At age thirty-five, Cami Walker was burdened by a battle with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition that made it difficult for her to walk, work, or enjoy her life. Seeking a remedy for her depression after being hospitalized, she received an uncommon prescription from an African medicine woman: give to others for 29 days.
29 Gifts is the insightful story of the author’s life change as she embraces and reflects on the naturally reciprocal process of giving and receiving. Many of Walker’s gifts were simple—a phone call, spare change, a Kleenex. Yet the acts were transformative. By day 29, not only had Walker’s health and happiness improved, but she had created a worldwide giving movement.
The book also includes personal essays from others whose lives changed for the better by giving, plus pages for the reader to record their own journey. More than a memoir, 29 Gifts offers inspiring lessons on how a simple daily practice of altruism can dramatically alter your outlook on the world.
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"What a surprisingly marvelous read. After reading The Happiness Project, I was ready for another self-indulgant tale of a pampered woman longing to "discover more" about herself, but instead, this moving book is about releasing pain, ego and negativity through focusing on others and giving your energy to the world. Cami Walker, who suffers from debilitating MS, uses her illness as a crutch until she decides to embrace the philosophy of giving - once she changes her mindset, she finds her body working with her instead of against her. She is eloquent in her prose and gracious in accepting her limits, her strengths and her role in the world. Truly inspiring, this book will help anyone feeling stuck in their life to pull out and see how self-improvement comes from letting go and living freely, generously and honestly."
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Kristen (5 out of 5 stars)