Spiraling Through The School Of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery [Hardcover]

Diane Ladd (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2006

“I like to joke that when Shirley MacLaine was out on a limb, I was already out on a branch,” says Oscar- nominated actress, teacher, healer, and motivational speaker Diane Ladd. She brings her unique wisdom about life, health, love, family, and emotional well-being to this fascinating book.

Reading this book is like having a cup of coffee in her comfy Austin, Texas, kitchen. In an earthy, charming, down-home way filled, with touching, moving, and downright hilarious observations and stories, this book explains how you can keep your life from spiraling out of control.

“I want to help save lives with this book,” Diane says. “I feel that the ultimate gift is helping another person find the miracles that surround them.”

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About the Author

Diane Ladd is an internationally acclaimed actress, director, and writer, who has been nominated three times each for Emmys and Oscars, respectively. She is the recipient of 23 awards, including a Golden Globe and a British Academy Award; and has been heralded by Time magazine as “one of the ten top actresses, not only in this country, but in the whole world.” She has starred in many films, including the Academy Award Winners Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore (1974), Wild At Heart (1990), and Rambling Rose (1992). Diane and her daughter, Laura Dern, made show-business history as the only mother/daughter duo to be nominated for an Oscar in the same film.

Diane is a member of the Board of Advisors for The National Foundation of Alternative Medicine; and is a nutritional lecturer, consultant, medical intuitive, and healer who has worked in tandem with many notable doctors for more than 20 years. This is Diane’s first book.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: Hay House; 1 edition (April 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401907199
• ISBN-13: 978-1401907198
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,246,857 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Steven E. Anderson, May 13, 2006

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Steven E. Anderson "Certified Holistic Nurse" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spiraling Through The School Of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery (Hardcover)

This is not a typical, photo filled, glitzy biography of a renowned actress. This is a story of the heart. It is a courageous, honest, intimate self disclosure from Diane Ladd. Diane has a way to quickly connect you to each person's soul.

I have known Diane Ladd for about 10 years as a client, student and friend. As I read this book I laughed and cried, easily hearing and seeing her in front of me telling these stories. Healing is passed down through story telling. Diane does it all here. What a gift she has given for us all to enjoy. Her ups and downs are expressed here, her life's learning wisdom is shared. But more importantly her compassionate heart is tenderly written.

Diane, in her words, "tithes" my healing services to her friends, who are willing to receive. It was a delight to learn more about Diane's friends whom I have given long distance sessions, but never met in person. This book gave me another great connection with them. Diane is also quick to "jump my bones" (pg 149) when I forget, or purposely don't charge her for my work.

Read this book! Get to know this actress and experience her passion for life and all that life has brought to Diane Ladd. Thank you, Diane, for putting this into print.

Steve Anderson, RN
Certified Holistic Nurse

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spiraling through the school of life, June 13, 2006

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judie cooper "judie" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiraling Through The School Of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery (Hardcover)

This is a very down to earth , honest book. It will make you feel that you have known diane Ladd all of her life, and that you are chatting with her at the kitchen table. It is uplifting, empowering and and a wonderful example of what you can do and apply to your own life situations. A great addition to your personal library.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A road map of an incredible heart, May 9, 2006

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Camper7 (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiraling Through The School Of Life: A Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Discovery (Hardcover)

This book is a must read for anyone interested in improving the quality of their life, and having a great time doing it.
Touching and heartfelt, Ms Ladd is an amazing lady who has steered herself through an incredible life of ups and downs (her spiral) and all that fame and fortune can bring AND take away.
It is an enchanting, wonderfully written autobiography whose wisdom left me with renewed hope and tools to better my own life.