Sacred Pampering Principles: An African-American Woman's Guide to Self-Care and Inner Renewal
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Book Overview
Originally self-published to enormous acclaim and demand, Sacred Pampering Principles is a beautifully written guide with hundreds of easy and innovative ways for on-the-go women to pamper their bodies and nurture their spirits. With her holistic approach to filling your life with comfort, balance, and peace, Debrena Jackson Gandy debunks society's myth that doing something for yourself is decadent and selfish. In fact, she says, the joy we gain from treating ourselves--whether to a luxuriant bath or to a meditative hour alone--is transferred to the people in our lives. When we emerge rejuvenated, others benefit from a patient mother, a fulfilled wife, an effective coworker, a solidly grounded friend. Written for African-American women, but accessible to women of all races, Sacred Pampering Principles demonstrates not only pampering ideas, but also explains why pampering, for less time and money than one might imagine, is vital to a balanced life.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0688163475
ISBN13:9780688163471
Release Date:September 1998
Publisher:William Morrow & Company
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.59 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 6.1" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
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A must read for all SBWs in Recovery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Do not pass this book by! For over a year I passed this book over on the library shelf until recently. The principles applied in this book will prove to be life affirming for recovering SBWs (Strong Black Women). If you aren't sure if you qualify as an SBW, then you will by the end of the first half of this book. Gandy opens the book with an array of ancient principles from "Ra Un Neter Amen" to "The Holy Bible." She quotes from text and scriptures that apply to ancient pampering techniques and principles. She offers recipes for successfully incorporating these sacred pampering principles into your busy life. In addition the book is very easy to read. It can be read on the train to work, in the bathtub or right before you drift off to sleep at night. I encourage all African-American women of all ages to read this book in order to help improve your spiritual, mental and physical health and well-being. ~Peace and Blessings.
Feeling overwhelmed? STOP, and read this book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Excellent! The author gently guided me back to loving myself, and reminded me that without self-love, love for others is impossible! The bonus is that the book also includes inexpensive pampering ideas. A must read for ALL women, especially those who feel they are too busy to read it.
Absolutely Fabulous
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I must admit that I actually STOLE this book from my mother, and I must say that I am glad that I did. This book really made me think about all the negative aspects of my life and how I needed to clean house. It also gave me some ideas of how to treat myself. Now I put aside time to treat myself. I also returned the copy I stole and bought my own. Thanx, Debrena. Hopefully one of these days I can attend one of your seminars.
Very useful, well-thought out book for ALL women
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Debrena Jackson Gandy is an amazing visionary. I truly enjoyed reading her book. She writes in an intelligent, useful and easy manner. Lots of great tips to better your life no matter what your skin color is! I loved it!
A must have for ALL SBW. It's time to take care of ourselves
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Debrena Jackson Gandy puts it all in a nutshell. It is time for all women (not only Afro American) to take time out of our lives do times that brings "us" joy. We as mothers, wives, teachers, etc...spend much of time nuturing other and we fail to realize that "we" are our main priority. I really enjoyed this book. Please read this book, it can make difference>>>Take the time! You deserve it.
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