The Lilypad List.The Lilypad List Marian Van Eyk McCain Findhorn Press, 305a The Park, Findhorn, Forres IV36 3TE, Scotland, UK www.findhornpress.com ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 184409037X $14.95 182 pp. Linda Davis Linda Davis (born Nov. 26, 1962 in Dotson, Texas, U.S.) is an American country music singer who is probably most known for winning the 1993 Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for "Does He Love You", her duet with country superstar Reba McEntire. Kyle, Reviewer www.writersfriend.com In her wonderful book, The Lilypad List: 7 steps to the simple life, Marian Van Eyk McCain helps you to find 'The Way of Consciousness' to simplify on all levels--not just the "surface manifestations of the simple life: how to recycle things; live on less money; tie-dye your old T-shirts; clean your windows with vinegar" as in some other also useful books. But her book delves Delves is a village in County Durham, in England. It is situated a short distance to the south of Consett. into the "most profound level of all" to help you to align with the "greater whole of which we are a part, i.e., the Earth" (p. 115). In inspiring and poetic prose, McCain offers ideas "upon which to build a life that's simpler, sweeter, and more fulfilling than the one you have been leading up till now" (p. 141). In addition, at the end of her book, McCain suggests additional books to read. Having been a certified psychotherapist psy·cho·ther·a·pist n. An individual, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or psychiatric social worker, who practices psychotherapy. for many years, she also shares a self-therapy technique "to use for peering more deeply into the corners of your unconscious mind," and a "tape measure to estimate the size of your ecological footprint Ecological footprint (EF) analysis measures human demand on nature. It compares human consumption of natural resources with planet Earth's ecological capacity to regenerate them. " (p. 141). The Lilypad List is a must read for anyone on a quest to simplify and revitalize re·vi·tal·ize tr.v. re·vi·tal·ized, re·vi·tal·iz·ing, re·vi·tal·iz·es To impart new life or vigor to: plans to revitalize inner-city neighborhoods; tried to revitalize a flagging economy. life and restore health to help not only oneself but also to make a difference in the lives of those near and far and to respect and nurture the very Earth itself. Rather than offering a prescription for the simple life, McCain shares the pathway that she has used with the hope that she will "enable you to create your own, unique prescription" (p. 152). If The Lilypad List enchants you, you will find McCain's Elderwoman a must read, too. I highly recommend both books. |
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