Recipes for Enchantment, The Secret Ingredient is You! (Paperback)

~ (Author), Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein (Author) "One beautiful Wednesday morning, I drove from my home in suburban New Jersey to Borough Park in Brooklyn, a densely populated Jewish neighborhood..." (more)
Key Phrases: recipes for enchantment, matzo factory, ordinary magic, Aunt Rose, Mary Ellen, Rabbi Akiva (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

...heartwarming collection of stories... offers the reader inspiration and a hands-on opportunity to explore the uniqueness of one's own life... -- Jennifer Read Hawthorne, author

An inspirational book of beautifully told stories followed by journaling activities that encourage hope, optimism, and well being. -- Dr. Stella Resnick, Ph.D. & author

It works with what you have inside of yourself, helping you get out there and live a life of "enchantment". -- Jean Cirillo Ph.D., Staff Psychologist, Jennie Jones Show

Product Description

This is a breakthrough book, gracefully interweaving psychology/self-help with inspiration. There's one basic recipe: combine unique positive thoughts and feelings with positive actions. Do this every day, and the rest will take care of itself -- as if by magic!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 171 pages
• Publisher: 1st Books Library (December 14, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158820362X
• ISBN-13: 978-1588203625
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,134,693 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Enchanting Book!, February 21, 2001

By	Rebecca Trelfa "Virtual Dynamo" (Salisbury, MA USA) - See all my reviews

I enjoyed reading Dr. Holstein's first book, THE ENCHANTED SELF, A Positive Therapy. However, RECIPES FOR ENCHANTMENT, The Secret Ingredient is YOU! is a book that is really for everyone with a step away from more of the clinical aspects of 'enchantment'.

It was a joy to read her enchanting and motivational collection stories and the follow up exercises allowed me relate her messages to my own experiences. I actually learned how to bring more joy into my life by tapping into my hidden potential through memory exploration. It's a great concept that really works.

In a nutshell it's a book that you want to pick up when you are looking for some heart-warming inspiration. She has a great flair for story telling and weaves lots of common-sense into her beautifully structured short stories. I loved it! I think women, especially, will appreciate this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rediscover Yourself with Dr. Holstein's Enchanted Recipes, July 11, 2001

By	Carla Boggess (Ocean, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

We all remember special moments in our lives but this book teaches us how to include those feelings as a more integral part of our daily lives. A magical book that leads the reader through self-discovery with practical examples to spark the "enchantment" process. Dr. Holstein's experiences and professional expertise are reflected in her writing and I strongly encourage those who wish a deeper enjoyment as they travel through life to pick up this wonderful book. Different and thought provoking!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ideal for promoting substantial and enduring well being., March 28, 2002

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Recipes For Enchantment: The Secret Ingredient Is You! by psychologist Barbara Becker-Holstein is a unique and insightful self-help guide to feeling better. Recipes For Enchantment is filled with inspirational stories with opportunities to journal and think through making positive changes in one's life. A warm book dedicated to lifting spirits and making a difference for the better, Recipes For Enchantment is the culmination of more than ten years of work and research and will reveal to the reader how to recall positive memories as an aid to dealing with the pressures and disappointments of our lives. The recollections, coupled with daily positive actions, will result in the substantial and enduring enrichment of our lives and personal sense of well being.