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The G Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck

On: March 13th, 2010 at 9:49 pm | Number of Comments » 1

Having a husband with Celiac’s Disease, I’m always interested in books about living a Gluten Free lifestyle. I picked up The G Free Diet by Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
About the book:  Elizabeth Hasslebeck For years Elisabeth Hasselbeck couldn’t figure out what was making her sick. She asked doctors and consulted nutritionists but no one seemed [...]


The Power of No by Beth Wareham

On: March 8th, 2010 at 9:46 am | Number of Comments » 2

My little purse book was The Power of No: How to Keep Blowhards and Bozos at Bay by Beth Wareham.  I read snippets here and there when I had a few moments.
About the book: The terrible yes years. You know them well: You’re suckered into working late and often, unflattering haircuts and poodle perms, back-fat-exposing [...]


Current Read: I Can’t Accept Not Trying

On: December 3rd, 2009 at 5:00 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Purse Book:  I Can’t Accept Not Trying, by Michael Jordan, on the Pursuit of Excellence.
From the jacket: In his own inspiring words, Michael Jordan, the most extraordinary athlete of our time, shares the rules he has lived and achieved by. Underlying his enormous accomplishments are a set of simple principles that provide the foundation for [...]


Current Reads: The Power of Now and Swimsuit

On: August 26th, 2009 at 7:09 am | Number of Comments » 0

Finally getting to The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle on audio. It’s nice to listen while I take my early morning and evening walks around the lake. Perfect timing before my crazy-busy life starts when I get back.
About the book: To make the journey into The Power of Now we will need to leave [...]


Current Read: Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing

On: July 28th, 2009 at 3:02 pm | Number of Comments » 0

I’ve had this audio book, Breathing: The Master Key to Self Healing by Andrew Weil, MD on my ipod for quite some time and started listening today.
About the book: A complete course of eight breathing exercises that Dr. Andrew Weil uses in his own life, and has prescribed to hundreds of patients over the [...]


Current Read: The Host

On: June 6th, 2009 at 8:28 am | Number of Comments » 1

My new audio book is The Host by Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight Series. I’m just about to start it and I’m not sure if I’ll be as hooked as I was on Twilight but we’ll see. I have lots of yard work ahead of me and audio books fit the bill.
The Host (from [...]


Current Read: He’s just not that into you

On: April 26th, 2009 at 6:37 am | Number of Comments » 0

Searching for a quick audio book at the library the title caught my eye because I’ve seen it advertised as a movie. I had no idea it was an advice book and not a novel but  I started listening to he’s just not that into you by Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo yesterday while working [...]


Current Read: Flat Belly Diet

On: March 12th, 2009 at 6:55 pm | Number of Comments » 0

Since I’m a Prevention Magazine reader and the Flat Belly Diet by Liz Vaccareillo and Cynthia Sass is one of theirs, I figured I’d check it out and see what the hype is about. I’m not really  a “diet” type but I do like to read various diet and nutrition books.
From the Jacket: Sixty-seven percent [...]


Current Read: Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan

On: January 10th, 2009 at 8:00 pm | Number of Comments » 0

I downloaded Suze Orman’s latest book FOR FREE from Oprah’s website. You can too, but only until January 15th so hurry!  I plan on reading it ASAP and starting the year off right!


Current Read: Green Chic: saving the earth in style

On: November 4th, 2008 at 11:07 am | Number of Comments » 0

This one is my “purse book”  that I can pick up when I have a few extra minutes to spare. I’m reading Green Chic: saving the earth in style by Christie Matheson. It’s full of green tips; many that I I’m already doing but I’m sure I’ll pick up something new along the way. I’m [...]