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LIFE IS WORTH LIVING BY BISHOP FULTON SHEEN IS A COLLECTION OF 24 SHORT
BUT DYNAMIC TALKS BY THIS UNIQUE SAINT OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WHO PREACHED ON TV DURING THE SIXTIES AND SEVENTIES...BISHOP SHEEN HAS AN
EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY TO TAKE THE MOST DIFFICULT CONCEPTS AND SIMPLIFY
THOSE IDEAS INTO UNDERSTANDING AND HOPE.TOO BAD THIS IS NOT ON VIDEO AS IT WOULD BE EXCEPTIONAL FOR ANYONE TO WATCH..HOWEVER, QUIET LISTENING
WILL PRODUCE QUIET PEACE IN A TROUBLED WORLD.

The ultimate self-improvement book. Ideally suited for reading in short runs. In our too-complex, Paris Hilton world, this book provides solid moral grounding today, just as it did in the 50s and 60s. Read, heed, and then fire your psychologist.

As a child I watched Bishop Sheen on tv with my family. It didn't mean so much to me at the time, except maybe for the humor, but as I've matured, it strikes a strong chord. I'm glad I stumbled upon the book. We've lost so much of the simple truth in life that it's a pleasure and a joy to get some back. If your faith matters to you, this book will be a valuable addition to your collection.

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was perhaps the greatest orator of the twentieth century in the matters of morality and the like. His writings displayed a great inner creativity and understanding of the human mind. Archbishop Sheen never lowered himself to the heathen practices of finger-pointing, and profanity. Instead, he reinforced his beliefs with Biblical texts and comedic anecdotes of his own life. His ninety-one books and innumberable radio and televsion broadcasts allowed us a glance into his mind. The Pope John Pual II declared him "a devoted son of the Church." Very few reviews carry as much weight as that comment. I highly recommend this text to anyone of whom finds morality to be the highlight of life.

This book contains thirty-six talks from the first two seasons of the television series. They offer inspiration and guidance on problems with fear, suffering, prayer, work, friendship, and marriage. This volume has universal appeal to all people regardless of religious persuasion or walk of life. This book goal is to offer a tender of hope to people's ongoing struggles to achieve the fullness of life. His easy manner and natural style makes you want to continue reading. His talks on TV were much better because of his easy speaking manner. But what a wonderful way to read what you missed or remind you of his loving words.

There were no problems with the purchase of this book. The delivery was very timely. I received a book in excellent condition. I would shop here again. Thanks so much.

I have read quite a few books on this topic, but this is definitely the best!! WORD-based, easy-to-read, touches your very heart! I underlined many parts, and will certainly read it often!

As a former Ladies Bible Study Leader for several years, I have read and completed numerous studies from Beth Moore, Growing Kids God's Way, Purpose Driven Life, Experiencing God, etc. This book has a powerful message of encouragement that reminds us that God is Almighty and we have His strength and power on earth when we call on His name. I enjoy the numerous scripture passages and find there is "a bite of meat" from each excerpt I read. I can't say I agree with every word the author has written, but I remind myself not to "throw the baby out with the bath water" and to relish God's word presented in a fresh, powerful way. I highly recommend this book to everyone :)

This is a book, which is predicated on the inerrant Word of God, for true Believers only - because as we know, the Bible tells us things of God are "foolishness to those who are perishing". Without a relationship to God the teaching that pours from the pages of this book will fall on hearts that are hardened, eyes that are blinded and ears that are deaf. However, if you are a genuine Believer, please do not be deterred by the reviews of people that have not the ability to recieve the teaching and who I would dare venture to guess, have not even read the book.

I too have read the New York Times article with regard to Pastor Bishop's legal entanglements with her family and all. Firstly, I must say that I am not surprised by this action - no real Believer would be. Of course, we should expect the enemy of the our souls do whatever he can to stop this spiritual meal from being received and digested by the children of the Most High God - it is most empowering to the Believer as it reminds us of who we are in Christ, bringing to our remembrance the benefits that are ours alone and outlining, in a spiritual bootcamp fashion, how to skillfully wield our most powerful weapon - the very words we speak. Secondly, even if the allegations against Pastor Bishop are true, it does not mean the teaching isn't and is of no effect; afterall, the validity of this teaching and the character of this teacher are not neccesarily synonomous - Pastor Bishop is not the originator of this teaching - she did not make it up - she was chosen to unveil it for a time such as this. Now, because Pastor Bishop and I are family, related by our mutual standing in Christ, I give my sister every benefit of the doubt and fully expect her to be exonerated in due time, just as I would members of my natural family. However, if by some slim chance it is decided that she was involved in wrongdoing, I will stand in prayer for her, believing for her full restoration to her rightful place - afterall, as Believers, we are not perfect, only forgiven and contrary to the belief of many, still susceptible to sin, (that is doing those things that are contrary to the way and the will of God). Lastly, the fact that her brother went home to be with the Lord is not a bad thing - not for a Believer anyway! - Absent from the body, present with the Lord! Further, if I am not mistakened, Pastor Bishop's brother's illness was diagnosed in 2003, her book was copyrighted in 2004 - and Mr. Wayne went home to be the Lord in 2005 - how is this a failure! He was victorious! He did receive his healing! Do you all think a healing meant he was going to live forever?! NO!! He went on home to get his reward and is no doubt rejoicing even right now!

PRAYER DOES WORK-EVERYTIME! HOWEVER THE RESULT ONE RECEIVES IS ACCORDING TO ONE'S FAITH!

If you are a blood-bought, born-again Believer, than don't miss out on this feast that is prepared and spread out for you in the pages of this book - if you are not, don't bother to read it just now; instead take some time to consider Christianity and read the book of St. John in the Bible; then consider Christianity some more, believe God and accept your gift of salvation; read the Book of Romans; get in a good Bible-based church; start the process of renewing your mind to the things of God and know that someone in New Jersey is praying diligently for you. God Bless!

This is an excellent book and I will now become a reader of all of Darlene Bishop's literature. I have another book of hers but I haven't had a chance to read it yet. I am anticipating that it will be just as good or better than this one.

As the parent of an ADHD child, I am always looking for books that explain this somewhat complicated disorder in a more positive framework to children. Clayton's Path does just that. It never even mentions the disorder directly, but instead introduces us to a mule, named Clayton, who desires to fit in but is too often driven by his curiosity into situations that cause trouble either for himself or others. I think many children can identify with Clayton. And they will be relieved to see Clayton finally find a home where he is accepted for who he is and even honored for his unique abilities. If your child is between the ages of 4 and 10, he or she should find this story with it's beautiful pictures quite captivating.

I liked this story and the pictures. Sometimes I do dumb things like Clayton and get in trouble. I'm glad Clayton found a friend to understand and help him.

I'm a long time fan and collector of Mona Eagle's southwest art. The illustrations in her new children's book are like her fine art--timeless, majestic, uplifting--while telling a story of a loveable mule who travels a unique path through an inspiring landscape. Adults and children alike will enjoy the story and its accompanying art.

My child readily identified with the mule in this story. Reading the book together enabled us to discuss some of the problems and frustrations we've been facing since my chid was diagnosed with ADD.

A good children's book is usually regarded as one that tells a story, holds the child's attention and often distracts the child from doing something else. A great children's book does all of that and teaches a valuable lesson as well. By this definition, Clayton's Path is a great children's book.

Clayton is a pack mule, very sturdy and very kind. But Clayton's eyes are weak so he can't see the trail very well. Indeed, Clayton is short-sighted in many ways; overly friendly and impulsive, always playing; and not concentrating on his tasks while annoying the other pack mules. And so, Clayton feels different, alone and separated from his friends.

In this meaningful parable, Clayton goes off on his own and meets an old man who cannot walk well, but can see well. And so they traveled together with the old man serving as the eyes, and Clayton serving as the legs. Clayton told his companion, "I am short-sighted and sometimes I do not know I have done something wrong until it is too late."

The old man teaches, "Mistakes are within all of us, but they can be lessened through guidance." Further, Clayton learns that there is a time and place for everything. But the biggest and best lesson of all is that we are all special in one way or another and we can all feel good even though we may be different from the pack.

Clayton's Path offers this wisdom in a heart-warming, colorful and loving fashion. Consider that there are only a few truly great children's books and Brett, Laura and Mona have given us one of them. Here is a must-read for the health and happiness of our children, one this reviewer wishes existed sixty years ago!

This is a classic book that takes you on a journey with the behind the scenes lifestyle, geography and rituals of the day. I recommend it.

This book was well researched and well written. It took a subject that is often confusing and frustrating and made it truly a story. A story that is understandable and not forgettable. Could this story be more accurate than the short ones we have read in the Bible? Jim Bishop skillfully brought together historical data from archeological digs, literature, and linguistics that may give a well-rounded account of what really happened. The four authors in the Bible have provided our best view of the amazing birth until this book was written with the help of thousands of researchers. Before any person tries to tackle the Biblical story, this book should be read thoroughly.

Jim Bishop has given new, rich meaning to Christmas and Easter with these two wonderfully vivid accounts of Jesus' birth and death. His research and beautiful writing style has helped these stories come alive for me in a very memorable way. I enjoy reading these books every Advent and Lenten season to prepare for the joy of Christmas, the pain of Good Friday and the amazing joy of Easter.

The Day Christ Died is a detailed - intensely dramatic story of the times, thoughts and prespectives(which have been thoroughly researched)of the Savior, His Disciples, religion, govenment and the world in general during last hours of Christ's days on earth as God in the Flesh. It has given me deeper strength in my faith through understanding what He endured because of his love for us sinners. A God in the flesh with all the pain and emotions of man, but still a diety. A must read!

In reading Jim Bishops' book and referring to the maps included in the front and back as I read, I found that I was there. I was transported 2000 years back to the most infamous day in history and watched the events of the last 24 hours of Christs' life unfold.

I have given away dozens of copies of this book over the years since I discovered it and have never had anyone not come back to thank me. I reccommend this book to ANYONE who will read it regardless of their beliefs. In it's own way, it has sometimes had a much more profound effect upon those that choose to read it than that of the bible itself. If I were told I could no longer read the bible but could choose one book to take it's place, Jim Bishops' book would be the only choice I could make. It contains within it the complete story and reason for His coming and His murder.

I take time to read it every Easter season and have not yet failed to experience again the awesome chills and overwhelming emotions I felt the first time I read it. It is the most incredible single work to come from the 20th century.

If you like contemporary poetry this is the book for you. The wide range of styles contained in the book is amazing. It revived my own desire and ability to write. It is the perfect companion to Six American Poets. I can not wait for Conarroe's next work.

Ah, a fine comparison and contrast in studies on the eight best American confessional poets ever. Kudos to the editor on a fine choice of poems, and candid biographies on each poet. Sylvia Plath, Anne Sexton, Allen Ginsberg, John Berryman, Theodore Roethke, Elizabeth Bishop and the other guy, here's to you.

"Eight American Poets," edited by Joel Conarroe, is a fine anthology. The introduction notes that this book was "designed as a companion volume to 'Six American Poets,'" also edited by Conarroe. "Eight" follows the same plan as "Six": rather than anthologize a huge company of poets who are represented by only a few pieces each, each of Conarroe's books focuses on a relatively small group of poets, each of whom is represented by a substantial selection. Conarroe's approach allows the reader to get a fuller feel of each poet in the anthology format.

The poets of "Eight" are Theodore Roethke, Elizabeth Bishop, Robert Lowell, John Berryman, Anne Sexton, Sylvia Plath, Allen Ginsburg, and James Merrill. Each poet's work is prefaced by a substantial individual introduction.

There are many masterpieces in this book. Curiously, I found the most compelling poems to be those that focus on nature: Roethke's "The Meadow Mouse," Bishop's "The Fish," Plath's "Mushrooms," and Merrill's "The Octopus." Poems like these combine skillfully used language with keen insight, and reveal these poets to be true heirs of Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson (two of the featured artists in "Six American Poets").

Overall, I felt that "Eight" was not as strong as its sister volume, "Six." Although there are many poetic masterpieces in "Eight," there is also much material which, in my opinion, hasn't aged well. The so-called "confessional poetry" of some of these writers strikes me as overwrought. Some of the longer poems failed to resonate with me. I was particularly disappointed by Berryman's "Homage to Mistress Bradstreet," especially since I am an admirer of Anne Bradtreet's own work. Admittedly, this criticism may merely reflect my own personal tastes, but I submit it for the reader's consideration.

The fact that so many of these poets either wrote about each other, or pop up in the editor's introductions to each others' work, sometimes gives the book as a whole a creepy, incestuous feel. And the fact that so many of these poets committed suicide, had long-term mental health problems, and/or suffered from addictions further gives the book as a whole a rather morbid feel. On second thought, maybe this group of eight is a bit problematic!

Still, editor Conarroe has assembled an impressive anthology that I would recommend for students and teachers, as well as to a general readership. Although a mixed bag, "Eight American Poets" contains some truly enduring work by an octet whose legacy is secure.

For someone just coming into an appreciation of poetry-somewhat suspiciously like myself-Conarroe's anthology approach is perfect: concentrate on just a few major poets and provide an introduction to each and a generous sampling of their poetry.

I have owned this book for several years now and it introduced me to what are now some of my favorite poets (Elizabeth Bishop, Theodore Roethke, Anne Sexton, Robert Lowell). It is a book that I go back to time and time again, and I encourage anyone to include it in their collection.

Jeremy W. Forstadt

.........the best known and loved poetry of eight well-known twentieth century American poets. Includes well known poems such as Bishop's "The Fish", Roethke's "My Papa's Waltz", Berryman's "Dream Songs", Merrill's "Lost in Translation", Sexton's "Ringing the Bells", and many others.

Like Conarroe's "Six American Poets", the anthology introduces us to each poet with a short biography that is presented before the poet's work. We learn about their lives and come to understand some of the primary forces that have shaped their poetry. I have found that this greatly enriches the experience of reading poetry because I better see the struggles that lead to each individual creation. After each collection, Conarroe offers a list of books and anthologies where each poet has been published so that we, should we wish, can come to know the work of a given poet much better.

This anthology is a wonderful starting place for someone who, like me, desires an introduction to some of the greatest American poetry ever produced. Personally, I feel, after reading this anthology that I have come to truly appreciate the work of Elizabeth Bishop and Theodore Roethke, in particular. I had never known their work well, but suddenly each jumped off the page at me, Bishop for her wonderfully vivid descriptions and Roethke for his intensely moving subjects. Plath and Sexton also really spoke to me, their work so reflecting their lives. Overall, this anthology is superbly worthwhile reading!

I was given this book by my oldest sister. I had moved away from the Finger Lakes when I was just 17. I keep it on my coffee table and share it with all my new friends here in Texas. These are some of the most beautiful pictures I have ever seen. I now give it as a gift to friends that too have moved away.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Sara Radford Thomas

I too am from the Finger Lakes area and upon seeing the beautiful pictures in this book, I immediately went online and ordered it. I finally have something to show my friends that displays the beautiful area in which I grew up. Anyone going to visit this area will get a wonderful idea of what to see when they arive.

This book does a wonderfull job of displaying many of the sights and hidden treasures of the oft overlooked finger lakes region. Many of the photos include bits of history and indian lore from long ago. The photos do not disappoint, and display the 4 seasons in all their glory. Summer sunsets are mixed with lush green spring scenes, and of course fall is represented with all it's brilliant color. Mr McCarthy's book does not forget winter as do many pictorials of the area. Instead, snowy Christmas scenes are shown along with bleak, cold January images that will have the reader craving a hot bowl of soup and a warm fire. Despite the bleak Upstate winters, Mr McCarthy finds images of beauty in the ice and snow that are hard to forget. The stars of the book... the Finger Lakes are each represented along with a brief description of their size and length. I find this to be a excellent gift to give to visitors or friends who have left the area. I have one one my coffee table and it is the first thing visitors pick up when they come in. Since the Finger Lakes encompass such a large area, many locals will remark that they have never been to the places pictured in the book, though they live only a short drive away. This would make a good gift for those who have the urge to explore the area.

This is an absolutely beautiful pictorial book of our region. We gave these as thank you gifts to 16 speakers (10 were from other states) who spoke at a special anniversary conference we held this month. Since this conference is always in December, we wanted to showcase our area in all of the seasons. This book was very well received.

I was overwhelmed with joy and melancholy when I cracked open this beautiful book. I am a former resident of Central New York (having lived near Conesus, Otisco and Skaneatles Lakes, and enjyoing trips with my father on Cayuga Lake, where he kept a 24 foot cabin cruiser for 5 years). Not only are the McCarthys skilled photographers, but the area itself is worthy of such a compendium. I particularly appreciated John McCarthy's descriptions of set-ups and time of day for particular shots, as well as the commentary regarding the history of the area. I've ordered several more copies for old friends who love the area as much as I do, and new friends who will once they take a look.

This is such an easy read and so common sense. Not a quick fix, but very healthy and applicable theories.

Has good info for newbies to fitness and seasoned vetrens. Also it is an easy read. YOu can get the majority of the book read in one night. One Negative is the last few chapters are more wordy than nessasary.

As a Fitness Trainer, I was amazed at the wealth of good/valuable information this book provides. I had read it originally 10 years ago, and teach many of my clients the principles Mr. Bailey describes. Use this book as your guide to weight loss!

After reading this book, I know why all those diets I've tried failed. I was so happy to finally find someone who understands the special dietary needs of women and who could thoroughly explain away the diet myths out there. It is one of the most helpful books I've read in years.

I am fed up with the magazine image American women are sold. Thin is being sold as fitness. Covert's tape helped me to affirm my belief in fitness, not just appearance. And another thing...has anyone else noticed that on the cover of most women's magazines you are given teaser titles on how to loose 10 pounds fast, and than in the bottom corners, pictures of cookies and 19 layer chocolate cakes?

Calling upon a wide range of sources within the perrenial wisdom tradition, and a personal journey of great depth, Ross Bishop invites us to meet face to face with the inner demons that block our path. While most books of this genre offer quick and deceptively easy pathways into the light, Bishop courageously asks the much harder question of how to deal with darkness - what to do with our internal resistance, the self-sabotaging mechanisms that derail us, and the wounded inner child, frozen by fear, that keeps us from moving forward despite our best intentions. The book is filled with insight, as well as practical suggestions tested in over 20 years of work with private clientele. But it is not for those simply looking for a comfortable new age read, for it ultimately demands putting the book down and actually doing the work. If you are serious about moving forward with your life, however, this book will become a treasured dog-eared ally.

I have searched a long time to find a way to heal my emotional wounds. While psychology is helpful, it does not address the depth of my spirit. Spiritual truths are inspirational, but how do I apply them to my life?

Bishop has done a wonderful job of helping me understand why my life is the way that it is and offers practical tools to change it. His insights and exercises are so simple yet powerful. I would call them revolutionary. My life has changed as a result and I am forever grateful.

As you have already guessed, I heartily reccomend this book for anyone interested in healing themselves or others, or to simply gain valuable insight into the human mind.

Are you ready to heal the past and embrace the present moment. If you are, Ross Bishop's "Healing the Shadow", is here for you. I am fortunate to have found this book because it gave me the tools I needed to face my frightened, angry, guilty inner child and start my life anew. My transformation has been noted by many, but most importantly my teenage son. He has told me many times how much he likes me now and what a great mother I am!!! Healing my shadows has brought such peace into my life, it is what I wish for everyone. Thank you Ross.

Ross Bishop melds shamanic practice with deep psychological insight in this book, more successfully than others I've read. Interestingly I'd just finished Firestone's The Fantasy Bond, which is psych theory, and Bishop was saying much the same things, and better (for laymen). The journey excercises are well described and they do work! While much shamanic work involves dealing with our issues purely symbolically - or in detail via recapping or such - Ross' method merges the symbolic with memory recapping, something I've found effective. A great bonus is the list of books he likes, like an expanded Amazon listmania list!

Bishop's book is a very valuable and inspirational book for any one wishing to heal their innerchild. Bishop is an experienced shaman who writes from his own experiences as well as other case studies. The reading material is easy to follow as well as pleasant to read. Bishop leads the reader into learning how to recognize and even accept the "Beast" within. He explains how the "Beast" is manifested by the innerchild and gives easy to follow steps on how to communicate with the "Beast". He explains that once the "Beast" is heard, blockages can be removed and healing can occur.

This book is both enlightening and healing. Without a doubt, it deserves 5 stars!

this book is a great guide for the new dad to be. most men these days don't have the opportunity to experience new babies until they are given one of thier own to strap frantically into a car seat.this books takes all the mystery out of how to calm ,burp and care for your new baby while making your wife comfortable watching the process.i highly recommend it for any new and nervous dad. anne m.

This is the best gift for a new father. Hit the Ground Crawling is full of truth, plenty of laughs and advice concerning the 2 new people in your house--baby and mom. I had no idea what was in store for me with the crying, mood swings, and tantrums...and the baby was challenging as well! I've purchased this for my friends and they all thank me. It's the best new dad book out there.

This book is one of the best books out there if you are a new dad. I refered to many sections of the book before our baby was born. It came in very handy for these times. Many of the quotes throughout the chapters helped me to realize that I am not the only one that has been in that position. Easy read and very helpful!

The cover picture is great!!

I heard about this book at a party and bought it for my girlfriends husband (they were expecting their first). Before giving it to him I reviewed the Table of Contents and started reading different chapters. Before I knew it - I had read the entire book.

This book is the basics of what everyone should know - but men have been afraid to discuss before. Heck - women won't even talk about most of this. Now when I go to baby showers I buy this for the men and something for the expecting mom. This book is fabulous to read - whether you already have kids, are expecting, or will be a grandpa or uncle.

If only a women would write a book now for what women really need to know about pregnancy and are afraid to talk about.

I've gotten a couple of books for new dads from relatives and friends, Hit the Ground Crawling being one of them. The cover really stood out to me because of the picture; I'm having a boy. The other books I've read seemed to concentrate on being funny and made the dad out to be an idiot whereas Hit the Ground Crawling is comprehensive and respectful (yet still easy-to-read and funny). It also went far more indepth with how to deal with and help my wife than any other book, probably the best part. I owe the majority of my confidence to this book; just knowing that most of my concerns are actually very common helped out a lot. I highly recommend Hit the Ground Crawling if you're serious about getting information.

I grew up eating pies. My mother is a cracker-jack pie baker and the crust you can bake from this book beats hers hands down! My sisters both bake pies, too, so the competition is stiff at holiday time. I baked a Tar Heel Pie using the crust recipe from this wonderful book for Mother's Day and my sisters threw out Mama's recipe and asked for mine. It's good stuff. I want to try the chocolate pie recipe. The vanilla custard is drop dead good and the apple is a blue ribbon winner. Great book.

Use this book and you will make wonderful pies! Our family loves the apple pie and the chocolate cream and the banana cream. But the best thing is the crust recipe. You'll get a reputation for really knowing how to make pies! This is a succinct little book at a minimal price. My only surprise is that they did not use Clearjel as a thickener. It's Great!

I love the handy size of this book and the ease of the recipes.

I've mostly made cream pies from this and they're delectable. The Chocolate Cream Pie and the Banana Cream Pie were both delightfully tasty; I had to control myself from devouring them in a day!

I also tried the combination of butter and shortening for the crust as well as the nifty tips for preventing soggy crusts. All winners, in my humble opinion.

Altogether, a good buy. Although there are no photos, be assured your efforts will be successful. Just like most of the America's Test Kitchen cookbooks, recipes here are foolproof.

I was skeptical that this book was going to produce better pies than the ones I make out of How To Cook Everything or Williams Sonoma's Pies and Tarts but it does. From a thorough but brief discussion of why you use the ratio of fat to flour suggested and why you really use both butter and vegetable shortening (they melt at different temperatures so there is separation in the crust at more then one point in the baking, which makes the crust flakier), to discussions of the best types of apples to use for apple pie, and which spice combinations tested best. These are instructions from people who tested pies every way you can think of, and found out what worked best for each part, offered up with explanations of why it works best.

This is a concise, short book, and the best primer on pies you could ever have. It's going to make all my pie-making better, even when I dig back into the big books. People noticed an improvement from my already great pies with the first one I baked out of this small collection. Worth every penny.

Use this book and you will make wonderful pies! Our family loves the apple pie and the chocolate cream and the banana cream. But the best thing is the crust recipe. You'll get a reputation for really knowing how to make pies! This is a succinct little book at a minimal price. My only surprise is that they did not use Clearjel as a thickener. It's Great!