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The Ten Gifts: Find the Personal Peace You've Always Wanted Through the Ten Gifts You've Always Had

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Was laying in bed in the early fall of 2000, and was flipping the stations on my radio when I came upon a cool radio show out of New York City, called the Joey Reynolds Show, where he had this wonderful lady on who had authored this book The Ten Gifts. She was joyful , funny, but not stuffy. Let me also note that I am non religious.

The book grew out of a tragic situation that sadly few Americans even remember. The Red River flooding of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and its sister city, East Grand Forks, Minnesota.60,000 plus people were effected and many areas are still recovering.

The Ten Gifts she writes indepth about are: The gift of Faith, The gift of Love, The gift of Dreams, The gift of Courage, The gift of Unity, The gift of Joy, The gift of Trust, The gift of Character, The gift of Thanks, The gift of Intention.

This is not a get quick happiness book, where you wake up one morning and discover all your challenges have gone "poof". What she does do is teach you lessons with ideas that you can use, one day at a time, who over weeks and months can help your life become happier or at least more at peace.

It's a refreshing reminder of the important things in life and how easy it is to incorporate them in day-to-day living. I love many things about the book. The stories are heartwarming and the exercises included help to bring the gifts to reality.

It makes a perfect "gift" for family and friends as well as being a necessary item in every library. Read it and you'll see why!

I thought this book was inspirational and incredibly helpful! As a college student, I am constantly trying to find a direction, and The Ten Gifts made me sort out what I do and don't want in my life. I definitely recommend it for anyone looking for guidance!

This is an excellent book, in a day where spiritual books are abounding, here is one with some practical ways to actually apply it to your life...a priceless gem....thank you Robin!

The 1997 massive floods in Grand Forks, ND & E Grand Forks, MN evacuated 60,000 people including Robin Silverman and her family. She knew it would take more than hard work to get back on track after this life changing event. Robin searched for what gave people the inner core of peace and in time came up with, "The Ten Gifts"

I found answers I have long been looking for while reading the stories of how these "GIFTS" can be and were used. Thank you Robin Silverman

After the flood of her citie's river, Robin Silverman took the time and effort to re-build her life from scratch. Learning thoughout the way what we take for granted and how not to. The most prominent of things we take for granted are Faith, Love, Trust, Thanks, Joy, Dreams, Intention, Courage, Unity and Character. These ten things, are also known as The Ten Gifts. Some of them take time to aquire, but most you have the ability to use from childhood.

We so often take the things we're comfortable with for granted. We're programmed to be propelled by the avoidance of pain, and the pursuit of pleasure. But there is much pleasure in what you have already. Look around. Look at the people who lovingly support your every move and look and the gifts they've graciously given to you. Reading this book re-opens your mind with the ability to look at everything anew. And also, not take it for granted, because it can just as easily be taken away.

At the end of each chapter, Robin lets you exercise your gifts with questions, suggestions and advice. Her down-to-earth writing style makes it seem like you're sitting with her, listening to her story one-on-one. This is a wonderful book and I recommend it to everyone. Even you!

After reading The Ten Gifts, I realized that this book would bring much to many. Perhaps the full realization came in the form of a "thank you" from a friend for the book. This person said that the eleventh gift was the gift of friendship. What a wonderful addition!

This is an excellent book, in a day where spiritual books are abounding, here is one with some practical ways to actually apply it to your life...a priceless gem....thank you Robin!

THE TEN GIFTS is so beautifully written it feels like a treasure in your hands as you savor each page. Ten wonderful "gifts" that we ALL possess, yet do not always use... This book helps us recognize, appreciate and utilize each one, and that truly is the most precious gift of all. My spirit is uplifted and nurtured every time I open this book and I thank Robin Silverman for sharing HER grace and loving wisdom with us. "Thank you Robin! Your book has made me realize that we are ALL blessed with TEN most precious GIFTS, and richer than we had ever imagined!"

Who knew? We have these ten gifts if we choose to use them. What a place we could have if only we would. Clear writing. Find your gifts and use them.