Finally, a reasonable approach to health from the inside out!May 21, 2008 14 out of 17 found this review helpful
Kathy Freston's thoughtful approach to understanding the connection between the choices we make in our daily lives and how these choices can benefit the body and soul is inspiring. I was an ethical vegetarian for many years before I became vegan because I believed it would be too difficult to *give up* dairy and cheese. Kathy shows the reader how to focus on the place you want to be and gently allow yourself to get there. The eight steps she provides are amazing tools for bringing health and happiness into your life and the bonus is that it makes it a better world for all. This is THE book I will be giving to all my friends and family members!
Get Well SoonMay 21, 2008 41 out of 49 found this review helpful
This ambitious and thought-provoking book makes a strong case for taking a balanced approach to achieve wellness, and it makes a great deal of sense to me, since it mirrors my own experience.
For example, my own vegetarianism grew out of my meditation practice, after focusing on compassion. Knowing that eating meat caused suffering, I decided to try replacing it with cruelty-free alternatives. Not only was it much easier than I expected (and I'm now completely vegan), but this change, in turn, supported my other efforts to become emotionally, physically, and spiritually well. I felt better and happier than I ever had before.
It's exciting to see someone take these ideas and put them together in an organic, thorough way. I highly recommend this book!
Simply the BestMay 21, 2008 8 out of 12 found this review helpful
This book is simply the best. Sorry Tina Turner, but I had to take that line and use it in this review. I am planning on buying it as gifts for many of my friends and family because I would like to see them as healthy on the inside and out as they can be (and will be if they read this book and take heed). Thank you Oprah for taking the challenge as well. You have made this lifestyle and book take center stage and it deserves to stay there. You will love it!!!
Oprah & Ellen, comments on Quantum Wellness:May 21, 2008 59 out of 74 found this review helpful
Says Ellen Degeneres: KATHY FRESTON'S incredible new book, "Quantum Wellness: A Practical Guide to Health and Happiness." I can't tell you how much it's changed my life for the better. I had to have Kathy on our show to share with all of you her simple yet incredible methods of getting happier and healthier!
Says Oprah: There was a passage in Kathy Freston's book that so related to me, I thought for a moment she was talking about me. In the passage, Kathy talks about an overweight friend who would gain and lose. She didn't conquer the weight issue until she became a "conscious" eater.
Conscious eater. That struck a nerve. I had recently come to the conclusion that after spending weeks reading and rereading A New Earth and being on line with Eckhart Tolle that bringing a higher level of awareness to my eating was the solution I'd been avoiding. My idea of a conscious eater, however, was not quite the same as Kathy's. . .
So this 21-day cleanse gives me a chance to think about it differently and see what my attachments are to certain kinds of foods--and what I'm willing to do to change. . .
Day 1 also started with the meditation mantra that Kathy suggests in her book. I'm ready!
Says Bruce: Kathy's writing style is that rare combination of friendly and authoritative--she inspires confidence in a way that's deeply appealing. I can see why Oprah and Ellen were taken with Kathy and recommends her book so highly.
wonderful readMay 21, 2008 10 out of 17 found this review helpful
This is one of the best books I've ever had the pleasure to read. I'm going to buy this for all my family members for sure. This is a must-read for everyone.
