Nudges from God is a book filled with inspirational stories that will soothe the soul, comfort the mind and lift the heart. Even after reading it through from cover to cover, readers will find themselves picking up this book again and again. Vanessa Mullins and the authors of the stories contained within this book have demonstrated that God is always near to us and He lets us know of His presence in many ways. Nudges from God is a must read for all who need a little inspiration in their lives, and who doesn't from time to time?

Nudges from God is a wonderful example of how God works in our every day lives. The people who wrote the stories in the book gave beautiful examples of little signs or as they are called here "nudges" of God helping them. A must read for anyone who believes that God is always with us. Vanessa did a great job of choosing uplifting stories that (as the book suggests) are sure to touch the hearts of the reader.

I found this book to be so full of inspirational stories.....so well written. I enjoyed each and every story about a 'nudge' from God and what everyday people did with their 'nudges'. With all the bad news there is in the world, it was nice to read something uplifting.

this book makes me cry every time the way Christy and Todd are so close and then.........they both have to make a desion. it hard to believe that nobody could cry if they read this book, because of the love and care foreach other. i DEFFINATLY recomend this book!

Christy and Todd have been friends--good friends-- for years, but no they have been dating for a few months. Todd and Christy love each other, but they love God more than anything. When they go to Disneyland, Todd tells that he wouldn't want to live without her and "You are the most precious gift God has ever given to me, Kilikina." It's the most romantic thing ever! Then Todd finds out he's been accepted to go a on a missions trip. He tells Christy he's decided not to go... maybe he could have a year ago or a few months ago, but not then. They were too close. Christy can't believe it. Todd's wanted to be a missionary for forever and she knows deep inside that he should go. Finally one night on the beach she tells Todd that he has to go. They both just hold each other and cry like crazy... it made me cry too! Todd takes her "Forever" bracelet and tells Christy "You know that if I go, we might never see each other again." but then he promises "If we ever meet again in this world, I'll put this bracelet back on your wrist, and that time, my Kilikina, it will stay on forever." It's the most romantic book ever, but will also help you in your relationship with God. A great book for and teen girl.

The Christy Miller series goes to the heart of a lot of girls lives. It is what my friends and I wish was us. This is my favorite series and I cry everytime I read Sweet Dreams. I really wish she would have written more of this series

When you tell your children to get ready for bath what do they do? Immediately they run into their room to find toys to play with in the water. The bath must be journey before they think it's fun. This is the issue in 'Tub Toys' - a cute and funny children's picture book co-written by Terry Miller Shannon and her son Timothy Warner.

The real 'star' in this book is Timothy Warner's son Liam who gave inspiration to the creation of this book. When the book arrived in the mail to me I showed it to my three year old daughter, and she LOVED it! The book is written in verses and has wonderful and funny illustrations done by Lee Calderon.

There is no limit of what the little boy in the book is taking with him in the tub. A bit sad about that he only has ONE bath duck; he takes revenge and throws all other animals in the tub, so his duck won't be lonely. How it all ends I won't tell you; but how do his parents handle this situation?

This book is the perfect gift for a young child. The illustrations are many and are the perfect affect for conversation with the child. I can tell you it was funny to see what my daughter got out of this book. It's a fiver!

When you tell your children to get ready for bath what do they do? Immediately they run into their room to find toys to play with in the water. The bath must be journey before they think it's fun. This is the issue in 'Tub Toys' - a cute and funny children's picture book co-written by Terry Miller Shannon and her son Timothy Warner.

The real 'star' in this book is Timothy Warner's son Liam who gave inspiration to the creation of this book. When the book arrived in the mail to me I showed it to my three year old daughter, and she LOVED it! The book is written in verses and has wonderful and funny illustrations done by Lee Calderon.

There is no limit of what the little boy in the book is taking with him in the tub. A bit sad about that he only has ONE bath duck; he takes revenge and throws all other animals in the tub, so his duck won't be lonely. How it all ends I won't tell you; but how do his parents handle this situation?

This book is the perfect gift for a young child. The illustrations are many and are the perfect affect for conversation with the child. I can tell you it was funny to see what my daughter got out of this book. It's a fiver!

Tub Toys is truly a terrific book by Terry Miller Shannon and son, Timothy Warner. I was reminded of my own tub time toy experiences as a child while reading. This book is delightful, fun, bright, witty, and even silly. I think a few of my favorite touches were the jacket and the cover design being different from eachother, what a thoughtful touch. I also enjoyed the authors' play on words as the toy search escalates. I thought the Mom and Dad turning into ocean creatures was a fun twist. As if the child's imagination was completely submerged in the water.
As soon as this book arrived I sat down and read it to my daughter. She has dozens of books and brought this one to me three times in a row so that she could hear the rhyme and see the lively illustrations. She's young now, but will surely grow up loving this book. Even now, at 14 months, bath-time is her favorite time of day, she gets so excited about her rubber duckies and her bubbles. I know that she'll be able to relate to the young boy in the story as she grows.
Terry, Timothy, and Lee, you have all done a tremendous job with this one! I look forward to your next collaborations with great excitement and I thank you on my daughter's behalf for sharing your amazing talent for writing and illustrating with the world! Cheers!!!

I have read all of the Christy Miller books, and this one is my favorite. I laughed and cried and experienced the joy along with Christy. I feel as though I am I am there, because a lot of the things Christy went through, I have too. I have know read all of the Christy Miller books and I am on Don't You Wish, book 3, of the Sierra Jensen series. It will be "awesome" to see what happens to Todd, Christy, Doug, Sierra, and everyone else in the rest of the Sierra Jensen series and Christy's college years. Robin is such a great author, and I have become involved in her books. She has kept my interest, and got me closer to God.

ok, so this book is mainly about christy who is having her 16th birthday and her parents surprise her to a trip to Hawwii with her best friend from her old home in wisconsin. As they get there Paula is flirting with Todd(Christy's "boyfriend") and Christy gets very jellous.a lot of other things happen too but u have 2 read it to see what else! I love Robin jones Gunn!I have read all the christy miller books, and I love them all! I have actrually cried in every single one because they make you seem like you are Christy! They made me give my heart 2 the lord and they actrually make me feel jellous or happy or sad.

This book was one of the best books I've ever read in my entire life! I am 12 years old, but I realize the concept of the story line and plot. Paula, no offense, reminds me of a "cheerleader" at my school. I'm going into middle school this fall, and I need a really good book to help keep me not so nervous, and believe me, these help alot. I recommend #1-5 in the Christy Miller series and #1, 8-10 in the Sierra Jensen series b/c that's all I've read so far!

fácil de leer,Y QUE ES EL INSTRUMENTO IDEAL PARA SOLVENTAR LOS PROBLEMAS DE LA PAREJA !
Yo creo que su eficiencia brota del hecho de que, tienen toda justicia, tienen que leerlo los dos: El y Ella.
Y es lógico, porque el problema siempre es DE DOS!
Los tests para ambos están super bien diseñados y se refieren a que cada uno establezca sus propios errores y ponga la voluntad para corregirlos !
FANTÁSTICO ! A mi esposo y a mi nos funcionó como magia...

LIBRO ES POCO !
Tiene la capacidad para restaurar CUALQUIER RELACION SIEMPRE QUE HAYA VOLUNTAD Y UN POQUITO DE AMOR !
Pero tienen que leerlo LOS DOS!

con la opinión de mi esposo sobre este libro !
A nosotros, nos quitó de broncas, nos alivianó la relación y nos guio al entendimiento.
TIENE TESTS PARA EL Y PARA NOSOTRAS
BUENÍSIMO!

We lost our only son at 26 years of age from similar circumstances. I found comfort from two pieces I read in the book. First was when she described to Tam how we are very much like a egg (page 109). Second was the possible answer to "Why?" (page 195). I go to Compassionate Friends meetings, do a newsletter for our chapter. Therefore reading this verse from my Bible helps with my loss. Thank you, Sally Downham Miller for sharing your grief and healing!!

Upon the death of my father Clyde Lonsbury on September 27th, 1999, the following Saturday, I took my mother Sharron to the Covered Bridge Retreat Mercantile in North Webster, Indiana where we were privileged to be in the company of Dr. Sally Downham Miller for a book signing of her memoir, "Mourning and Dancing". The mercantile, as I understand, is another work of Dr. Miller's and you can see her heart as you walk in the door. Mom bought a copy of the book and Sally signed it "In Memory of Clyde" and a personal addition for her to cherish as well. Sally and the two other figures in her book, Jack and Suzy Scott, have been a vital part of my mother's life in many different ways throughout the years. They are truly dear, dear people. Before signing the book, Sally gave a preface and reasoning for writing this book and the story that was shared was an endearing one that filled my heart with a light of hope and encouragement as we begin our journey to gain strength back from our loss. In her book Sally paints vivid pictures with words and experiences that helped me to see how Mourning could be changed into Dancing! The similarities with my father's cancer and that of Mr. Downham were indeed what I needed to hear, even down to those noisy hiccups! Now those hiccups no longer echo in the house and it is quiet, I feel a sense of guilt, as did Sally, for even wishing they would stop. The journey that she and her family take in this book is so amazing and so well developed for the grieving soul. I thank you Sally for sharing from your heart the pain and recovery that you experienced, and I thank you for giving us your deepest emotions that were kept in your private journal. Your story has changed my Mourning into Dancing Again, You've Lifted My Sorrows! I highly recommend this book to those who need, once again to Dance!

Many thanks to Dr. Downham for sharing so purely the experience and hope of her deep personal loss. How supportive to learn that someone else has felt and behaved similarly in response to grief. How refreshing not to spotlight the stages of grief and the self-imposed timeline this often begets, but rather to focus on the ongoing, self-renewing process of healing. How grateful I am for "rooms in the heart" - something I have felt but couldn't put into words. Thank you, Sally Downham Miller, for putting words to my feelings.

This book was a GREAT read. This type of novel, historical fiction and adventure, is not my typical choice in reading. But this book grabbed me and I couldn't let go. It was like escapism! I enjoy novels that leave me with a sense of knowing something more than I knew when I started. I knew very little about the history of Panama and this book inspired me. The Panama Canal is no doubt one of the best things that happened to modern industry and economy, as is true for the Suez Canal. And the US just returned control of the Canal Zone to Panama at the end of 1999. Perfect time for this book to show up! This work is informative, and it kept me wanting more adventure! "Panama" includes romance, adventure, as well as a history lesson, not to mention the intrique. As for the main character, I hope we get to hear more about him--this guy's a trip! He changed his life with no fear! I want to go to Panama! This author has another novel out called Belize, and I'm definitely going to read it.

"Panama" is a fictional story about a man who lived in the Canal Zone as a kid, then returns to Panama as an adult during the end of the Noriega years. The hero has a knack for being in the right place at the right time, and inadvertently influences history on several occasions. Although he returned to Panama just to write a tourism article, Hank Duque gets caught up in the turmoil between Noriega's PDF and the CIA, and almost gets himself killed in the process.

There are a couple of chapters in the book that are set further back in history, and the reader is given a sidesaddle view of Balboa's arrival in Panama in 1514, the English pirate Morgan's sacking of on Panama City 1671, Teddy Roosevelt's visit to the canal construction site in 1906, and the January 1964 riots that ultimately resulted in the Torrijos-Carter Treaty and Panama's independence from the United States. Miller handles all of these complex issues with ease, and the reader is simultaneously entertained and educated

The book is an easy and entertaining read, and is an exceptional book for anyone who has ever set foot in Panama. The narrative takes the reader from one easily recognizable landmark to another. The political, sociologic, demographic, geographic, and historical settings are all accurate throughout the book, a testament to the writer's research and attention to detail.

I arrived in Panama in July of 1987 and lived through the events leading up to Operation Just Cause. I never considered it an "invasion" because I was already here. Carlos Miller's book "Panama" does justice to the events of 1987-1989. It is an exceptionally well written book. Miller does for Panama what James A. Michener did for the Chesapeake, Alaska, and Hawaii.

I highly recommend this book to anyone, but it is an absolute must read for anyone who lives here now, has lived here at some time in the past, or who has spent any time in Panama at all. "Panama" is a great book.

I enjoyed Panama, Carlos Ledson Miller's story of a man who embarks on an innocent journey to re-visit his roots and becomes entangled in a life-or-death struggle to save himself and his new found love and her son in the Panamanian upheaval of 1989. The novel offers much more than the gripping personal saga of Hank Duque. It take us into the history and background of the politics and culture of a fractured nation. Miller's flowing style immerses the reader in Panama, its troubled past and dangerous present when no one can be trusted. It's a great read for vacations (you won't want to put it down) or any other time.

Silence and the Soul is a deeply inspiring book that takes you on the authors' personal journey into self-awareness. It is a beautiful account of a time in their lives when they chose to retreat into the Silence in order to listen to and develop a strong, life long relationship with inner wisdom. This book reminds me that the path toward spirit is a process with many steps, missteps, and seeming detours along the way. To read this book is to journey along with the authors into self-discovery and awareness.

Collaboratively written by Ellen Miller and Gary Sherman (creators of the Perceptual Integration Process), Silence And The Soul: Awakening Inner Wisdom is a deeply spiritual book about traversing a journey of consciousness. Miller and Sherman cogently describe the soul-searching effects of listening to the wisdom of one's Inner Teacher, and drawing upon connections between emotional cleansing and a higher level of outreach to the world around us. Highly recommended reading for students of spirituality, Silence And The Soul is a profound metaphysical and personal testimony to the evolution of perception, both within and beyond the five senses.

One of the most engaging books I have read in a long time. I did not have to work my way through it. In fact I had a hard time putting it down. It is amazing to me how a story could be so engaging and educational at the same time. This book has helped me and has affected my daily life in a positve way. The story is told in such a way that one never feels lectured or talked at. But there is a definite learning going on in every chapter. I highly recomend this book to anyone wishing to connect with their daily experience in a more deep and profond way.

This book speaks volumes . . . especially how a life can be changed forever through a simple act of love and kindness. It seemed that Miss Eula was a beautiful person who just loved and cared for everyone around her by continually demonstrating the true principles of faith, hope, and love.

This book truly emphasizes those things that matter most: a faith in God, a loving family, and good friends.

Chicken Sunday was not only heart-warming and touching, but to me it clearly stated the importance of allowing that little "light" within our hearts to shine no matter what!

This book is an excellent educational tool, and can be easily used in various thematic units such as: family and friends.

I have always enjoyed Patricia Polacco books and will continue to read them to my loved ones and classes for many, many years to come!

This book is wonderful. Patricia Polacco is a wonderful authorwho tells such real life stories. I love the fact that they worked sohard to buy the hat for Miss Eula. Also she does beautiful illustrations. From the pictures you can find out so much more about the story. The language she uses in this book is so real that you can almost really hear them talking. I would reccomend this book to anyone who likes to read. Patricis Polacco can touch the heart of all people, young and old!

Chicken Sunday is another one of my favorite Polacco books. This is a fabulous and emotionally touching story of an interracial friendship and the children's journey of love and service. Young Patricia (who has written another great episode about her rich and colorful life) and her two best friends Stewart and Winston (who happen to be black) want to buy the boy's gramma (Eula Mae) a hat that she has wanted but could not afford to buy. Since the death of her beloved babushka, Eula Mae also serves as Patricia's surrogate grandmother. The children witness an act of racism on the hat shop owned by the Holocaust survivor Mr. Kodinski. They were going to ask Kodinski for a job to raise the money to buy Eula Mae her favorite hat. Mr. Kodinski sees the children and assumes that they are responsible for the act of violence. Ultimately, the children redeem themselves by making Pysanky eggs for Mr. Kodinski to sell in his store. He tells them the story of his life and then gives the trio the hat. Naturally Eula Mae is thrilled.
Chicken Sunday is named after the chicken dinner that Eula Mae feed the children every Sunday after Church. This is another multi-cultural book teaching children that it is okay to have friendships with people who are different. Incidentally, Patricia remains close to these boys to this very day. It also exposes children to different types of racism. This book has a wonderful lesson for children and adults.

I suspect this book is better in the original German as it tends toward long-windedness, but even so I couldn't put it down. It is very much geared toward German readers but is very applicable to the rest of the world as well, especially those of us in the US. Alice Miller explores the roots of violence as the violence imparted to children, and who were not allowed to express the pain and suffering caused by the violence. She covers in great detail the child-rearing methods prevalent in Germany from the 1700's thru this century; and of course there are many parallels to the "methods" advocated in the US then and to this day. The explicit, stated reason of these methods was to break the will of the child, beginning with infancy. Yes, infancy. And how was that done? By depriving children of thier voice, their joy, their anger, sadness, the ability to listen to their body's cues such as hunger. She really drives home the way that the cycle of violence in families is perpetrated, and why it is so very important to break the chain. I will never again hesitate to empathise with a child who is being 'swatted' or otherwise humiliated by a parent. Children need to know that their emotions are valid, and we have an obligation to allow them to express these emotions. If you have any doubt that children are being deprived of their voice, read "On Becoming Babywise" by Ezzo and Bucknam. They begin at infancy by scheduling feeds for children and telling the parents to decide when playtime is. They do not respond to the cries of their children. They are also responsible for an overtly Christian (sort of) parenting method entitled "Preparation for Parenting". No disputes with the mentors are allowed in these programs, which is exactly what the parents are to be passing on to their children. As far as beating children, 20% of Coloradans recently surveyed said that is is fine for parents to beat their children with a wooden spoon. Focus on the Family actively advocates such beatings as a method of "discipline". Sadly, violence against children is still occurring around us.

Data: I am 51 years old; 2 sons, 10 and 13; married 15 years; and I have been on a path of healing and growth since 1994. I read 'Drama of the Gifted Child' 5 years ago. Since then I have read dozens of inner-work book. Lately, I had have been feeling that I have learned all I needed to know about my wounds and it was time to move on. "Time for action, not reflection," I say to myself. I doubtfully picked up 'For Your Own Good,' last week in a used book store. After all, revisiting 'childhood' issues was wasting my time.

Boom! This book has invaded my soul and my heart. Alice Miller has touched on one of the greatest 'family secrets' in the world as she describes the devastating effect of 'child rearing.' (If you like John Bradshaw, Miller will touch the same raw nerve.) The hurt we pass on to our children, that I have passed on to my children, will haunt me for the rest of my days. It is so clear and so obvious once we step back and look at how we parents treat our children. I can see clearly how I dumped my frustration, hurt and pain on my kids...minute by minute, day by day. As they grow into adolescence I see all of this more clearly. While Miller's ideas, and this book, are uncomfortable for adults, she has empowered me to proceed more consciously for the rest of my life in all my dealings with my kids. For that I feel blessed.

What is a mystery, as others have noted, is why Miller's simple and direct ideas have received so little welcome in our world. Instead we build more prisons, hire more police, pass more laws, and express total bewilderment at the behaviour of the children whom we have tried to manipulate, mold, and control since their births. Who is accountable here? Let any person with guts and the desire to know the real truth about who he/she is tackle this book. It WILL be painful...and it WILL be liberating.

This is one of those rare books that has the power to change the way you look at the world. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning more about how people's childhoods can and do affect their adult selves. The sections exploring the childhoods of a German serial killer and Adolph Hitler offer convincing evidence that people are not born evil. And if people are not born evil, then this has dramatic implications in the way we all raise our children. A must-read book for all parents and educators alike!