Cyrus Webb reviews Demystifying Diversity

When it comes to the topic of diversity it can honestly go in so many directions. What I would say about Daralyse Lyons’ new book Demystifying Diversity: Embracing our Shared Humanity is that she strives to break it down to more than a US against THEM and see the why.

Through the interviews and her own personal observations we see how being singled out or labeled as impacted others. It also does something I wasn’t expecting. It turns the tables repeatedly on the reader, forcing us to ask what would we do or who would we be. In horrific events in history would be the one who was the oppressed or would we be the oppressor? Would we stand up for what is right or will be stay by? These questions are difficult but necessary if we are going to see things really move forward in a positive (and productive) way.

There’s another thing that Daralyse discusses in the book that is sure to step on some toes. I know it did mine. That being the words we use to categorize things, like being “good” for eating a salad or “bad” for not. The impact of what we say as well as what we do can impact the way people see themselves and feel about themselves.

Bottom line is we’re ALL a work in progress. This book challenges us to identify the work we ALL have to do and get about doing it.

Strategies: A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Journey

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UPC: 978-1-932690-48-4
Brand: Loving Healing Press
It is estimated that 4-8 million people in the United States suffer
with Fibromyalgia
. Another one million also have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Some statistics state that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
may directly affect 5% of the world's population.


I am one of the individuals in this growing epidemic. In 1997, after a
chaotic year of intense medical and psychological testing, I was diagnosed
with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. I spent much
of the last ten years in deep denial feeling alone, confused, frustrated,
and angry. It has taken me a great deal of soul searching, but I believe
that today I am a better, more centered person because of my experiences.


I've never been someone who dictates advice, so my book provides worksheets you can develop
to tailor your personal responses to symptoms and crises. It is the good, the bad, and the ugly
of my personal journey that I share with you, my fellow Fibromites. My hope is simple, that you
will find solace and renewed hope in my words.


What People Are Saying About Strategies


"This book is a passionate, intense account of one person's
conquest over suffering. As a psychologist working with
chronic pain sufferers, I can endorse Ms. Brady's philosophy,
approach and tools." -Bob Rich, PhD, author Cancer: A Personal Challenge


Author info at http://tami-brady.com


Another great self-help book from Loving Healing Press
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