psychologist Barbara Becker-Holstein is a unique and insightful self-help guide to feeling better. Recipes For Enchantment is filled with inspirational stories with opportunities to journal and think through making positive changes in one's life. A warm book dedicated to lifting spirits and making a difference for the better, Recipes For Enchantment is the culmination of more than ten years of work and research and will reveal to the reader how to recall positive memories as an aid to dealing with the pressures and disappointments of our lives. The recollections, coupled with daily positive actions, will result in the substantial and enduring enrichment of our lives and personal sense of well being.

Wow! Dr. Holstein does a terrific job of getting us to slow down and appreciate the small things in life. Her touching vignettes help us realize we all have such stories if we just look for them. It guides us in looking for the meaning and connection in our daily activities. What a delight.