Overview

A powerful pictorial book, using the butterfly as an allegory, appropriate for anyone struggling to discover their True Self A self-help book with 19 beautiful color illustrations Book of awareness, not answers Each page uses three communication methods: symbolic artwork, interpretive titles, and accompanying short text Each piece of artwork is symbolic and meant for you to apply to yourself, your circumstances, and your own journey in life Addresses the influences that affect us, decisions we make, obstacles we face, and help available to us The author stimulates you to address difficult questions to help break free from what binds you and discover your true self. Each page provides a powerful concept and short story by itself Read cover to cover, all concepts coalesce to provide a reflective story Helpful for anyone who feels trapped, blocked, afraid, and unable to become the person inside of themselves who is waiting to break free, like the butterfly.

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9780986082900

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Reviews

""Breaking Free Too is one of the best self-discovery books I've read. It's easy to understand language blended with colorful pictures correlation the transformation of a butterfly with self-discoveries mad as a human, appeal to a wider age range of readers than most. I highly recommend it."" - Dorothy Thatcher, retired social worker, Mayo Clinic ""People of many ages will be helped and inspired by Breaking Free Too. Tamara Lauder's beautiful illustrations and thoughtful text will be appreciated and enjoyed through multiple readings."" - Carmen Farwell, Middle School teacher and librarian ""Change is hard for people, but this book gives one the insight, inspiration, and through the simple metaphor of a butterfly, shows how it is possible to really change your life."" - Benjamin ""Buddy"" Bess, Publisher, The Bess Press, Honolulu, HI ""I am so moved by your book! How I wish I had it years ago and my path might not have been so difficult."" - Entrepreneur and Gallery Owner ""Your book reminded me of the benefit and wisdom of collecting and assessing all the facts before reaching conclusions"" - professional logger ""I enjoyed your book immensely! Very insightful. Added bonus - my grandson LOVES looking at the butterfly pictures."" - mother and grandmother

Author Information

After seventeen years of an academic medical career, the author left the practice of medicine from the walls of a traditional medical institution, to follow her dream of becoming a full-time professional artist and providing healing through the arts. She spends the majority of her time in pottery and printmaking, but also enjoys combining her passion for writing with her artwork. She is published in a variety of genres, a frequent contributor to the ""U.P. Reader"", and is both the author and illustrator of her book. Her writing was selected for the ""Houghton Selected Shorts Story Contest"" performed at the Rozsa Center at Michigan Tech University in Houghton, MI.

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