Surrendering to Yourself: You Are Your Own Soul Mate

This book spoke to my soul. It came to me at a time when I was at a crossroads in so many levels of my life. Even though I am only 28, have not had children yet and haven't had the same amount of life experience as Iris, I related to so much of what she writes about. I found peace, liberation and an insight into my own truth in this book.

This book is not a list of instructions to happiness. Rather, it is a visit with an old friend. Learn that all along you hold the key to your happiness. I savored each page, you will too!

This is not the type of book so popular now. Iris does not offer step-by-step instructions to happiness. And, I cannot think of one profound message from the book; rather, I have gained a whole new appreciation of ME and the life I have made for myself. This book introduces you to folks that know exactly how to put into words all the magic that life has to offer. So many times I thought to myself, "I knew that!" If you want to be validated and want to feel like you are reuniting with your best friend (yourself), this is your book. Definitely one of the best books you will ever encounter. Go for it!

In her latest "surrendering" advice book (see SURRENDERING TO MARRIAGE and SURRENDERING TO MOTHERHOOD), Iris Krasnow makes a strong case that women need a self-identity outside of being a wife, mother, and daughter. Using anecdotal references from herself and those whom she interviews for this nonfiction work, Ms. Krasnow affirms that for a woman to feel fulfillment and internal harmony, they must know who they are, accept who they are, and learn to love who they are. The author is not denigrating other roles of women as mothers nor as wives as that can provide plenty of satisfaction, but Ms. Krasnow feels strongly that is not enough. To be whole, a woman must pursue activity that only satisfies herself with no shared credit for achievement.This self-help tome is well written (as is its two sister books) and smoothly moves forward with fine examples to support the hypothesis that women require activity that is disassociated with their family relationship "roles". However, the Pollyanna writing fails to deal with those who have few options like single mothers living in abject poverty, but for those stressed out middle class females like this reviewer whose reasons for critiquing fit the book's theme SURRENDERING TO YOURSELF is Nirvana.Harriet Klausner

I enjoyed this book, particularly the real-life examples of people who found themselves when they stopped trying to get approval from others. This book is worthwhile for anyone who is off purpose and is ready to find themselves. ... You deserve to live your best life!