Amy Beth Scher was a normally active young adult until she came down with a mysterious condition that left her looking normal on the outside but dealing with intense pain, no longer able to walk, with neurological issues, brain lesions, and more. She was eventually diagnosed with chronic Lyme disease but it had never manifested with a rash or bite mark. She tried treatment after treatment, taking drawerfuls of pills every day in addition to many intravenous and intramuscular shots and intense antibiotic regimes, and nothing worked. She heard of a treatment with embryonic stem cells in Delhi, India, and decided to look into it.
A lot of This Is How I Save My Life: A True Story of Embryonic Stem Cells, Indian Adventures, and Ultimate Self-Healing
However, this is not ultimately a book about embryonic stem cell research, but a book about self-healing. Amy comes to realize that what’s really holding her back from full health is a habit she has of wanting to control things and not expressing her full emotions. “I now believe fully that disease serves us in some way. When we are ready to discover and release the serving, the disease has no purpose anymore,” she states. (p 244) She believes the Universe is vaguely sentient and sends us messages and wants us to succeed at being all we were meant to be. Now, fully cured, she spends time making sure she is in tune with her body and all its trying to tell her, and she has become a practitioner of energy therapy, helping funnel the body’s good energy to bring about emotional and physical healing, and helping others find holistic health as well.
This Is How I Save My Life
I’m pleased to announce that you can win your very own copy of Amy’s story. Best of all, in addition to the book, the winner will receive three prints ready for framing, of images that Amy took while in India. One is of handmade paper flowers sold at Dilli Haat bazaar in Delhi, India. The second is of Ganesha statues, one of the most popular deities of India, the Hindu god of wisdom or prophecy, the god who removes obstacles. The third (and my personal favorite) is part of a Rangoli, a traditional design that dates back around 5,000 years as a decorative folk art in India.
To enter, just leave a comment below. We’ll announce the winner on Feb. 6th. This giveaway is closed.
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Sounds like a VERY interesting read.
And the prints, the icing on the cake.
We have many friends in India, from there, or who have been. Also know a young mother with Lyme disease.
A fascinating and memorable book which I would treasure greatly.
Intriguing and wonderful. Thanks for this giveaway.
Your review captivated me since it is a health issue and so important. Thanks.
I have a friend in the U.K. who has been suffering with Lyme Disease for years. She needed an operation recently but couldn’t have it because of the fear of a bad flare up.
I am extremely interested in this book.
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After dealing with many people with Lyme disease(both young and old), I would like to read your book. It is a difficult disease to deal with.
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An exceptional book which would be engrossing reading.
Loved this book! I was just diagnosed this past October with chronic lyme. I’m so grateful that I was able to find out what was making me so sick for years. It has been a huge wake up call for me.
Thank you Amy for sharing your story!!
I need another copy of your book as I gave mine away to someone with a greater need than I.
This book is wonderful. A must for anyone with a body 😉
Denise–You won! Please reply to this comment with your shipping info!
I have worked with Amy Scherr ~ she is absolutely amazing. She is the type of person you love from the word go ~ because of her and love. I look forward to reading her story!
that should have read “because of her authenticity and love”
What a fascinating story line in a unique
and interesting place!
Many thanks, Cindi
As I posted on your Facebook page … I see you found the true meaning of life … to be grateful … And to inspire others to see the blessing in their own lives! Namaste beautiful soul! I look forward to reading your story!
what a great read!
Put me on the list, please. Sounds like my sort of book.
Would like to read this one.
Sounds like she went through a lot during her sickness.
This book sounds really good to me.
What a neat book! It would be very special to receive the prints too.
Would like to read.
Have never known anyone that had lyme’s before, but sounds like a very bad thing to get.