TITLE: Splendor
AUTHOR: Isabelle Laflèche
GENRE: Self help
RATING: 5 stars
I discovered this author when her first novel, "J'adore New York" was released So, I was very intrigued by this non fiction.
This book could easily have been titled "To thine own self be true". (Yes, I know I am borrowing from Shakespeare);
Firstly, I love the way the universe chose to give Isabelle a message - the one she needed to hear. Everyone who visits New York (or lives there) will attest to how crazy the sidewalks are. There are so many people, at times, that just getting from point A to B is a challenge.
Yet, at the precise time, the universe made sure that a random woman (who turned out to have a very important message) would cross paths with Isabelle. and the rest, as they say, 'is history'.
From this point on, Isabelle followed her destiny, despite her fears, despite her doubts and despite her high salary.
I have to stop for a second to say that MY personal belief is that everything is already pre-destined, that nothing stems from chance or self will and the meeting between these 2 women is just more proof, in my view.
This book is so well researched, which is Isabelle's trademark. If you see it in her book (novel or not), you can bet that it is true. I love that she references Walden and Thoreau, while also writing about the Law of Attraction, yoga and Ayurveda.
This book is a roadmap in discovering who you TRULY are. It tells you that you CAN be happy, at least most of the time. Its challenging and its scary, but the tone is so happy and joyful that you cannot help but believe there is something more, out there, than just sadness, work, debt and horrible eating habits.
It is written in a very clear and encouraging way, with an honest voice. You are encouraged to take what you need and leave the rest.
Its hopeful and engaging
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