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Maya D. Henderson
“A Box of Chocolate for the Heart” is packed with advice, inspiration and humor. It’s a refreshingly entertaining “how to” guide that serves up (25) bite-sized chapters full of sage advice on obtaining and keeping a great relationship. It will help you with the self-sabotaging beliefs that stop you from getting what you want in a partner. It’s filled with thoughtful insight on all stages of a healthy relationship and truly helps to sort yourself out. He offers up a real skillset on acquiring and keeping a true bond, while reminding you how to ‘check yourself.’
This is an impactful, yet surprisingly easy read. Even if you feel like your relationship is just fine, this book will make you look at things a bit closer and think more considerately. Leonard Michaels’ rock-solid, time-tested advice is a principle-centered approach to help in your personal life and relationships.” - Maya D. Henderson
Rebecca Bennett
“This book is a “MUST READ,” for so many reasons! Not only is it easy reading, but it applies to everyone at some point and time in their lives, and more often than not, multiple times in their lives. I feel it is a very useful tool for everyday living. You don't even have to be in any type of relationship to apply some of the wonderful knowledge shared throughout this book. I appreciate how the author was candid and sharing with us a part of his sensitive and painful upbringing. I also thought it was helpful in having a “summary,” and “key takeaways,” at the end of each chapter would you don't normally find. This book allows you to really look inside yourself and (if you will) be honest with yourself in such simple guidance! It also opens your mind to be able to see others more clearly than you might have in the past. I connected with this book on so many levels. My upbringing and how it affected me later in life. I also can relate to how the author discusses different relationships you go through as life goes on and what to do and what. Some of my favorite chapters are 12, 14, and 16!”
- Rebecca Bennett
David Fertig
Review of: A Box of Chocolate for the Heart, a book by Leonard E. Michaels
“Professor Michaels (he is here, indeed, a professor of love) has written the book truly about the heart - relationships, really - straight from his own heart, and the warmth is infectious.
At 155 pages it's not too long, it's accessible and well-organized yet it's contents are immense: examining all aspects of relational love: relationship-building, protecting and repairing, assessing and growing. Loving, for the long term.
If I had read this book early on, I could have avoided lots of heartache - and some hurt of
others. Including my loving wife of 45 years. Because no real, deep relationship is without rocky shoals, highs and lows, expectations and surprises, and challenges in so many ways.
Professor Michaels employs an easy, almost conversational manner in sharing his hard-won wisdom and insights. He remains non-judgmental while offering the reader a chance to account for themselves, to themselves, in light of their own truths and those which are so accessibly laid out in this warm and enriching book.
Everyone - I hope at least eventually - falls in love. Yet many never get beyond the first flush of true love, because of real and imagined obstacles that come along.
A Box of Chocolate for the Heart is a resource to help one see those obstacles and address them, with love and empathy, and to overcome two very challenges that a true love must encounter.
What can be better than that!? Even a real box of the finest chocolates are quickly enjoyed and soon gone. Buy this book, read it, and keep it handy for you and others to help bring a lifetime of love.”
- David Fertig
Susan Gruenberg
“I liked and would recommend ‘A Box of Chocolate for the Heart’ as a great refresher course on how we should conduct ourselves for successful and healthy relationships.
The personal anecdotes gave special charm, and often humor, to the book. I connected with the ‘real-life’ approach of the book. Treat yourself to a copy.” - S. Gruenberg
Novelist J BC
“A Box of Chocolate for the Heart by Leonard Michaels was a inspiring read in that it kept me engaged from beginning to end. Michaels touches on easy-to-follow suggestions on how to approach healthy relationships and make them last. Moreover, Michael's proves why these theories work by providing relative examples and situations. This is an important read for anyone in an existing relationship or for people who are looking for that special someone to share their lives with. A rich, thought-provoking book that gifts you with many reminders on how to respect, cherish and compromise successfully with your partner. Thank you, Leonard E. Michaels, for the insight and for the brain food. I can't wait to start utilizing some of these techniques!”
- Novelist J BC
Sherril Moore
“After reading Leonard Michael’s, A Box of Chocolate for the Heart, I felt educated in the matters of love and soul mates. I needed this book 25 years ago, newly separated, and looking for love in all the wrong places. I need to read this short book several more times to really absorb the heartfelt advice.
The book started with teaser promises, educated advice, chapter summaries, and how to find and BE a soulmate. I loved reading about Michaels’ soulmate and how he continues to Fan the Flames to keep his relationship exciting and fresh. I highly recommend this book for anyone looking for a soulmate, or if in a relationship, using the book to enhance the relationship to soulmate level.” - Sherril Moore
Jeffrey Munks Music/Author
“Very insightful, and surprisingly exactly what I needed to read, as always right book at the right time, love your writing style, straight to the point, amazing insight and with just the right amount of side information (personal experiences). The broken down chapters kept me engaged and the summary at the end of each chapter definitely an added bonus.
I can see it helping a lot of people in the future, and definitely those that have not had your 45 years, will be able to lean on your life experience and research.
Thank you for your time writing this book.”
- Jeffrey Munks, Author
Tammy Rose
“A Box of Chocolate for the Heart is so many points for your heart as well as your soul, that it's almost impossible to not read it twice. Having felt moved by my past relationships reflecting, I realize from the knowledge in this book, I would have done things differently. I recommend all couples or single people to purchase this book for a healthy solid relationship structure. The book is a real story and is a short journal from the time its writer went traveling in his journey of finding love and giving, growing love, receiving love the right way, a healthy way, a lasting love. Leonard's book would be a perfect wedding gift for every couple as a tool for a healthy long-lasting love for each other for life.” - Tammy Rose
Sandy Haley
“I dived into this box of chocolates with sweet anticipation! Leonard Michaels has 30+ years of experience with marriage and relationship success and he candidly shares it in a way that motivates and inspires! His new book is easy to read with gritty advice on how to choose the right partner in life and avoid divorce, how to repair a damaged relationship and how to keep your love alive, fun and alive. The book is humorous, layered with personal stories and very charming. Warning - Don't look for your life partner without reading this book first!” - Sandy Haley
Geralyn Sheridan
“I loved “A Box of Chocolate for the Heart!” Leonards book is a breath of fresh air with all the personal stories, direct positive advice and specifics for relationship success. He wonderfully details the lack of preparation in having a good relationship. He talks about the excessive spending on weddings, children, houses, cars etc. and the lack of investing in ourselves and relationship skills for a healthy, successful, fulfilling relationship. A great and entertaining read! Perfect for anyone wanting to find a soulmate or develop skills to keep you and your soulmate happy! Definitely a book to read!” - Geralyn Sheridan
