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THINK YES! By Linda Sauget

Man Of Steel

When Christopher Reeve was 42-years-old, a horseback riding acci- MISTRESS MIAO
dent left him completely paralyzed. The actor who played Superman Author: Yun Rou — Reviewed by Anita Finley, Gerontologist
became a quadriplegic in an instant when his spinal cord was severed
at his neck. For those readers who are fasci- with mysterious and weird occur-
He was handsome, wealthy, successful and had a beautiful family, nated by the Rubric Cube and are rences and strange people, too
but right after the accident all he could do was blink his eyes. Once for proficient at completing it, I found frightening to forget.
yes, twice for no. Yun Rou’s book, Mistress Miao, Not knowing much about an-
In interviews he was optimistic even as he recounted the horrors of
his daily existence. When asked how he kept going, he said that he similar in making all the plots fit cient Chinese history, I found my-
cried every morning. He looked at what had become of his life and he together. If you don’t know any- self wanting to know more. The
took twenty minutes every day to grieve and cry. Then he would say to thing about the Daoist philosophy, author, Yun Rou, being a Taoist
himself, “And now, forward.” it will open your eyes and mind to monk, intertwines his philosophy
He was physically paralyzed but to keep himself from being mentally
and emotionally paralyzed, he limited his grief. He acknowledged the incredible possibilities. and natural curiosity and blends
loss, but did not dwell on it. Twenty minutes a day was all he allowed This tantalizing book starts out it with magical expression of
himself before moving forward. with a love story that is compelling life’s truthful realizations. This
Similarly, Miami Dolphins Coach, Don Shula, had a 24-hour rule for and absolutely perfect: Lulu and book is a revelation for anyone
his football team. The players and coaches were allowed 24 hours to Solomon, opposite in who wants to learn
celebrate their victories or feel down about their losses. After that, they
needed to move on and prepare for the next game. No resting on their nature, find Solomon, about China, its ancient
laurels; no lamenting missed opportunities. The clock ran out after 24 totally mesmerized by past, its complicated
hours. Lulu, a green-eyed Chi- history all displayed
Denis Waitley says, “Don’t dwell on what went wrong, instead, focus nese mystery woman. through the eyes and
on what to do next. Spend your energies on moving forward...”
Being able to look forward, look ahead and look up are your super Life is not simple for works of a talented
powers. them as the chapters writer.
Look, up in the sky! It’s a bird...it’s unfold. When Lulu is It is rare for me to be
a plane... almost fatally shot, so interested in a book
Linda Sauget is the author of “If You
Think It”...and lives in Ft. Lauderdale. life as they knew it, is that is highly intellec-
Linda is also available for speaking forever changed. In a comatose tual, historically obsessed with
engagements. Please email her at state, pregnant with twins, Lulu ancient evolution, while at the
LSauget99@aol.com. is on life support. Solomon is same time discovering the ex-
To purchase a copy of Linda’s book, go
Linda Sauget to: www.IfYouThinkIt.com. dedicated to keeping her alive otic natural world. After reading
which forces him to unravel her it, I found myself thinking about
From The June Cover past life, leading him to China, her so many of Yun Rou’s ideas and
family, and devastating secrets. philosophies. Yes, he has written
53 Years Of Marriage And 100 The complexity of this novel is many more books for colossal
Foster Daughters: This Ohio Couple displayed by every other chapter, reading challenges and notewor-
continuing with the present life of thiness. We are featuring another
Made “A Home For Everybody” Lulu and Solomon are the opposite one of his books in our July issue,
chapters, which are like reading Turtle Planet, so be on the look-
another book, taking the reader out for it!
into a parallel life in ancient China, (Photo credit: Angela Alvarez)
About the author:
Yun Rou has been called the “Zen Gabriel
Garcia Marqez” for the works of magical realism,
many set in China. Born Arthur Rosenfeld in New
York City, he received his academic background
at Yale and Cornell Universities and the University
of California. He was officially ordained a Taoist
They don’t remember the names. monk in Guangzhou PRC. His award-winning non-fiction works on
How could they? Ann and Al Hill fostered about 100 girls, mostly Taoism bridge science, spirituality and philosophy while his novels
teenagers, over nearly three decades. What they do remember, and have been optioned in film both in Hollywood and Asia. He lives
in some cases what they will never forget, are the streets where the in the American southwest and travels extensively to the Far East.
girls moved after they left.
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