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Unstoppable Me!: 10 Ways to Soar Through Life

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I bought this from Amazon and recieved it yesterday when my 4 year old was in preschool. As I skimmed the book I thought to myself that it looked really good but was probably too advanced for her. I was wrong about that. She loved it.

The book discusses 10 ways to soar through life:
1. You're great--no matter what!
2. Persistance pays off!
3. Welcome to the Unknown
4. You have a choice
5. Farewell to worry
6. Peace begins with you
7. Enjoy the Here-and-now
8. Healthy me!
9. Creativity is the key!
10. What can you give.

These principles are each explained on one side of the page. On the other side a situational example of how a child applied it in his or her own way.

The thing my child and I liked most about the book was the section at the end where it asks questions about how the child has or could use each of the 10 principles. I was a bit amazed and delighted by what my daughter shared with me--thing I didn't know about her her life away from me. Her eyes really lit up during this part and she talked a mile a minute.

I'm very pleased with the book written by Wayne Dyer and Kristina Tracy. I have been a fan of Dyer's CD's (based on his books) for some time now which are geared to adults. The illustrations by Stacy Heller Budnick are very eye appealing and cheerful.

I love these positive messages that I can share with my daughter as she grows up and I want to add the first book Dyer wrote for children to her library. Now if only Deepak Chopra would write a few children's books--I'd love that too.

My eight year old daughter suggested the title for this review. We recieved this book as a gift and have so enjoyed reading it together. We have the first book as well...Incredible You. Unstoppable Me is as good, if not better, than the first. My favorite part of both books is the question section at the end. It's a great vehicle for discussion. This book conveys a lovely, positive message for kids and adults alike, and would also be a great teaching tool for teachers of preschool through early elementary.

This is an amazing book. It helps to convey some very necessary messages to our young friends in very easy to understand ways. You can't beat the cute illustrations either! I would tell anyone who wants to help support our next generation to be more in touch with themselves and with the universe to buy this book. WOW!

"Rely on yourself, and be true to who you are. What's unique about you is what will take you far. Don't look to others to say you're okay. You know it--so believe it!--show your own self the way. Don't blame others for the things you say or do. Every choice that you make is all up to you." - From the book

Following after his debut children's book Incredible You!, Dr. Wayne Dyer has created another colorfully illustrated book titled Unstoppable Me! Based on his book for adults What Do You Really Want for Your Children?, Dr. Dyer offers ten encouraging lessons for kids ages 4-10--ways to "soar through life":

1. You're Great--No Matter What!
2. Persistence Pays Off!
3. Welcome the Unknown
4. You Have a Choice
5. Farewell to Worry
6. Peace Begins with You
7. Enjoy the Here-and-Now
8. Healthy Me!
9. Creativity is the Key!
10. What Can You Give?

Co-authored by Kristina Tracy with lovely illustrations by Stacy Heller Budnick, Unstoppable Me! provides a rhyming poem explaining the lesson, as well as an example from everyday life--all from a child's view. Here's a sample from the section Farewell to Worry:

"If you want to be unstoppable,
there's something you must know:
Worrying can bring you down
And cause helpless feelings to grow.

Just try to remember,
When stressful thoughts attack,
That positive actions on your part
Are the best way to fight back.

So talk to someone if you're feeling blue;
Tell them about your thoughts.
Because sharing your burdens can help
You through many of life's rough spots."

To explain this lesson, a girl is worried about her spelling test, but after explaining how she felt to her Mom--then practicing her words--her worries starts to melt...and she feels "confident and free" as she takes control.

In the back of Unstoppable Me!, there are questions associated with each lesson, asking how each concept might be applied in everyday life.

While I enjoyed Incredible You!, I have reservations about Unstoppable Me! (Interestingly, my 8-year-old son turned his nose up to this book when I offered it to him--and picked up Incredible You! instead. Here's something funny: my son *just* walked in as I am typing this and I asked him "Do you like this book?" and he answered "No...it's not as perfect as it looks.") !!!

Specifically, I feel that this particular children's book promotes narcissism and potential opportunities for what some call "New Age guilt". On the first issue, Lesson #1 says "If you value yourself and all that you are--you'll be unstoppable--the next superstar!" The illustration shows several children performing on a stage.

So what's the problem? Well, considering that young children idolize teen pop stars and actors--including the likes of Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and other party girls--I feel this particular lesson sends the message that 1. If you think you're great, you'll be a star 2. When you're a star, you'll be "unstoppable".

But what does it mean, really, to be "unstoppable"? To me, this is an unfortunate choice of words. Britney and others seem "unstoppable"--as in, unable to stop partying, unable to self-regulate, unable to make healthy choices, and unable to act with dignity.

Lesson #2 states, "It's not about talent or if you're smart; it's about never quitting something you start....Everyday after school I practice my guitar. I know I can be just as good as any rock star." Again, here's a glamorization of pop culture--this time, the wonderful model of the modern music scene.

Furthermore, this lesson tries to equalize the "playing field" by dismissing that some children (and people) are born with true TALENT. You don't always have to slave away to be good at something. I never had to be "persistent" at being a good communicator--it just happened naturally.

And frankly, as a professional intuitive, I've had quite a few adults come to me wanting *desperately* to quit their 9-5 jobs that they had been "persistent" in for years...but are afraid to! So many people give UP on their dreams precisely because of the 1950s mentality of "finishing what you started"!

Lesson #8 says, "So tell yourself often, `I'm healthy, and I'm strong!' And if you happen to get sick, know that you won't be for long!" If a parent were to indoctrinate their kid with this familiar New Age ideology, I wonder how the child would feel if he or she contracted a terminal or painful illness? Because the logical conclusion is: "If I'm sick, I must have failed in telling myself that I'm strong...that I'm unstoppable."

New Age guilt, anyone?

From what I've seen, Dr. Dyer's books and lectures have gone downhill as he's abandoned the wise, sensible precepts of his psychology background. Instead, he's went after the ideas of other authors (such as Casteneda and Abraham/Hicks)--hijacking and distilling them--then regurgitating his magical thinking in a shallow New Age stew. His current shtick may be a tasty offering for those wanting a sweet easy life--but for those wanting to wake up via self-inquiry, the work of becoming conscious can often be anything BUT sweet or easy.

In my opinion, Incredible You! is a much better book.

Janet Boyer, author of The Back in Time Tarot Book: Picture the Past, Experience the Cards, Understand the Present (coming Fall 2008 from Hampton Roads Publishing)

I received Unstoppable Me and Angry Octopus on the same day. The pricipals in Unstoppable Me of making choices, being persistent, and self value are easy for children to grasp. I found myself looking for concrete answers to the questions the author poses: Can you think of things to do when you are sad? When you are worried or scared? And, What can you do to help your anger go away and feel peaceful inside? Luckily for me and my child Angry Octopus offered a surprise follow up response and an actual relaxation technique we were able to immediately apply to these thought provoking questions. These two books together are powerful. I applaud these authors for helping children learn to manage such complicated emotions. http://www.amazon.com/Angry-Octopus-Relaxation-Indigo-Dreams/dp/0978778170/ref=pd_sim_b_3

Angry Octopus: A Relaxation Story (Indigo Ocean Dreams)

It's hard to find books for children that teach them something positive and soul-nourishing. Dr. Dyer is masterful at the adult self-improvement game and with "Unstoppable Me!" he's effortless switched his attention to children. With timeless messages of encouragement, responsability, joy, and wonder he delivers powerful ideas in small poems that your child will surely appreciate. You'll find this as inspirational as your children, no doubt.

This is a great book to help children understand that they can deal with and handle their own issues. To most adults, this book would seem like common sense. Youngsters sometimes need to see things in print and read them more than once. This book talks to children through print and not from parent's constant reminding or nagging. It allows ideas to sink in slowly over time. I would highly recommend it.

My grand daughter will be 4 end of this month.She saw this book at my apt and got to looking thru it and said Nana this Is the best.She Is already unstopable we read It together and she will ask me what certain words mean so It Is a great read for both of us and she Is learning new ideas from this book go buy It!!!

I purchased this for my Grandson. He loves it and rereads if often. What a positive way to encourage our children. THANK YOU!

I bought this book for my 8 yr old daughter. She knew "Dr Wayne" (as she calls him) because I was in the midst of reading Power of Intention (another wonderful book!!). She is hard to get interested in some books, espeecially if I pick them out. That usually means there is something to learn in it. When the book first came, she was hesitant. After reading it with her a couple times, she got into it. Now she will pick it up and read it on her own. I can see a positive change in my already positive, caring daughter. Excellent choice for any child. Great pictures, great reading!!!