by Margie Warrell ( McGraw Hill, 2009).

Margie Warrell, an internationally known and highly respected executive and life coach, speaker and writer, has gifted us all with this wonderful book that is both deeply enlightening and amazingly inspiring.  It is a “ must read” for anyone who wants to live life out loud.

This book is a terrific read but, more importantly, offers tremendous insight into how we think of “happiness.”  It helps the read gain a fresh and realistic perspective on what real happiness is all about and how we “find” it.   Interesting and great fun to read, the scientific research included in the book make is required reading for anyone who ever spends even a moment wondering about life. 

PBS aficionados are, no doubt, familiar with Dr. Dyer’s teleseminars and lectures on health, healing and spiritualism.  However, this is one of his earlier works (reprinted several times), that discusses issues such as self-esteem, owning one’s emotions, and building confidence.  The book also offers advice and exercises aimed at eliminated problems in these areas.  It is a perfect primer for anyone interested in getting the basics for managing his or her own life.  The fact that the book is still being printed is proof of its value.

You don’t have to be into neurobiology to find this book interesting.  Written to help people conquer anxiety, depression, obsessiveness, anger, and impulsive, the book is a testament as to how/why making changes in your life requires changing the way you think.  It also offers extremely helpful suggestions and advice as to how to change your thinking.  Among other things, this book is a valuable tool for anyone looking to break a bad habit.  Even just the images of the effects cigarettes, drugs and alcohol have on the brain are enough to help anyone re-think their habits.

As Dr. Gupta says, “the goal of this book is to help you extend your active life.” This book is an excellent resource for information on how to live a truly healthy life.  Don’t let the title dissuade you from reading this book.  This book is not just for those of us who are past the midpoint in our lifespan.   It’s about aging successfully period.  Let’s face it, everyone is constantly aging.  You are aging right now as you read this paragraph.  I highly recommend it for anyone looking to improve his or her overall health.