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Be Feel Think Do: A Memoir
A modern-day shaman reflects on her paradigm-shifting near-death experience, offering inspirational advice on how to live fully, richly, and authentically
At the age of twenty-three, modern-day shaman and inspirational speaker Anne Bérubé’s life was interrupted by a near-fatal car accident and mystical experience. Trapped in the car, unable to breathe, she had a vision that forever realigned her life’s trajectory. The following years were marked by chronic pain, emotional turmoil, and malaise, through which her journey of introspection and personal transformation would eventually lead to profound insights around self-healing, inner peace, and soul-realization.
In her inspirational memoir, Bérubé explores her journey of learning how to prioritize being and feeling in order to experience life richly, fully, and true to her soul’s calling. Bérubé opens her heart and her mind to the universe’s wisdom, providing guidance and comfort to those who feel at the precipice of change and awakening.
At the age of twenty-three, modern-day shaman and inspirational speaker Anne Bérubé’s life was interrupted by a near-fatal car accident and mystical experience. Trapped in the car, unable to breathe, she had a vision that forever realigned her life’s trajectory. The following years were marked by chronic pain, emotional turmoil, and malaise, through which her journey of introspection and personal transformation would eventually lead to profound insights around self-healing, inner peace, and soul-realization.
In her inspirational memoir, Bérubé explores her journey of learning how to prioritize being and feeling in order to experience life richly, fully, and true to her soul’s calling. Bérubé opens her heart and her mind to the universe’s wisdom, providing guidance and comfort to those who feel at the precipice of change and awakening.
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256 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2017
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March 12, 2018
This started out well but went into a swirl of self-indulgence and gushing. Yes, we get that you felt like your spiritual being was broken by being with the wrong man, that you had visions of loving with the right one, that you screwed up your life path. Please don’t tell us (in increasingly wordy paragraphs and long winded sentences) over and over.
A ‘spiritual’ book that fell flat
A ‘spiritual’ book that fell flat
May 10, 2017
This is one amazing story. I absolutely loved the first portion, which is the memoir but was pleasantly surprised when I got to about 50% and found that there was more to this than just Anne's story.
As fabulous as it is, and I do think that spiritual and self-help books are fabulous, I was a little disappointed when I thought this was just going to be a memoir and nothing that could help point to the way to get readers on the right track too. So, my disappointment was cleared away when I got to part two!
Anne's story in itself has a lot of reasons why she went the route she did, even when making mistakes. I love that she does not try to sugar coat the problems that she had, and that she still has to work at being a spiritually honest person. No one is perfect, even our favorite gurus! That said, she goes into her background and how cut off from her emotions she is. It made me want to cry for her multiple times.
Once I got into the second portion I was really excited. I could already see parallels in our lives and the things I could learn from her but the second half is when it gets into the real nitty gritty and how to change. I love change! I just love working on myself and making a better person out of who I am. That said I almost always feel unfulfilled. This is about how to become fulfilled without all of those outside references. And seriously outside references are the bane to who we are.
I was so happy reading this. With 2016 being a whirlwind of disasters and 2017 being wonderful but also bringing about some serious complications, I felt that I needed this right now. It was extremely easy to read with some new techniques that I had not yet heard of. While she also brings about some techniques that have been talked about in psychological circles for a few years.
In short: This is an amazing read. I was so happy with the beginning but even more so with the second half. Now to go apply this to my life!
As fabulous as it is, and I do think that spiritual and self-help books are fabulous, I was a little disappointed when I thought this was just going to be a memoir and nothing that could help point to the way to get readers on the right track too. So, my disappointment was cleared away when I got to part two!
Anne's story in itself has a lot of reasons why she went the route she did, even when making mistakes. I love that she does not try to sugar coat the problems that she had, and that she still has to work at being a spiritually honest person. No one is perfect, even our favorite gurus! That said, she goes into her background and how cut off from her emotions she is. It made me want to cry for her multiple times.
Once I got into the second portion I was really excited. I could already see parallels in our lives and the things I could learn from her but the second half is when it gets into the real nitty gritty and how to change. I love change! I just love working on myself and making a better person out of who I am. That said I almost always feel unfulfilled. This is about how to become fulfilled without all of those outside references. And seriously outside references are the bane to who we are.
I was so happy reading this. With 2016 being a whirlwind of disasters and 2017 being wonderful but also bringing about some serious complications, I felt that I needed this right now. It was extremely easy to read with some new techniques that I had not yet heard of. While she also brings about some techniques that have been talked about in psychological circles for a few years.
In short: This is an amazing read. I was so happy with the beginning but even more so with the second half. Now to go apply this to my life!
June 1, 2017
Netgalley's eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Stars: 4,5 Stars
This book was really good. It gave me insights into the world which I overlooked before in chase for mundane daily things. It showed me how life can be easily crushed like a glass vase.
Ms. Anne Berube shares with us her life and thoughts which shaped who she later became. We as readers have this chance to follow the path with author ever since her childhood till 'now'.
Not to spoil any further I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to look at the life from the other, deeper side.
Stars: 4,5 Stars
This book was really good. It gave me insights into the world which I overlooked before in chase for mundane daily things. It showed me how life can be easily crushed like a glass vase.
Ms. Anne Berube shares with us her life and thoughts which shaped who she later became. We as readers have this chance to follow the path with author ever since her childhood till 'now'.
Not to spoil any further I would recommend this book to everyone who wants to look at the life from the other, deeper side.
June 12, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this heartfelt and insightful memoir. Anne's honesty is brave and moving, and lends her 'life lessons' credulity. If you've been in her presence as I have, you know she exudes joy! Her story is arresting and extremely well written. I closed the book with regret and much to reflect on. Merci Anne! Je te souhaite un très grand succès.
April 12, 2017
Only those who live with chronic pain or someone who does can fully appreciate the impact on daily life.
An interesting and thought provoking book.
An interesting and thought provoking book.
December 31, 2019
The memoir, Be Feel Think Do is a self-help book in disguise.
The author, Anne Bérubé, begins her story with her own recollection of a dreadful car crash, during which she mystically sees an alternate version of her life unfold before her eyes like a movie. This life is not the one she’s currently living; however, it is the life she feels she should be living. A reality where her true feelings speak to her and guide her to prioritize being and feeling over thinking before doing.
Bérubé develops her story by presenting her life, her decisions, her relationships and her surroundings. She then moves on to reflecting on her own experiences of opening herself up to accepting this new life with a focus on self-healing, breathing, accepting and being. Allowing her “inner eye” to be her guide and realizing just how her actions and decisions may serve rather than benefit. Realizing that she must love and accept herself before she can love and accept others. She emphasizes the importance of learning from teachers, whether they be her professors, workshop leaders, mentors, parents, partners or her own children.
Bérubé’s gripping tale takes us through her healing, not only of her body after the crash but also of her heart, mind and soul. This is Anne’s story of self-discovery, changes, learning and teaching. But she is also teaching us how to heal and breathe and accept life’s offerings, and to not settle for the things we think we need or want. Her story teaches us to let our own being and feelings influence our choices.
Written as a gripping autobiographical memoir, this self-help book in disguise tells Bérubé’s story of self-discovery but also leads us to our own self-discovery. Along with Bérubé, we are taught to breathe, listen and learn. As someone who generally doesn’t read self-help books, this memoir tricked me. I appreciate Anne’s natural ability to teach through this memoir and thank her for sharing her story and wisdom.
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The author, Anne Bérubé, begins her story with her own recollection of a dreadful car crash, during which she mystically sees an alternate version of her life unfold before her eyes like a movie. This life is not the one she’s currently living; however, it is the life she feels she should be living. A reality where her true feelings speak to her and guide her to prioritize being and feeling over thinking before doing.
Bérubé develops her story by presenting her life, her decisions, her relationships and her surroundings. She then moves on to reflecting on her own experiences of opening herself up to accepting this new life with a focus on self-healing, breathing, accepting and being. Allowing her “inner eye” to be her guide and realizing just how her actions and decisions may serve rather than benefit. Realizing that she must love and accept herself before she can love and accept others. She emphasizes the importance of learning from teachers, whether they be her professors, workshop leaders, mentors, parents, partners or her own children.
Bérubé’s gripping tale takes us through her healing, not only of her body after the crash but also of her heart, mind and soul. This is Anne’s story of self-discovery, changes, learning and teaching. But she is also teaching us how to heal and breathe and accept life’s offerings, and to not settle for the things we think we need or want. Her story teaches us to let our own being and feelings influence our choices.
Written as a gripping autobiographical memoir, this self-help book in disguise tells Bérubé’s story of self-discovery but also leads us to our own self-discovery. Along with Bérubé, we are taught to breathe, listen and learn. As someone who generally doesn’t read self-help books, this memoir tricked me. I appreciate Anne’s natural ability to teach through this memoir and thank her for sharing her story and wisdom.
https://atlanticbookstoday.ca/anne-be...
February 13, 2018
Flipping through it, it looked like another one of those memoirs where people had near death experience and they were life changing. At first, I wasn't interested in another one of those stories but the title "Be Feel Think Do" kept drawing me to pick up the book. Finally I gave in and read the book. Anne's story and insights gave me the chance to look inside of myself. In Part II, some paragraphs were kind of long winded whereas other areas I wished she had elaborated more but overall it was worth the read.
March 31, 2019
I appreciated Anne’s honesty and willingness to share her story and even more so, her encouragement to her readers to share theirs too, “Is there a book in you?” Her chapter on self-love was really meaningful to me and had some key messages I needed to hear.
July 15, 2020
It took this long for me to finish because I felt the second half of the book wasn’t what I signed up for. I bought the book as an intriguing memoir and quite enjoyed the first half but felt the second half was redundant and it was a struggle for me to get through.
Overall it was well written
Overall it was well written
March 20, 2023
A nice and easy read, though no new information than your average self-help book in terms of actionable steps you can take.
Although I understand this memoir was more to showcase an individuals journey rather than giving a framework for one's own life.
Although I understand this memoir was more to showcase an individuals journey rather than giving a framework for one's own life.
August 27, 2017
Wonderful book!
June 15, 2019
Nicely written with some hard to believe miracles if you're like me(pessimist) , other gender will find it more interesting that i did . Easy read .
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