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Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backwards: Rising Above Life's Challenges with Humor, Hope and Courage

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It's very difficult to find the words to describe the books written by Brian Luke Seaward. If a book is over 150 pages, it must have something about it to hold my attention.. Stressed is Desserts spelled backwards is a book that you don't want to end. It's one of the rare books that I'm able to read in one sitting, and at the same time go back and read parts of it again and again. Different stories and antecdotes within this book resonate within a person at different phases in his or her life and it's so easy to relate to the truths the author speaks of with times in your life or the lives of loved ones. I love to travel and explore the world, and as I do so I also explore the inner depths from within..... With a copy of this book and the Alchemist I am ready to begin my journey, both inner and outer.

After reading this book, I hold firmly to my belief that we all experience many of the same feelings, and that a mentality of separateness is the cause of many of societal ills. I applaud Dr. Searward for revealing a personal side of stress in what I believe is an effort to heal many through the exposure of one's struggles in life and the resultant successes. I am reminded of Lance Armstrong as I get caught up in my self-created daily worries. Attitude is everything and Dr. Seaward certainly shows that with the right attitude, the blessing in every situation will be revealed. I have also read "Stand Like Mountain, Flow Like Water" and feel that this book is excellent follow-on reading. I think that this book helps remind us of the big picture of life, and will hopefully help many people get out the petty details that fritter life away and open our hearts.

"Stressed is Desserts Spelled Backward" is a book of that's full of inspiration! I like this book because you can open it to almost any page, start reading and find a valuable bit of information wrapped in a wonderful story. It's like a reference book on stress written in short story form! It also includes practical suggestions for dealing with rough times and for calming the mind, body and spirit. Brian Luke Seaward, PH.D., has a knack for writing as though he were talking to you in person. His other books "Stand Like Mountain, Flow like Water" and "The Art of Calm", just to name a few are also wonderful spirit-filled works that encourage you to embrace life and all that comes with it from a centered, enlightened, inspired perspective.

I picked this book up at Barnes & noble because I thought the title was clever.As it turns out this book is ingenious! The stories were funny and heart-wrenching. A great gift for anyone

I really enjoyed this book. It has two - three page true stories relating to huge or small accumulative challenges modern every day people deal with. I am tired of being told to reduce stress and calm down, I needed ways and means to do just that, and this book gave me some realistic methods. So much of our adult lives feel out of controll and we need every day heroes to help us understand we can all get "through it."I look forward to the next book by this author and plan to read others. He writes clearly and mainstream with a hopeful theme.

I got this book as a gift. I am not particularly stressed, but you don't have to be to read this collection of inspiring stories. Collectively, they remind me of the Hero's path by Joseph Campbell. My favorite story was about the guys who were electocuted and survived. I look forward to reading my by this author as these motivational stories are a great way to start or end each day. Thanks!!

Dr. Seaward has written another winner! This wonderful book is filled with only good stuff--rich and delightful--you feel full but want more. And, no calories!!!Dr. Seward has a way of writing that makes you smile, reflect and relate. Witty, charming and refreshing and does not feel "new wave" but written in reality and based on his interaction with many people over the years. My favorite dessert!

As a single mother of (2) teenagers in this hectic workaday world, it was wonderful to find a book that seemed to understand. I'm always ready for a second helping of Desserts. Look forward to more from Brian Luke Seaward.

Is calming, entertaining and stimulating and Desserts is no exception to the rule! It is a lovely book, especially in that it can be enjoyed cover to cover or as a nice pick-me-up, thought for the day-starter, stories to amuse and de-stress friends and associates, et cetera.

I loved this book because it touched all the human emotions within me....The Author takes you into the lives of so many people and at once you experience how we all share pain, joy, courage, hope, sadness and no one is separate but unified in a beautiful sea of infinite possibilities and potentials to overcome life's challenges. The book allows for the reader to touch not only the human emotions but the divine spirit, the source from which we all draw our strength and courage. I found myself crying and laughing and I think this is the brilliance of Dr. Seaward's writing. The main course maybe chopped liver and you cry all the way through it but you know following is your favorite dessert, Creme Brulee.