Learning to embrace the higher functions of the mind and cure your body, is the main driving force behind Hay's book. Her book leaves me with two impressions.

First, I think the author steps out of bounds when she proclaims every illness is created in the mind and can be healed with your mind. My sister died from Leukemia, a physical illness. I doubt changing one's mind halts the death steps of Leukemia.

The “returning to your past to heal the present” psychology used in this book, fills my mind with ghosts. I prefer the psychology of “sticking to the present and moving forward.”

My favorite part of the book, pops up in a nice little index, that I refer to as my “cheat sheet.”

In this section, I look up my malady, find the thought that created the illness and practice the affirmation. The associative mind concept fascinates me.

Despite my issues with this book, I recommend it.

I used the affirmations for abdominal cramps, which, according to Hay, indicates fear. My cramps stayed, but I appreciated the diversion while repeating the affirmation.

This book remains in my personal collection.