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This Moment Is Your Life (and So Is This One): A Fun and Easy Guide to Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

by Mariam GATES
illus. by Libby VanderPloeg. 248p. further reading. notes. websites. Dial. May 2018. Tr $18.99. ISBN 9780399186622.
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Gr 7 Up—Gates offers an extensive guide focusing on mindfulness, meditation, and yoga as weapons to combat the daily stress young people may endure. The author does a thorough job of explaining the physical and mental toll stress can take. In addition, she recommends and describes certain exercises that help one cope with such anxiety. Each component encourages participation in either physical exercises, mental journaling, or, at times, listening to relaxing music. The variety of subjects can be accessed by looking for a specific topic. However, readers may notice some repeated information if read from beginning to end. Overall, Gates's attention to detail has a way of making stress seem manageable. In addition, readers who enjoyed the format of Karen Rayne's GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You will appreciate this title.
VERDICT For general purchase for middle and high school collections.
Reviewed by Jeni Tahaney, Summit High School, Manfield, TX , Apr 01, 2018

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