Peabody brings the art of changing out of the shadows and into the light by sharing lessons gleaned during more than 20 years’ practice of various disciplines, including 12-step programs, support groups, affirmations, therapy and more.
The Art of Changing: Your Path to a Better Life
by Susan Peabody —
This simple guide can transform debilitating behaviors, whatever they may be, into life-affirming actions.
Peabody brings the art of changing out of the shadows and into the light by sharing lessons gleaned during more than 20 years’ practice of various disciplines, including 12-step programs, support groups, affirmations, therapy and more.
Her personal story and insights provide inspiration and direction while exploring such topics as willingness, taking action, facing shortcomings, getting help, helping others, building self-esteem, embracing spirituality, treating expression, healing the wounds of the past, and forgiving oneself and others.
Though many people lack the discipline or initiative to implement a recovery program, she guides readers step-by-step along the challenging road to change.
She provides hope, encouragement and tools to reach one’s full potential, and the comfort of knowing that one is not alone.
Whether the reader suffers from addiction, depression or boredom, they will be empowered to improve their lives through change while fulfilling their most cherished dreams.
$9.95 — Celestial Arts, P.O. Box 7123, Berkeley, CA 94707.
Reprinted from AzNetNews, Volume 24, Number 4, August/September 2005.
October 2, 2015
August/September 2005, Book review