String of Pearls: Recipes for Living in the Real World

In many of JoAnna's previous books, she has shared some of her philosophy of life and healthy living. This book expands upon that aspect of her writing career. It is not a cookbook; the recipes are for living.The book is divided into short segments, centering upon a theme. Some examples are counting your blessings, seeing yourself as you are, etc. It is written to especially address the self-esteem needs of someone who has battled weight-related problems. It is motivational and very comforting at the same time.As I was reading it, I was trying to describe to myself exactly what type of feeling it evoked in me. I finally decided it must be like the quilting bee of old, when sage individuals share their encouragement, wisdom and insights, based upon many years of living and struggling. JoAnna would not claim to be a psychologist, yet in a very down-to-earth manner she relates to all of us at the point we are now. I was also impressed with later sections where she plainly states that we all need to assume responsibility for our actions and not adopt a vitcim mentality.The book is well written and time was taken to produce a quality product. On first reading, it did not appear to have a single incorrectly spelled word. I commend JoAnna and her publisher on this. I would highly recommend this book for anyone struggling with weight issues or life's problems in general.