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Summary: I Hope You Dance . . . one of the best
Review: After I first heard this song on the radio, I loved it and then saw the video on CMT which really sold me on the song. I heard on the radio about the book/CD sometime in late October. I did a search on Amazon.com and found it there. I ordered five copies for Christmas presents and just the other day ordered five more copies to give as gifts and keep one for myself. I truly love this song and the book . . . it gives such a positive message to anyone, no matter what age, male or female. . . I'm so glad for Lee Ann Womack . . . she is precious! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Summary: Life's Dance
Review: As a dance instructor I am naturally drawn to any book that features the word 'dance' in the title... I was a fan of the song before I found the book, and couldn't help but pick it up in the bookstore. I immediately sat down on the floor and read the whole thing cover to cover, and I knew it was going home with me. Since then I have bought it for countless special people in my life- from new graduates to loved ones for birthdays or just a simple reminder that life is a dance... and one you should never sit out!
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Summary: Giving a Lifetime of Encouragement!
Review: As Ms. Lee Ann Womack says in the introduction while referring to her children, "If they understand the meaning of this lyric when they're grown, I'll have done my job as their mother."This book is a multimedia set which includes a CD of the song (sung by Ms. Womack), a set of the lyrics, a book that expands on each line of the lyrics with more thoughts, and beautiful photographs to set an encouraging mood. The book opens with a gift inscription page to help the recipient remember who gave the book and why, and ends with an encouragement to reread the book or to call the giver for support. "No, it's not the end. It's the Beginning." If somehow you've missed the song (which I doubt), here are a few lines: "I hope you never lose your sense of wonder . . ." "Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens . . ." "Promise me you'll give faith a chance . . ." "And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance . . . ." As you can see, the song is a life-affirming one that encourages engagement rather than licking one's wounds. Here's how the book connects the donor and recipient: "If tomorrow you wake up feeling unoriginal or faithless or tired of this world please pick up this book and start back at page ONE. (Or just call me.)" Many people will see this book as an obvious gift for a high school or a college graduation. Although less obvious, I think the book is a wonderful choice as a gift for a birthday or when you see a young person feeling a little blue. Young people should also consider giving it to friends as a symbol of connection. The song and the book are excellent for making the world seem limitless and exciting again. Reconnected to those moments when we all used to like to jump into the puddles, we are rejuvenated. After you have read this book many times, I suspect that you will get new meaning from it if you pick another metaphor to add to the one of dancing rather than sitting out. What else do you like to do? Do you like to race the wind? Do you like to launch kites towards the heavens? Remember that the journey is more important than the destination!
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Summary: Giving a Lifetime of Encouragement!
Review: As Ms. Lee Ann Womack says in the introduction while referring to her children, "If they understand the meaning of this lyric when they're grown, I'll have done my job as their mother."
This book is a multimedia set which includes a CD of the song (sung by Ms. Womack), a set of the lyrics, a book that expands on each line of the lyrics with more thoughts, and beautiful photographs to set an encouraging mood. The book opens with a gift inscription page to help the recipient remember who gave the book and why, and ends with an encouragement to reread the book or to call the giver for support. "No, it's not the end. It's the Beginning." If somehow you've missed the song (which I doubt), here are a few lines: "I hope you never lose your sense of wonder . . ." "Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens . . ." "Promise me you'll give faith a chance . . ." "And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance I hope you dance . . . ." As you can see, the song is a life-affirming one that encourages engagement rather than licking one's wounds. Here's how the book connects the donor and recipient: "If tomorrow you wake up feeling unoriginal or faithless or tired of this world please pick up this book and start back at page ONE. (Or just call me.)" Many people will see this book as an obvious gift for a high school or a college graduation. Although less obvious, I think the book is a wonderful choice as a gift for a birthday or when you see a young person feeling a little blue. Young people should also consider giving it to friends as a symbol of connection. The song and the book are excellent for making the world seem limitless and exciting again. Reconnected to those moments when we all used to like to jump into the puddles, we are rejuvenated. After you have read this book many times, I suspect that you will get new meaning from it if you pick another metaphor to add to the one of dancing rather than sitting out. What else do you like to do? Do you like to race the wind? Do you like to launch kites towards the heavens? Remember that the journey is more important than the destination!
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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Buy it......Read it........Give one to those you hold dear.
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Summary: A wonderful gift idea!
Review: Gift-giving...where it's the thought that counts.. this is a great gift (not to mention inexpensive) for anyone at anytime in their life. I purchased several books for friends who are at different turning points in their lives. A meaningful keepsake that will last for years to come.
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Summary: A Gift Treasure
Review: Hurry to buy this book in time for Mother's Day. It is an inspirational treasure.
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Summary: Wonderful text that goes directly to the heart
Review: I accidentally bought this book, just for its title "I hope you dance". But it is one of the best books I have ever bought. The first time I read this it and listened to the enclosed CD it went straight to my heart. I would like to recommend this to everybody to read and experience the lyrics.
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Summary: Life's Dance
Review: I already liked the song, and this book just made me love it even more. I wanted to buy this for my wife, but I had to read it first. It brought a tear to my eye in a few places. It really helps inspire and think about all the good things there are in life and to not be afraid to try new things.
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Summary: Inspirational
Review: I already liked the song, and this book just made me love it even more. I wanted to buy this for my wife, but I had to read it first. It brought a tear to my eye in a few places. It really helps inspire and think about all the good things there are in life and to not be afraid to try new things.
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