Will Self Books

Joyce Jamerson knows a lot about grief. Unfortunately she was forced to learn it from the sudden death of her nineteen year old daughter. As difficult as that must have been, Joyce did not allow her immense sorrow to destroy her. What she gained from her struggle is shared in the book, Will You Wipe My Tears? Seeing the journey Joyce had to travel and discovering what was helpful to her and what was a hindrance can help us to behave more appropriately and usefully in the future. Joyce drew strength from the Lord to see her through and she fulfills the words of the apostle Paul in Second Corinthians chapter one as she comforts others with the comfort she received from our Lord.

Each chapter of the book contains biblical wisdom, personal experience, insight from poetry and other thought-provoking literature, as well as study questions. The reader can use the questions to meditate on her own, or use as discussion in a group.

I have not had to experience the loss of those closest to me. However, as a preacher's wife I have found myself in the midst of funeral preparations for others. Even though I teach Communication classes at a university, I am often at a loss for the right words to say to family members and close friends at funerals and in the months of adjustment that follow. So often the sentiments that come quickly to mind may do more harm than good. Joyce's chapter on what to say and do is so helpful.

This book can help you be better prepared to approach a period of grief whether from death, poor health, financial loss, divorce, or whatever circumstance turns your life upside down. It would make a good gift for others also. I recommend it without reservation.

Kathleen M. Trigg, preacher's wife and college professor, Georgia

Jamerson's book is phenomenal. I was flying home and figured I would try to get in a chapter or two before taking a much needed nap on the plane. When the plane landed, I had only two chapters left of the book and didn't want to leave. I wanted to finish.

Joyce provides great practical insight for those of us who are not so good with helping others as they mourn tragedy. I especially appreciated her very specific comments about things to say and things to avoid saying.

Frankly, I know I don't grieve very well, so I have had a hard time helping others. I feel far more equipped to be a real comfort and not one of Job's friends when trying to help others.

Thanks, Joyce, for your great work.
Edwin Crozier, evangelist, Franklin church of Christ

Wow this was a really refreshing book! If you don't wish to go through weeks of reading a several hundred page thick brick, this is the perfect choice for you. It gives you everything you need to know and some. Besides the knowledge I gained, I was left with an inspirational feeling and which led me to start writing my own book. Not an inspirational one, but a novel. Now three months later I have just finished it - 271 pages. I feel great and attribute "The 5 Steps" to getting me started.

In late winter, I purchased the ABCs of Self-Esteem by Will Horton. I read a few of the excerpts to my special education students (ages 10 to 15). They asked to be read to again from the ABCs. They used the ABCs for their weekly oral reading tests. I have found the book to be thoughtful, inspiring and motivational for myself and my students. Many interesting conversations occured in my classroom as a result of the introduction of the ABCs of Self-Esteem. I will be teaching eigtht grade next year. I look forward to using the book again and again.

This book is extremely well written, with a keen sense of understanding. Well argued, with thorough knowledge of relevant literature. Unlike so much philosophy a good read and easily comprehended. A major advance in the field.

The book is delightful, but I'm not talking about the story of Lewis Carrol itself. I'm talking, literally about the book -- its size, texture of pages, color of endpapers, texture of dustcover, that it has a built-in silky bookmark and so on. (This is one book in which it is the right thing to do to judge a book by its cover.) I'm also referring to the extra material, though. First are the illustrations which are really cool. Then there is plenty of commentary on the illustrations. There is also commentary on the Author, Illustrator, Foreward writer and even commentary on the typography of the book. Finally, the Foreward is amazing. I don't know if I agree with all that the Foreward writer says, but that Foreward sure helps to build your vocabulary. I've had six philosophy courses and I still had to look up dozens of words in the Foreward. Really advanced, arcane or even never-heard-of words -- why?, beats me. You would need a Ph.D. in literature to know all the words without a dictionary. So whether you're an adult wanting to increase your vocabulary or you want to buy a nice little book that is a delight itself in its physical being as a book, this is the Alice to buy.

It used to be that it was enough for Dad to provide for his family and that was all - but the modern era fathers are more involved than ever. "Best Things Fathers Do: Ideas and Advice From Real World Dads" is a complete and comprehensive guide for new fathers who want to be the best parent they can be to their children, raising self esteem and giving them a brighter outlook for their future. Countless essays with the experience of other fathers are sure to leave an imprint - "Best Things Fathers Do: Ideas and Advice from Real World Dads" is deftly compiled and highly recommended for community library collections for parenting.

This book is loaded with useful information for the slightly above average player but probably has to much jargon for the beginner.
You may not care for all the mnemonics i.e the momory "keys" but quite a few are very useful. Mnemonics are not always used by the author, sometimes only a catchy phase provides the memory aid.
In structuree - the situation is introduced in the heading. Usually a very condensed "condition" is presented. Next comes a tool and/or a memory aid to handle it. Each situation is quickly dealt with. Quite a few pages present more than one idea.
Obviously the problem or tool is not always fully explained, you may have to go to other sources for that. However, the tools just keep coming and coming. It's also a nice introduction to a few advanced concepts.
The best investment in a bride book that I ever made. A geat learning tool. It even has a table of contents and an index (far above many bridge books).

Breakdown of Will is an interesting and thought provoking book on the effect that hyperbolic discounting of valuation has on psychology and self control. Ainslie shows how his theory of picoeconomics and intrapersonal bargaining can shed light on phenomena such as willfulness,personal inconsistency,addiction and many other things that are difficult to explain via other theories. Highly recommended for anyone interested in psychology and philosophy of mind.

I just love the blue mountain art poems, they are so inspiring, when I read this one from Douglas Pagels, I was impressed and again fell in love with another special poem book. I give this book as a gift from Meghan fund which sends gifts to those with recent loss of a baby and also to friends or family having a hard time in life. It has a wonderful cover with the pretty sunflower and great caring poems. I recommend this book to anyone having a difficult time in life as the inspiring poems are encouraging to your soul.

My parents recently got this book from Japan, and have since used it to improve their lives. I have also used it recently to help a headache I had while visiting my parents. It worked on the headache. It is quite amazing. My parents say that since reading the book, they have changed their lives in the most positive way. They are happier, and they say they owe it to the book, which can change your life too if you believe.

The book refers to God, which is not specific to a religion, but if you believe in higher forces and cosmic energy, then the book should not offend you.

Don't think that this is some kind of gimmick or religious cult kind of thing, it is not. Read it, try it, and then judge for yourself. Because my parents have said this book has helped improve their lives, I am also getting one for myself too.