Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #498 in Books
• Published on: 2004-07-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 251 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
If you haven't seen Hay House's "Lifestyles" series of gorgeous gift books, there is no better way to acquaint yourself than with publisher/author Louise Hay's You Can Heal Your Life. A bestseller for many years, You Can Heal Your Life has been republished with bright beautiful illustrations in full living colour and exquisite typography--each and every page is a work of art by artist Joan Perrin Falquet. The timeless message of the book is that we are each responsible for our own reality and "dis-ease". Hay believes we make ourselves ill by having thoughts of self-hatred. She includes a directory of ailments and emotional causes for each with a corresponding affirmation to help overcome the illness. For example, the probable cause of multiple sclerosis is "mental hardness, hard-heartedness, iron will and inflexibility". The healing "thought pattern" would be: "By choosing loving, joyous thoughts, I created a loving joyous world. I am safe and free." --P. Randall Cohan

Synopsis
This bestseller is full of ideas and strategies that have worked for millions of people worldwide. World famous teacher Louise L. Hay offers a profound insight into the relationship between the mind and the body. Exploring the way that limiting thoughts and ideas controls and constricts us, she offers a powerful key to understanding the roots of our physical diseases and discomforts.

Customer Reviews

Interesting
I find this a handy reference when trying to get to grips with tricky conditions that are stubborn to overcome without aggressive drug intervention. Delving into the subconscious is a skill and not always straighforward, and the suggested thought patterns are definitely worth consideration. The statements may not totally line up for everyone with the same condition, so adjusting the phrasing may be necessary until it rings absolutely true. I see this work more from the viewpoint that more kindness and tenderness is needed in a world that is steeped in conflict and aggression, and where better then to start by being kind and tender to ourselves. I don't for a second think this book is intended to create guilt or blame for developing a serious illness, or replace other medical intervention, rather it offers a possible way forward out of many possibilities and will always work alongside traditional interventions.

not for an atheist...
I quite liked the beginning of this book. I like the idea of NLP and positive thinking and there is something likeable about Louise Hay. However, the further into the book I got, the odder it got, the more uncomfortable I felt.

New Age does generally make me feel uncomfortable (as do other very religiously motivated people). Almost regardless of how well-meaning I am sure she is, I just could not get through the last chapter.

If New Age is your thing, I am sure this is right up your street, otherwise I would recommend something more securely founded on psychological research. Sue Knight's "NLP at work" is great or if you just want to be happier in your life read Paul McKenna's "Change your life in 7 days".

buy this book and change your life!
I found this book the most inspiring, life-changing read.I had read 'The Secret' previous to this but it was nowhere near so wonderfully explained as Louise Hay has done for the reader. The language is so simple yet she conveys her thoughts in the most inspirational way, its like she is talking to just you. Her everyday life examples ring so true for all of us,we are all so alike and have been conditioned so. I have been going through alot of difficulties and had lost my faith along the way- not only has she has put me back on track but she has opened a whole new positive world out there for the taking! I feel totally transformed inside and know that this will stay with me forever, it is a feeling from within and though some areas of my life are still problematic-its the way that i am handling them with strength, courage and hope that makes me feel I am being looked after by someone.I also keep refering to it- i hope more people change their lives like i have and am passing this onto you just like someone told me about the book through a chance meeting.It is a wonderful read- one that we can all relate to.