iWant - New Book On The Market

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There's a new book out by Jane Velez Mitchell. You may remember her from Celebrity Justice or have seen her lately on Issues on CNN. Jane and I were suite-mates at UDLA in Puebla, Mexico many years ago. She's a wonderful open and loving human being. Thought I'd let you know about it in case you might be interested in reading her book.

Amazon.com: iWant: My Journey from Addiction and Overconsumption to a Simpler, Honest Life (9780757313714): Jane Velez-Mitchell: Books

Here's info on the book

'This is the story of my ch . . . ch . . . changes, which took me from insanity to clarity, from egocentricity to altruism, from alcoholism to activism. These changes have marked an evolution in what I want from this life. I am what I want. What I seek to consume, possess, and achieve is a mirror that reflects my lusts and cravings, values and priorities, and moral boundaries or lack thereof. I am happy to say that what I want today is much less toxic and self-centered than what I used to want. It's taken decades of selfexamination to peel back the layers and figure out what really makes me happy. And while I'm still searching for my ultimate bliss, I know for sure it's not what I once thought it was. It's not alcohol, cigarettes, money, food, sugar, or status symbols: I've consumed all of those in massive quantities, and they've just made me miserable. Now, I want what can't be tasted, smoked, worn, seen, or counted. It's the opposite of material. As sappy as it might sound, what I want is spiritual.'​

Let me know if you read it.

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My copy arrived! Can't wait.

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Give us a book report when you finish!

 

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Give us a book report when you finish!

Better still, you can borrow it. Beware, takes me 4-ever to read a book, not that I am a slow reader, I just usually read prior to bed and pass out before getting very far. Though with Jane, I might make an exception and squeeze in a read at other times. She was just a character when I knew her in college - can't wait to see what other things she will get into. One thing's for sure, I knew she would "make it".

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YouTube - iWant by Jane Velez-Mitchell

Here's a video about the book