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Assertiveness for Earth Angels: How to Be Loving Instead of “Too Nice” by Doreen VirtueEnglish | 2013 | ISBN: 1401928803 | 205 Pages | EPUB | 0,5 MBDo people take advantage of your niceness? In this groundbreaking book, Doreen Virtue teaches Earth Angels —extremely sweet people who care more about others’ happiness than their own—how to maintain their inner peace and loving nature while at the same time holding boundaries. You’ll discover how to overcome fears about saying no, and how to ask for what you want from those around you and from the universe.Assertiveness for Earth Angels is for anyone who wants to learn the art of speaking up in relationships and in their activism about issues related to the world. Whether you need more assertiveness with your family, on the job, or in your healing work, you’ll appreciate Doreen’s gentle-but-firm approach to negotiating your earthly needs in heavenly ways! From the Back CoverGabriel is still with us, helping people be messenger angels–including teachers, writers, musicians, and artists–and helping parents conceive, adopt, and raise their children. You’ll read true stories of people who were miraculously aided by Gabriel, and learn how you, too, can receive assistance with your messenger work and parenting.About the AuthorDoreen Virtue holds B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees in counseling psychology, and is a lifelong clairvoyant who works with the angelic realm. She’s the author of Archangels 101, Earth Angels, and Healing with the Angels, among other works. Doreen has appeared on Oprah, The View, Good Morning America, CNN, and other programs; presents workshops around the world; and also has a weekly call-in talk show on HayHouseRadio.com®.      Website: www.AngelTherapy.comAmazon Top Customer Reviews5.0 out of 5 starsLoved this book!By Kevin VINE VOICE on October 9, 2013Quote:I couldn’t put this book down which is a rare feat for me. I may start a book and then I end up shelving it for some time or indefinitely as I’ve picked up another one and so forth. I’m sure I have some form of ADD. However, that was not the case with this book. I picked it up and was immediately pulled into it and I had to keep going without stopping. If I had to take a break or go to sleep, I was irritated as I wanted to finish it. It was that kind of book for me.This book is about Earth Angels who are highly sensitive human souls that want to help others and yet have a difficult time saying no. They also tend to be in and out of abusive or manipulative relationships because they feel like they can fix everybody. They’re afraid to make moves in life or knowing when to help or when to back off. Of course the definition is a lot more in depth than that. The author explains it in detail, but she also offers solutions to those that exhibit particular behavior patterns that are destructive or cause them to be taken advantage of. This book is jam packed with so much information on the nature of Earth Angels that it would be too lengthy to list it all here.Although I’m not an Earth Angel (or at least I don’t believe I am), I still gained from this book because there were some behavior patterns discussed in this book that I could very well fall into from time to time. I found this book empowering as well as detailed and informational. Some of the many things covered in this book are things like learning to be more assertive, developing better communication skills, having boundaries and learning to say no, toxic and karmic relationships, trying to fix people, ridding oneself of negative traits like guilt, worry and fear.This is one of the author, Doreen Virtue’s finest books next to “Divine Guidance: How to Have a Dialogue with God and Your Guardian Angels”, “The Angel Therapy Handbook” and “Divine Prescriptions: Spiritual Solutions for You and Your Loved Ones”. One of the reasons is that it’s all her rather than others infusing their stories. Those are great too, but this resonated with me on a bigger level because of all the information and messages contained within it.5.0 out of 5 starsAre You Sensitive? If So, Get This Book!By Sarah on October 29, 2013Quote:This is such a helpful book! It’s perfect for sensitive people who are here to share their gifts with the world but need assistance with setting good boundaries. Good boundaries create great self-care. And, with good self-care, we have the energy and enthusiasm to help others along their path.Virtue wrote this book for people new to the spiritual journey as well as individuals who have been working to make the world a better place for a long time. She starts in childhood where many learn to protect their sensitivity in a sometimes harsh world and family environment. She instructs the reader about how to set boundaries without guilt or fear. This includes being loving, avoiding being a pushover, learning good communication skills, and being one’s own authority figure.The section on Developing Assertiveness in Relationships includes a very helpful chapter about handling toxic relationships. It goes into great details about recognizing and effectively addressing interrupting, correcting, one up-manship, clingy neediness, stalking, guilt-tripping, angerholism, unreliability, nosiness, and grumpiness. Virtue is so clear that these behaviors that people often accept are hurting them emotionally and really not OK. She gives the reader permission to walk away from these dysfunctional situations if necessary. I found the specific recommendations in this section very insightful.I personally loved the section about following dreams and life purpose. This section alone is well worth purchasing the book. It ends with a discussion about Energy Work For Empaths, How To Have More Time and Energy, and activism.Highly recommended!5.0 out of 5 starsVery positive and upliftingBy C. Wedge on October 16, 2013Quote:I have only read the first 7 chapters so far but it has caused a strong emotional response in me. I think these words are empowering (in a good way) for everyone on Earth, not just “Earth Angels”. Nevertheless, for people who are always looking to help others and bring peace, sometimes to the extent of sacrificing their own health and happiness, this book will probably resonate with you strongly. I have a feeling it’s going to be difficult to learn to shrug off some of my old ways of thinking/acting, but I expect it’s going to make me happier and more free in the long run.5.0 out of 5 starswonderfulBy BookLover on November 1, 2013Quote:Assertiveness for Earth Angels: How to be Loving Instead of “Too Nice” by Doreen Virtue is a wonderfully helpful book, especially for those of us who have a hard time saying no. This book is also helpful to those who always put others happiness before their own.Assertiveness for Earth Angels is broken up into four different parts. The first part entitled, “Assertiveness Basics” shows us how to have personal boundaries and not be a pushover. Part two, entitled, “Developing Assertiveness in Relationships” helps us identify toxic relationships and shows us how to handle them. In part three entitled, “Being Assertive Out in the World” we are shown how to have peaceful excitement instead of drama. The fourth part entitled, “Live Tools and Guidance for Earth Angels” shows us how to have more energy and also realize our life mission.This book is absolutely wonderful. I liked that this book gave the reader permission to say no and set boundaries. I also appreciated the examples that were given which showed us how to be assertive without being aggressive. I also appreciated that the author explained the differences between being aggressive and being assertive by showing that they are not synonymous to each other. I would recommend this book to everyone who is ‘too nice’ and wants to learn to be loving instead of a’pushover’ or ‘too nice’.I acknowledge that I received this book free of charge from Hay House in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.