Kindle Edition Amazon HCI Books Amazon Barnes and Noble Category:  Self-Help Publisher: HCI Books ISBN-10:  0757319718 Type: Non-Fiction Pages: 122 Copyright: February 7, 2017 Price: $8.95 (eBook) A light but powerful little book that provides humorous yet effective ways to address key issues facing serious relationships. Wellness strategist Dawn Burnett has an impressive track record for helping people unlock better health and greater vitality.  Like all of us, however, she has had a life filled with highs and lows. The child of divorced parents and a survivor of abuse, she was in a toxic marriage and then, just after her divorce, was hit by a drunk driver. These events, and the discovery that her son had a life-threatening condition, led her to a wake-up call. Studying to become an alternative medical practitioner to heal her child, she also sought answers on how to heal her own life. Along the way, she charted a course to ultimate wellness on a path filled with valuable lessons, deep wisdom, and insight on a variety of issues—including personal relationships.  She recognized that becoming trapped by the toxic emotions of our past can weigh down our spirit and sabotage any chance we have at happiness today or in the future.     The result is Connect, a light but powerful little book that provides humorous yet effective ways to address key issues facing serious relationships. Filled with personal, engaging stories,  complemented by captivating illustrations, it reveals: the pitfalls of dating in the digital age; the many ways we unintentionally sabotage our relationships; why we find ourselves choosing mates from the never-ending 'carousel of losers'; and how we judge ourselves—and others—without mercy. The antidote is a simple, empowering plan readers can implement themselves to heal their own hearts, pinpoint their true dreams and desires, and find meaningful and lasting bonds with their partners — whether they have already met or are still looking. This amazing little book is big on success, and will help readers finally attain what they outwardly say they want—without the emotional resistance associated with trying to change their partner.       Excerpt Have you reached a level of consciousness where you wake up and ask yourself why you seem to be on a merry-go-round? Do you wonder why the years pass but you nd yourself continually back at the same place? is is why yoga has become so popular; it positively impacts the central nervous system by calming it down. In return, those toxic thoughts that have been trapped for years suddenly start releasing. at’s life’s way of showing you that something in you needs to change. It’s not what is happening around you. Maybe you say you want a guy who will love you, set- tle down with you, and treat you with respect, but you keep attracting the same bad seed: the cheater guy, the abusive guy, or the non-committal guy. Why does this keep happening? Is it just your bad luck or a lack of good men where you live? No, it’s your old, condi- tioned consciousness showing up as the negative experiences of your past. ese experiences go as deep as your cellular level, and just like other toxins you might ingest, they can make you physically sick.

Reader's Choice
Connect: How to Know if He's Really Your Man by Dawn Burnett is an interesting book that handles a relevant topic in an engaging manner. The author’s views on the topic are insightful and give hope to all those who want meaningful and lasting bonds with their partners. The book speaks about the pitfalls of dating in the digital age, how we become judgmental, and how we unknowingly sabotage our relationships in our own way. The author also has tips for choosing our partners wisely so that we can have healthy and lasting relationships. Filled with personal stories and experiences, the book will help to heal readers' hearts.

I found the book entertaining and the author handles the topic in a simple and easygoing way with some good illustrations. The author’s personal story of being a survivor of abuse, hardships, and painful lessons helps readers connect well with her issues. How she emerged from the toxic emotions that weighed her down is indeed encouraging, enabling us to chart our lives in a positive way so that we can find happiness now and in the future. Her insights are thought-provoking and profound, filled with wisdom, and help us to seek answers to heal our lives. Books like this are always fascinating as they help us discover ourselves and how to connect well with our partners. For all those who are stuck with relationship problems, this book is a good read and the simple steps to connect are useful to help readers live in harmony and have full clarity for better decision making.