Slowing Down to the Speed of Love : How to Create a Deeper, More Fulfilling Relationship in a Hurried World [Hardcover]

Joseph Bailey (Author), Richard Carlson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2003

From the coauthor of the international bestseller Slowing Down to the Speed of Life

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"I believe this book has the capacity to touch something inside youAndshy;Andshy;deep enough to help you make significant, positive changes in your life."--from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

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Bestselling author Joseph Bailey shows how to slow down and make time for the love that we want. His approach, based on principles of Health Realization that were espoused in his and Richard Carlson's international bestseller Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, can be applied to solving problems that almost every couple encounters.

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With the help of true stories from his own relationship and those of couples he has counseled, Bailey offers poignant lessons on how to see our partners anew and find the healthy self within that is capable of true love, forgiveness, and deep, satisfying intimacy. He explains how to nurture the seed of timeless loveAndshy;Andshy;versus time-bound loveAndshy;Andshy;that exists in all of us and offers a positive, commonsense model for finding and maintaining health relationships.

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In a follow-up to Slowing Down to the Speed of Life, which he co-authored with Carlson, Bailey applies his "Health Realization" principles to romantic relationships. The "slowing down" refers not so much to lifestyle or schedule as it does to thoughts: "A quiet mind does not denote a dull mind," Bailey writes, and he urges readers to refrain from judgment and to pay attention to their true Selves. Core principles include "deep listening" and its converse, "speaking from the heart." The writing is rife with metaphor-our true Self is the "jewel at the bottom of the pond," and we must realize as we "run on the treadmill of life" that our "feelings are like a best friend"-often to the detriment of clarity. Difficult-to-understand charts and motivational ephemera (he includes a lengthy poem written by his wife, for example) might further distract readers. Illustrative anecdotes, which occur more frequently in the latter half of the book, are more useful in demonstrating how Bailey's abstract theories may be put into practice. Though Bailey employs familiar nuggets of self-help doctrine (he encourages readers to aspire to the wisdom and purity of children and to seek the love within), he also offers insights into how to live a more fulfilling life.
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"I believe this book has the capacity to touch something inside youdeep enough to help you make significant, positive changes in your life." from the Foreword by Richard Carlson, author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (July 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071402497
• ISBN-13: 978-0071402491
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.7 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,307,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Joe Bailey's new book is a real gem!, November 21, 2003

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George E. Patterson, Ph. D. (Toluca Lake, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Slowing Down to the Speed of Love : How to Create a Deeper, More Fulfilling Relationship in a Hurried World (Hardcover)

There are thousands of books on relationships, but Joe Bailey's book is a gem. Joe talks straight to your innate health and wisdom. When you read this book something feels incredibly right. It is simple and profound. Slowing Down to the Speed of Love provides a deep understanding that goes beyond techniques that may lose relevance. This book is about "timeless love" and helps you "be present" and alive in a way that truly makes for a deep and fulfilling relationship. When couples come to me for help, I always recommend this book.! Thank you Joe for a rare and special gift to me and my patients.
George E. Patterson, Ph. D., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Consultant

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ for our times, December 19, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Slowing Down to the Speed of Love : How to Create a Deeper, More Fulfilling Relationship in a Hurried World (Hardcover)

The brilliant simplicity of Health Realization and the wisdom of Joe Bailey, makes this a book that will continue to change your life long after you've finished reading. Taking the principles of this philosophy that is so helpful in all aspects of life and focusing it on the univeral challenges any couple trying to have a relationship encounter can make a huge impact. Regardless of the state of your relationship, you will benefit from and love this book

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book, November 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Slowing Down to the Speed of Love : How to Create a Deeper, More Fulfilling Relationship in a Hurried World (Hardcover)

I just finished reading Joe Bailey's "Slowing Down to the Speed of Love" and it has really helped to change my life. Not only do I see relationships in a new way but I see my whole life differently. I feel quiet, at peace, people say they've seen a change in me. I highly recommend this book. Give it a try, I think you'll like it too.