P.S. Julia: Missing a Piece of Your Mind Can Be Puzzling

"I" is for Inspired, not impulsive. It's amazing how often people will stick their preconceived notions and labels onto other people. This is a story of a woman who refused to accept other people's labeling and forge her own path to recovery. The book runs the gaumt of emotions. At one moment, you want to reach out and hug Julia as she describes her frustrations and struggles; the next minute you are right alongside of her wanting to strangle a ill-informed, narrowminded doctor. Julia shows that with a strong inner strength, a loving support system and some spiritual guidance,you can reach places where others told you it was impossible to go. This woman also had some pretty whacky friends and family, so you can't help but find yourself laughing at situations that you'd think were beyond the realm of humor. She sounds like someone I'd like to sit down and have dinner with.

I like inspirational books, especially about women, which is why I purchased this. What I didn't anticipate is the extent to which this book would bring me to tears... No, not due to sadness, but because I could not stop LAUGHING -- big belly laughs! For example ... Being caught 2 blocks from the hospital in a wheelchair that just popped a wheel and suggesting to her husband it would be fine if he left her in search of help. "Give me a tin cup and maybe I could make some money while waiting." Reminiscing about an earlier time, when Julia pathetically had tried to flirt with a mechanic ... putting on cool aviator sunglasses only to notice something slapping her face, "a misshapen, flecked with purse dregs out of its cartridge tampon stuck in the hinge" of her glasses." Can't we all relate to something similar? Get this book, but don't be surprised at the stares you will surely get as you lose control, too.

This is a must read if you know anyone who ever had or may have a debilating illness and feels their doctors are holding back your recovery. This book proves that postitive thinking can overcome anything... even when the doctors say no. I highly recommend this book.

This was the most inspirational book I have ever read for a few reasons. First and foremost, you always hear about people who triumph in the face of adversity against others, but what about when it is your own body? If you had to win the fight against yourself, how would you fair? Secondly, it reminds you how to prioritize your life, what would you regret not doing today if there was no tomorrow? Lastly, you would think the subject matter of the book would be something that would get you down , but Julia teaches you that with a positive attitude anything is possible. She is someone that you would walk miles out of your way to see and be around, she has this amazing energy about her and it comes through on the pages of her story. I am telling everyone I know about this book and once you read it, you will too!=)

If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. This book captures that sentiment like no other book I've read. This story gives you an emotional rollercoaster ride with its behind-the-scenes detailed view of the medical bureaucracy. Hope, courage, and humor are your guide. Enjoy!