This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Lori M for Readers' Favorite
Short, sweet, and to the point, “Aloe Vera Handbook” by Max B. Skousen provides a very short booklet (31 pages) of information about the history and uses of Aloe. The introductory story about a guest at a party burning his fingers when he accidentally ignited a whole packet of matches was very interesting. The host of the party responded to the burn by quickly cutting off a piece of her Aloe house plant and applying it to the man’s thumb. The next day, the man’s burns were not red and not painful. Is it any wonder they call Aloe Vera the miracle plant?
The simple book walks you through the various uses of the plant including burns/scalds/sunburn, cuts/wounds, digestive problems, hair/scalp, hemorrhoids, infections, and rashes. I was surprised by the claims that Aloe Vera will aid with scar removal, stretch marks, and varicose veins as I was not familiar with those uses of this plant. The book mentioned that applying Aloe Vera can reduce or remove age spots. I might try that seeing as how I’m middle-aged and starting to get those pesky dark patches. I am glad the author included cautions about the use of Aloe Vera as it is not FDA approved and mentioned that some people may have a possible allergy to Aloe Vera.
At the end of the book there is a section for taking care of your Aloe Vera plant, directions for internal and external use of Aloe, medical references for effective use, and an index.
