About the Author

Patricia Spadaro is an award-winning author of books on personal growth and practical spirituality. She is dedicated to inspiring and empowering others to live more deeply, fully, and authentically. Patricia's works have been translated into more than 20 languages and are available worldwide. Her book "Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving" combines wisdom from around the world with real-life stories and practical tools to create an inspiring guide to honoring your own needs, giving with the heart in ways that matter, letting go of energy-draining regrets, and celebrating your unique voice. "Honor Yourself" is the winner of two national book awards. One of Patricia's favorite themes is how we can embrace and work with the power of paradox in our lives. "Patricia Spadaro is a marvelous guide through the inner realms of the heart," says bestselling author Marianne Williamson. "I always feel uplifted by her words." Patricia Spadaro is also a publishing coach who has helped many successful authors publish and market their works.

Reviews

"Honor Yourself is more than just food for the soul, it is true healing for the heart. Patricia Spadaro provides an honest approach to self-love that will help us overcome the mental and emotional roadblocks that have created imbalances in our lives today. Taking a cue from ancient scriptures and healing traditions, she helps us understand the daily dance of give and take that makes up life's experiences. She is a new voice to be reckoned with as a pioneer in healing."
--Ann Louise Gittleman, New York Times bestselling author of The Fat Flush Plan

"A compendium of insight, advice, and practicality.... Highly recommended for personal self-help, self-improvement reading lists as being especially user friendly and 'real world' oriented."
--Midwest Book Review

"A must read. Not only the best guide for developing a healthier relationship with yourself but filled with the wisdom of the ages. Incredibly informative and uplifting."
--Bill Cloke, author of Happy Together: Creating a Lifetime of Connection, Commitment, and Intimacy

"A tightly woven guide to achieving inner peace."
--Publishers Weekly

"Engaging, compassionate, and at times surprising."
--Foreword Reviews magazine

"Essential reading.... Her writing is a breath of fresh air."
--Chris Prentiss, author of Zen and the Art of Happiness

"For too long, people have believed the myth of 'giving until it hurts, ' with the result of feeding their martyr within. This is a Golden Book of practical guidance for personal growth and development, without having to attend a seminar. Honor Yourself: The Inner Art of Giving and Receiving is both easy to read quickly and written for the reader to ponder the depths of the meaning of giving and receiving.... I love the sprinkling of 'Myth' and 'Magic' throughout the book. They function like affirmations to help you grow."
--Susan R. Andrews, Ph.D., clinical neuropsychologist and author of Stress Solutions for Pregnant Moms

"Having the ability to balance the needs of life, family and a career are always a challenge. This book shows us how to embrace our feelings, recognize the paradox of life, and embrace the acceptance and support that is all around us."
--Awareness Magazine

"I thoroughly enjoyed Honor Yourself. It does a tremendous job of weaving deep wisdom into a beautifully accessible format. I loved the 'myths and magic, ' the practical keys in the 'balancing acts, ' and the catchy wording used to convey the paradoxical truths--say no to say yes, give less to give more, etc. The anecdotes were great too. It is always refreshing to find a book so accessible and interesting to read, yet so deeply informed by the timeless wisdom of the past."
--John Greer, insight meditation teacher and author of Seeing, Knowing, Being: A Guide to Sacred Awakenings

"If you happen to be someone in need of a good book in a bad time, then you've just met this season's must-read."
--Good Books in Bad Times (HarperOne blog)

"Offers wise counsel on giving birth to your best self through the practices of giving and receiving."
--Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, SpiritualityandPractice.com

"Patricia Spadaro is a marvelous guide through the inner realms of the heart. I always feel uplifted by her words."
--Marianne Williamson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Return to Love

"Patricia Spadaro's elegant writing takes us exactly where we need to be, on the journey inward.... A must-read for everyone who struggles with balance: executives, stay-at-home moms, politicians, celebrities, and anyone who works hard and wants to live fully."
--Iris Martin, author of From Couch to Corporation

"Rarely does a debut solo work of nonfiction explode on the scene with such deftness and clarity.... What makes any book great, from Dostoyevsky to Tolle, is when the reader pauses every so often to ponder what he has just read. This is just what I found myself doing."
--ReverseSpins.com

"Rich in insight and practical wisdom, this wonderful book is an essential guide to making the choices that are right for you. It will touch your heart, move your spirit, and propel you forward. I highly recommend this exceptional book."
--Dannion Brinkley, New York Times bestselling author of Saved by the Light and Kathryn Brinkley, coauthor of Secrets of the Light

"So many of us are feeling out of balance and overwhelmed. Honoring and putting ourselves on the list first is not common practice, but necessary to have healthy life. A must read for those wanting to nurture and enhance the greatest relationship you will ever have . . . the one with yourself."
--Ann Boroch, CNC, author of The Candida Cure and Healing Multiple Sclerosis