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Turtle Wisdom : Coming Home to Yourself
A Delightful Companion for Living a Happy, Authentic Life Turtle Coming Home to Yourself will uplift you on a bad day, remind you of your worth in moments of doubt, and give you a boost no matter what. Whimsically illustrated, this endearing keepsake is filled with comfort, encouragement, inspiration, and strategies for empowered living. It will help you build a dependable, resilient core of unshakable confidence and well-being.
Originally written for Donna’s coaching clients as a touchstone between sessions, this precious book’s encouraging message of treasuring yourself so you can design your very best life, unexpectedly spread through many countries, being published worldwide. Its timelessly tender words were shared, like a warm embrace, from friend to friend around the globe for over eighteen years.
Award-winning self-realization coach Donna DeNomme has spent a lifetime helping people claim their true voice. She invites you to recognize and own “your wisdom story” so you can masterfully compose your next chapter.
Written for adults, Turtle Wisdom is also encouraging for teens and tweens, and makes a thoughtful gift that says, "I believe in you!" Order your copy today.
Originally written for Donna’s coaching clients as a touchstone between sessions, this precious book’s encouraging message of treasuring yourself so you can design your very best life, unexpectedly spread through many countries, being published worldwide. Its timelessly tender words were shared, like a warm embrace, from friend to friend around the globe for over eighteen years.
Award-winning self-realization coach Donna DeNomme has spent a lifetime helping people claim their true voice. She invites you to recognize and own “your wisdom story” so you can masterfully compose your next chapter.
Written for adults, Turtle Wisdom is also encouraging for teens and tweens, and makes a thoughtful gift that says, "I believe in you!" Order your copy today.
- GenresSelf Help
256 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2011
67 people are currently reading
79 people want to read
About the author
Donna DeNomme
8 books5 followersDonna DeNomme has spent a lifetime helping seekers claim their true voice. She invites us to recognize all facets of who we are, including the weaker or wounded parts so we might nurture them to heal and grow into their fullest potential.
Donna is the award-winning, internationally published author of six books including the Turtle Wisdom series, 8 Keys to Wholeness, Ophelia’s Oracle, and As You Feel, So You Heal: A Write of Passage; two meditation CD’s, Spinning the Light and Sacred Journey; and several online programs including A Write of Passage and 8 Essential Keys: Tools for Hope-Filled Healing and Expansive Evolutionary Growth.
With an eclectic training in traditional and depth psychology, as well as alternative and indigenous practices, Donna is a conscious energy teacher, shamanic healer, ceremonial leader, and Master Success Coach. She was recognized as Colorado’s “Spiritual Health Guru” by 5280 Magazine for her innovative empowerment techniques which inspire us to recognize and own our “Wisdom Story,” so we might consciously compose our next chapter.
Donna is the award-winning, internationally published author of six books including the Turtle Wisdom series, 8 Keys to Wholeness, Ophelia’s Oracle, and As You Feel, So You Heal: A Write of Passage; two meditation CD’s, Spinning the Light and Sacred Journey; and several online programs including A Write of Passage and 8 Essential Keys: Tools for Hope-Filled Healing and Expansive Evolutionary Growth.
With an eclectic training in traditional and depth psychology, as well as alternative and indigenous practices, Donna is a conscious energy teacher, shamanic healer, ceremonial leader, and Master Success Coach. She was recognized as Colorado’s “Spiritual Health Guru” by 5280 Magazine for her innovative empowerment techniques which inspire us to recognize and own our “Wisdom Story,” so we might consciously compose our next chapter.
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March 30, 2023
Un libro lindo, que usando como metáfora la vida de la tortuga invita al cambio, al autoconocimiento y a desarrollar el poder interior. Lleno de frases e historias inspiradoras....
April 16, 2024
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Turtle Wisdom : Coming Home to Yourself
Author: Donna DeNomme
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 10/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 15 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 2 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved the logic of this book. There’s nothing in it that’s beyond any reader in terms of what is sensible to try and what is comprehendible. Reading this book, I felt from the very first page that the author cared and wanted to help her readers.” Female reader, aged 55
“Compelling! Loved all the turtle stuff. Lot of helpful tips in here – best of all, self-care. It’s very important. The author is so correct on that.” Male reader, aged 36
“Not a big self-help fan. But this is better than most. I liked the writing style; very relaxed, informal, not trying to over impress. I loved that the author didn’t feel it necessary to fill the book with big words.” Male reader, aged 39
“Sweetly illustrated, helpful, accessible, well-organized.” Female reader, aged 41
To Sum It Up:
‘An insightful self-help book filled with logical advice on living a better life. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Turtle Wisdom : Coming Home to Yourself
Author: Donna DeNomme
Star Rating: 5 Stars
Number of Readers: 15
Stats
Editing: 9/10
Writing Style: 10/10
Content: 9/10
Cover: 4/5
Of the 15 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
13 thought the cover was good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
15 would recommend this book to another reader to try.
Of all the readers, 6 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘subject knowledge’.
Of all the readers, 7 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘writing style’.
Of all the readers, 2 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘clarity of message’.
15 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
15 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
“I loved the logic of this book. There’s nothing in it that’s beyond any reader in terms of what is sensible to try and what is comprehendible. Reading this book, I felt from the very first page that the author cared and wanted to help her readers.” Female reader, aged 55
“Compelling! Loved all the turtle stuff. Lot of helpful tips in here – best of all, self-care. It’s very important. The author is so correct on that.” Male reader, aged 36
“Not a big self-help fan. But this is better than most. I liked the writing style; very relaxed, informal, not trying to over impress. I loved that the author didn’t feel it necessary to fill the book with big words.” Male reader, aged 39
“Sweetly illustrated, helpful, accessible, well-organized.” Female reader, aged 41
To Sum It Up:
‘An insightful self-help book filled with logical advice on living a better life. A FINALIST and highly recommended!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
October 25, 2023
Dù bạn là ai, dù bạn ở đâu, dù điều gì xảy đến với cuộc đời bạn, đây là một lời kêu gọi... hãy trở về... với chính mình. Nếu tôi mất đi tất cả những người bạn trên trái đất, ít nhất tôi vẫn còn lại một người bạn, và người bạn đó luôn ở trong tôi.
Bạn chính là người nâng đỡ mình, không phải ai khác. Bạn luôn mang trong mình những tài nguyên, giống như một chú rùa luôn mang cái mai của mình trên lưng vậy.
Mỗi ngày chúng ta sống là mỗi ngày chúng ta phải lựa chọn - sống trong sợ hãi hay sống với niềm tin. Cuộc sống luôn vận động, vạn vật luôn không ngừng biến đổi. Con người cũng vậy, nhưng có một thứ luôn tồn tại bất biến, đó chính là bạn.
Không có gì bên ngoài có thể chắc chắn 100% là luôn đứng tại chỗ để hỗ trợ hay nuôi dưỡng bạn. Chỉ có một thứ duy nhất mà bạn có thể dựa vào, thứ duy nhất đó là CHÍNH BẠN.
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Đó là những gì mình rút ra khi đọc cuốn sách. Nó thật sự chán ngấy!!!
Bạn chính là người nâng đỡ mình, không phải ai khác. Bạn luôn mang trong mình những tài nguyên, giống như một chú rùa luôn mang cái mai của mình trên lưng vậy.
Mỗi ngày chúng ta sống là mỗi ngày chúng ta phải lựa chọn - sống trong sợ hãi hay sống với niềm tin. Cuộc sống luôn vận động, vạn vật luôn không ngừng biến đổi. Con người cũng vậy, nhưng có một thứ luôn tồn tại bất biến, đó chính là bạn.
Không có gì bên ngoài có thể chắc chắn 100% là luôn đứng tại chỗ để hỗ trợ hay nuôi dưỡng bạn. Chỉ có một thứ duy nhất mà bạn có thể dựa vào, thứ duy nhất đó là CHÍNH BẠN.
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Đó là những gì mình rút ra khi đọc cuốn sách. Nó thật sự chán ngấy!!!
September 27, 2018
Mình bị ấn tượng với hình tượng một con rùa với cái mai của nó. Nó đi mọi nơi, với chiếc mai rùa của mình trên lưng. Mỗi chúng ta đều có cái mai rùa như vậy, đó là sức mạnh nội tại của chúng ta. Chúng ta hãy xây dựng chiếc mai rùa của mình theo cách chúng ta muốn, và những sóng gió trong cuộc sống, cũng giống như những mưa gió ngoài tự nhiên, chiếc mai rùa nếu đủ vững chắc sẽ luôn luôn giữ chúng ta an toàn. Một cuốn sách thú vị với cách tiếp cận sáng tạo. Và một lần nữa, mình thật sự thích hình ảnh chú rùa và chiếc mai rùa.
July 25, 2025
This is an absolutely wonderful book. It is well put together and helpful. It gets to the heart of looking inside for the answers instead of outside. Not only that, but it lets go of blame, shame, and frustration by delving into the power within each of us. Love this book!!!
April 15, 2016
Debo reconocer que me gustó este libro porque soy fan de las tortugas y ya desde el inicio está lleno de imágenes de ellas. De hecho, creo que algo padrísimo que puede hacerse con el libro es ir coloreando las ilustraciones que trae, que son muy bonitas.
Cuando empecé a leer Lo que la tortuga dice, me recordó un poco al libro del Secreto. Con sus frases de diversas personas, y la manera en que está narrado, no sé, me hizo pensar que iban por el mismo rumbo. Sin embargo, entre más leía, más sentía la diferencia entre ambos libros hasta que ya dejé de pensar en el otro y me enfoqué sólo en éste.
Aunque es un libro de superación personal, me gustó mucho la manera tan amena en que la autora nos va haciendo ver que somos personas únicas y que nos tenemos a nosotros mismos, aún cuando pensemos que todos nos han abandonado; al final, seguimos estando nosotros para nosotros.
Además, en todo el libro hay diversas técnicas y consejos que puedes ir haciendo para trabajar en aspectos de ti mismo que que consideres conveniente, en lo personal, me gustó mucho la de la bandeja de plata. Así que al final, no hay mucho que decir sobre este libro, yo creo que es una guía muy buena para trabajar, pero dependerá de qué tantas ganas tengas de hacer las cosas, para ver los resultados.
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June 15, 2020
¡Qué lindo trabajo hace la autora al entregar un mensaje tan potente a los lectores!
Comencé a leer este libro en mi trabajo casi por casualidad. Al principio no me convencía mucho, ya que es un estilo de escritura y de género literario que se sale completamente de lo que estoy acostumbrada. Aún asi me animé a leerlo y me ha parecido inspirador.
La autora a través de una bella metáfora relacionada con tortugas, nos relata lo crucial, importante y relevante que es el desarrollo personal y espiritual a lo largo de la vida.
Además, cuenta con algunos ejercicios que nos ayudarán a volver a conectar con nuestro yo interno, la naturaleza y energía positiva; elementos fundamentales que nos ayudarán con el proceso de transformación de malas vivencias en oportunidades.
En conclusión, un libro lleno de positivismo, aliento y buenas energías para replantear ciertos aspectos relacionados con nuestro ser interno.
¡No lo olviden, somos los artistas de nuestras vida!
Comencé a leer este libro en mi trabajo casi por casualidad. Al principio no me convencía mucho, ya que es un estilo de escritura y de género literario que se sale completamente de lo que estoy acostumbrada. Aún asi me animé a leerlo y me ha parecido inspirador.
La autora a través de una bella metáfora relacionada con tortugas, nos relata lo crucial, importante y relevante que es el desarrollo personal y espiritual a lo largo de la vida.
Además, cuenta con algunos ejercicios que nos ayudarán a volver a conectar con nuestro yo interno, la naturaleza y energía positiva; elementos fundamentales que nos ayudarán con el proceso de transformación de malas vivencias en oportunidades.
En conclusión, un libro lleno de positivismo, aliento y buenas energías para replantear ciertos aspectos relacionados con nuestro ser interno.
¡No lo olviden, somos los artistas de nuestras vida!
January 31, 2024
wonderful book with great illustrations
A lovely book which I have found to be comforting in a bad patch. Gentle yet powerful, the messages in each chapter are easy to read and understand.
A lovely book which I have found to be comforting in a bad patch. Gentle yet powerful, the messages in each chapter are easy to read and understand.
November 11, 2023
Every time I read this little gem I find something new packed carefully inside her shell.
***there is a new 18th edition - not listed on Goodreads just yet - even better than the previous version.
***there is a new 18th edition - not listed on Goodreads just yet - even better than the previous version.
May 19, 2010
The #1 selling book in my store. Turtle Wisdom is inspiration at its finest!
February 21, 2013
This is such an uplifting book! I highly recommend this book to all, but especially for those at a crossroads in their life!
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