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Summary: Finally on the 3rd floor...
Review: I actually SAW Iyanla while she was promoting this book. I cried through the entire lecture because I felt like she was talking to ME...that was 3 years ago. I am now DIVORCED and away from the relationships and ways that kept me in the "basement". I recently bought the audio CD for a friend and listened to it twice...only to realize that I went through every single phase of what she discusses in her book and I've seen the light. Loving yourself is the real message here. I'm so glad that I bought the CD that I'd like to give a copy to all my friends. If you are in need of a spiritual awakening, get this book. Better yet, buy the CD because it's as if she's talking directly to you - it only takes 2 hours of your time and it's well worth the time. I only wish I had the CD and book handy about a year ago while I was in the thick of my divorce. Trust in yourself. Trust in love. Trust in GOD. BUY THIS BOOK.
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Summary: Good Premise - Worthwhile Read
Review: The reason I gave this book 4 stars, instead of 5, is that Vanzant's writing style is pretty undisciplined and at times overly indulgent. She spends a lot of time telling loosely related stories, that often lack clear or definitive connection to a thematic point. As many books make things like love TOO academic, by bombarding readers with lists and 'how-tos', VanZant would have been well served to include more practical 'rubber meets the road' advice for her readers.On the positive side, I think her dual premise is very good. 1) the Meantime (which should be seen as a blessing) is meant as a preparation for the love you desire and 2) you will open yourself to that relationship by experiencing the different facets of love, and focusing on love in general. I feel like I came out of this book with one very strong benefit. I am more patient and calm in my preparation for the love of my life, rather than feeling fearful and anxious. Additionally, even when I did find this book to be somewhat excessive and even annoying, it only took me about 2 weeks of casual reading to finish it. All in all, a worthing endeavor.
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Summary: Great stuff after wading through the fluff
Review: Iyanla's book would make a great article. She fluffs it up with lots of repetition and extended stories. Read it with a high-lighter and fold over the corner of the most important pages. Reread just those pages when you need a boost. Yet, I wouldn't trade my copy. You can't borrow it. Get your own! She does a nice job of cutting to the core of successful relationships and what we need to do as individuals to guarantee that our next relationship is better than the last, moving to that one special person that we've been longing for.
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Summary: Thought Provocative
Review: This book by Iyanla is the most provocative and inspirational book I have ever come across. She makes things that have been issues or unexplained for so long so simple and comprehensive. She instills a sense of hope that what is happening, what you are going through is normal and it can be fixed and dealt with. Her writing has made my past experiences so much more "meaningful" and explains so much about me and why I did what did and do what I do. The book has certainly inspired me and I now feel ready to face any challenge coming my way, keeping my intentions and expectations close to my heart on my way to the attic!! A true inspiration!
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Summary: Eye Opening
Review: Wow - I knew I needed to clean up my life....but how. After reading this book I cleaned house literally and mentally what an experience to rejoice in! I have cleaned unhealthy people from my life and am happier now than I have ever been. A copy of this book is my "personal handbook" I keep it on my nightstand for refreshers when needed. I highly recommend this and following what it says
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Summary: Amazingly accurate, inspired and practical in it's delivery
Review: I had no idea who Iyanla was. I just walked into the book store and bought Yesterday I Cried. After that I was hooked. When I read In the Meantime I realized that the foundation she has in her own life and the healing that she has experienced has more than equipped her in so many ways for healing others. Kudos to Ms. Vanzant! This book opened my eyes to behaviour patterns in myself that I could not figure out for myself. I saw clearly not only the problem which I knew was rooted in my past and my low self esteem, but how to solve them and move on, keeping my center, loving myself and God in a different, most fulfilling and non-religious way. Thank you Iyanla. I was I could meet her personally and shake her hand.
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Summary: Moving On
Review: This book clarifies the pain and anguish an individual goes through when they are trying to surpass a heartbreak. I would definitely recommend it for anyone who has allowed themselves to live through the shadows of another. You learn the power to care for you and no one else, because only you can make yourself happy in life.
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Summary: Truthful, Insightful and a sure way to heal...
Review: I've recently gone through a separation along with other very deep and painful issues that have somewhat made me feel very insecure about myself. This book has helped me recapture some of that essence I thought I had lost or maybe never really had. I have found something of myself and my life's experiences in each story Iyanla relates. I strongly recommend this book for anyone who at some point has felt despair and/or guilty for the lost of a loved one. There is no greater love than that of one's self, but that is also the easiest love lost.
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Summary: This book is great
Review: I was given this book as a christmas gift and from the time I read it i decided to apply some of the things in my life and I can truly say that I am a happier more loving person. I have been through a difficult relationship and this book helped me to see things clearer. I honestly believe it was a god sent. I have been recommending it to my friends and people who I meet and hear their stories.
I thank god for giving Iyanla Vanzant the inspiration to write this book.
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Summary: Be careful what you looking for, you might find it.
Review: Over the past several years, I've tried so hard to figure what was wrong with my partner and his participation in the relationship, so I tried this book to find out what was wrong with him and to my surprise....I was the fault of everything wrong in my life of relationships. I am on a new road to recovery after reading the Meantime. Thank you Iyanla for opening my eyes since the answer was inside me all along.
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