BOOK REVIEW by MC SIMON

Hidden Treasure
How to Break Free of Five Patterns that Hide Your True Self

By Alice McDowell, Ph.D

There are moments in life when you instantly Know.
Such was the moment when I opened the “Hidden Treasure,” a phenomenal book written by Alice McDowell.
I am that type of reader that, a writer must be able to touch my heart to influence me to read their book thoroughly.
I must admit that until now, several authors have done this.
But none that I recall have ever touched me so deeply within the very first two paragraphs of the introduction.
Alice McDowell is the “guilty” writer.
She needed only a few words and several seconds to convince me that her book is worth reading.
Only a flash of time did I need to know that a writer, who can bring a tear into my eyes, in a blink of an eye, is a writer who knows HOW and WHEN to write.
And, not only this.
Alice McDowell knows WHAT she writes.

Now, between you and me… I feel I should give you a hint.
An important hint.
The truth is, even if the book would consist of only the introduction, it would still be worth reading it.

Luckily, the author didn’t stop there and decided to put on paper, words that can “help you bring more light into the world”, words of wisdom that she learned as a counselor in private practice, retreat guides, who has trained with several healers, humanist and transpersonal psychologists, and has guided people to their personal and spiritual journey for over thirty years.

So, here you come onto the scene.

If you are the one who wants to become aware of your true self, to understand why life is so “hard,” and what you should do starting right now, this book is for you. You’ll find included in its chapters, all the necessary details.

The provided knowledge and the structure of this book “would benefit anyone interested in psychological and spiritual growth – anyone wanting to break free of behaviors that cause suffering and find their authentic self.”

If you ask me, I’ve never met someone who’s not.

The book reveals for you, not only theory but, at the end of each chapter, the author gives you a gift – exercises – physical, energetic, awareness and behavioral – visualizations from many healing and psychological modalities.

And… as the author mentions…

“It’s like observing pieces of a puzzle falling into place.”

To conclude and to repeat…

Only a flash of time did I need to know that a writer, who can bring a tear into my eyes, in a blink of an eye, is a writer who knows HOW and WHEN to write.
And, not only this.
Alice McDowell knows WHAT she writes.

The author hopes the book will help you (me included) find the Hidden Treasure.
Moreover…
I am here to tell you that, after reaching the end of this beautiful and useful book, you’ll find yourself in a fantastic state. You’ll suddenly unhide the treasure. And you’ll know how to use it. For your own highest good.

My advice…
Step into Your Hidden Treasure!
Do it.
For the rest of your life, you’ll never need to worry again.

5 Stars from MC Simon, the WritersPayItForward’s reviewer.