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MESSAGES from the Black Recliner: A Memoir of Healing Body and Spirit

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Five years after losing a newborn, Sue could not shake the sudden and continual onsets of nausea and brain fog. Barely functioning, she searched relentlessly for a diagnosis, and found her way to holistic medicine. Marriage and finances teetered while she struggled to work and care for a young son. But coping wasn’t enough, and Sue landed in the black recliner. Learning to relax led to an exploration of beliefs from a buried childhood in Asia. The healing that ensued was an extraordinary journey that restored and awakened her body and spirit. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Royal Arch Press (October 7, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 280 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0996763015


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 11


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.7 x 8 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #3,458,515 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #94,081 in Memoirs (Books)


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Customer Reviews: 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 37 ratings


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    • Gentle Lightning
There are memoirs, and then there are memoirs. Sue’s honest and reflective memoir keeps true to her message of persistence via love and intelligence. In learning to adapt and unlearn truisms taken for granted, Sue worked hard to break free of constructs that created more trouble than they were worth. With so many challenges in life, it is all the more meaningful that she was so openly raw about some of the most difficult periods in her life. She shares several near-cascading, life-altering moments that can arise in anyone’s life – it is to everyone’s benefit to learn from her experiences. Her musings and perspective is as entertaining as it is humorous - her husband, friends, and family are gems of support and consistency. What is most admirable about Sue, is her not recognizing how great she really is, while at the same time, always recognizing how lucky she is to have such devoted and loving people by her side. Sue Wang's memoir is an intense and moving journey of healing and growing one's true spirit. - Adrian Mendoza, author of The Kaleidoscope Series ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2015 by adrian mendoza
    • Gripping Read
This is a courageous, fascinating, and well written tale of facing and staring down our demons. Sue's first person account gives us a painstaking view of her earliest experiences with her family of origin in Taiwan, continuing to the family she created in MA. We learn about Sue's emotional abuse in a culture where children had little voice and the ensuing years of understanding and treating her somatized trauma. It is, at heart, her fight for mental, physical, and spiritual health. This is also everyone's story. The themes of pain, struggle and the continuing work to embrace life in all its contradictions will be familiar to the reader no matter what their background and experiences. A quick and engrossing read, Messages from the Black Recliner, is written in an easy, straightforward style about a difficult and circuitous path to healing our hearts and bodies, and thriving joyfully in the larger world. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Compelling memoir: A must read!
Beautifully written memoir of a woman’s journey through grief, illness and healing seen through the many facets of a mother , daughter, wife and seeker. The author brings us through her challenges with a light touch sharing her vulnerability and grit and ultimately her discovery and transformation. A joy ! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021 by Susan E Warwick
    • In this memoir we experience the trials that the writer ...
In this memoir we experience the trials that the writer faced in seeking a solution to a seemingly intractable illness. Where some in society would try to dismiss it, Sue, grasps entirely the reality of it and devotes herself to finding the cause. Her journey takes us into the deeper waters of hypnotherapy where she finds crucial insights that travel to the soul level in her process of healing and recovery. It is a very worthwhile and interesting read. Thank you Sue, for sharing this most personal story. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2016 by Bonnie L. Collins
    • "Message" is a wonderful read. Sue's journey in dealing with newly-diagnosed multiple ...
"Message" is a wonderful read. Sue's journey in dealing with newly-diagnosed multiple chemical sensitivity takes her to unexpected places. Anyone who has sought non-traditional medical treatment can relate to these experiences. My favorite parts of the book are Sue's insights from her childhood in Taiwan, which are interwoven throughout this journey, giving her tremendous insight and ultimately, her path to healing. I cried on two occasions while reading this book, which has never happened to me before! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015 by D
    • Heartwrenching and heartwarming
The beginning of the story grabs your attention. I could relate to Sue's childhood. Sue endured a lot at a young age. But her determination as an adult is truly triumphant.
Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2015 by Lori E. Perry
    • A modern-day heroine's journey!
Sue is a very dear friend I have known for the time covered in the latter two-thirds of this book and I have witnessed first-hand her journey. MESSAGES from the Black Recliner is an inspirational testament to courage, intelligence, love and healing. A modern-day heroine's journey. I could not put the book down. Well done Sue! - Judi Kenney, former colleague at Wellesley College ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2015 by A. Kenney
    • Endearing and Personal....
This author's story of healing and self-exploration is poignant, authentic, and inspirational. Her vulnerability in sharing a very personal journey is endearing. I felt like I was right there with her through her journey - like a trusted friend and confidant. This is a "can't put down" read.... Thank you, Sue, for sharing your story! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2016 by Lori Carter

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