Dee Wallace (1) (1948–)

Dee Wallace's Bright Light is in part a memoir and in part a new age self help book. (In case you are wondering who the heck Dee Wallace is - she played the mom in ET.) Her philosophy seems very similar to the the New Thought movement and The Secret - basically that positive affirmations, thinking and energy can heal both mind and body and help one achieve ones life goals.

Dee walks us through her career and personal life and points out when and how things went well and explains what she was show more doing energetically at that time. She also is not shy about pointing out her shortcomings and explaining how she unconsciously sabotaged her life at times.

As an amateur actor myself, I found reading about her acting classes and techniques very interesting. I also liked learning more about the professional side of the business. I was less interested in her New Age philosophy but by the end of the book, she had me thinking that she might be on to something. There is not much "how-to" information in this book but she includes a bibliography of recommended books at the end if the reader wants to learn more about her spiritual practices.

I've always had a soft spot for Dee Wallace since she's from Kansas City so I was pleased that she came across as charming and likable in this book. Fans of hers will like it as well as people interested in reading about the spiritual journeys of others. show less

I was fortunate to win a copy of this thru Library Thing and I liked it a lot. It is about Dee Wallace, an actress and it is not your typical autobiography or self help book. You do not need to be an actress to apply some of the principles that are in this book. I got a lot out of it and so much so that I loaned it to a co-worker, hoping that she gets as much out of it as I did. The basic premise is a lot like the book, The Secret, but uses Ms. Wallace's years of experience and wisdom, mixed show more with metaphysical and spiritual undertones. I highly recommend this book to anyone, and it is also a great addition to any library. show less

This is an absolutely charming book, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants a little uplifting motivation or anyone who wishes to do a little internal reflection. Dee Wallace is bright, witty, and very insightful. This book definitely exceeded my expectations!

I absolutely loved this book. My recommendation is to read the rules to live by in the back of the book if nothing else. I believe in the light that Dee was shining on staying in the moment, learning the lesson that is offered and being gracious enough to thank our lucky stars for the opportunity to be on this earth plane. Raising out energy high helps the whole world to thrive!!!