Judy
I chose this book because my sister, who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's is following this program. I am not a big fan of the medical industry and was anxious to hear about ways to help a disease for which there is no known cure.
I kept an open mind, but that became more difficult as I went further into this book.
I will say, I started with the audiobook, but needed to get a written version because some of the narration wasn't making sense. I realized there are many side-conversations in the book.
I did not like that the author had to remind the reader that both he and his wife were medical professionals. Several times. It felt like the author has a big ego. Don't believe what doctors tell you, but I'm a doctor. Contradictory?
If all his studies were done so many years ago, and he's “proven” that he can cure Alzheimer's, then why isn't every doctor giving this option to patients?
There is a lot of repetition in this book. The author often speaks in a language which is probably not understood by the target audience, which seems to be non-medical professionals.
Here's my take (this is not actual words from the book, just my overall perception):
1. Eat healthy. Sure, this should be first suggestion to everyone. But he goes to extreme. Not just keto, but gluten-free AND flexitarian too. Yikes!
2. Get exercise. Another thing everyone needs.
3. Get mental exercise. See #2.
4. Take an entire list (lots!) of vitamins, herbs & more several times each day (I think some were 5x).
Note: I am an herbalist, so I don't have a problem with herbal remedies.
But wait. Is this going to cure Alzheimer's? Maybe you were misdiagnosed.
Do you have mold in your house or workplace? Simply get rid of it! \(
Do you have old silver fillings in your teeth? Get them out!\)$$. (oh, this may not work though)
And if you read review by medical library, they even state this book may be giving people false hope.
I'm not going to say don't try these things if you want, because sometimes the placebo effect is a good thing.
But I just dislike that this is stating it will cure a progressive disease. Good luck. I won't be recommending.
First, I'll start with the story. It was ok. It was a story about the worst of Louisiana. The violence and drugs and unwed mothers. But anyone with knowledge of the real world knows this is happening. I wanted to give this a better rating, but the author should have had an editor. It didn't need to be a professional, even an old school teacher might have been able to help.
Some of the characters weren't fully detailed, and often a character from earlier in the story appears and I couldn't remember how they fit in the story. Several characters only appear in quick moments.
The writing was mostly first-person, but sometimes switched. The narrative should have been corrected for grammar and spelling. I liked the slang from the characters, not not as part of the entire story. I also didn't realize there was an urban dictionary at the back until I finished. I used Google to look up all the words I didn't know as I was reading the story.
I hope the author gets some assistance if/when he writes his next book.
This is a great book about so many things. It is about tragedy and moving on after tragedy. It is about muscular dystrophy and caring and feelings. It is about first love and reality. It is two stories in one and I was completely engaged. The characters are well developed and I would recommend this to everyone.
The story of the Eclipse is interesting, It covers a large part of history and some of the myths surrounding an eclipse. This book was good, but went into too much detail about random things in throughout the story. I want stories to have some embellishment, but not so much that it feels like a collegiate paper, which is like a few paragraphs embellished so much as to extend to eight pages.
I don't think I'd really recommend this book to anyone.
There was a cliffhanger! I adore Janet Evanovich's series about Stephanie Plum. I look forward to each new book. The books are very easy reading, and just fun.
Mostly, it's the same thing - Stephanie's car and apartment get bombed and she likes Morelli and Ranger. She goes to funerals with crazy Grandma Mazur and bounty-hunting with ex-hooker Lula.
But this time, I was left without an ending. Oh no - when is #31 going to be published? I can't wait!
I enjoy dragon rider stories. I haven't read one in many years, but this one brings me back many years to when I read the great books of Anne McCaffrey. I want this to be taken as the great compliment it is meant to be for this author.
I also completely loved listening this this audiobook as a dramatization. Different narrators and sound effects complete the suspense for this tale.
I have part 2 on my holds list, and am anxiously awaiting it's availability.
I adored this story. Clover is a death doula. I had never heard of a death doula, but it completely makes sense. There are many people who don't have anyone to be near them as they die, and some who do have family nearby don't get the peace they need by having them around. I would think the person at the end of their journey would think it's nice to talk to an outsider, or even have the outsider talk to them.
Clover hears the last wishes and regrets of the persons she assists. To mentally unwind from each one, she documents their wishes & regrets. By writing these down, it gives her some peace.
Clover is a loner and realizes that she has some regrets of her own and needs to change her life so she doesn't have these regrets when she ends her own journey.
I also enjoyed the discussion between the author and the narrator at the end of the audiobook.
This book is emotional and powerful. I would recommend it to everyone I know.
The title of this book is deceiving. Sure, it has some “potions”, teas & libations, but many are just basic recipes.
Don't misunderstand my thoughts. I believe in spirits and spirituality. But often the author gives a recipe & then tells the reader to do things that a good therapist might suggest. Thus, I don't think it's the beverage, but the latter that would help.
The book starts with a review of meditation. What it is, how to do it and the benefits it may provide. But wait, that wasn't listed in the title and isn't any form of potion, tea or libation.
The beginning was long. Somewhere around chapter 3 potions & beverages were finally mentioned.
I liked a couple things, and if you want to learn more about absinthe, this might be a good book for you.
But some things made me laugh out loud.
For instance, would you believe you can have prosperity & abundance? Just use a jar or ceramic bowl with lid & “anoint” it with bourbon. Then put money in it every day & at the end of the the year, you'll have money! Wow, just by pouring some bourbon in a jar? No, by saving money. Just skip the bourbon & you'll have the same thing.
Another laugh out loud came when the author suggest making a gingerbread person out of paper & write the name & birthday (or other specific detail) about a person you want to banish out of your life. Then rub a piece of citrus on the paper? Or was it the one about putting the gingerbread person in a jar and pour honey on it? Don't forget to put court documents in the jar (in case it's a divorced spouse you want to banish). LOL I just can't......
My choice - any day! - pour a glass of anything I want that day (beer, wine, etc.) and think positive thoughts and just don't hang out with people you don't like. It's not always easy, but a specific beverage isn't what you need, just the courage and boldness. Don't forget to call on your spirit guides to assist.
*I didn't even get halfway, but couldn't handle any more.
I don't recommend. There are other books with much better information about spiritual potions, and beverages.
I didn't finish this book. It was way more than I expected, and just not for me. I was once a very religious person, but then when I learned more, and used my brain, I realized that religion is just a way to have a social group, and most are some forms of cults.
The book started off fine, and I enjoyed hearing the authors beliefs of lies about water baptism. But after that, it went on to suggest lies that I never heard. After a few, and hearing all the versions of each lie (many the same or very similar), it seemed like the author kept referencing a specific version as the best. I guess that's the same as anything in life - everyone has their opinions. Personally, the bible and religious beliefs have been re-written so many times, who can really say what is the truth and what is lies. I will just believe in me & be the best person I can be without agreeing to believe in any religion. Amen OH, that really annoyed me that he ended each chapter with “Amen”.
Prince Harry is pretty famously known, and because of that, I had heard various tales of his life and this book. But I was very glad I was able to listen to the entire story, narrated by the author.
What a rough life living with depression and not even having family members realize it, or possibly just ignoring it. And although he touches on it at times, but doesn't really say it definitively, it appears one of the main villains in his family might be the (wicked?) stepmother. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone who is interested in the royal family.
I was excited to get to read the second book in this series. I love the thought of having the United States ruled by royalty, but grateful it isn't. I'm writing this review after reading a memoir by The Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry), and I believe the author understands the topic well.
I'd recommend this book to many ages. It is interesting.
I feel so fortunate to have found several great authors the past couple years. Elizabeth Gilbert writes stories I like to read. This one was very unique. It was about a woman writing a letter about her life. She tells about home life, but mostly about life in New York City theatre in the 1940's. The main character lived quite a promiscuous life. There are some very flamboyant characters and interesting events that take place in her life. Toward the end, you find out who the letter is for, and why. I enjoyed this book.
Another great story by another great author. I always like an author that gets my attention from the beginning and ends smoothly. This story is very powerful and not for the timid. If you read her other book “It Ends with Us”, then you know the topics she addresses are tough ones, but managed expertly. In this story, the topic of abortion and adoption are addressed and the author manages to cover all sides and gives all the debates for those sides. Excellent!
