Tracey Jackson

Seldom does a book that claims to change your life seem worthy of that description, but in this case...believe that it will guide you to personal freedom if you want it.

On so many levels Paul and Tracey use the foundation for recovery that has helped millions with addiction in a manner that is so simple, yet profound and universal to every person everywhere. The affirmations are not just theory; they are meant to be daily practices that are integrated into one's being in order to live life on life's terms.

With humor and humility, the "steps" are laid out clearly on how to identify your problem with honesty, change self-destructive behaviors and poor choices with the help of a higher power that works for you, right the wrongs you have committed, and leads you toward your own truth path.

[Gratitude & Trust] also provides ways to deal with difficult people described as "Nasties" and detach with love for those people in your life who may suffer from addiction who are not yet ready for recovery.

This book is inspired and one that I will share with others who are open and willing to live a life in love and service, gratitude and trust.

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.… (mehr)

Many parts of this book resonated with me, though some made me snort scornfully. The author, who was a screenwriter in Hollywood for most of her career, places far more value on looking youthful than do I. Reading about all the "work" she has had done of her face was certainly interesting, though. There's a lot of good stuff in this book- Jackson's contention that fifty is fifty and it's never going to be thirty rings true. Some of the chapters seemed relentlessly downbeat, though- when her eldest child left home it really was a personal tragedy for Jackson. Some of the chapters were hilarious, like the one about sex toys for the over-fifty set. I'd call it a well-balanced look at what fifty means for many women at this point in time. Recommended for crones like me.… (mehr)