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I highly recommend this book to any parent who is contemplating putting their child on psychiatric medications. My child has been struggling on/off for the past three years with a number of issues that finally lead to an evaluation for psychiatric medication. The psychiatrist, while skilled, is unable to provide the support and education necessary to the parent to make this major decision an easier one. This book filled in the gaps. It was extremely readable and provided very helpful information regarding the various disorders and the preferred medications for treatment. While I have not yet decided to place my child on medication, this book will make the decision making process much easier.

It can be overwhelming and confusing to try and figure out which drug is best for a particular child with a special condition. This book explores all sorts of psychiatric drugs for conditions ranging from Attention Deficit Disorder to depression, bipolar disorder, etc. Each section is clear and each medication is discussed fully, including possible side effects. I've often felt like doctors haven't fully answered my questions about certain medications but this book helped me to fill in the gaps and feel confident about the choices I made for my child. The best book on the subject I've found so far (and I've looked at quite a few books).

Medication is one of the scariest aspects of treating childhood mental illness. This book provides a wealth of easily understood information. This is a great book that should be used in combination with other books that help parents handle the other aspects of treating their children's disorders. Two I recommend for Bipolar Disorder are "If Your Child is Bipolar" and "The Bipolar Child." The more helpful resources out there the better. These are books that should definately be on parents' shelves.

As a parent I found this to be a really helpful book in understanding what was wrong with my son. It was also comforting to know about the different drugs, how they work, and if they were safe. It is the best book about childrens problems I have read.

When parents want to know more about medications for their child's disorder, I often refer them to this book.

The book is organized by type of disorder (such as AD/HD, depression or anxiety) and by type of medication. This is good because some people want to know about a specific class of medications, while others want an overview of medication strategies for a particular disorder.

I particularly liked his suggestions on communication between parent and psychiatrist. This should help parents formulate their questions and feel comfortable asking them.

This book is also an excellent overview for medical residents and non-medical mental health professionals.

There are few books so absorbing it becomes impossible to put them down. This book is one of the few! I read the entire book while flying across the country, traversing through countless airports, but the journey in my mind was far more intriguing than the one on the plane. Mr. White's honesty, rawness, beautiful spirit and elegant wordsmithing offers readers the trip of a lifetime, from his irreverant welcome to the world that kept him a prisoner of drugs, sex, disease and delusion up to the eternal now where he soars freely in the uncaged infinity of All That Is. Some might have pity for a life so full of struggle and grief, but White never resides there. The wisdom gained through trials and tribulation earned his wings to soar with angels. And the good news? He scoops us up and allows us to review his experience from both the depths of hell as well as the heights of Heaven. White shares the words the world is ready to hear...that demonstrated potential of perfection is available to everyone. Forgiveness of self is all that is required, and there are no mistakes too horrific to release. The moment we stop living as human beings and start understanding we are humans, being, we slip out of the mind's bondage, and begin living from the heart. L. B. White is the miraculous personification of how awareness unveils the mask, revealing the God within all. "Tales of a Zany Mystic" will have you crying, crying laughing, shaking your head in agreement, gasping in disbelief, and standing in awe of his remarkable transformation. If you only have time to read one great book this month, this is the one to read!

You know how they say that when you die, you are presented with a review of your entire life as it flashes before your eyes? Every image, fragrance, thought, emotion and connection streams across your mind's eye as you re-live it all in intricate detail, except very, very fast? Well, other than the mistaken identity, where you die and St. Peter accidentally pulls up the WRONG life-review file and shows it to you as though it were yours, complete with all the appropriate (and inappropriate) nuances, THAT is exactly what it is like reading this book. At times I felt I was just a little TOO privy to details of a life that I never lived, but surely felt like I actually had (lived).

There is a very strong sense of laying one's life bare for all to see, warts and all, and yet an infused thread of spiritual and intuitive insight that is undeniable. Reading this book, while at times a bit "in-you-face" with the blunt facts, and a bit risqué to the naïve out-of-the-loop mindset, was like a thrilling roller-coaster ride that won't let you put it down.

Lance has offered up his soul for all to experience and learn from. I must say I am very impressed and honored to have learned so much about life, spirit and the evolution of consciousness through the eyes and heart of another.

Thank you Lance.
Rich

White's early life was one of the most dysfunctional family situations a person could ever be born into and survive. He pulls no punches in describing growing up in a family where anything went in an atmosphere of drugs, sex, and alcohol. Homosexuality, soon followed closely by a cornucopia of drugs and alcohol, brought his life even closer to the edge of disaster where he remained poised dangerously for many years.

He now lives a quiet life, clean and sober, the respected host of the radio talk show "A Fireside Chat with Zany Mystic", where I've been a guest twice as author of "Raechel's Eyes." He is truly spiritual, a mystic healer, a most compassionate, gentle person, and without doubt one of the most courageous people I know. It took a lot of guts to tell this gritty story with the grace and humor displayed throughout, and I admire him for his honesty.

"Tales of a Zany Mystic" should be required reading for every individual undergoing drug and/or alcohol rehabilitation as well as those still contemplating major changes in other self-destructive lifestyles. White's traumatic journey is a masterpiece of living proof and encouragement that one can overcome life's challenges no matter how daunting the obstacles.

I wholeheartedly applaud Zany for his courage in writing this marvelous book.

Few can muster the honesty, clarity and wit to look at the dark path behind them, turn around, and walk into the light. L.B. White has superbly accomplished this for himself, and now, through sharing his "Tales", he is an inspiration for all who have not dared to hope!

This book paints an incredible and wonderful picture of transformation. It is absolutely gripping in the way in which it is written, and pulls you in from the first pages, and keeps you locked in to the last. This is a story of personal triumph, that has the ability to reach out to help awaken the reader to their own potential realities. This being said, I am excited about the possibilities for everyone that takes the journey with the author.
The way in which he describes the characters in his life is rich and full of humor and beauty, raising the awareness of how we are all one. The horrors of addiction are shown to us without holding anything back. Anyone in recovery can relate to it intimately, and those fortunate enough to have bypassed this experience will be able to follow and perhaps better understand how this spiral of addiction works. Even better than this, is the transformative journey away from the grips of hopelessness and despair. Nothing is hidden, and it's touching how these experiences all gained momentum into a work of inspiration on all levels.
This is one of those books that can be read more than once. There is so much invaluable spiritual food for the soul here. I would encourage anyone to read this, as it not only entertains the mind, but fills the heart, and challenges the spirit. It is beautifully written, and because of the multiple layers of sincerity and wisdom, it stays with you after reading it, making the reader hope for a part two.

Carey Sipp captures the essence of saving your "self" to save the life of others...her children. You think this story only happens in movies. This is the real thing. Overcoming emotional abuse from growing up with her father's alcoholism, Carey shares a story of unique survival. With two children by her side, she overcomes wounds that would have left many too hurt to heal. Carey shares both concrete suggestions and inspirational ideas to encourage those who may be facing similar addiction histories or current lifestyles. Her spiritual and physical strength has the ability to resonate on so many levels. Every chapter brings you closer to finding your own truth...and feeling proud of living it.

In The Turnaround Mom, Carey Sipp digs deep into her past to share her tortured childhood in the home of an alcoholic and violent father. She uses her prodigious insight and considerable writing talents to demonstrate how it is possible to break the cycle of addiction and raise healthy, happy children.

You may find yourself trembling as you sit beside her when she was four years old, hiding under the kitchen table during one of her father's alcoholic tirades. But the book offers great comfort by showing that, even under the spell of such powerful influences, victims of family abuse and domestic violence can overcome their pasts and be good role models for their children.

Brilliant, funny and full of tips. Keep it handy so you can pick it up and open it for emergencies -- i.e. when you feel overwhelmed, alone, clueless or hopeless. Though I did not grow up in an alcoholic family I lacked a healthy environment and had no good model of family life. Now as a mom of two teens I look for any and all useful resources. This book is a daily help.

Anyone who was raised in an abusive family atmosphere,
whether it was alcoholic related or not, should read The TurnAround Mom. Carey Sipp's frighting journey through childhood, and as a young adult, gave her the insight, experience and courage to write this remarkable
road map to a healthier family life. Sipp gives you all the tools to end once and for all the vicious cycle of abuse that is so often passed from one generation to the next. Her words can really make a difference to anyone or any family ready to turnaround and walk away from alcoholic abuse
and it's terrible consequences. America will be a better place to raise happy, healthy children, because of this Mom's determination to make a difference!
Bravo Carey Sipp!

Not in hypothetical but in real, concrete, terms the author talks about her own addictions to things that interfere with her being the loving supportive parent she wishes to be . She sites reasons and background for her own shortcomings but has obviously decided that all of this isn't written in concrete, that with a little thoughtful quiet time for herself and a lot of thinking about what is really important there is time even for a single, working, Mom, to be wholly present in the present with love. The book is never saccharine, is always straightforward about the author's shortcomings, and even for parents who are now grandparents, it's engrossing, delightful, and insightful.

I have to say this is the best book written in a while. I admire Jerry Speziale. The author in this book details the sacrifice officers make when going undercover. People seem to forget what the officers give up to make a difference and the risks they take. The sacrifice the families go through when there loved ones are taking a risk with their lives. I admire Jerry and the officers who took the time to make a difference. I definitely recommend this book. It is realistic and it isn't exaggerated.

This is a very compelling book. It is the true story of NYPD undercover officer on "loan" to the DEA. This cop turned author, literally wrote the book on wiretaps. He risked his life to make major drug busts. However, by pursuing the Columbia drug cartels so aggressively, he also risked the lives of many innocent (and some not so innocent)others. He does not hide this fact in his book and he should be applauded for his honesty.

If you, read a "true crime" book only now and again -- buy this book. If you read "true crime" regularly this will be one of your all-time favorites.

Watching THE WIRE changed me and made me more sympathetic in general. I read this book as a result of THE WIRE even though I am not that interested in true crime or drugs. I am still not that interested but I feel that I should know. It's very straightforward and nondepressing despite the overwhelming odds. It's one man's story simply told although the details are sensational. Sheriff Speziale of Passaic, New Jersey was groomed by a real drug dealer from Brazil who also groomed a Brazilian entertainer known as Xuxa - this detail is not mentioned in Without a Badge but this book is written in a very pedestrian manner despite the extraordinary events and people involved. He spent many hours, days, months away from his family life. He was at the forefront of modern surveillance tactics. He is a friend to Bernard Kerik. And he is still making a contribution to fighting crime. Sometimes the antidote to the hopelessness of the fight is as simple as doing your own part and cleaning up your work environment and infecting others with a work ethic.

i dont like reading that much and it usually takes me a couple weeks to read this size book but i read it 3 days because once i started reading it i couldnt put it down. It is simply the best book ever written. You constantly wish you could read faster so you could see what the next page held. It describes in depth the cali drug organization and how they brought it down. I recommend this book to anyone, i guarantee you will absolutely love it.

This by far is one of the best books I have read in a while. I read it cover to cover in one day and I am a fairly slow and detailed reader. I could not put it down. Without A Badge takes you deep into the life of a narcotics investigator with such a zeal for cleaning up the streets that it is personally motivating. I am now reading for the second time. I can't wait until I see this one in the movie theater.

See my review for The Woman Who Found Grace - the first book finished and I immediately wanted to read the next two. Now all we need is the fourth and it's a box set I know lots of people would enjoy. Maybe Christmas next year!

A note I sent to the Authoress:

Bett,
I meant to tell you a few weeks ago that I had completed "Woman Who Knew Too Much." I have "Moon" on order now.

I'm not qualified to write a book review but just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed this book. One of the few I've read from cover to cover. I am familiar with the Pecos river down here in our part of the country and your description fit so perfectly. I could see, hear and smell it vividly in my mind as I read. I really enjoyed the charactors. Loved Kit, and naturally, Cord. Sheriff Juan (Sam Elliott) was great, as well as, Metz and Marguerite. I could just visualize how sorry Jaz was and why no one could really miss him. The cats flying in all directions when startled brought a verbal laugh. My wife just looked over at me and wondered "what in the world........". I felt like I was on the back of the horse with you when we went to Jaz's shack. I saw and smelled all that stuff too. I was sad about Jones. (Old Yeller?)

My norm is getting up between 3:30 and 4 am each morning, pouring a cup of coffee and go to the computer to tend to emails. Well when I got the book, I would have the coffee, read about an hour or so, then go to the computer. Toward the end, I couldn't wait to get the computer stuff done and go back to the book. It would make a great movie.

Looking forward to "Moon".

Kenn

The author has a real talent for creating place--you feel the storms, sweat in the heat, and choke on the dust of the southwest. Plus she has created some unique characters with original motivations and insights and her plot, though complicated, is entirely believable. Whoever said the heroine doesn't appear until well into the book obviously didn't read it very carefully--and the revelation of who the heroine is is part of the fun of the book--a thinking person's mystery novel--

I read The Woman Who Rode to the Moon last week, and am about 1/2-way through the sequel. I'm enjoying the characters, but the writing and story are a bit uneven. The author keeps shifting voices, detailing the story as observed from different points of view. This works better at some points than at others.

I'm not averse to the style. In fact, one of my all-time favorite books, Patience and Sarah (Isabel Miller) does the same thing. But I don't feel it's especially well handled here. The voice shifts are abrupt and the story, when told from Cord's point of view, often becomes confusing.

It also seems like the book can't decide if it wants to be a heterosexual feminist story or a lesbian story. There are allusions to lesbian attraction, but all of the overt sexuality in the book is straight. It seems like it's trying to attract a lesbian audience, but afraid of offending the heterosexual buying public.

Mixed feelings from me. I enjoyed it very much in parts, and was put off a bit in others. Overall, a positive 4 star review, and I felt it was worth reading the sequel. But it never quite felt like it delivered on the promise I initially felt.

Great Mystery! Lots of fun. One step beyond the traditional woman sleuth; mystery novel. A new great character and a unique storyline. I enjoyed the mystery of the woman working behind the scene; lurking in the shadowds. And a woman who knows and enjoys all her electronic toys and gadgets. Do not miss"THE WOMAN WHO RODE TO THE MOON" A thinking woman book. Enjoy

Catherine Ryan Hyde's THE YEAR OF MY MIRACULOUS REAPPEARANCE tells of Cynnie, whose mother is drunk all the time. She's gotten good at caring for her little brother, and she's proud of being the 'real mother' of the house - but can't handle the adult-sized problems which come with such responsibility. An excellent story of recovery evolves.

If there was a college to give instruction to authors on how to portray the realities of life instead of glossing things over, and on how to draw characters on the page without flinching away from the dark underbelly of their world, Catherine Ryan Hyde would be Dean.

With every new novel, she draws us deeper into her story with deft strokes from the brush of her impressive talent. This is true with "The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance." The reason Cynnie's story resonated so well with me is that much of her life mirrored my past in many ways. But even beyond the personal connections I felt, the themes in this outstanding novel are becoming more prevalent in current society and should not only serve as a forewarning to young men and women as to the responsibilities of each and every choice we make, but offer hope as well when life seems too much to take.

Hyde tackles very adult issues in this young adult story with sensitivity and clarity, and manages to make it poignant and enjoyable in the process. You owe it to yourself to read her books.

As a recovering alcoholic and a public librarian, I was eager to read this book. Catherine Ryan Hyde absolutely nailed what it's like to be a kid struggling with addiction and alcoholic parents. However, she goes even farther in her portrait of Cynnie and her struggle. The downward spiral could have been mine and the struggle in early sobriety is detailed perfectly; no sugar coating, no happily ever after without a lot of pain on the road to get there. Cynnie's sponsor Pat is perfectly drawn as is her mother's former boyfriend Zack. Even her friend/boyfriend Snake struck me as a mosaic of a lot of kids I've known who were survivors from the war zone of abusive alcoholic parents.
This book should be in every school and public library where at risk kids can read it and maybe see a glimmer of hope.

Everyone I've talked to about The Year of My Miraculous Reappearance seems to agree that Becoming Chloe sounds (and is, for those who have read both) better. I respectfully disagree. I loved Becoming Chloe, but this book spoke to me so much more personally.

When Cynnie grandparents take her three-year-old brother, Bill, away, leaving Cynnie to "make sure her mother is okay", and Cynnie is miserable. To soothe the pain, she begins drinking. Even though she vowed never to become her alcoholic mother, Cynnie finds herself spiraling down a slippery slope and doesn't even realize it. When she's the cause of an accident that could've killed not only her, but her kid brother and one of her only friends, Cynnie is court-ordered to take the Alcoholics Anonymous program. And there, she begins facing and understanding all the damage she's caused.

Oh, where to begin, where to begin on saying how all-out fantastic this book was. The plot is dark, taking dips into abuse and vices, but the author doesn't try to make it easier to digest. Some parts had me going, "No! Don't do that, Cynnie!" But that's the thing--it got a reaction (and a big one, at that) out of me. I was incredibly invested in the story. Cynnie is a lost, broken, hurt, confused, cynical character who is just trying to do the best she can with her scant circumstances. She falls into the alcoholic abyss. She commits some godawful mistakes. Some of the choices she makes are downright stupid. It takes all the strength she has, and more, to climb out of the hole she dug for herself. And she does it! She does it for herself. Most importantly, she does it for her brother, who needs her.

Cynnie's strength is in all honesty amazing. She captivated me, and I don't know why, but I felt like I knew her and understood her (as much as I could, anyway) because of Catherine Ryan Hyde's stellar first-person portrayal of her.

This book just, I don't know, grabbed me and registered with me. It was very different from Becoming Chloe. Both were thought-provoking, but this one dug deeper in me. The writing here was still sharp as ever, but very introspective, because of the few people Cynnie allows herself to trust. The characters, even the secondary ones, were super well-developed and had not three, but four dimensions each. And best of all, the ending gave me hope for Cynnie. It wasn't too pessimistic or too optimistic--it was just right.

I wouldn't change a thing in this novel, and couldn't recommend it more. I can't say enough great things about Catherine Ryan Hyde, either. She's seriously an author to watch out for. If Becoming Chloe is in my list of top ten favorite books of all times, this is in the top five. I seriously challenge anyone to read it and see if it had the same effect on them.

Grade: 10/10

Thirteen-year-old Cynnie has a lot on her plate. In trying to carve out a place for herself in the world, she has to contend with an alcoholic mother who hosts a revolving door of boyfriends (none of whom last very long, which Cynnie is fine with). Cynnie also finds herself being more of a mother to her younger brother Bill, who has Down's syndrome. Add to this her reputation at school for being difficult, her tomboyish behavior that confuses her relationship with the neighborhood boys and a stubborn streak, and it's easy to understand how she becomes overwhelmed.

Try as she might not to become like her mother, Cynnie begins to rely more and more on alcohol to dull her pain after her grandparents take Bill to live with them, believing Cynnie's mom can't handle the responsibility anymore. It takes a drunk driving accident and court-ordered AA meetings before Cynnie begins to understand the trouble she's in and takes the first steps to turn her life around.

In creating Cynnie, Catherine Ryan Hyde has given readers a very real character whose pride continually gets her into trouble until she learns to let it go. The book presents a potent reminder of how easy it is to succumb to the allure of alcohol and, worse, how easy it is to become that which we hate the most.

In a world where the varied dangers faced by teens are growing exponentially on a day-to-day basis, THE YEAR OF MY MIRACULOUS REAPPEARANCE serves as a warning that the old dangers are still very much around.

--- Reviewed by Brian Farrey

What a comfort to find one expert that hasn't lost his way in this topsy turvy rehab world. In the radical tradition of Dr Spock's Baby and Child Care Stanton Peele reminds us that it all comes down to love. The wisdom in Addiction Proof Your Child was hiding in plain sight: We need to act on our best nurturing instincts and hold on to our common sense. Peele reminds us how. With a compass pointing to true north Peele gives detailed and practical directions to help parents negotiate the journey in today's world. Your grandmother couldn't have said it better.

Fans of Dr. Peele's previous work will recognize his succinct, incisive critiques of common myths about addiction and treatment as he presents a refreshing alternative to ubiquitous disease-model perspectives. His familiar, practical approach to the struggles we all experience continues to emphasize personal responsibility and a focus on values. Peele's gift for storytelling makes this a highly readable page-turner. There's a warmth and genuineness in the examples that explains why he is a therapist in such high demand. The book trains readers to become better, more thoughtful, more empowering, role models whether their children risk drug problems or not. His anecdotes and explanations show empathy for parents, clients, and teens that no other book on this topic can touch.

If more parents raised their kids using Peele's approach, I think we'd have fewer addicts and more people using alcohol responsibly. He makes a lot of sense.

It is fascinating to see Stanton Peele turn his attention to rearing non-addicted children. For decades, Dr. Peele championed the view that addiction is best approached at a societal, familial, and personal level - that the recent surge in the "addiction-as-a-brain-disease" concept is misguided and more significantly self-defeating. Instead his book approaches the genesis of addiction in the home, and teaches parents how they can avoid this fate, which is increasingly festooning our society. Dr. Peele's website offers a wealth of information and the opportunity for you to have your questions answered by the author.

Dr. Peele has written the best book on parenting I have ever read! He continues to be a force in the field of addiction and health behavior change by challenging the collective cultural thinking for common-sense & scientific thinking! As we've known for many years, it really is all about love (which always has included limits and saying no). Dr. Peele challenges us parents to do the job we signed up for: loving our children, treating them with respect, and guiding with limits. Being positive role models for our kids, albeit imperfect ones, is and always has been our most crucial role, far more important than genetics when it comes to predicting "addictive" behaviors. Dr. Peele shows us firmly just how important! Bravo! Dee-Dee Stout, MA, CADC II, Faculty, CCSF, SFSU.

And this book proves it. Finally someone has let the cat out of the bag that alternative medicine has been used for centuries to conquer alcohol craving and alcohol abuse.
I'm happy drinkers have more options with this book. Now, in addition to cutting down or stopping, they can get a little extra help with the herbs and supplements in this book. Every drinker should own this book.

that message is we have to start thinking out of the box when it comes to
alcohol abuse treatment. i gave this book to a friend of mine who has a
drinking problem but was dead against stopping or going to AA. he was
receptive to this book because it gave him some organic alternatives to
drinking less. in other words it got him started doing something about
his drinking.

some people just need a little shove to do something about their drinking
and this book provided that little shove.

I'm a drinker who has struggled on and off with booze for years and I'm ecstatic someone has finally written about a more organic approach to problem drinking. This book gave me a different perspective. I was especially interested in how chinese and ayurvedic medicine treat drinkers and the concept of "balancing" my life so booze becomes less important and I drink less.

This book opened my mind up. I guess no ones written about alternative medicine to address alcohol abuse because the disease concept and AA are so deeply ingrained in the US.

I am so happy I came across this book at amazon. It's the only book I've
found that talks about how other alternative medicines and other cultures
view alcohol abuse and how to treat it. I was thinking about getting
prescription medication to cut the desire to drink but after reading this
I don't need to. There are lots of herbs to do that at the natural food
store. I've read Cornett's other book, 7 Weeks to Safe Social Drinking:
How to Effectively Moderate Your Alcohol Intake, and she always covers
interesting things.

For me the vitamin and supplement part was the best. It talks about things
you can buy over the counter to cut craving. The Chinese and Ayurveda
medicine parts were really interesting too.

I realize this is only one take on problem drinking. But if you take these
suggestions in the book, along with her program in her other book to
improve your drinking habits you can cut craving and consumption without
prescription medicine.

This is one of the most interesting books I've read about alcohol abuse - it really offers a different take on problem drinking and how to fix it. It's the first book I've found which discusses how different alternative medicine approaches have treated alcohol abuse for centuries - long before AA came along.
Homeopathic, Chinese and Ayurvedic and western herbs are covered - explaining how each of these systems views alcohol abuse, how it develops and the best ways to treat it. Another major theme of the book is balance. If one's life is a balance of physical, mental and spiritual components, the less need there is for alcohol. Truly a fascinating read and helpful to me personally.

This book provides a wealth of information on maintaining
general health. For instance, the author describes classic
allergic reactions to drugs, food and various environmental
factors. She explains how to control bad breath through
brushing, flossing, tongue scrapers and spearmint flavor.
The book continues by explaining the use of fiber to minimize
constipation. Dandruff may be controlled with fish oils and
flax oil. Excess gas may be managed with peppermint tea and lactaid. The authors explain how to control urinary tract
infections with Azocran tablets. Overall, the book provides
a wealth of information pertaining to maximizing personal
hygiene. It is a good purchase as a supplement to your personal
health and hygiene repertoire of books.

This is a great book for people who can't decide what to take for a stuffy nose, cough, constipation, headaches, etc. This book offers good recommendations for over the counter medications as well as alternative remedies for everyday ailments. I highly recommend this to anyone!

I started out looking up topics in this handy book by Lisa Chavis, and found myself reading page after page. Not only are there ideas and recommendations for the most common (and most aggravating) everyday health problems in here, but there is a refreshingly cheerful look at pharmacists, doctors and consumers as well. The authors never talks down to the reader and seems to anticipate the questions that come up in the reading. The Humor Pills are delightful additions to rather than distractions from the content. I learned some things and had a good time doing it!

How many times have you walked past the drug counter, saw the pharmacist in their white jacket, had a question burning inside that you wanted to ask, and passed right by because you were just too embarassed? Well now, finally, here is a prescription to help. Ask Your Pharmacist is written with an intent to help you understand. It's like taking a journey through the ailments of life, with a few stops at Disneyland on the way! From Prostate Cancer, to breast cancer; from aching, itching, sneezing to insomnia, varicose veins and acne.....it's all here. It's not often you pick up a medical book that you can't put down. But, Ask Your Pharmacist does just that. If your ready for a journey through the unknown, with a guide who knows how to lead you, then this book is for you! Go ahead, buy it, enjoy it, and then let me know I was right so I can say I told you so :-)

Here, at last, is a book that FINALLY answers the many common health questions that even physicians who are trained to fight disease and illness are ill prepared to answer. Most of us as lay persons and conusmers feel at times uncertain about or even fearful of knowing the truth about some common health and wellness questions. The author, a leading pharmacist, shares useful truths. Makes a great gift to almost anyone. Should be a first reference guide to health and happiness in every household.

Frank Ferguson

Jacquelyn Small writes about the natural work of being a helper. She writes for both the professional community of counselors and social workers as well as the real world of families. Some of her skills are directed at working with those with problems of chemical dependency and alcoholism, but she covers the aspects of toxic ways of relating and looking at how to come from the heart. She covers, in plain English, the skills of empathy, genuineness, respect, self-disclosure, warmth, immediacy, concreteness, confrontation, potency and self-actualization. In each section she gives clear examples of how the skill will look in real life, and how it should not be done.

I needed this book for school, someone stole my first book so I needed to buy a new one. I have delt with Amazon before so I knew I was in good hands, with quality service, and fast shipping before my next class.

This book is written in plain English and is easy to read. I enjoyed it so much that I purchased several copies a had them sent to my friends.

Ms. Small's book is considered a "classic" in the field of counseling persons with addictive illness for very good reasons. Her writing is very clear, concise, jargon-free (a huge plus in a field where some books require a separate glossary to understand the terminology! ), and extremely practical. Her utilization of brief and to-the-point clinical excerpts from counseling sessions are always appropriate and are followed up by additional applications. Her chapter on "Confrontation," will, once and for all, help novice and experienced clinicians understand that it does not mean dealing with your or the client's anger, lying, transference, etc.; it is simply a way to directly help the other grasp the essence of their beliefs, communication(s) and behavior(s) in non-shaming ways. Highly recommended to anyone considering counseling on either side of the equation and/or significant others of persons with addictive issues. One of the best i've run across in my 20+ years in the field.Also recommended to anyone interested in the qualities of a healer/effective therapist.

Exceptional. Very practical. The author does a great job giving real examples for each of the therapeutic traits she espouses. I have worked with troubled youth for about 6 years and regularly refer to her book in my work with students and in coaching other staff. Very easy read, easily understandable, and right on the money! A great resource for anyone and everyone who fully engages in relationships with friends, lovers, clients.