What I Know Now: Simple Lessons Learned the Hard Way

Enjoyable Read ........ Recommended 4 stars The Review The work offered by Sara Ferguson is a series of sketches discussing a wide variety of subjects. `Forgiving the Past,' `Laughing Out Loud' and `Finding Empathy' are but three of the short offerings. One vignette I particularly enjoyed is entitled `Keeping Rituals' in which the writer chats about structure of routine and how important it is for children. Sarah Ferguson tells of her own favorite ritual carried out with her Mother as well as describing rituals she maintains with her own daughters. Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend. Reviewed by: molly martin

Sarah Ferguson's book What I Know Now,is a wonderful little gem filled with beautiful stories and wisdom. I was pleased to find it on the "new" shelf at the library and after reading the first vignette, Forgiving the Past, I was hooked. Each story reveals a little more about the Duchess of York, what she has learned from her past mistakes and how she has set a course to change her future. It is not self indulgent in any way, but open, honest and humorous. It takes great courage to put your history out there for people to examine. It's refreshing tolearn about someone who makes no excuses for her behaviors, good and bad, but accepts what simply is and tries to do her best daily. It was such a pleasure to read about her daughters and the priority she places on her family. Each story is one that all of us can relate to because as human beings, we encounter the same dilemas, emotions and consequences for our actions. I smiled more than once, teared up more than once and fully enjoyed this little book about life. Sarah has a graceful,elegant way with words that makes this book flow nicely. It is definetly worth your time to read this book. Cheers!

This was a charmingly written little volume of personal reflections and thoughts on how to live the best life one can live. Fergie, of course, has many examples to back up her short essays, but nowhere does she seem to lay blame for things that have gone wrong and always takes personal responsibility for her past actions.This book reads like a series of personal letters to a good friend who has no axe to grind. Recommended for those who enjoy books with a positive thinking mentality.

It wasn't until I read Sarah's book that I realized what a wise woman she is. Her descriptions and explanations helps us feel as though we are experiencing the events she mentions with her. Sarah is a brave and talented person and this new book helps encourage others to face their own tests. I also highly recommend the book of wisdom titled "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life" by Taro Gold, which is also filled with sage advice for living a happy life.