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Asking for a Friend: Answers from the Universe to Life's Big Questions
Guidance of the highest calibre for every burning question you ever had. I loved this book!' - Jordanna Levin, internationally bestselling author of Make It Happen
'I love everything Helen writes. Asking For A Friend is imbued with a sense of renewed energy, confidence, and importantly, hope. A gift to bookshelves the world over.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, author of You Are Enough
No matter what our differences are, we all ultimately ask the same big questions of life. When will I find love? What happens when we die? Why do bad things happen to good people? How do I go on?
As a psychic, Helen Jacobs has heard just about every curly question there is. Asking For A Friend provides answers from the spirit realm, with a side dose of hope, comfort and gentle guidance to those navigating challenging times.
This is the ultimate spiritual FAQ, bringing together answers to the most commonly asked questions Helen has received over the past decade. From dealing with losing someone you love or a relationship breakdown, to how to navigate the very uncertain times we're experiencing, including our current climate crisis and other world-altering events, Asking For A Friend serves up bite-sized wisdom to life's biggest questions.
'I love everything Helen writes. Asking For A Friend is imbued with a sense of renewed energy, confidence, and importantly, hope. A gift to bookshelves the world over.' - Cassie Mendoza-Jones, author of You Are Enough
No matter what our differences are, we all ultimately ask the same big questions of life. When will I find love? What happens when we die? Why do bad things happen to good people? How do I go on?
As a psychic, Helen Jacobs has heard just about every curly question there is. Asking For A Friend provides answers from the spirit realm, with a side dose of hope, comfort and gentle guidance to those navigating challenging times.
This is the ultimate spiritual FAQ, bringing together answers to the most commonly asked questions Helen has received over the past decade. From dealing with losing someone you love or a relationship breakdown, to how to navigate the very uncertain times we're experiencing, including our current climate crisis and other world-altering events, Asking For A Friend serves up bite-sized wisdom to life's biggest questions.
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Published October 19, 2021
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March 10, 2022not even putting this with my yearly count.
as one: I literally flicked through it and was like this is dumb
and two: it not worth it
as one: I literally flicked through it and was like this is dumb
and two: it not worth it
July 25, 2021
This book was brilliant! Such an original idea.
This book looks at some of lifes biggest questions, and answers them with an honest and spiritual response. I loved the responses, and really got something from them. This book isn't necessarily categorised as 'self-help' but it certainly helped me.
The layout is great, putting the questions into key categories. One of the real bonuses were the journal prompts at the end of each chapter.
This book is so original and I really enjoyed the reading experience. It was super uplifting, yet honest.
Definitely recommend this one!
This book looks at some of lifes biggest questions, and answers them with an honest and spiritual response. I loved the responses, and really got something from them. This book isn't necessarily categorised as 'self-help' but it certainly helped me.
The layout is great, putting the questions into key categories. One of the real bonuses were the journal prompts at the end of each chapter.
This book is so original and I really enjoyed the reading experience. It was super uplifting, yet honest.
Definitely recommend this one!
January 28, 2025
This was sadly not for me.
February 18, 2022
I found this book to be insightful and comforting. It gave me a lot to think about.
July 11, 2021
Thanks to NetGalley and Murdoch books for the advanced readers copy in return for an honest review.
There was something about the cover of this book that made me happy and I can’t put my finger on it. It’s brightly coloured, visually appealing, with a tongue-in-cheek title. It just seemed like a joyful cover, even though we’re frequently told not to pay too much attention to the cover.
I know some people completely go against the idea of ghosts, spirits, and life after death, and that’s entirely their prerogative. I for one truly believe in the afterlife and believe I have had interactions with my loved ones after death. I am not saying I am right and non-believers are wrong, but considering no one knows for sure what death brings us, maybe we should open our minds to the (in my opinion) comforting idea that this isn’t all there is, and maybe, those who are only with us in spirit do have the ability to answer our questions. Whatever your view, it’s important to go into this book with an open mind.
It wasn’t preachy, which I thought was good. It explored her believes but didn’t insist that the reader must agree. But I do think it presented a new way for the reader to think.
I did find it a bit…negative? Depressing? Maybe not quite to that extreme but the questions all seemed to be quite pessimistic. Things like divorce, illness, redundancy and death. Whilst I realise that these tend to be the big ‘what if’ questions, I felt it needed a balance with some more positive, life affirming questions. I’m sure there’s plenty of those.
With the emphasis on spiritualism and psychic ability, I did think there would be more focus on the spiritual life-after-death part, rather than a Q&A self help type of format, but it was still entertaining, informative, interesting, and gave me time to really think about my own life and my own decisions - why I am notoriously terrible at making.
There was something about the cover of this book that made me happy and I can’t put my finger on it. It’s brightly coloured, visually appealing, with a tongue-in-cheek title. It just seemed like a joyful cover, even though we’re frequently told not to pay too much attention to the cover.
I know some people completely go against the idea of ghosts, spirits, and life after death, and that’s entirely their prerogative. I for one truly believe in the afterlife and believe I have had interactions with my loved ones after death. I am not saying I am right and non-believers are wrong, but considering no one knows for sure what death brings us, maybe we should open our minds to the (in my opinion) comforting idea that this isn’t all there is, and maybe, those who are only with us in spirit do have the ability to answer our questions. Whatever your view, it’s important to go into this book with an open mind.
It wasn’t preachy, which I thought was good. It explored her believes but didn’t insist that the reader must agree. But I do think it presented a new way for the reader to think.
I did find it a bit…negative? Depressing? Maybe not quite to that extreme but the questions all seemed to be quite pessimistic. Things like divorce, illness, redundancy and death. Whilst I realise that these tend to be the big ‘what if’ questions, I felt it needed a balance with some more positive, life affirming questions. I’m sure there’s plenty of those.
With the emphasis on spiritualism and psychic ability, I did think there would be more focus on the spiritual life-after-death part, rather than a Q&A self help type of format, but it was still entertaining, informative, interesting, and gave me time to really think about my own life and my own decisions - why I am notoriously terrible at making.
September 24, 2021
Asking For A Friend claims to answer the basic questions of life. I got curious from the synopsis - books like this sometime have a gem in them that can help you in finding the right perspective on life.
However, reading it, I fast became disappointed from things like "destined", things that "should" be, vibes, and Christ (personally, I'm not religious and I don't enjoy when book that shouldn't be on that topic goes there).
I didn't finish the book, as it was extremely boring for me. I can't really recommend it.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Murdoch Books for providing me with an free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.*
However, reading it, I fast became disappointed from things like "destined", things that "should" be, vibes, and Christ (personally, I'm not religious and I don't enjoy when book that shouldn't be on that topic goes there).
I didn't finish the book, as it was extremely boring for me. I can't really recommend it.
*Thanks to NetGalley and Murdoch Books for providing me with an free copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.*
January 23, 2022
I enjoyed the chapter setting and found it’s easy to get through the content. Initially was attracted to the book by the front cover. When I purchased this I didn’t realise it was written by a psychic- so discovering this changed my expectations.
There were some really interesting perspectives in this book which I found interesting to consider as an alternative perspective. There were times when I felt enlightened by the content, and found meaning and sense in Helen’s writing. Overall however, I found it to be very generalised.
I would consider recommending this but it wouldn’t be my first choice.
There were some really interesting perspectives in this book which I found interesting to consider as an alternative perspective. There were times when I felt enlightened by the content, and found meaning and sense in Helen’s writing. Overall however, I found it to be very generalised.
I would consider recommending this but it wouldn’t be my first choice.
September 1, 2021
Overview: Psychic, Helen Jacobs, gives her answers to some of life’s biggest questions she has received throughout her career.
Likes: Original, spiritual, thought provoking, FAQ format throughout which was easy to follow
Dislikes: I found this became a bit “wishy washy” or preachy after a while, it lost my attention for the second half of the book
Recommend For: Anyone interested in deep life questions and interested in hearing different perspectives.
Likes: Original, spiritual, thought provoking, FAQ format throughout which was easy to follow
Dislikes: I found this became a bit “wishy washy” or preachy after a while, it lost my attention for the second half of the book
Recommend For: Anyone interested in deep life questions and interested in hearing different perspectives.
August 6, 2023
I loved the way this book was set out. As an adher it was super easy to read as it felt like small chapters. A question and answer were 3 or so pages so I could read it quickly. I've never finished a book so quick!
I also sat and journaled along & after reading which I had many realisations. Loved the life lessons.
Would love to read more like this !
I also sat and journaled along & after reading which I had many realisations. Loved the life lessons.
Would love to read more like this !
June 15, 2025
Skimmed this one. It’s ok. Q&A style. Good for those on a spiritual path, as it gives some answers you may have been seeking.
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