Helpful Score: 1
This book comes from a Christian publishing house, however as a Chassidic Jew I do not recall any strong overt Christian overtones. It is exactly what it says, suggestions for small periods of time when one can take a "time out" from life in a simple way.
I myself am at a stage in my life when I have the opportunity (and seem to need) more than just "5 minutes" at a time for rest and stress relief, but I have had periods of my life when juggling babies and toddlers, etc., that 5 minutes is just about all the time I could muster up to find some time for myself. Trying to think of something to do during those brief, precious moments can eat them up, leaving a person feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. And when one doesn't have more than 5 minutes at a time (more or less), it is impossible to find the time to create a list of things to do during those few seconds.
Thus, I find this to be a very useful book for people who find themselves in such a situation. That this book is written for women is quite pertinent because we are usually the ones who are staying at home with small children or caring for older relatives during the twilight years. However, I don't see much of a problem if a man finds himself in a similar situation and wishes to adapt some if not all of these ideas into his own masculine lifestyle.
Overall, I think this is a pretty well thought out book. If you find you are at the end of your rope taking care of everyone's needs but your own, check it out. It might be just what you were looking for.
I myself am at a stage in my life when I have the opportunity (and seem to need) more than just "5 minutes" at a time for rest and stress relief, but I have had periods of my life when juggling babies and toddlers, etc., that 5 minutes is just about all the time I could muster up to find some time for myself. Trying to think of something to do during those brief, precious moments can eat them up, leaving a person feeling frustrated and unsatisfied. And when one doesn't have more than 5 minutes at a time (more or less), it is impossible to find the time to create a list of things to do during those few seconds.
Thus, I find this to be a very useful book for people who find themselves in such a situation. That this book is written for women is quite pertinent because we are usually the ones who are staying at home with small children or caring for older relatives during the twilight years. However, I don't see much of a problem if a man finds himself in a similar situation and wishes to adapt some if not all of these ideas into his own masculine lifestyle.
Overall, I think this is a pretty well thought out book. If you find you are at the end of your rope taking care of everyone's needs but your own, check it out. It might be just what you were looking for.
