Self-help ✦ Penny’s Take
Gratitude
Louise L. Hay and Friends · 2009
62/100
👎 Skip It
A warmly intentioned anthology with a solid roster of contributors, but the 1996 vintage shows — many of the ideas have been covered more rigorously since, and the law-of-attraction underpinning won't sit right with readers who want something grounded. If you're already in the Hay House ecosystem, you'll find comfort here; if you're new to the subject, there are stronger entry points.
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⚠ Parent note — our reviewers flagged: New Age / law-of-attraction framework; contributors include Doreen Virtue and Shakti Gawain — not grounded in orthodox theology. We still scored it 62; these are context for your family, not an automatic skip.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety70
substance48
craft52
originality42
accuracy45
hype38
age-fit75
human-eye55
Penny’s verdict62
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