I recently decided to take a chance and purchase Richard Simmons' Never Give Up: Inspirations, Reflections, Stories of Hope1, despite the lack of product description online. I am so glad that I did! Since reading it from cover to cover over the course of two days, nothing has been able to put me in a more relaxed yet energized mood than this book can. On top of being an upbeat motivator when it comes to self-care and healthy living habits, Mr. Simmons offers his own personal insight in each chapter – often citing anecdotes or advice taken from earlier points in his career – which is incredibly encouraging and just what I needed after going through such a stressful month at work (the kind where you find yourself on meds for high blood pressure). While certainly not perfect, Mr. Simmons' heartfelt words were uplifting during this dark time in my life and offer much practical wisdom for anyone wanting to make positive changes about their health or lifestyle.2 If nothing else, he's done enough good deeds throughout his lifetime that he deserves our utmost appreciation; hence why I wholeheartedly recommend Richard Simmons' Never Give Up: Inspirations, Reflections, Stories of Hope as a great read!