Publisher: HayHouse Inc
Publication Date: 08 April 2014
Genre: Motivational, Spiritual
Source: NetGalley / Publisher (In exchange for an honest Review)
Audio or Book: ebook
Length: 255 pages

Overview:

Miracles Now by New York Times best-selling author Gabrielle Bernstein will help readers eliminate stress and find peace—even if they only have a minute to spare. Bernstein knows that most of us don’t have time for an hour of yoga or 30 minutes of meditation, so she has hand-picked 108 techniques to combat our most common problems—from addiction and anxiety to burnout and resentment. Inspired by some of the greatest spiritual teachings, Bernstein offers up spirit-based principles, meditations, and practical, do-them-in-the-moment tools to help readers bust through blocks to live with more ease. She breaks down each technique Spirit Junkie style—with meditations, assessment questions, and step-by-step guidance—while incorporating lessons from A Course in Miracles and Kundalini yoga.

As readers benefit from the techniques they’ll be able to share them. Each practice has been boiled down to a 140-character description—or Miracle Message—which can be tweeted, pinned on Pinterest, posted on Facebook, or shared on Instagram. Each Miracle Message will end with the hashtag #MiraclesNow. Ebook readers can share right from their device.

Readers familiar with Bernstein’s fun and innovative take on spirituality will scoop up her latest work. And those who are discovering her will appreciate her easy-access approach to spirituality and transformation.

My Review:

Wow what a book! I have been a fan of Gabrielle Bernstein ever since I read her book Spirit Junkie. She is fun, fab and hip. Easily to relate to and her writing/work is easy to read, understand and follow. 

 

Miracles now is filled with 108 easy and quick to use tips and exercises to help reduce stress and find a few peaceful moments during our hectically busy lives. Some of them are easier to use while out and about, while others are easier to try at home. 

 

Ironically changing over and living a more spiritual life can feel very overwhelming. I loved reading about every single exercise Gabby spoke about. I have even started using a few myself! 

 

I think I say this for every motivational book I review, I would love this in paperback and it would be easier to refer back to. 

 

Final Thoughts: This is an amazing book and one I will be buying as a paperback to add to my bookshelf. 

 

Author Bio:

Gabrielle Bernstein has been labeled by the New York Times as the next-generation guru. A motivational speaker, life coach, and author, she is expanding the lexicon for the seekers of today and tomorrow. She gives talks and leads seminars throughout the country, is on the Forbes list of the 20 Best Branded Women, and has been featured in media outlets such as Oprah Radio, Marie Claire, Health, Self, CNN, NBC, CBS, FOX, and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of Add More ~ing to Your Life and can be seen riding around the East Village on a unicycle. Or just look for her online at gabbyb.tv.

Author Links: Website l Twitter

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Chanzie

I had a major book slump going on this year which is pretty apparent in that I barely read 100 books in 2013 when i usually top out closer to 200. Also, most of the stories I did read this year were novellas or anthologies because I just couldn't muster the energy to start a full length novel. With that in mind, here is the list of the best books/novellas/short stories I read in 2013. Here's hoping 2014 is better!

-Gabrielle Bernstein, Spirit Junkie

Page 95

I will be the first one to admit that I enjoy reading self-improvement books, and that I was very excited to investigate Gabrielle Bernstein's ideas.I will also admit to being a teensy bit disappointed.In this book, Bernstein talks about her life changes and experiences as a result of her work in "A Course in Miracles." I think she tried just a bit too hard to be hip and cutesy with her own take on the work, frankly. Referring to her inner guide as ~ing wasn't so bad, but the constant puns (e.g., ~ingTervention) got a little old. I understand that Bernstein's target audience is a little younger than me, but somehow I doubt that people in need of what she's trying to get across are concerned with "cutesy."I found the segments where Bernstein talks about her own life far more interesting than the parts where she tries to be a teacher. I did pick up some good suggestions, but they were primarily to be found in quotations from the Course books.This book could have benefited from a bibliography or list of additional resources beyond Bernstein's website and Facebook page.(Review based on uncorrected advance proof.)