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3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
An Elixir for Children and Adults Oct 20, 2005
By Terrence M. Cummings
"tmC-testifying to miracles of CHRIST"
As growth becomes individually apparent, the learner finds that the idea of a complex life can be simple from almost infancy.
Pat Palmer, in an originally crafted mid-seventies, 80-page, funbook, full of ideas, exercises, warm thoughts, and love, makes ostensible the solution to man's many problems. To like [love] oneself is an elixir.
Divided into six parts, Palmer begins with "Liking Myself." The reader, whether young or old, discovers the priceless value of being himself and enjoying himself by himself - liking myself. In parts two and three, "Feelings" and "Feelings Talk," the author expresses a more specific reality than Rennaissance man Rene Descarte's, "I think; therefore, I am." Rather, LIKING MYSELF illumines, "I feel; therefore, I am!" Feeling allows the reader through inner language to explore the beautiful realism of what exists.
"Allowing," part four, manifests the ideas of individuality, uniqueness, indecision, confusion, pretense, and human error, all in childlike manner, but with the sameness as these apply to every life and to every being.
"Body Talk," in part five, captures the body as a divine vessel that speaks to us -- and we should listen.
Finally, observer consciousness concludes the book with the last chapter entitled, "Letting Go." This idea of detachment from problems, dramas, uncontrollable situations, negative emotions and thoughts, places the reader in his most important posture -- self, and liking that self.
In sum, the crucible -- this trial we often refer to as life, is actually quite radiant when we begin to like [love] ourselves. Palmer epitomizes life's essence in a children's book -- a must for adults.
Terrence Maurice Cummings
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Great little book. Oct 16, 2002
This is a great little book to read with kids. I'm a child psychologist and have found this book very helpful when I have worked with 5-9 year-olds. I am looking forward to reading it with my own daughter, who just turned 4.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
a great book, not only for children, but for adults as well! Oct 21, 1999
this book made me feel a million times better about myself after i read it. i recommend it to everyone and especially young children who have low self-esteems. it helps you get rid of so much negativity and appreciate the little things in life!
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Every child therapist should own a copy! Apr 27, 2011
By pbagirl
I am a counselor who works with children. Liking Myself is the book I find myself using most often with elementary school children. Liking Myself helps children find out the good things about themselves, learn how to deal with feelings, and learn how to have better relationships with others. There are little practice activities in the book that help kids apply what they are reading.
This is an excellent book that I think all children can benefit from, but especially kids with low self-esteem. I think this book will be a staple in my work with children for years to come.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
I feel sad when my dad lies to me Feb 21, 2010
By Swati Bharteey
"thesinglemotherschronicles"
My daughter gravitated to this book on her own - and her opening statement was "I feel sad when my dad lies to me." It is an incredible book to get the 5-9 year old set talking about how he or she feels. I highly recommend it! A more detailed review of my experience appears at:
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