Product Description

Originally self-published to enormous acclaim and demand, Sacred Pampering Principles is a beautifully written guide with hundreds of easy and innovative ways for on-the-go women to pamper their bodies and nurture their spirits.

With her holistic approach to filling your life with comfort, balance, and peace, Debrena Jackson Gandy debunks society's myth that doing something for yourself is decadent and selfish. In fact, she says, the joy we gain from treating ourselves--whether to a luxuriant bath or to a meditative hour alone--is transferred to the people in our lives. When we emerge rejuvenated, others benefit from a patient mother, a fulfilled wife, an effective coworker, a solidly grounded friend.

Written for African-American women, but accessible to women of all races, Sacred Pampering Principles demonstrates not only pampering ideas, but also explains why pampering, for less time and money than one might imagine, is vital to a balanced life.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #258012 in Books
• Published on: 1998-10-07
• Released on: 1998-09-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

From Library Journal
A motivational speaker, author, and founder of the Pacific Northwest African-American Women's Advance, Gandy here relates her "pampering principles." Teaching tolerance, advocating a go-with-the-flow attitude, and blending the aspects of mind, body, and spirit, Gandy believes in leaving negative fears behind. Chapters cover information on meditation, use of affirmations and journal writing, and creating meaningful rituals for spiritual improvement. Her beliefs on the causes of disease are similar to Louise Hay's. This self-help guide, which applies not just to African Americans but to all women with overcommitted lives today, will be a useful though not essential addition for most public libraries.?Lisa S. Wise, Broome Cty. P.L., Binghamton, N.Y.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist
Gandy's guide takes the Villarosa Body and Soul (1995) self-help techniques to the next level by including pampering. Gandy defines pampering as a demonstration of self-love and self-service, not as a selfish, self-serving act. The exercises for achieving her sacred principles that are scattered throughout the chapters encourage readers to work to achieve the principles rather than simply read about them. The chapters cover the SAW (strong African American women) syndrome, sacred pampering principles for the spirit and the body, overcoming guilt, the visible signs of incorporating pampering principles into one's routine, and the effects that pampering has on one's self-esteem and disposition. She strongly asserts that achieving self-love will ensure that women gain personal development, which will have a ripple effect on family and friends. This guide is written for African American women; however, the premise is so commonsensical that women and men from all walks of life will find the techniques practical and well worth exercising. Lillian Lewis

About the Author
Debrena Jackson Gandy lives in Seattle with her husband and two daughters

Customer Reviews

Feeling overwhelmed? STOP, and read this book!
Excellent! The author gently guided me back to loving myself, and reminded me that without self-love, love for others is impossible! The bonus is that the book also includes inexpensive pampering ideas. A must read for ALL women, especially those who feel they are too busy to read it.

A must have for ALL SBW. It's time to take care of ourselves
Debrena Jackson Gandy puts it all in a nutshell. It is time for all women (not only Afro American) to take time out of our lives do times that brings "us" joy. We as mothers, wives, teachers, etc...spend much of time nuturing other and we fail to realize that "we" are our main priority. I really enjoyed this book. Please read this book, it can make difference>>>Take the time! You deserve it.

A must read for all SBWs in Recovery
Do not pass this book by! For over a year I passed this book over on the library shelf until recently. The principles applied in this book will prove to be life affirming for recovering SBWs (Strong Black Women). If you aren't sure if you qualify as an SBW, then you will by the end of the first half of this book.

Gandy opens the book with an array of ancient principles from "Ra Un Neter Amen" to "The Holy Bible." She quotes from text and scriptures that apply to ancient pampering techniques and principles. She offers recipes for successfully incorporating these sacred pampering principles into your busy life. In addition the book is very easy to read. It can be read on the train to work, in the bathtub or right before you drift off to sleep at night. I encourage all African-American women of all ages to read this book in order to help improve your spiritual, mental and physical health and well-being. ~Peace and Blessings.