Your Body Believes Every Word You Say: The Language of the Body/Mind Connection

"A triumph of research, covering a huge and complex area in a deceptively light and engaging style, Barbara Hoberman Levine presents the results of almost 30 years of dedicated thought and research into the effects of words on the body. What we think and say about ourselves really matters, and after reading this you will have absolutely no doubt about that!

She started researching the subject after being affected by a brain tumour, and her own story of recovery, not once but twice, and the gradual discovery into her own attitudes and beliefs is fascinating and inspiring. But this book is much more than a personal testimony; it's packed with actual case histories from doctors and patients on the effect of language on the body.

Barbara Hoberman Levine has brought her experiences and case studies together in a creative way. Her honesty, courage and warmth comes through and makes this a fascinating and possibly life-changing read. (She created the term 'seed thoughts', now widely used by others.)

I think this book will appeal to a wide range of people; it's certainly not just for committed New Agers! I found it fascinating and enlightening; it supported and strengthened my own belief in the power we have to either heal or make ourselves ill - simply by taking care of the way we think and talk about ourselves!

I think this book really should be on everyone's bookshelf. It's the sort of book you can open at any page and find something relevant; you may be surprised how many doctors, scientists and health professionals the world over have discovered the power of words; this may well be the book you need to inspire you to greater awareness, insight, and health! I read my copy quite often, dipping into it for inspiration. This edition also includes a chapter on Dreams and Drawings written by Bernie Siegel, M.D. (Love, Medicine and Miracles.)

Highly recommended."
~ Written on 2004-11-19