Official Review: The Other Side Of Healing by Bonnie Fogler

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Official Review: The Other Side Of Healing by Bonnie Fogler

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Other Side Of Healing" by Bonnie Fogler.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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The Other Side of Healing: Surviving Life Trauma, Make the Choice to Survive and Thrive, Never Give Up, Don’t Let Your Light Go Out is an inspiring and an encouraging book written by Bonnie Fogler.

The book has five chapters, Introduction, and References. The primary purpose of the book is to share the author’s three-part recovery from her chronic and autoimmune disorders to give hope to those suffering from the same health predicament and to raise awareness about our innate, albeit unknown, ability to make ourselves healthier, happier, and better individuals.

It begins with a short account of the author’s ordinary but purposeful life until a mysterious illness changed everything. What followed was a series of medical tests that lead to more tests, medical specialists, and referrals. After a medical procedure that had saved her life, the author began to live normally and happily. This book recounts how the author survived the most challenging stage of her life. She, now, tries to help and encourage others who are going through the same trials and tribulations.

Besides the descriptions and symptoms of her disorders, the author brings up other topics including positive thinking and the Law of Attraction. She also emphasizes the importance of what we eat, a good support system, and genuine compassion from health practitioners towards their patients. Moreover, she demonstrates how to turn negative thoughts into positive and features various people who influenced her in her health quest like Wayne Dyer, Louise Hay, and Anita Moorjani. She shares their personal stories and the books they have written and encourage readers to check them out.

This is a touching, an encouraging, and an inspiring book. It is also very informative. It is short, straightforward, and substantial. The author uses a consistently clinical, almost detached, tone in describing her various disorders and illnesses which, for me, makes it an easy read. The book is organized, well-written, well-researched, and well-referenced. It also appears to be professionally-edited. Most importantly, the book is not just for readers with health problems, but for those suffering from emotional trauma.

Needless to say, I enjoyed this book immensely. The part I like most is the author’s impartial take on spirituality without endorsing specific religious denomination or belief system. She is not preachy or pushy. This makes the readers feel free to be themselves and makes them more accepting of their flaws and imperfections. Consequently, it makes them more receptive to new concepts and ideas.

However, there are already plenty of books written about positive thinking and the Law of Attraction that it might be easy for some readers to overlook the personal struggle of the author in her health quest as what makes this book really special.

Except for a few noticeable typo errors, I love everything about this book. I, therefore, easily rate it 4 out of 4 stars. It is helpful, informative, encouraging, and inspiring. I recommend it to readers who enjoy memoir, self-help books, health and fitness books, motivational books, and books on spirituality.

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I enjoy such books and find them to be the most effective way to motivate yourself as a person and realise that all the strength you need to get through life is in you. Life offers tools and ways to help you no matter the difficulty of the situation. I admire your strength in reading and enjoying this novel.
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Dee_218 wrote: 21 Jul 2019, 12:09 I enjoy such books and find them to be the most effective way to motivate yourself as a person and realise that all the strength you need to get through life is in you. Life offers tools and ways to help you no matter the difficulty of the situation. I admire your strength in reading and enjoying this novel.
Thank you! This is a great book and I enjoyed reading it as much as writing the review.
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The author endured a lot. I like the part of the title that says make the choice to survive and thrive. It really is indeed a choice. Thanks for the review.
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Magnify3 wrote: 25 Jul 2019, 17:38 The author endured a lot. I like the part of the title that says make the choice to survive and thrive. It really is indeed a choice. Thanks for the review.
You're welcome! It's an inspiring book.
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Interesting Book to read. Recovering from auto immune disorder is quite not easy. Though sounds religious, but she was able to connect the readers to his book and preserving religious belief. Hope I can find time to read this. Thanks for the review.
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I'm so thrilled to finish reading this book base on your review. Thank you
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My interest in reading this book has been pricked already. I think the author endured a lot and we should all learn from her perseverance. Great review
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A memoir that shares the author's recovery from her chronic and autoimmune disorders sounds inspiring. Adding other topics such as positive thinking and the Law of Attraction enriches the book. That the book is well-written, well-researched, and well-edited makes it a good read. That the book isn't preachy is another plus. Not for me, but I am glad you found it helpful. Thank you for the review!
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Autoimmune disorders are indeed mysterious and hard to diagnose and treat, so it’s great that someone who has been through it is willing to share their experiences and help others. :techie-studyingbrown:
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Your review is excellent. You have included both your opinion of the book, as well as the summary of the book. Well done!
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Good review. I love a good story of inspiration. I hate to hear that someone had to go through such hardship but to inspire others with the same disorder is fascinating. I can’t wait to read her story.
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Post by Stephanie Elizabeth »

This sounds like an empowering book for anyone struggling with health. As someone with a weak immune system, I know how awful and defeating it can feel to be ill all the time. I cannot imagine having an autoimmune disorder! It sounds like the author has been able to keep a positive attitude which is so important in the healing process. Thanks for the great review!
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The read definitely sounds inspiring. The author details her recovery from a chronic illness. This would surely be relatable as well as motivational for someone going through a similar stage in life. It's good the book is well referenced as well. Thank you for the detailed review.
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This book isn't my genre but I'm sure it will help a lot of people with their loss, or divorce or whatever is causing them pain. Greta review.
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