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Retail Therapy: Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

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This is a book about an ordinary everyday activity written in an extraordinary way. It's easy to write a "profound book" but this is much harder. Ms. Ford has written about an everyday activity like shopping with unusual insight and awareness. I found humor, insight and much to think about. I recommend this book to all!

Jay Schlechter, PhD, Author of Intimate Friends: An Antidote to Loneliness.

The stories in this book were helpful to me. When I'm depressed I want to go shopping and these easy to read stories gave me the support I needed to look elsewhere for satisfaction. After reading this book, I've started thinking instead of making an automatic purchase. Reading this book was fun. I liked that it wasn't preachy. The inside design is great. Makes a great gift.

This is a surprising book. I thought it would be just about shopping but it really is much deeper than that. There are some very touching stories that made me think about my shopping habit in a whole new way. I am trying to be more thoughtful about how I spend my money and this started me thinking.

This is a lovely book with tiny treasures throughout, a great surprise. I thought it would be about shopping, but found out it was more about awareness and mindfulness. The story of her mother's healing (and shopping) following the death of her husband touched me deeply. I laughed at the chapters about shopping with men and I loved the prom dress story. Amanda transformed everyday shopping into a zen walk.

I have just finished reading Amanda Ford's new book, Retail Therapy- Life Lessons Learned while Shopping, and I enjoyed it so much that I am going to pick up a few more copies to put into Christmas stockings. When I first saw the book, it grabbed my attention, and I couldn't walk by without picking it up and seeing what it was all about. I wasn't disappointed. I expected a lighthearted, humorous offering, and it was that, but also much more. Amanda demonstrated a clear, level headed approach with which to tackle the seductive world of shopping, and then relates how that extends into other aspects of one's life.
I especially liked the numerous examples she included in her book which brought her the insight that she in turn shares with us. I read the chapter, "Battle of the Shopping Sexes," out loud to my husband, and we both laughed all the way through it. It was a little spooky to see how closely we paralleled her example.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Amanda Ford's book. It is well thought out, and the illustrations and layout of the book invite you to keep on reading. I highly recommend this book. It truly is about life's lessons.

This is a wonderful little book that is fun and different. It keeps things positive and reminds us to have fun but to be careful with our shopping decisions.

Amanda Ford has written a very interesting and enjoyable book. There are many stories that will make you laugh out loud, but there is more to it than just humour. Reading it made me evaluate my own shopping habits. Buy this book, you won't regret it!!!

I have to admit recently I become a so-called shopaholic. When I feel bad, bored or sad, I will just go out and buy something. I found this book in my local book shop and it just makes me feel lucky that I decide to pick it up. The book bring in something that touch me inside and that I do have experienced on everyday basis. it does make me feel like it is a kind of therapy. I read a lot of self-help book and subscribe to load of magazines. This book is just the best I've found. The writer makes her point through the simplest thing that everyone'd have shared in daily life. It is not only about shopping but also look back in other parts of life. It is NOT as boring as the usual self-help that will just point out something and then you wonder "So? That is not my life! and I don't really know anyone that live like that" or just tell you what you "should do to make you feel better". Something might be only a single moment that you feel but simply skip through it. This book points it out beautifully. Its simplest words just touch on things that you did and point out and let you think more out of it. If you love to shop (even window shopping), you will love this book.

I'm very glad that this book was written. It is much more than the title suggests. Amanda Ford presents a philosophy that elevates shopping from addiction to thoughtful and fun purchases. Even when she spends too much, she learns about herself and her spending habits. I like Amanda's honesty and good nature.

Book Review: Retail Therapy-Life Lessons Learned While Shopping

Book Summary: New Shoes: $65; Designer Jeans: $84; Cute Purse: $75. Life Lessons Learned While Shopping: Priceless...In Retail Therapy, bestselling author Amanda Ford gives you the ultimate guide to life--through shopping! With shopping stories and advice, Amanda shows you that the way you shop is the way you live. Whether you would rather buy discount or vintage, Pumas or Prada, a peek at this book will give you a reason to make every purchase count.

My Review: Ever think that there can't possibly be any lessons learned from shopping? Think again! This book had me re-evaluating every purchase that I made and whether I seriously needed it at that time or not. Amanda Ford supplies her sense of humor to many of her own personal experiences about shopping. From her teenage years, til now alongside her husband...she will make you laugh as you realize just how unnecesarry that denim jean jacket actually is! The plus on this book...I only paid $1 for it!!! Great book whether on clearance or retail price!