Calling in "The One": 7 Weeks to Attract the Love of Your Life (Paperback)

~ (Author) "Too often, we believe our private agonies are ours alone to bear, forgetting that we are part of a vast collective where the majority of..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Psychotherapist Thomas's warm-hearted "course" for the lovelorn focuses on internal change rather than a quest for "the One," because, she says, "There is a huge chasm between wanting to find your ideal partner and being truly available... when he or she appears." Each of the seven weeks centers on a theme, including preparing to let love into one's life, letting go of childhood wounds and loving oneself. Thomas reinforces her lessons with standard self-help techniques, particularly meditation and journaling. Her feel-good-about-yourself message gets much of its thrust from a Christian perspective, though a healthy dose of Buddhism and Eastern religious traditions spices things up. Atheists should be able to navigate the course as effectively as believers, she says, though her many references to God's role in realizing one's romantic goals may disprove this. But Julia Cameron's The Artist's Way (to which this bears a resemblance in format) helped countless struggling artists, and this volume may do the same for the lonely. Certainly meditation, discipline and self-acceptance are noble pursuits whether or not "the One" comes knocking, and Thomas's belief that love will find you once you find love is so unswerving that it's almost impossible not to be convinced.
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"A wonderful book for all those seeking to bring a deep and magical love into their lives." -- Marianne Williamson

"For those prepared to call a great love into their lives, this wise guide's 'The One' to read." -- Debbie Ford

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Three Rivers Press (February 10, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1400049296
• ISBN-13: 978-1400049295
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,984 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Call the one and get results!!, June 13, 2009

By	Haley Johnson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is one of the better dating guides I've read in a long, long time. It's about getting yourself ready to get out there and find that someone special and that means some inner reflection and some soul searching. I guess the gist is that you can't really find that someone special until you become someone special. I got a lot out of this book and was really glad I took the chance to look it over. Another one that's also helped me out in this department--Lucky In Love, Lucky In Life: How To Be Wanted-Use the Law of Attraction to Date the Man You Most Desire and Live the Life You Deserve.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely phenomenal!, January 11, 2009

By	Eva K (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

This is the best book I have ever read on a topic of relationships or should I say discovering myself. I call it "my bible" It's amazing, it's a great journey that helped me discover who I really am, what are my deepest thoughts, needs, wants, blocks. It helped me to understand myself better, choices I had made in the past, fears, not closed wounds I was not aware of. I have had it for 52 weeks and I haven't found The One yet, but i have dated 2 people after reading it. Now I am able to recognize my patterns that lead me to be single for a long time. I am more open, and happy in other areas of my life as well ( I improved realtionship with my mom that was almost not existant before). I am not afraid of not finding The One any more - I know this person will come and it doesn't matter if it's 7 weeks or 70. I don't whine any more "why nobody loves me" and why I can't find a good boyfriend/husband as.. (my/your friend's name) did.
I would recommend to do the practice the author prepared at the end of each chapter. I have read this book twice and only for the second time I actually did so, and that's when this book really started changing my life and my way of thinking. You will be amazed what things you will write in your journal after putting some thinking into it. Great psychological book! Absolutely love it!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This works!, November 12, 2007

By	P. Russell (LA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

You don't just read this book - this book gives you a step by step practice to open your life to love. I think I've personally sold 30 of copies of this book just because I can't stand seeing my otherwise successful single friends over 30 languish, feeling alone and unlovable. I've seen amazing transformations - from alone to alter-bound in a couple of months after finishing this book. I've given it to my massage therapist who ended up moving in with her formerly unavailable boyfriend. My love-addicted gay friend is now happily engaged. I could go on and on... Anyone who doesn't understand why they never go out on dates, why there are "no good men/women out there," or why their relationships never work out, needs this book!