Just Hand Over the CHOCOLATE and No One Will Get HURT (Catlett, VA)

Just Hand Over the CHOCOLATE and No One Will Get HURT

Local pick-up preferred but will ship at the buyer s expenseKingston Books 15 IMG_7184Author Karen Scalf LinamenPublisher Fleming H. Revel A Division of Baker Book House Co. Less stress more fun Like chocolate these 14 sure-fire stress-busters hope-builders and joy boosters get women feeling better fast. Whenever I tell Folks that I have written a book about coping with stress crisis depression or PMS I get immediate interest. After all what woman has not lived through these experiences and what husband does not have the scars to prove it But when I share the title of this book one of two things happen.If I am talking to a man and I happen to mention that my newest book is called Just Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Gets Hurt he smiles politely. But I can see that he is still waiting for the punch line.If I am speaking to a woman however her eyes begin to glow and her face reflects a conflicting blend of agony and delight and finally yes even gratitude. Her death grip on my arm speaks silent volumes. Her message is clear Yes Finally Someone that understands When it come to chocolate and stress women don t need a punch line.We get the connection.The fact is. When we are feeling anxious or blue chocolate seems to call our names doesn t it One explanation might be found in the fact that chocolate stimulates production of something called phenyl ethylamine. Nicknamed the love molecule phenyl ethylamine is the hormone that creates that intoxicating in love feeling that sweeps us off our feet when romance is new.Is it any wonder we re crazy about our chocolate Chocolate may be the next best thing to sex but it can t do miracles. The fact is there are times when life feels overwhelming and not even a jumbo bag of M and M s will do the trick. Contents by ChapterAcknowledgments ..9Introduction ..11Mary Mary Quite Contrary How Does Your Garden Grow .....15 Minivacations Even a Travel Agent Could Love ..24 A Friend in Need Needs a Friend Indeed ..37 Would You Like a Little Cheese with Your Whine .....49 Here s a Story of a Man Named Brady ..59 Sweet Dreams ..66 Simplify Your Life ..78 No Trespassing ..93 The Care and Feeding of a Grudge ..102 The Doctor Is In ..115 Tickle Your Inner Child ..124 It s All in Your Head ..133 Draw a Line in the Sand ..145 Love Your Body ..156 Tend to Your Soul ..162 Paperback 172 pages ISBN 0-8007-5694-0