When I first started turning the pages of 'I Can Mend Your Broken Heart' by Paul McKenna, my first thought was 'too wordy, written by someone who likes the sound of his own thoughts on paper.' Something however, compelled me to read on
As I continued reading I realised that the reason I *thought* I didn't like it was because it was basically very uncomfortable reading dealing with subject matter that, let's face it, was going to make me squirm a bit. Just as good therapy does! And that is the key to this book!
'I Can Mend Your Broken Heart' is basically a course of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to use on yourself. Time and again Paul McKenna discusses 'reframing' negative experiences, changing the way you think, and looking for the reason, the positive intent behind thoughts, actions and feelings. Primarily it is CBT for the broken hearted and focuses on relationships between couples, specifically broken relationships between couples - hence why it makes such uncomfortable reading!
I liked the exercises, although having read this book initially for review, I would now like to spend some time reading through it again more slowly and taking the time I need to explore the ideas further.
I give this book 3.5 stars.

I guess, you don't have to be heartbroken to read it. It's highly recommended for those seeking emotional strength and independence.

Recommended. A useful look at ways to mend a broken heart.

I would like to thank Paul McKenna, Hugh Willbourn and Hay House for giving me this book for my honest review.
Review By Stephanie
I am a huge fan of self-help books so I was very interested in this book when I saw it on netgalley. I feel like in this life we were given we can improve on something’s to make ourselves happy. Paul McKenna did an AMAZING job with this book! I love how he gives activities and techniques that will help me on a daily basis. I also love the online resources he provides in the book. After reading this on my kindle I will be buying a hard copy of this book so I can go highlighter and post it note crazy.
The world we live in can be extremely harsh so it is very important to get back to the core of what matters. Focusing on positive rather than negative will make you a happier person and more open to living a full and happy life. I highly recommend this I Can Mend Your Broken Heart.

What a great book about how to get over a breakup. There is a hypnosis download also associated with it. I'm not sure if the hypnosis works, but the discussions of breakups, why they are so painful, and suggestions to get over your heartbreak are really good. There are a number of techniques discussed, tapping, meditation etc. But, there also a few good insights in here, discussing how to move into acceptance. This is probably a better book for a few weeks after a breakup and not the same or next day.

I am sorry but I am not going to be able to review the book in the way I had hoped. It needs an accompanying cd which I don't have access too. I wish you every success with the book as I think it has great potential.