By Tina "Tina" (Montreal, Quebec)

(TOP 500 REVIEWER) This review is from: Born To Return The Gift (Paperback)

I absolutely loved this book. Started reading it and could not put it down until I was done. This book is both a look at the physical and the spiritual side of the human being. Fighting the very human diseases of addiction and fear, we often manage to completely get drawn down into the day to day suffering that, frankly, we put upon ourselves - if only we would remember that there is someone who is there for you.
Born to Return the Gift beautifully portrays the struggles and disconnect our the main character - having been exposed to the harsh realities of addiction at a young age, she grows up with low self-esteem and slowly but very surely throws herself into the world of depression and suffering. Yet, somehow through the haze, she finds herself reaching towards a stronger being -only to realize that she was indeed put on this earth for a reason and that she can live up to that great expectation.
This book is a gem. I loved the way it was written and I liked the fact that it is so empowering. This book tackles a tough subject matter - depression and the struggle to be the person that you were meant to be - however, it tackles it in a loving and honest way that made me cheer for our main character AND remember that we all have a worthwile life to live. Great, great read.

Turn Your Economic Blight Into Passionate Bliss

It's been said, "Man does not live by bread alone."
We weren't meant to stress as much as we do. These days even our children are catching the fever. Living is more than working a job.
(Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs studied in the 70's.)

If honestly told, many of us work jobs we hate in order to provide our loved ones with food, shelter, and clothing. (Not necessarily in that order.) We all know the saying, "If life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Translated now, I believe it means it's time to work your passion as if you were punching a clock to get 'paid'.

Our present economic climate is telling us it's time for a change. It was Obama's campaign motto and because it hasn't came yet, alot of people want to blame a sign of the times on him. It's time for all of us to stop complaining.

Whatever it is that you enjoy doing for a creative outlet, do more of it. It's a great stress reliever, and you might find you've created your own job.

It's time for us all to evolve and reach for higher ground. Remember that not one of us is alone. There are millions of us in the same predicament, and God watches over all.

If you're not feeling me...blame it on this - Right now I've got a glass of Merlot (a treat I seldom get to enjoy these days) & listening to KBLX's Quiet Storm. :)

P.S. And you could always read a good book - hint, hint!