Praise for The Affirming Way of Life
“The world would be a better place if we each embraced the affirming way of life. Through heart-felt personal stories and research-backed strategies, this book helps us bring a dose of kindness and appreciation to every life we touch. Read it and pass it on to your friends and family. It’s sure to make a difference in your life and theirs. We all need a book like this right now.”
Naomi Drew, author of Peaceful Parents, Peaceful Kids
“This open-hearted book will awaken your relationships – if you let it. My awareness and skill for affirming the people in my life, skyrocketed and stuck with me, helping folks feel exceptionally known and valued. Gail’s lessons will be as lasting and powerful as those from The Four Agreements.”
Jamie Sussel Turner, speaker, coach, and author of Less Stress Business and Less Stress Life
“In The Affirming Way of Life, Gail Siggelakis shares her experience as a daughter, wife, mother, and elementary school teacher and weaves a story that is entertaining and thought provoking. The book is a must-read for all who are in our great profession of education. You will be empowered to truly change the world!”
Marie Blistan, President, New Jersey Education Association
“Gail Siggelakis writes with the wit and wisdom that comes from loving people with care and concern. She deftly blends together the mental, emotional, and spiritual ingredients which shape relationships into intimate and wonderful connections. Her stories model the affirming way of life, and her information and practical applications encourage her readers to start anywhere on their journeys toward building satisfying relationships. An inviting and intimate read for all!”
Dr. Nadine Heitz, director of counseling services, Rider University
“Gail Siggelakis blends personal anecdotes, examples from popular culture as well as psychological research to provide the reader with a multi-course feast of ways to affirm and nourish relationships with ourselves, loved ones, children, family, and co-workers. In the mental health field that all too often focuses on emotional pathology, this book offers a refreshing contrast that addresses ways to identify and support the underlying emotional health of those around us.“
Dr. Peter A. Crist, M.D., Medical orgone therapist, Stockton, New Jersey ; President, American College of Orgonomy, Princeton, New Jersey
“This book validates the human need for affirming words. Through Gail’s research, examples, personal stories, and strategies, readers can improve their relationships while engaging in more positive fulfilling lives. Hats off to Gail for reinforcing this critical human need.”
Carol Kivler, speaker, author, and founder of Courageous Recovery, LLC
“The Affirming Way of Life is a compelling ‘How to’ book that explores strategies to transform one’s life, from negative to positive, by reconditioning your way of thinking and responding to others. Gail Siggelakis shows us by affirming who we are, we more readily accept ourselves and can affirm the value of others. Her strategies are applicable for individuals at all levels—from pediatrics to geriatrics. “
Cav. Dr. Gilda Battaglia Rorro Baldassari, former Director of the Office of Equal Educational Opportunity, New Jersey Department of Education
“The Affirming Way of Life will make you think differently about the words you use and how you use them. Gail Siggelakis paints a compelling picture of how the things we say have resounding effects on the people who we cherish most. She challenges us to refine our language in order to uplift, embolden and empower those around us. Parents and educators who want the most for their children—a strong inner voice and a positive self-identity, need to read this book.”
Ryan Lee, Social Emotional Learning Specialist K-5 Schools and co-owner of Master of Me Academy
