A reflective, calming look at different aspects of the self.
McCool aims to show readers how to build themselves up by breaking themselves down—that is, by examining the parts of one’s identity, piece by piece.
The debut author draws on her experience as a life coach and inspirational guide as she presents her self-discovery plan. Each chapter focuses on one part of the reader’s identity, such as the “Embodied Self,” the “Survival Self,” and the “Emotional Self,” among others. By showing how each piece contributes to the whole, McCool offers insights into what one’s ambitions and pains are trying to convey. For example, she asserts that listening to your physical self—paying attention to what makes your body relax or tense up—can allow you to sense what path your life should take and thus help to reveal your purpose. The author brings in ideas from multiple religions and therapeutic practices as well as Native American teachings, ancient Greek ideals, and even famous leaders, such as the Dalai Lama. Interspersed are real-life anecdotes that feature the author’s friends or former clients, effectively showing how one can determine causes of stress and figure out what one needs to do to succeed. Each chapter ends with a quick summary and affirmation on which the reader can reflect while practicing mindfulness techniques. One can tell that McCool has been in practice for more than 30 years, as her writing style has the calm, even tone that one might look for in a therapist or yoga instructor. Some examples feel a bit far-fetched, as they seem to align with the author’s points a bit too perfectly at times. That said, McCool’s style will likely make one want to try out her strategies. She also provides extensive references for eager readers who might want to pursue further research.
A reflective, calming look at different aspects of the self.Pub Date: April 22, 2019
ISBN: 978-1-5445-0210-6
Page Count: 442
Publisher: Feel Inc. Publishing
Review Posted Online: May 23, 2019
Review Program: Kirkus Indie
Stricter than, say, Bergen Evans or W3 ("disinterested" means impartial — period), Strunk is in the last analysis...
Privately published by Strunk of Cornell in 1918 and revised by his student E. B. White in 1959, that "little book" is back again with more White updatings.
Stricter than, say, Bergen Evans or W3 ("disinterested" means impartial — period), Strunk is in the last analysis (whoops — "A bankrupt expression") a unique guide (which means "without like or equal").Pub Date: May 15, 1972
ISBN: 0205632645
Page Count: 105
Publisher: Macmillan
Review Posted Online: Oct. 28, 2011
Kirkus Reviews Issue: May 1, 1972
This is not the Nutcracker sweet, as passed on by Tchaikovsky and Marius Petipa. No, this is the original Hoffmann tale of 1816, in which the froth of Christmas revelry occasionally parts to let the dark underside of childhood fantasies and fears peek through. The boundaries between dream and reality fade, just as Godfather Drosselmeier, the Nutcracker's creator, is seen as alternately sinister and jolly. And Italian artist Roberto Innocenti gives an errily realistic air to Marie's dreams, in richly detailed illustrations touched by a mysterious light. A beautiful version of this classic tale, which will captivate adults and children alike. (Nutcracker; $35.00; Oct. 28, 1996; 136 pp.; 0-15-100227-4)
Pub Date: Oct. 28, 1996
ISBN: 0-15-100227-4
Page Count: 136
Publisher: Harcourt
Review Posted Online: May 19, 2010
Kirkus Reviews Issue: Aug. 15, 1996
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