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wilderness's review against another edition
5.0
This book came to me at the perfect time. I have had it on my want to read list since before it came out, but subconsciously was sabotaging the actual act of reading it. I wasn't in the right mindset to accept it until now, and it was exciting, inspirational, and literally everything I needed. If you have read other books on this topic it is not new information, but it is offered in a personable, precise, easily digestible, and inspiring format. If you haven't read any books on the topic, it is a great place to start. If you are ill, have ever been ill, or generally want to lead a happier and healthier life I would highly recommend it. I suggest approaching it at a time when you have an open heart and can take what you need from it and leave what you don't without frustration or judgment.
authoraugust's review against another edition
4.0
Great, great stuff. Though ultimately what Rankin proposes is, in a way, cross-cultural common sense, she backs up her claims with studies from the last century and draws very clear parallels between what happens in the mind and what happens in the body. Though I wish Rankin had been able to provide more straightforward, applicable advice, what she did provide will be very useful to me and I hope to many others.
Rarely do I read a book that I would recommend to my enemies and friends alike, but this is one, if only because I believe what Rankin has to say could, in the hands of people who want to make a change, make a difference in the lives of hurting people.
Rarely do I read a book that I would recommend to my enemies and friends alike, but this is one, if only because I believe what Rankin has to say could, in the hands of people who want to make a change, make a difference in the lives of hurting people.
mcox2016's review against another edition
5.0
While I already knew most of this from my own healing journey, it was great to reiterate it for me as I continue to keep my disease in remission. I knew the power my mind had over my disease and my control of it with not just diet and exercise, but also positivity, loving my life, work/personal life balance, etc. Great book for people who are unsure where to start, or are unsure of what to do to try and start reversing some of these stress related medical illnesses.
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gloame's review against another edition
5.0
I've had anxiety since I was a teenager, and I've already seen the physical effects even that can have on my body, so I was already a believer in the mind-body connection. That said, I still learned a lot, and I finished the book feeling like I finally knew how to finally cure the last few niggling issues I have that supplements/diet/yoga haven't fixed.
The beginning and end were my favorite parts, though there was a lot of good information in the middle, too. I really loved the diagnosis and prescription worksheets at the end.
The beginning and end were my favorite parts, though there was a lot of good information in the middle, too. I really loved the diagnosis and prescription worksheets at the end.
dianaj23's review against another edition
3.0
Really conflicted about this one. On one hand it brings scientific proof to the theory that the mind can have the ability to cure the body, on the other hand, if I had to read "Inner Pilot Light" one more time...
There are definitely some lessons to take out of this, the first being that it is within your power to change your circumstances and improve your life, but I'm not sure I adhere to the "healing process" she puts out there.
This is one to mull over. :)
There are definitely some lessons to take out of this, the first being that it is within your power to change your circumstances and improve your life, but I'm not sure I adhere to the "healing process" she puts out there.
This is one to mull over. :)
lory_enterenchanted's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
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Helpful addition to my reading lately on the mind-body connection. The evidence mounts that our attitude has an effect on our health and that stress is really, really bad for you. The so-called placebo effect, if it really does have an effect, must be investigated with an open mind. The one thing that I think was seriously overlooked was that it needs to be confirmed that such effects are lasting and not more transitory than other treatments. I didn't see any research particularly confirming this in the book.
Helpful addition to my reading lately on the mind-body connection. The evidence mounts that our attitude has an effect on our health and that stress is really, really bad for you. The so-called placebo effect, if it really does have an effect, must be investigated with an open mind. The one thing that I think was seriously overlooked was that it needs to be confirmed that such effects are lasting and not more transitory than other treatments. I didn't see any research particularly confirming this in the book.