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Tag: self-help

Head First

February 14, 2024 Nanni 1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Leave a comment

by Alastair Santhouse — Troubles in the mind cause troubles in the body. Boom. The ‘insight’ stops there. Head First says NOTHING new about the mind-body connection.

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Narcissist You Know - Joseph Burgo

The Narcissist You Know

October 26, 2019 Nanni 4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Leave a comment

by Joseph Burgo — Understanding narcissistic behaviour helps you handle narcissists and self-centred people. Spot the signs and learn when to move away.

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The Gifts of Imperfection

October 26, 2018 Nanni 1 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Leave a comment

by René Brown — Nauseating, mommy-soaked, goody-goody, goddy-goddy saccharine from a 21st century Stepford wife. Is this what feminism has come to?

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It’s All in Your Head

May 14, 2018 Nanni 4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ Leave a comment

Excellent and easy-to-read essay on psychosomatic illness, including case stories of psychogenic symptoms and illness.

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The Great Pain Deception

July 15, 2013 Nanni 5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Leave a comment

by Steven Ray Ozanich — A great overview of mindbody syndrome/TMS and Dr John Sarno, distilled into one very readable, informative book.

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