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Adversity Quotient: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities 20 reviews
Paul G. Stoltz
Wiley, 1999
Unseen Change
+ Down-to-Earth
+ IQ? EQ?? AQ???
I have read alot of self-help books, but none of them ever "stayed" with me after the last page was turned. This one is really different. I have a sometimes nasty, insulting boss. Shortly after reading this book, she pitched an insult at me. For the first time in my life, I was able to look at ...
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The Middle Place (Voice) 77 reviews
Kelly Corrigan
Voice, 2008
a careful dance between lightheartedness and gravity
+ Exploring the spaces in between
+ Spot on!
+ Another fan of The Middle Place!
+ A wonderful book.
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Waking Up: Overcoming the Obstacles to Human Potential8 reviews
Charles T. Tart
Backinprint.com, 2001
Learn to stop being a robot!
+ a solid presentation of Gurdieff's ideas
+ A life changing book
+ Recommended Introduction to Mindfulness
+ WAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
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Her Last Death: A Memoir 62 reviews
Susanna Sonnenberg
Scribner, 2008
Haunting
+ Unhinged Parents Can Really Take It Out Of You
+ Susanna's the Real Deal
+ Memoir at its best
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The Oracle's Secret: An Inspiring Fable About Achieving Your Dreams 1 review
Anthony Fernando
Paxton Press Victoria, 2005
So simple, yet so profound
Wow! I think you really have something special here. You have a powerful and important message that is so simple but profound. I found myself crying and being anxious to keep reading to find out what happened next. If kids (or even adults for that matter) get a hold of these principles it will ...
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Timeless Quotations on Overcoming Challenges (Pocket Positives)
Fairview Pr, 1997
One of six volumes of Pocket Positves. Contains hundreds of positive sayings, and nuggets of wisdom.
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The Dream Principle: Fulfilling your Destiny, Achieving your Goals, Living the Life of your Dreams 6 reviews
Duane Swilley
Hope International Productions, 2004
Can I get more reviews on the book please?!?!!
+ WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER
Funny... you didn't comment on the book or it's content at all. Instead you chose to be the judge and executioner of this man. You must have personal resentment towards him too because you went into detail about his life. If the book's content is worth the money then these people will not be ...
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The Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr and the Speech that Inspired a Nation7 reviews
Drew D. Hansen
Ecco, 2003
"I have a dream" - more than just a speech
+ A Good Read with Good Insights
+ An Insider View of Greatness
+ The Power of God in Man
+ More than a cuddly icon
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Ordinary Miracles: True Stories about Overcoming Obstacles and Surviving Catastrophies: True Stories About ...
Slack Incorporated, 2002
Catastrophes can occur with unexpected swiftness and in an instant change our lives forever. Illnesses and other misfortunes may develop slowly over time and they too may change our lives forever. But the story does not have to end there. With the help of some very special people - occupational therapists - there is hope, and miracles do happen. If you do not know what occupational therapy is ...
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Dare, Dream, Discover: From the US Air Force to the Middle East and Beyond 1 review
Jayme Harris
Emerald Book Company, 2008
interesting but...
Thjs book was intetresting - especially the mid-first part in which she discusses her experiences in the military in a traditionally male career field, becoming a female firefighter and her struggles to become accepted on the job by her male co-workers. But later as she moved away from her earlier ...
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir1136 reviews
Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
Best Book all year
+ an amazing story of courage and perserverance.
+ Cant put it down!!!!
+ Read it against my better judgement ... and LOVED it!
+ One heckuva great book
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The People in a Girl's Life: How to Find Them, Better Understand Them and Keep Them (Dear Daughter)1 review
Martha Kate Downey, Kate Noelle Downey
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002
The People in a girl's Life
I THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS NEAT BECAUSE IT TALKED ABOUT FEELINGS AND QUESTIONS THAT I HAD AS A SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD. THIS BOOK WOULD BE GOOD FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE KIDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BECAUSE IT WILL HELP PARENTS UNDERSTAND THEIR KIDS FEELINGS AND FRUSTRATIONS. A SPECIAL OLYMPIAN
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8 Steps to Create the Life You Want: The Anatomy of a Successful Life (Faithwords)16 reviews
Creflo A. Dollar
FaithWords, 2008
Create The Life You Want
+ Happy to spend this Dollar
This is a great book this delves into the deeper issues of life. We are using it for a family Bible study by reading and discussing one chapter per week. This book is not for the causual reader, but for those who expect change and want to receive a life-changing experience.
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When a Woman Discovers Her Dream: Finding God's Purpose for Your Life1 review
Cindi McMenamin
Harvest House Publishers, 2005
When A Woman Discovers Her Dream
I digested every word written in this book. I recommend this book to anyone, struggling to find their purpose and destiny in life. January 2006 I started puting action behind my dreams and visions. Then June 2006 I happened upon this book, and this book was a confirmation to my vision and ...
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Trust Your Gut: How to Overcome the Obstacles to Greater Success and Self-fulfillment4 reviews
Sidney C. Walker
High Plains Publications, 2004
A Brilliant Book!
+ Achieving Flow
+ How to Use The Success Within Youu
+ Essential reading!
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What Happy People Know: How the New Science of Happiness Can Change Your Life for the Better55 reviews
Dan Baker, Cameron Stauth
St. Martin's Griffin, 2004
Enjoyed this book a lot
+ What Happy People Know
+ A Great Book!
+ How can you be happy when you are not?
+ A Realistic Prescription for Happiness
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Dare to Dream!: 25 Extraordinary Lives13 reviews
S. Humphrey
Topeka Bindery, 2005
Wonderful Inspiration for Today's Children - American Author's Association Review
+ Fascinating and Inspirational
+ Great for youngsters and those who look for inspiration but with short concentration span
+ DARE TO DREAM - A Classroom Treasury
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50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet23 reviews
Dennis Denenberg, Lorraine Roscoe
Lerner Publications, 2005
50 American Heroes Every Kid Should Meet
+ Great Book!
+ My class loves this book!
+ Loving it!!
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The Laws of Happiness: The Four Principles for a Successful Life2 reviews
Ryuho Okawa
Lantern Books, 2004
Much deeper than it sounds
+ If you value `HAPPINESS' in life, then READ THIS!
This book might sound like another self-help or new agey type of book but it is much more than that.This book is so clear,practical,and straightforward yet very deep and even esoteric and mystical that it is totally original in it's content compared with other books on personal growth,self-help, or ...
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It's Time: Explore Your Dreams and Discover Your Gifts (For Me)
Diane Noble
Baker Pub Group, 1995
"Who am I?"" What will I do with the rest of my life?" Many women experience these feelings at midlife. These years can be a time of rich experience and intense personal growth. It's time to discover and pursue your long dormant dreams.
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