From Convergence Magazine, Nov. 1999
Express Yourself: 
Discover Your Inner Truth,
 Creative Self, & the Courage to Let It Out

by Joy Lynn Freeman, D.C., Ph.D. (cand), 1999

The first thing that attracted me to this book was its cover art of a powerful, triumphant woman rising up in the funnel of a tornado.  Maybe you can't always judge a book by its cover, but in this case I believe you can.  This is a terrific book for helping you make positive, profound changes in your life.  

Joy Lynn Freeman understands the complexity of reasons we keep ourselves paralyze under a pile of "should," dependencies and self-criticism.  She addressees each stumbling block that we face along our journey to wholeness with compassion and makes clear the choices available to those who want to change. 

Freeman sums up her philosophy in this way:"  The more we know our truth and are able to express it responsively to ourselves and others, the more our lives begin to creatively express who we truly are, rather than some idea of what we should be."  In her "Try It" sections at the end of each chapter, Freeman offers practical, enriching, eye-opening exercise that will help the diligent seeker to change behaviors and attitudes.  Some of these exercises would be best done in a group setting through most can be some individually.  

Such issues as confronting your shadow self, disarming the inner critic, learning to feel your feelings, and uncovering beliefs that shape outer circumstances have been addressed in many other books.  But while none of the concepts in this book is especially new, Freeman presents them with such clarity and conviction that is quite inspiring.  The number of superior exercises offered in this book would make is it an excellent choice for individuals who are ready to commit to radical changes in their outlook and behavior and for workshop and retreat leaders looking for ideas for helping their clients attain powerful results.