In the introduction to Your Word Is Your Wand, Florence notes that ‘This volume of affirmations was written by popular demand’. It was conceived as the sequel to The Game of Life: And How To Play It that was released to much acclaim three years before this little volume. Your Word Is Your Wandis exactly what it says in the intro– affirmations for every occasion.  There is a short section providing some context for the book, as Florence says ‘M...

Many books claim to be the original source for ‘The Secret’ but The Secret Door To Success comes very close. It consists of a series of talks on experiencing abundance, achieving happiness and overcoming adversity through observing spiritual truths. Florence writes that if you believe, ask for what you want, invite your desires into your life and make a place for it to stay, the universe will provide. Of course, you have to be ‘on the right pa...

I first read The Game of Life and How to Play It more than 20 years ago.  It continues to be my ‘go to’ personal development classic’ whenever I’m feeling stressed or in need of guidance.  Florence writes with such positivity and hope that I always manage to find the perfect story or affirmation to lift my spirits. If you are reading this review because you are searching, I’m confident you will find what you are looking for in this unassuming ...

The Protecting Presence
Annie Rix Militz , Books / November 6, 2016

Annie Rix Militz wrote The Protecting Presence at a time of unprecedented international upheaval. The First World War had wreaked unspeakable horrors and destroyed countries, cities and families. The Protecting Presence was written to provide comfort and a feeling of agency for those wives and mothers that were left behind. Staunchly practical in a New Though way, the reader is offered a combination of prayer and affirmations minds a...

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Books / December 14, 2015

Despite having been published nearly 80 years ago, How to Win Friends & Influence People is still regarded as one of the most popular and influential books on creating success in business and personal life. I avoided the book for many years, disliking the corny, funny title. This was a real mistake – I missed out on some wonderful ‘plain language’, timeless wisdom. The title is pretty self-explanatory – it is what it says on the ...

Your Word is Your Wand
Affirmations , Books / December 7, 2015

In the introduction to Your Word Is Your Wand, Florence notes that ‘This volume of affirmations was written by popular demand’. It was conceived as the sequel to The Game of Life: And How To Play It that was released to much acclaim three years before this little volume. Your Word Is Your Wandis exactly what it says in the intro– affirmations for every occasion.  There is a short section providing some context for the book, as Floren...

The Secret Door to Success
Affirmations , Books / December 6, 2015

Many books claim to be the original source for ‘The Secret’ but The Secret Door To Success comes very close. It consists of a series of talks on experiencing abundance, achieving happiness and overcoming adversity through observing spiritual truths. Florence writes that if you believe, ask for what you want, invite your desires into your life and make a place for it to stay, the universe will provide. Of course, you have to be ‘on th...

The Game of Life and How to Play It
Affirmations , Books / December 5, 2015

I first read The Game of Life and How to Play It more than 20 years ago.  It continues to be my ‘go to’ personal development classic’ whenever I’m feeling stressed or in need of guidance.  Florence writes with such positivity and hope that I always manage to find the perfect story or affirmation to lift my spirits. If you are reading this review because you are searching, I’m confident you will find what you are looking for in this u...