You Can Heal Your Life by Louise L. Hay (1985, Paperback)

If you're not a Christian believer, then caveat emptor. But if a believer, then this book is not for you. The author thoroughly espouses New Age beliefs and techniques. Her background is Church of Religious Science, Trancendental Meditation, Maharishi Yogi and a Course in Miracles. All of these are pantheistic and primarily based on Hinduism.

Christians believe that God is our healer and source and not "out of this one intelligence comes all the answers, all the solutions, all the healings. . ." This wisdom Louise talks about comes from within.

Christians believe that a personal God, revealed in Jesus Christ, created the world and its rules and operations. We do not have unlimited power. We do have some creative power and, yes, our mind does have strong influence - as the scripture teaches. By adopting new thought patterns we can certainly change our landscape to a large degree, but we are not God and unlimited.

She teaches certain statements (affirmations) can heal and protect you in all circumstances. To a believer, this is nonsense. Affirmations such as "I am the power in my world" or "All is well in my world" do not change reality automatically. We believe God grants us a certain measure of authority, but the power is His.

A large portion of the book lists diseases and conditions with their accompanying affirmations. These do provide some limited insight, but the idea that we can create our own reality is out of bounds. I am glad the author was healed and gained insight, but, I'm sorry, I can't take the whole package.

This is a wonderful life changing book. I read several other self help books before it and none had the lasting effects that this book had. It is filled with amazing information that is very easy to understand. You may, at first, not like what the author has to say but I urge you to be open minded and at least finish reading the book. It is extremely self revealing. You will come to realize that You Can Heal Your Life and body through your thoughts and trusting your higher power within. Thank you Louise L. Hay for sharing your experiences. It has made a huge impact on my life.

I really like this book, it is very interesting, thought-provoking and useful. I've read it through once, and am now starting it again (as recommended) so I can start the exercises in earnst and hopefully begin to heal my life. The book is very inspiring and encouraging and outlines a step by step process to change ways of thinking that can be very harmful and cause dis-ease, and unhappiness. Readers find out that Louise knows of what she speaks because she healed herself using these methods. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is serious about wanting a better quality, happier and healthier life.

This book is similar to the book "The Secret" and all the wonderful things that can happen in your life when you see yourself in a positive light. Louise Hay was way ahead of her time when she starting teaching her motivational classes. This book is worth reading over and over for self-help in learning to love yourself and love your life. Everyone needs to keep positive and move forward in this hectic time.

I love to learn from all types of self help books! this book hits the nail on the head! Some of the topics the author discusses are a bit beyond my understanding at this time but perhaps as one continues to grow and heal it would be better digested! LOVE THIS BOOK already purchased several others to share with my friends!!