Finding Your Strength in Difficult Times : A Book of Meditations (Paperback)

by David Viscott (Author) "Being happy is liking the way you feel and being open to the future without fear..." (more)

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Product Description
Meditations for finding inner renewal in times of distress through a heightened sense of self and the surrounding world.

From the Back Cover
I do not try to be accepted.
I do not search for love.
I want only to be me and am grateful
for the gift of myself.

The road of life is seldom a smooth one--it's dotted with potholes, treacherous turns, speed bumps, and numerous detours. While it's easy to lose your way traveling along such a road, you need not despair. This comforting, portable book will help you find your inner strength. The many mediations and affirmations collected in Finding Your Strength in Difficult Times will help you recognize and nurture your innate strengths and gifts. These practical insights and sensitive reflections will be welcome guideposts as you make you way through difficult times. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809237237
• ISBN-13: 978-0809237234
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 3.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,020,172 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have - no crisis needed, August 1, 2000

By	"[e-mail]" (San Jose, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This was sent to me after my father was killed in an accident and it's been a saving grace. Its full of great advice even if the only difficult times you have is simply getting from Monday thru to Friday. My favorite is "The only reason you need for wanting to do something is because you want to".

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Emotional Crisis Reference Text!, June 8, 2000

By	[e-mail] "williamst33" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This is one of my all time necessary readings. When the crisis hits, after your scream, holler, and cry: wash your face, have some juice and get cozy with this little book. My favorite quote goes, "Noone is coming to save you. You are your own salvation or your life is without merit. If you are waiting for someone to come along to save you, find a comfortable seat". Full of successful, right to the point reality checks!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Something we all need, June 19, 2002

By	T West (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania United States) - See all my reviews

This book is for everybody. We all need words of encouragement and David Viscott delivers. Every passage is something we as people can relate to everyday. When your down you can open this book to any page and find something to bring you right back up! Read a passage and take a few minutes to let it soak in and continue on with your day. My favorite,"What other people think of you is none of your business." Beautiful.