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| Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy | 
 enlarge | Author: Sarah Ban Breathnach
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $24.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (193 reviews)
Sales Rank: 770
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 10 Anv
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 528
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 9.5 x 5.7 x 1.6
ISBN: 0446519138
Dewey Decimal Number: 158.12
EAN: 9780446519137
ASIN: 0446519138
Publication Date: November 15, 1995
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Product Description
Quotes, poems, meditations and practical exercises for every day of a woman's year include thought-provoking, inspirational messages, money-saving suggestions, gardening and decorating ideas, and thoughts on personal fulfillment. 30,000 first printing.
Amazon.com Review
This book features 366 essays penned from a woman's perspective. Sample topics include gratitude, harmony, self-nurturing, positive body image, the importance of scented linen closets, and many others. Each essay sports a pithy quote from (surprise!) the likes of Kahlil Gibran. Viewed uncritically, it's hard to argue with Simple Abundance's earnest admonitions to appreciate life, in all its messy imperfect excellence. And the fact that serenity and happiness are each in dreadfully short supply can excuse some of the treacly writing. But Breathnach sometimes lapses into what can only be described as her "Martha Stewart on Prozac" voice, and the results are aggravating to the extreme: "If you've been hesitant to strike up a reciprocal relationship with your guardian angel, don't be." Fans of guardian angels will greet these feel-good essays every morning with the rising sun, a cup of mint tea, and a bluebird chirping on the windowsill, and be happy. Skeptics will prefer their coffee very black.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 188 more reviews...
 Perspective November 12, 2008
This was given to me years ago, and it sits on my nightstand for an inspirational note to myself in the evening. I just gave a copy to my niece and she loves it, too. If you're stressing over less money right now, this little book will help you to gain perspective.
Simple Abundance: a Daybook of Comfort and Joy September 29, 2008
I had planned on purchasing this book that Oprah had recommended several years ago but hadn't. Recently, I was talking to a co-worker that said
she has read it for the past few years because she always gets something new out of it. Upon her recommendation, I ordered it on-line. It was in excellent condition and I've already started reading it.
love it September 10, 2008
excellent condition, excellent book. It was a gift for a friend. I was very pleased with the service. thanx
Comfort and Joy April 8, 2008
I've read and reread this book so many times that I now know exactly where to look for passages about joy, self-acceptance, "homecaring," gratitude, simplicity, and so forth. The author has certainly done her homework in that the book is filled with pithy quotes, interesting information on a variety of topics, and biographical data on some famous and not-so-famous folks. Each day of the year, Sarah Ban Breathnach weaves this information in with her own words of insight and wisdom to create a delightfully uplifting book of inspiration and advice.
A Life-Changing Experience March 21, 2008
I bought this book several years ago and never managed to keep up for more than a few days. This year I found out why. When trying to establish evening rituals to help with sleep, I began this book again. YOU MUST START AT THE BEGINNING. That's where I went wrong before. You can't just jump in on the day you happen to receive it. That said, you can start on Jan 1 any time you want. I did that in late Feb, and I've been "doing" two pages a day to catch up. I've followed the instructions and started a gratitude journal, and I've already seen small changes in myself and my attitudes. I'm more mindful of my words and actions, and I'm more conscious of the things I have to be thankful for. I'm looking forward to more changes and a richer life experience as I continue my journey through this book. It may not be for everyone, but if you're looking to live a more conscious, mindful life, this collection of essays and observations could just be the spark of change you're looking for.
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