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Growing Up & Liking It
'I never truly knew the meaning of faith until I was so filled with fear. It was then that God reached out His hand and saved me from the depths of confusion and despair. This powerful experience is one I will never forget...' ... well thought out, gentle, and non-judgmental. You can feel this positive energy throughout the pages of Dolores' book...Andrea Cockerill BA (Psychology), BSW ...an adventure filled with humorous quips and anecdotes about life's experiences. Lorraine Gauthier BA (Psychology) Sun Life Advisor ...inspiring and enjoyable...Gloria Korell ...full of insight and wisdom...Linda Briscoe ...discover simple, effective steps for finding a balanced approach to happier living... Gilbert Frontain - Retired Director of Human Resources In her second book, author Dolores Ayotte continues to offer practical, down-to-earth, and easy-to-incorporate bits of wisdom into life's daily routine. Once again, Ayotte uses her unique sense of humor, quotes, and anecdotes, as well as her gift for story telling to get across her well-thought out steps to a happier self. If you are going through a difficult time and are looking for suggestions and inspiration to get back on track, Growing Up and Liking It is the book for you!
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First published March 1, 2011
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About the author
Dolores Ayotte
14 books39 followersI am a wife, mother and grandmother. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology as well as teacher certification in Canada. I also have taken courses in human relationships and communication. Although, my primary focus has always been that of wife, mother and now grandmother, I have had a variety of jobs.
In my early thirties, after two severe bouts with depression, I first attempted to write a self-help book. I realize now, on looking back that I needed more experience in order to do so. My books are not fiction, but rather, they are books based on fact and my own personal healing journey.
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Perfect-Its...
The baker’s dozen (13 steps to a happier self) that I refer to in the subtitle of I’m Not Perfect And It’s Okay are based on the actual skills I developed along the way to better cope with my life. These steps are the best recipe I know to do just that because I have lived them and I know that they work. Both of my books are written in a more “do as I do” philosophy based on my own travels and figuring out how to cope with life’s trials and tribulations.
Each step that I have recommended, I have actually incorporated into my life. When I have an off day, as we all do, I still browse through my own recommendations. They continue to revive my drooping spirits when necessary. My greatest desire has always been to share my ideas so that others may benefit as well, if only in part, as they choose the steps that may apply to their lives.
I have now published three additional inspirational books.
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Liki...
http://www.amazon.com/Up-The-Down-Lad...
http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Voice-In...
I am now retired and spend half the year with my husband in a retirement community in Arizona. For the remainder of the year, I enjoy our children and grandchildren.
In my early thirties, after two severe bouts with depression, I first attempted to write a self-help book. I realize now, on looking back that I needed more experience in order to do so. My books are not fiction, but rather, they are books based on fact and my own personal healing journey.
http://www.amazon.com/Not-Perfect-Its...
The baker’s dozen (13 steps to a happier self) that I refer to in the subtitle of I’m Not Perfect And It’s Okay are based on the actual skills I developed along the way to better cope with my life. These steps are the best recipe I know to do just that because I have lived them and I know that they work. Both of my books are written in a more “do as I do” philosophy based on my own travels and figuring out how to cope with life’s trials and tribulations.
Each step that I have recommended, I have actually incorporated into my life. When I have an off day, as we all do, I still browse through my own recommendations. They continue to revive my drooping spirits when necessary. My greatest desire has always been to share my ideas so that others may benefit as well, if only in part, as they choose the steps that may apply to their lives.
I have now published three additional inspirational books.
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Up-Liki...
http://www.amazon.com/Up-The-Down-Lad...
http://www.amazon.com/Womans-Voice-In...
I am now retired and spend half the year with my husband in a retirement community in Arizona. For the remainder of the year, I enjoy our children and grandchildren.
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January 22, 2012
This is the second in a series of books written by Dolores Ayotte, her first book being "I'm Not Perfect & It's Okay". I haven't had the opportunity to read her first book, but was asked to review "Growing Up & Liking It". However, having read this book I definitely want to read her first book!
“Growing Up & Liking It” is filled with humorous quips, anecdotes and quotes about life; and with her wonderful philosophy for living a happy, rewarding life, no matter the circumstances, this is the manner in which Dolores brings home the truth of the matter to the reader. Her thirteen steps to a happier self are expounded in chapters with intriguing titles such as "Shake It Off"; "Mister Sun and Mister Wind"; "The Happy Snipper"; "God's Wife" and "The Skunks".
The author draws on her decades of experience as wife, parent, grandmother, gardener, storyteller, teacher and author, to present thirteen valuable life lessons in an easy-to-digest manner. As Josh Billings says: "Life consists not in holding good cards, but of playing those you hold well.", which is a truth this book is centered on.
She also makes liberal use of stories to demonstrate her points. Here's an excerpt to demonstrate her wisdom:
"Gratitude takes three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words, and giving in return."
In all my years I have never had gratitude explained so concisely!
The book is a pleasant and easy read - all too easy to read in one sitting, but I suggest you read this book only one "bite" at a time so you can have time to savour the flavour and digest the lessons. It is a wonderful, motivational book that each one should have in their personal libraries. I highly recommend it! (David Fritz)
“Growing Up & Liking It” is filled with humorous quips, anecdotes and quotes about life; and with her wonderful philosophy for living a happy, rewarding life, no matter the circumstances, this is the manner in which Dolores brings home the truth of the matter to the reader. Her thirteen steps to a happier self are expounded in chapters with intriguing titles such as "Shake It Off"; "Mister Sun and Mister Wind"; "The Happy Snipper"; "God's Wife" and "The Skunks".
The author draws on her decades of experience as wife, parent, grandmother, gardener, storyteller, teacher and author, to present thirteen valuable life lessons in an easy-to-digest manner. As Josh Billings says: "Life consists not in holding good cards, but of playing those you hold well.", which is a truth this book is centered on.
She also makes liberal use of stories to demonstrate her points. Here's an excerpt to demonstrate her wisdom:
"Gratitude takes three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words, and giving in return."
In all my years I have never had gratitude explained so concisely!
The book is a pleasant and easy read - all too easy to read in one sitting, but I suggest you read this book only one "bite" at a time so you can have time to savour the flavour and digest the lessons. It is a wonderful, motivational book that each one should have in their personal libraries. I highly recommend it! (David Fritz)
September 19, 2013
"Growing Up & Liking It" This is the second book that I have read and thoroughly enjoyed by Dolores Ayotte. Her first book "I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay " was so inspirational that I couldn't wait to read this one as well. I was gifted this copy of her second book and I will highly recommend them both to everyone.
These guides are recipes for living your life and raising your children. Her chapters are beautifully written and make you look into your past and let you know there is hope for a brighter future.
There are many chapters that you will find you connect with in one way or another. I loved "Mister Sun and Mister Wind" as the author explains, "Children are like sponges as they absorb all the information around them, they don't miss much." It reminded me of our household of six children and always with our own reminder, we would often say, "Little pictures have big ears." We all need to ask ourselves, what kind of image do you want to project?
"Goofy and his wife" is another humorous story that I related with (as well as others) but we actually tried this once about 20 years ago. Turned out the same way. (Laughed out loud all through this chapter). I do my job in a great way and the rewards are grand!
I love your words that flow smoothly along with the amusing stories and your recipe for life. Thank you so much and I will continue to: "Trust in God, Believe in yourself, Dare to Dream."
These guides are recipes for living your life and raising your children. Her chapters are beautifully written and make you look into your past and let you know there is hope for a brighter future.
There are many chapters that you will find you connect with in one way or another. I loved "Mister Sun and Mister Wind" as the author explains, "Children are like sponges as they absorb all the information around them, they don't miss much." It reminded me of our household of six children and always with our own reminder, we would often say, "Little pictures have big ears." We all need to ask ourselves, what kind of image do you want to project?
"Goofy and his wife" is another humorous story that I related with (as well as others) but we actually tried this once about 20 years ago. Turned out the same way. (Laughed out loud all through this chapter). I do my job in a great way and the rewards are grand!
I love your words that flow smoothly along with the amusing stories and your recipe for life. Thank you so much and I will continue to: "Trust in God, Believe in yourself, Dare to Dream."
December 1, 2013
"Growing Up & Liking It" by Dolores Ayotte is yet another inspirational masterpiece by a woman so full of love and care that it is catching. Having read previous books by the author I had high expectations for this book and I am pleased to tell you that they were met.
Drawing from her own experiences and teaching (not preaching) what she has learnt herself Ayotte's advice is sound and simple. She covers a range of subjects in her book and delivers some important messages. The ones that rang most true with me were those of honesty, honest communication, acceptance and love. How is a child going to learn right from wrong if we don't use the word no? Setting boundaries can be a sign of love, accepting of the word no can help young people with a healthy development of their minds. Coming from a woman so caring and warm such advice of 'tough love' shows that it needn't be a hard lesson. It worked for her.
Ayotte uses a lot of very good examples to illustrate her many valid points. Her stories are often funny or are at least presented with a sense of humour. Ayotte's books are a pleasure to read and provide a lot of food for thought without ever being patronising or simplistic.
Highly recommended for anyone, not just readers of self help. Everyone can learn from this book or be pleasantly reminded of simple snippets of practical and emotional wisdom.
Drawing from her own experiences and teaching (not preaching) what she has learnt herself Ayotte's advice is sound and simple. She covers a range of subjects in her book and delivers some important messages. The ones that rang most true with me were those of honesty, honest communication, acceptance and love. How is a child going to learn right from wrong if we don't use the word no? Setting boundaries can be a sign of love, accepting of the word no can help young people with a healthy development of their minds. Coming from a woman so caring and warm such advice of 'tough love' shows that it needn't be a hard lesson. It worked for her.
Ayotte uses a lot of very good examples to illustrate her many valid points. Her stories are often funny or are at least presented with a sense of humour. Ayotte's books are a pleasure to read and provide a lot of food for thought without ever being patronising or simplistic.
Highly recommended for anyone, not just readers of self help. Everyone can learn from this book or be pleasantly reminded of simple snippets of practical and emotional wisdom.
September 18, 2013
Growing Up and Liking It by Dolores Ayotte
Inspirational, funny and spiritual
I was given a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Growing Up & Liking It is the second book I have read by the author after I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay.
Ayotte's writing is inspirational, funny, spiritual but most importantly it reaches out to you in a non-pretentious and helpful manner. The author has truly been 'touched' by insight and her need to help others.
The gift of laughter has been known for many years as the medicine for many ailments and the author's humour is evidence for this old proverb.
Many of use get a little lost and wrapped up in day-to-day living and tend to forget about the simple and important things, which allow us to deal a lovely and fulfilled life.
Grab this helping hand and watch many problems melt away.
Highly recommended!
Take this with you on your journey 5*****
Inspirational, funny and spiritual
I was given a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Growing Up & Liking It is the second book I have read by the author after I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay.
Ayotte's writing is inspirational, funny, spiritual but most importantly it reaches out to you in a non-pretentious and helpful manner. The author has truly been 'touched' by insight and her need to help others.
The gift of laughter has been known for many years as the medicine for many ailments and the author's humour is evidence for this old proverb.
Many of use get a little lost and wrapped up in day-to-day living and tend to forget about the simple and important things, which allow us to deal a lovely and fulfilled life.
Grab this helping hand and watch many problems melt away.
Highly recommended!
Take this with you on your journey 5*****
October 29, 2013
I related to this book on so many levels. How uplifting to know you are not the only one to fall and be brought back up.
November 5, 2011
Growing Up & Liking It
by
Dolores Ayotte
I find myself not being a huge fan of 'self help' books. Maybe for two reasons? One being maybe I think I have it all together and don't need any book telling me how I should I should feel or how I should be acting. Or maybe it's because I am afraid of what I might find behind the words someone else has written, that they may hit too close to home. But since I do not limit myself to just one particular genre, I agreed to read and review Growing Up & Liking It.
As I read, I found myself analyzing my inner self and the person I have allowed life to mold me into. The more I read, the more I realized just how much of the 'real' me was missing. For so many years I relied on people and circumstances dictate how I was to live my life. I was one of those that would pretty much say what I thought people wanted to hear in order to be accepted and liked. After a period of time I could feel the 'real' me go more and more into the shadows and the me whom society accepted becoming stronger and stronger.
I have been married and divorced 5 times, each time I thought 'this is the one' or 'this one is my soul mate'. Each time, I got a huge slap of reality and a broken heart. I felt in some of the marriages like a robot, just existing. I felt my life and the purpose for me being on earth was to be a mom, wife, maid and so on. I existed each day to make the kids happy, the spouse happy or the neighbors happy. I gave up on making 'me' happy any longer and kept in the shadows. I found myself becoming depressed and feel worthless. At one point I had to go see a Dr. because if I did not get some help with my nerves, I told him I felt like killing my family. Back then, you could say that and not be taken out by a swat team.
By reading Growing Up and Liking It, it made me redefine myself. I realized that I was guilty of gossiping in the past, some in the present but made me to realize not to do it in the future because of how it DOES affect people. In the long term, gossiping can mold and shape a person's way of thinking about themselves or of others. Words can be a lethal weapon that can cut a person to his or her core. Sometimes it can't be repaired. Just as bullying can cause people to think so low of themselves, they find the only escape for them is suicide or self inflected pain such as cutting.
I can go on and on about the lessons I have learned from this book but I will stop here. And to be honest, I haven't learned anything new, the old things have just "reawakened" and come to the surface. Things that have been hidden for protection deep down inside the 'self'. I plan on reading the first self help book she has written, and maybe I can rediscover myself in other ways as well.
I recommend this book very highly for those of you who have found that life has caused the 'real' you to be hidden away, safe behind a locked door. Read this book and others by her, and you will find she has the key to let them rejoin your life.
I give Growing Up and Liking It five stars *****
Reviewed by
Nora Chipley Barteau
http://norachipleybarteau.blogspot.com/
by
Dolores Ayotte
I find myself not being a huge fan of 'self help' books. Maybe for two reasons? One being maybe I think I have it all together and don't need any book telling me how I should I should feel or how I should be acting. Or maybe it's because I am afraid of what I might find behind the words someone else has written, that they may hit too close to home. But since I do not limit myself to just one particular genre, I agreed to read and review Growing Up & Liking It.
As I read, I found myself analyzing my inner self and the person I have allowed life to mold me into. The more I read, the more I realized just how much of the 'real' me was missing. For so many years I relied on people and circumstances dictate how I was to live my life. I was one of those that would pretty much say what I thought people wanted to hear in order to be accepted and liked. After a period of time I could feel the 'real' me go more and more into the shadows and the me whom society accepted becoming stronger and stronger.
I have been married and divorced 5 times, each time I thought 'this is the one' or 'this one is my soul mate'. Each time, I got a huge slap of reality and a broken heart. I felt in some of the marriages like a robot, just existing. I felt my life and the purpose for me being on earth was to be a mom, wife, maid and so on. I existed each day to make the kids happy, the spouse happy or the neighbors happy. I gave up on making 'me' happy any longer and kept in the shadows. I found myself becoming depressed and feel worthless. At one point I had to go see a Dr. because if I did not get some help with my nerves, I told him I felt like killing my family. Back then, you could say that and not be taken out by a swat team.
By reading Growing Up and Liking It, it made me redefine myself. I realized that I was guilty of gossiping in the past, some in the present but made me to realize not to do it in the future because of how it DOES affect people. In the long term, gossiping can mold and shape a person's way of thinking about themselves or of others. Words can be a lethal weapon that can cut a person to his or her core. Sometimes it can't be repaired. Just as bullying can cause people to think so low of themselves, they find the only escape for them is suicide or self inflected pain such as cutting.
I can go on and on about the lessons I have learned from this book but I will stop here. And to be honest, I haven't learned anything new, the old things have just "reawakened" and come to the surface. Things that have been hidden for protection deep down inside the 'self'. I plan on reading the first self help book she has written, and maybe I can rediscover myself in other ways as well.
I recommend this book very highly for those of you who have found that life has caused the 'real' you to be hidden away, safe behind a locked door. Read this book and others by her, and you will find she has the key to let them rejoin your life.
I give Growing Up and Liking It five stars *****
Reviewed by
Nora Chipley Barteau
http://norachipleybarteau.blogspot.com/
March 31, 2016
Growing Up and Liking It - 13 Steps to a Happier Self is the perfect sequel to I'm not Perfect and It's Okay. The author, Canadian Dolores Ayotte, once again gives down-to-earth practical advice that any woman would find valuable.
I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay the author's previous book, left me with the feeling that I had just sat down with Dolores over a cup of coffee to get some good advice. Growing Up and Liking It, had me feeling much the same way. The advice is still sound and something we can all benefit from and Ayotte in her personable and likeable way, instantly makes the reader feel at home as she doles out her advice with anecdotes and quotes.
In fact, I don't think I've seen so many quotes in one book before. If anything, the author's pen name should be "the quote lady" as I'm certain she has a good one for every occasion! But,as she explains in her book, "Over the last 25 years, I have collected numerous quips, quotes, stories and newspaper articles." This is something that comes naturally to her and has helped enormously in her writing. Without the quotes, the book just wouldn't be the same.
I love the author's easy style of communicating with her readers. I can picture her at her desk, as she often stops in her writing to tell us what she is doing, or what her husband is doing while she is writing to us. Truly, she has a unique way of engaging the reader.
At the end of each chapter Ayotte has provided questions or suggestions on how to get started on having a happier life. I found that I took a long time reading this book, not because it was a large book, it is only 192 pages, but because I wanted to meditate on her suggestions.
I believe this is a good book for a woman's study, combined with her first book you would get a good dose of wisdom and timely advice from a woman who loves the Lord and genuinely longs to share what she has learned from following Him.
Growing Up and Liking It - 13 Step to a Happier Self, is one book you will want to add to your shelf!
I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay the author's previous book, left me with the feeling that I had just sat down with Dolores over a cup of coffee to get some good advice. Growing Up and Liking It, had me feeling much the same way. The advice is still sound and something we can all benefit from and Ayotte in her personable and likeable way, instantly makes the reader feel at home as she doles out her advice with anecdotes and quotes.
In fact, I don't think I've seen so many quotes in one book before. If anything, the author's pen name should be "the quote lady" as I'm certain she has a good one for every occasion! But,as she explains in her book, "Over the last 25 years, I have collected numerous quips, quotes, stories and newspaper articles." This is something that comes naturally to her and has helped enormously in her writing. Without the quotes, the book just wouldn't be the same.
I love the author's easy style of communicating with her readers. I can picture her at her desk, as she often stops in her writing to tell us what she is doing, or what her husband is doing while she is writing to us. Truly, she has a unique way of engaging the reader.
At the end of each chapter Ayotte has provided questions or suggestions on how to get started on having a happier life. I found that I took a long time reading this book, not because it was a large book, it is only 192 pages, but because I wanted to meditate on her suggestions.
I believe this is a good book for a woman's study, combined with her first book you would get a good dose of wisdom and timely advice from a woman who loves the Lord and genuinely longs to share what she has learned from following Him.
Growing Up and Liking It - 13 Step to a Happier Self, is one book you will want to add to your shelf!
September 17, 2013
Once again, author Dolores Ayotte, as she did in her first book, "I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay" has shown wisdom that comes from personal experiences in life that are often overlooked. In this book, Growing Up and Liking It (The Donut Holes) like the ones that we never see when we buy donuts - they are still there and as much a part of the donut as the outer ring itself. When we fail to see the donut holes, we fail to see the complete donut and with this analogy we often take the more common parts of life and leave out the center part that keeps it the shape of a rounded life as with the donut.
The writer has found a way in her book to allow us to see the center parts of life and create or experience a fuller life experience. Some of the lessons can only be learned from life experiences and learning how to cope with or adjust in order to make life better. At other times, the lessons given are divinely inspired and cannot be learned from anyone but God. Remember, if you buy the donut holes at the donut shop you will find that they taste just like the donut and are to be enjoyed as much as the donut, such is life and the little things that can make our lives complete because they belong together.
Life is full of pieces and problems such as spiritual, mental, emotional and sometimes physical as well that have to be addressed in order to live a "happy life". Life has a way of balancing when we load the scales of life equally, and Delores points this out with great passion in the book. Delores displays great knowledge and insight in her book and I highly recommend it.
The writer has found a way in her book to allow us to see the center parts of life and create or experience a fuller life experience. Some of the lessons can only be learned from life experiences and learning how to cope with or adjust in order to make life better. At other times, the lessons given are divinely inspired and cannot be learned from anyone but God. Remember, if you buy the donut holes at the donut shop you will find that they taste just like the donut and are to be enjoyed as much as the donut, such is life and the little things that can make our lives complete because they belong together.
Life is full of pieces and problems such as spiritual, mental, emotional and sometimes physical as well that have to be addressed in order to live a "happy life". Life has a way of balancing when we load the scales of life equally, and Delores points this out with great passion in the book. Delores displays great knowledge and insight in her book and I highly recommend it.
October 13, 2013
Dolores Ayotte writes in a conversational style. Her wisdom is remarkable and the desire to pass this wisdom to others comes through her entire book.
I don't think you can read this book like you do with a novel. It's better to read a chapter every day, kind of like a devotional and try to savour the wisdom from what you have read and think about it as you're going around and doing your job each day. You can get great encouragement from her message and from the quatation she used to put her message through, such as "the will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you". Most of us know these quotes well, but Dolores put them in a new light and makes them memorable by her comments.
Some of my favourite quotes from the author: "Did you know that discipline has been said to be one of the greatest forms of love?", "...words can be like swords that cut even deeper, so deep that some may never heal.", "Life at the top of the totem pole is usually a lot more stressful than life at the bottom." and so on.
Thank you Dolores! I've learned a lot from your book!
I don't think you can read this book like you do with a novel. It's better to read a chapter every day, kind of like a devotional and try to savour the wisdom from what you have read and think about it as you're going around and doing your job each day. You can get great encouragement from her message and from the quatation she used to put her message through, such as "the will of God will never take you where the grace of God will not protect you". Most of us know these quotes well, but Dolores put them in a new light and makes them memorable by her comments.
Some of my favourite quotes from the author: "Did you know that discipline has been said to be one of the greatest forms of love?", "...words can be like swords that cut even deeper, so deep that some may never heal.", "Life at the top of the totem pole is usually a lot more stressful than life at the bottom." and so on.
Thank you Dolores! I've learned a lot from your book!
September 18, 2013
Growing Up & Liking It
By: Dolores Ayotte
This book is the sequel to “I’m Not Perfect and It’s Okay “. I always feel so refreshed after reading Dolores’s books. I find them to be very helpful in everyday life trials. I know they have helped me personally. I wish I would of read them when I had a major crisis in my life. Dolores had me cracking up in the first chapter of the book. Shake it off! About finishing things we have started. So much wisdom in this book. I loved the chapter on God’s wife. This is the first time I have heard the Indian story of that our body has four rooms. I totally agree with it. I enjoyed this book lots of quotes and anecdotes with a great sense of humor. God is so good and he knows we are not perfect, but He loves us anyways. Anyone going through a hard time and is looking for help these books of Dolores will give you suggestions and inspiration to get your life back on track. Thanks for helping me see I can do it through Faith!
By: Dolores Ayotte
This book is the sequel to “I’m Not Perfect and It’s Okay “. I always feel so refreshed after reading Dolores’s books. I find them to be very helpful in everyday life trials. I know they have helped me personally. I wish I would of read them when I had a major crisis in my life. Dolores had me cracking up in the first chapter of the book. Shake it off! About finishing things we have started. So much wisdom in this book. I loved the chapter on God’s wife. This is the first time I have heard the Indian story of that our body has four rooms. I totally agree with it. I enjoyed this book lots of quotes and anecdotes with a great sense of humor. God is so good and he knows we are not perfect, but He loves us anyways. Anyone going through a hard time and is looking for help these books of Dolores will give you suggestions and inspiration to get your life back on track. Thanks for helping me see I can do it through Faith!
July 24, 2015
Years ago, Dolores Ayotte would have been a newspaper columnist in many a newspaper. Her advice, anecdotes, encouragement, meaningful quotes, and analogies, are worthy of any well known advice page.
After having read “I’m Not Perfect and it’s Okay”, and being inspired by her words and stories, I can tell you that I am not disappointed in this, the follow up book. Whether you believe in God, Christ, or indeed in any type of religion, matters not. The point is, that Dolores Ayotte continues to make one believe that there is a higher force, a loving being, who lifts us up when we are at our lowest.
Ms Ayotte has most definitely had hard times in her life. Her writing would not be so pristine or smooth, were that not true. Once again she has given me the motivation I need to strive for my dreams, to realise that past experiences, do indeed make one more powerful going into the future, and that a seasoned voice of wisdom, can and does impact a person's entire outlook on life.
After having read “I’m Not Perfect and it’s Okay”, and being inspired by her words and stories, I can tell you that I am not disappointed in this, the follow up book. Whether you believe in God, Christ, or indeed in any type of religion, matters not. The point is, that Dolores Ayotte continues to make one believe that there is a higher force, a loving being, who lifts us up when we are at our lowest.
Ms Ayotte has most definitely had hard times in her life. Her writing would not be so pristine or smooth, were that not true. Once again she has given me the motivation I need to strive for my dreams, to realise that past experiences, do indeed make one more powerful going into the future, and that a seasoned voice of wisdom, can and does impact a person's entire outlook on life.
August 13, 2016
Growing Up and Liking It by Dolores Ayotte
Inspirational, funny and spiritual
I was given a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Growing Up & Liking It is the second book I have read by the author after I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay.
Ayotte's writing is inspirational, funny, spiritual but most importantly it reaches out to you in a non-pretentious and helpful manner. The author has truly been 'touched' by insight and her need to help others.
The gift of laughter has been known for many years as the medicine for many ailments and the author's humour is evidence for this old proverb.
Many of use get a little lost and wrapped up in day-to-day living and tend to forget about the simple and important things, which allow us to deal a lovely and fulfilled life.
Grab this helping hand and watch many problems melt away.
Highly recommended!
Inspirational, funny and spiritual
I was given a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
Growing Up & Liking It is the second book I have read by the author after I'm Not Perfect and It's Okay.
Ayotte's writing is inspirational, funny, spiritual but most importantly it reaches out to you in a non-pretentious and helpful manner. The author has truly been 'touched' by insight and her need to help others.
The gift of laughter has been known for many years as the medicine for many ailments and the author's humour is evidence for this old proverb.
Many of use get a little lost and wrapped up in day-to-day living and tend to forget about the simple and important things, which allow us to deal a lovely and fulfilled life.
Grab this helping hand and watch many problems melt away.
Highly recommended!
December 8, 2011
Growing Up & Liking It by Dolores Ayotte is a book written from the heart through life’s experiences as a helpful guide for living. You will find here many quotes, stories, and wisdom gleaned from life as Dolores has lived it. You will certainly find some things that will encourage and inspire you in your own walk. Your own experiences may differ from Dolores, but one thing you will learn from this book is that living is always a learning process. We learn from others, the mistakes we make along the way, and God revealing things to us through the things we observe.
The key to peace and happiness in living is rooted in our ability to first and foremost love God. We learn that true joy is to grow through our living process, and liking the progression we make
The key to peace and happiness in living is rooted in our ability to first and foremost love God. We learn that true joy is to grow through our living process, and liking the progression we make
March 13, 2015
I could not wait to read Growing Up & Liking It by Dolores Ayotte after finishing Up The Down Ladder, her book on depression. Again I was amazed at the author's ability to make me smile and think - "oh that is so true why hadn't I thought of that?" We are all filled with awe and wonder as children but soon forget that state of mind when the pressures of adulthood wear us down. Thank you again Dolores for reminding me that life was so simple in childhood and that philosophy can still be used to great effect in later life. This beautiful novel is stuffed to the brim with with humor, wonderful anecdotes and memories of her own childhood all there for the reader to sigh over with their own memories and say - "this is how I'm gonna live my life!"
Very highly recommended!
Very highly recommended!
August 4, 2011
Growing up and Liking It: 13 Steps to a Happier Life by Dolores Ayotte is thirteen chapters of down-to-earth life experiences published by Tate Publishing, copyright 2010. This nonfiction book is loaded with the wisdom that comes from personal experience. It's inspiring, encouraging, full of insight, and I love the quotations. Savor it a chapter at a time. Written in her usual style, these personal stories and quotes are easy to identify with and relate to, thus life-altering if you decide to use her practical suggestions. It's a perfect paperback to provide the feeling of sitting down to coffee with a friend.
October 29, 2013
I wasn't quite sure what to expect from this book. I sometimes find self-help books to be a little preachy or condescending, but this was an enjoyable read from start to finish. The author presents 13 steps to a happier, healthier self by seamlessly weaving in humorous anecdotes with sound advice and inspirational and philosophical quotes. The end result is book full of wisdom and inspiration, as well as laughs.
I recommend this book to anyone who might be struggling with their faith or need a little more inspiration and encouragement to get through a difficult time, or those who simply want to achieve more balance and peace in their lives.
I recommend this book to anyone who might be struggling with their faith or need a little more inspiration and encouragement to get through a difficult time, or those who simply want to achieve more balance and peace in their lives.
June 20, 2014
In “Growing Up” Dolores continues with the theme of her first book, “I’m Not Perfect and it’s Okay”.
Once again she provides sound advice and solid common sense wisdom that is sorely lacking in most books of this nature. She writes with humor and humility while providing the reader with helpful insight into dealing with our own trials in life.
It is truly a testimony to a wonderful transformation in the writer’s life that is sure to provide inspiration for the challenges that we all face.
I highly recommend this book and it needs to be placed on your book shelf right next her first book and referred to daily. This is a great book from a wonderful writer. Five Stars!!!!!
Once again she provides sound advice and solid common sense wisdom that is sorely lacking in most books of this nature. She writes with humor and humility while providing the reader with helpful insight into dealing with our own trials in life.
It is truly a testimony to a wonderful transformation in the writer’s life that is sure to provide inspiration for the challenges that we all face.
I highly recommend this book and it needs to be placed on your book shelf right next her first book and referred to daily. This is a great book from a wonderful writer. Five Stars!!!!!
August 10, 2016
This is the second book of the author after woman's voice and I must say, I am glad to have not missed this wonderful piece. The author has got a element of her words connecting with you and leaving a imprint on your mind even after you are done reading. Inspirational and I fell in love with "OPEN THE DOOR" chapter, brings a sense of opening outward in a optimistic way. Worth buying and fantastic book.
April 13, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Growing Up & Liking It by Dolores Ayotte. Mrs. Ayotte's writing is so down to earth and her stories are very pertinent to everyone's lives. I think you will truly enjoy reading both of her self-help books because they are full of wisdom and wit, as well as Christian values applied to daily life.
December 8, 2014
Growing Up & Liking It was an interesting read. The author had some interesting perspective for ways to improve oneself. The book was well written with some interesting stories woven into the book so that it's not just telling you, but it is also showing you how the author improved herself over the years. Over all, I recommend the book to anyone looking to improve themselves.
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