5 comments about Ten Stupid Things Men Do to Mess Up Their Lives.

1. I have never really been into self-help books. After listening to Dr. Laura on the radio, this book was mentioned for guys just like me. There were a few places where I wasn't sure if she was being sarcastic or not, but that happens to me anyway. I was amazed to see how well she could see how guys really think, and to guide us in a perfect direction was brilliant! I only wish that I could have read this book 15 years ago. Maybe my life would have taken a different direction. I hope that more and more young people can read, understand, and apply the teachings that this book has to offer.



2. Dr. Laura. They love her or they hater her. Put her name aside! Think about the "basic dos and do nots" for creating a healthy relationship and looking for that special someone. This book lays it out very nicely. (I also recommend "Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives".) I think this book might make a nice jumping off point for discussion with your teens as well.



3. I gave this book to my son, he is a senior in high school and 17. Alot of real life examples of what not to do as a man. Reinforces what we have been teaching him. I think a must read for boys his age.



4. I bought this book with the hope that it would help me see how my recently failed relationship came to be. Turned out to be the best thing to help me through what rates as my toughest life challenge - divorce. I made it a point to read every night before bed to help me concentrate on improving for the future, not the failure of the recent past and it worked great and is still helping. The best part is that it is not preachy in any way and she gets the point across by using the real life situations of her callers / letters. My ex should definately read this or the other one for women, that's for sure!



5. Whether you love her or hate her, you have to admit that Dr. Laura is provocative.
   
   I read this book 15 years or so ago as a young man in my 20's. Although I have forgotten most of it there is one question that she poses that I never forgot and will teach my son someday.
   
   The question is...., "Ask yourself when choosing a partner, is this the person I want teaching my children values." Hmmm....
   
   Well it saved me from marrying a fiance who cheated on me while we were engaged, and wasn't going to tell me until after the marriage.
   
   For that if nothing else this book is well worth it.
   
   Cheers!

5 comments about A Year to Live: How to Live This Year as If It Were Your Last.

1. Yes, in this book the author Stephen Levine shows us how to live each moment like our last-- and no it's not depressing...Stephen really lived like this for a year so it's fascinating to see his take on this philosophy. I often use this in making a major decision-- if this was my last year would I? And even in minor decisions that are bothering me -- should I do this today? I love the titles of his chapters including "ALTARING YOUR LIFE"...plus he offers meditations and a year-long plan... I did not get into that stuff-- which some people may feel is too new age...but I did enjoy the philosophy of this book...I keep it on my bookshelf in a special place for days that are really tough or nights that seem like they will never end :))



2. A perspective on life as a gift to be enjoyed, shared and appreciated before we proceed to our next phase of existance, "A Year To Live" offers loving companionship and strength to living our experience here in grateful joy.



3. I felt that since Stephen didn't really have just a year to live, there was something missing here. It seemed to me more of a review of his Yoga presentations.Perhaps he is very laid back, but I think any one knowing they had only one year to live would have done more with his life than just sit back and think how wonderful things were. I'm sorry, but I never got the feeling he was reaching the end.



4. I bought this book cheaply and paid more for the shipping and handling than for the book. Now I know why. I read through the first several chapters - each chapter is only a couple pages long - and then flipped to the back of the book to see if the book was going anywhere. Sadly, nothing had changed in the end.
   
   This book is zen poetry. Levine is a good writer with many flowery images and metaphors for dying but after awhile he says nothing. Perhaps I should read his book in order to learn the patience needed to read his book. If i had six months to live, I wouldn't spend my time reading this book. It has nothing new to say, just a recycle of zen techniques.
   
   I expected this book to be a practical guide to settling our affairs in the final year of life. How do we prepare ourselves financially or pay off debt? How do we budget our time in accomplishing unfulfilled tasks? How do we clean up all of our material goods?
   
   This book answers none of life's practical questions and provides even less answers on death.



5. Stephen Levine has the great talent, to evoke love and compassion with his words. Many people talk about these themes, but very few can make people feel it in one's own heart and start practising it - at least as good as one can.
   AND this book is also very helpful in dealing with the fear of death and dying, that is in some times more present than in others, but always there in many of us.

5 comments about Living Well with Depression and Bipolar Disorder: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well).

1. Wow! I've read all the books on this subject, and this is the best. John, bipolar himself, goes outside of the mere lists of symptoms and speaks to patients and those who deal with them--friends, families, providers. He includes comments from the many readers of his blog and newletter. He covers the science and meds issues in understandable ways but also gives the skinny on all the other things we need--talking therapies, thinking therapies, support groups, nutrition, spiritual practice, hope, and healing. Healing? Yes! We can reclaim our lives. We will not be "cured", but we can climb out of our black holes and live richly.



2. When you read this book I suggest 2 things. #1) You use a highlighter and mark everything that helps you explain your bipolar to your loved ones. #2) and use stick-it notes to tag those pages to make then easy to find your highlights.
   
   This book is very good at explaining the good, bad, and ugly of Bipolar. I like the sections on the meds and how they work.
   
   Also read, An Unquiet Mind by Kay Redfield Jamison, An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
   
   And get a subscription to BP Magazine http://www.bphope.com/ well worth it....
   
   All the best in understanding this difficult condition.



3. This is a very good book. The author suffers from the one of the illnesses he writes about. He KNOWS what he is talking about. Definitely worth buying.



4. I have subscribed for years to John's newsletter and am so happy to have a summary of all his work in this book. Even though I am also a researcher in this area, I learned many new facts. Every clinician and patient would be enlightened by reading this book.



5. This is an excellent book on bipolar disorder. I found this book had a lot of very well researched information which was presented in a clear manner. An in-depth look at the disorder, treatments, risk factors, symptoms and management. I would reccommend this for anyone living with or caring for someone with the illness. Does not provide plans or clear exercises on management - rather a comprehensive guide to the illness in all its forms.

5 comments about Reiki The Ultimate Guide Learn Sacred Symbols & Attunements plus Reiki Secrets You Should Know.

1. I ordered this book with hopes of understanding Reiki. To my pleasant surprise, this book exceeded that. Included in this book are reiki history, what reiki is, how reiki can be used, reiki symbols and how attunements are given (illustrated steps). To top it all off, the book is very easy to understand and instructions for attunements are clear. This is an excellent book to have in your reiki library.



2. I was already a Reiki Master, and purchased Steve Murray's, Reiki Ultimate Guide, Ultimate Guide Vol. 2, Vol. 3, and Vol. 4, along with the DVD attunements for each. The attunements were very powerful, and the energy flow is no doubt stronger. This program has to be the most convent, and realistic way to get started in the Reiki healing practice. I have tried several other Reiki programs in the past, and Steve Murrays Reiki Ultimate Guides, are the very best I have found yet. You will not be disappointed.
   D. White



3. Empowering!!
   I am by nature open minded but cautious. I read Steve's website top to bottom and was inspired by the truth as I read it. It resonated with something deep inside me. I was very drawn to his openness and perspectives on Reiki and decided that this was the right path to follow. I have not been disappointed at all!! Very congruent in all his writing and his mission statement.
   His DVD's and books empower you on whatever level you are interested in learning. He is a true teacher. You can read it, see it and feel the energy.
   Thank you so much Steve for all your insightful information and for sharing all your knowledge with everyone in an affordable way. This was a smart investment for me. I am truly grateful and much more knowledgeable.



4. This book is one of the best I've read in my 10 years of non-stop study in the healing energy arts, especially Reiki. Steve's approach is open, honest and straight to the point. Sure with different Reiki teachers you are going to get some different minor points here and there. This is the nature of Reiki at it's core anyway. We are all connected to this great source of healing energy, and we all have a different use and way of reaching for it. The good part is simply to take that reach. Steve's entire course is hand crafted to spell out the knowledge and give the guidance needed to heal yourself and others. So many Reiki books are packed with information that while interesting and good to know, don't really help you get into the healing aspect of Reiki. Within pages you'll be on your way with his Books and Dvd's. I still suggest reading Reiki History for your own sense of knowledge, not trying to be "instant Reiki" about my review, which is something Steve suggests we all do too. I highly and with pride say to each and everyone of you, take the chance to read his work - you only have healing growth to achieve! Only YOU can stand in the way of what his books and Dvd's have to offer. And I say that because I stood in my own way for years and years - so glad I finally opened my heart & mind and moved out of my own way!



5. I have nothing but great things to say about Steve Murray's program. All his books are well-written, to the point, and very informative. I also agree that if you can send someone long-distance Reiki, it only follows that you could send someone a long-distance attunement. I was fortunate enough to be able to do both a Reiki 1 seminar in person, and Steve Murray's Reiki 1 DVD attunement with his books. Both taught the same information about the history of Reiki, what Reiki is and isn't, and how attunements are given. The only difference is that in the seminar we were shown how to give Reiki to self and others and had the opportunity to practice quite a few times. I think that if Steve Murray could make a DVD with a demonstration of giving a full Reiki session to self and to others, that would make his program complete in my opinion. However, you can purchase William Lee Rand's `The Reiki Touch' set and that comes with a DVD demonstration. There is not an attunement in that set because they are of the belief that attunements must be done in person. The in- person attunement and Steve Murray's DVD attunement felt the same to me and I plan to do Reiki 2 and Master Reiki through Steve Murray. He also can send you a really beautiful certificate for each level you complete!

5 comments about The Attention Revolution: Unlocking the Power of the Focused Mind.

1. I own several of Alan Wallace's books. I like them all. He presents information from a Western perspective, which I find easier to understand.
   Shamatha is the theme of this book. Here there are specific meditation techniques for developing meditative quiescence presented in detail. You are encouraged to practice for a while at each stage using the suggested exercises before continuing on in the book. This book serves as a lifetime checklist with a variety of specific mind training exercises.
   Alan has attempted to share the benefits of Tibetan Buddhist mind training, separate from Buddhism so that all may benefit.
   If you want to see the version that includes Buddhist beliefs, see his similar book, Genuine Happiness: Meditation as the Path to Fulfillment.



2. I am not yet finished reading this book. I have found it interesting. I have endeavored to read it with an open mind.
   
   I was a little disappointed early on when I realized that with my life as it is now I would not be able to attain the seventh step of meditation. To do so would require months of meditation. My life and commitments as they are now just does not permit that.
   
   Despite that I feel that I have benefited from the techniques that are taught. I do know that I will need to re-read this book in order to get all the benefits from this that I want.
   
   Since beginning this book I do feel that I have been sleeping better. I am more aware of my dreams. I am more relaxed. I do believe that meditation in conjunction with other lifestyle changes have resulted in lower blood pressure readings. My blood pressure was good. It is now excellent.
   
   If you are a person of faith do not fear that this will harm your relationship with God. I am Catholic and have been also reading a book on contemplative prayer. I have found the two to be quite compatible and while reading these books my faith has deepened.
   
   If you are interested in strengthening you mental capabilities or deepen your faith I would recommend this book. Be sure to read it with an open mind.



3. Not an "easy read", but for the reader sincerely interested in expanding his/her understanding of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation, this book is both clear and engaging. Wallace is such a prolific writer, my chief difficulty has been deciding which of his books to center on! This one is enormously rewarding. Each chapter builds upon the ones that have gone before--ya gotta do it to reap the skill.



4. It often seems as if half the population has a problem with paying attention. Apart from the different types of attention deficit disorder, a former Apple and Microsoft executive called Linda Stone has identified another problem: continuous partial attention.
   
   We have all been multitasking since before our ancestors came down from the trees, but now people's attention is constantly being distracted by an array of new inputs: email, text messaging, instant messaging and a hundred other things. Just think of the way in which many television programs now have multiple items on the screen at once. Many of us are suffering from information overload, and it would be very valuable to be able to improve our ability to focus our attention without putting ADHD medicines in the water supply.
   
   This is a very interesting book by an interesting individual. B. Alan Wallace spent fourteen years as a Buddhist monk and was ordained by the Dalai Lama. He is also the founder and president of the Santa Barbara Institute for Consciousness Studies. He is the author of several other books, including the superb book Contemplative Science.
   
   In this book he describes the ten stages of Shamatha meditation, a technique for developing extraordinary levels of attention and focus. As Alan Wallace describes it in the preface to the book, "Shamatha is a path of attentional development that culminates in an attention that can be sustained for hours on end."
   
   Alan is a committed meditator who has spent the eight hours a day necessary to perfect the method. There are obviously not that many people who could - or would want to - dedicate that amount of time to the practice. But there is still plenty of value to the individual who can only dedicate a few minutes a day to the practice. As with most forms of mental or physical development, the returns that you get from this kind of meditation are strongly related to how much effort you can put in.
   
   The ten stages are:
   Directed attention
   Continuous attention
   Resurgent attention
   Close attention
   Tamed attention
   Pacified attention
   Fully pacified attention
   Single-pointed attention
   Attentional balance
   Shamatha
   
   Some books about meditation are a little dry and focused almost exclusively on the mind. Alan has done something very nice with this book: in between his explanation of the ten stages, he has inserted what he calls "interludes;" short ancillary practices that complement the training in attention. The first four of these interludes are designed to cultivate one of the four qualities of the heart: compassion, loving-kindness, empathetic joy and equanimity.
   
   This is a book that you can easily read in a few hours, but you could spend years putting it into practice. As many of us have discovered, applying the basic techniques for just a few minutes a day can be very helpful. If you want to get all the way to the final stage it would require a great deal of time and effort, and ideally also a personal teacher.
   
   The type of focus and attention that is developed by these methods was originally intended to focus inwards and to control and still the mind, but the techniques can be equally useful for focusing on things outside of you.
   
   Alan Wallace has done us a great service by recording and explaining this method, and the book is well worth reading if you have any interest in trying to improve your own ability to focus and to pay attention.
   
   
   Richard G. Petty, MD, author of Healing, Meaning and Purpose: The Magical Power of the Emerging Laws of Life



5. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I have been inclined to believe that samatha was a foundation of any kind of vipassana training and this book reinforced this notion in me. The ten stages of samatha training are well laid-out and I liked the interludes and reflections on the practice at each stage. The description of each stage is very vivid and sprinkled with some detailed personal experiences of the author. It's interesting as well as somewhat reassuring to read about these experiences when one finds that his or her own practice brought up similar experiences. While we're not to look for progress in this practice, it's hard to avoid making comparisons.
   
   This book is an good manual for someone practicing samatha meditation. I personally took some good hints from it. The only reason I did not give it 5 stars was one flaw that sort of bothered me. The author makes several references to his belief that an everyday person living in the Western world cannot possibly proceed beyond stage 2 on the path to samatha. I know for a fact that this is not correct. The more problematic issue however with the reinforcement of this notion is that it can potentially discourage fledging meditators or foster doubt and lack of enthusiasm in their practice. That would be a pitty, since in my experience, one's doubt is stronger when starting out on the path and gradually recedes as one makes progress - however small that progress may be :)
   
   It would be for the benefit of humanity as a whole if more individuals took up meditation practice. Therefore, discouraging people from the practice by saying that progress can hardly be made while living an engaged life does not serve much benefit. Very few of us can take to the mountains a'la Thoreau for a couple of years and practice samatha in complete seclusion. But many of us can take an hour or even a couple of hours a day for practice. While I have no doubt that progress would be faster on the shores of Walden, that doesn't mean that progress is out of the question in the city.
   
   This is still a good book though. Do yourself a favor and read it. Then, do yourself an even greater favor and practice it.

5 comments about The Science of Getting Rich: Attracting Financial Success through Creative Thought.

1. Wallace Wattles wrote a great book in very simple language to assist us to create money. This book is very easy to read and understand and easy to apply in everyday life.



2. helpful but basically same info given by tons of books including the Secret which by the way has never been a secret.



3. This is a practical and ready to use book. The insight is great. This book summaries a lot of the knowledge I have been getting from different sources.



4. I purchased this book as a referral from 'The Secret'. While the premise is similar, it is harder to follow as to the steps. I understand what it is saying, it is harder to put into practice from the way it is written.



5. This book contains the very simple steps required to obtain everything your hearth desires; however simple; these steps are not easy and will demand hard work, dedication and an unwavering faith from anyone who decides to improve every aspect of his / her life. Read it and use it as described; it works.

5 comments about Gracefully: Looking and Being Your Best at Any Age.

1. I found this book to be so easy to read with practical useful advice on creating a life that you want. It was inspirational at the same time, making me reaffirm my beliefs that one can accomplish whatever one puts one's mind to. I have passed this on to my mother and recommended to my girlfriends and aunts, but the over-riding message of this book is applicable to both genders. Worth the read. I took away tips to apply in daily life as well as future planning/dreaming.



2. This book Heather Hummel and Valerie Ramsey is full of wonderful advice for women of all ages. I found Valerie Ramsey's lust for life inspirational; she is a woman with a lot to teach. The book also gives practical tips such as how to look great in a photograph, and I will use it as a reference tool for years to come. It is an easy and interesting read, and I would highly recommend it.



3. Valerie Ramsey understands the true wisdom of beauty--that even though it is outwardly visible, its true source comes from within. Perhaps that is why all treatise on beauty should be written from the perspective of someone, like Ramsey, who has lived a life that allows for true beauty to flourish. Aging is bounded by time, beauty is not. And so, Ramsey, in prose that is clean, compelling, and--most of all--entirtely applicable, demonstrates what is so obvious and yet, for our youth obsessed world, often overlooked in terms of how to cultivate beauty, grace, and soulfulness throughout our lives.



4. My father gave me Gracefully for mother's day. I then went to see Valerie Ramsey at the Tattered Cover in Denver when she did a book signing there. I was so impressed! She is wonderfully open and honest about her own life and how she and Heather Hummel came to write Gracefully. I was inspired to read the book cover to cover! The book is so easy to read - simple to understand and effortless to apply the concepts contained therein to one's own life. This is a book that would be perfect for anyone. May I only grow older (I am 41) as gracefully as Valerie Ramsey has!



5. Valerie brings an uplifting, common sense attitude to this stage of our lives. She will make you rethink any negative attitudes and make you smile and be grateful for all that you are.

5 comments about The Seventeen Traditions.

1. I've long admired Ralph Nader and have enjoyed some of his
   other books . . . so when a friend recommended that I read his
   latest, THE SEVENTEEN TRADITIONS, I made it a point to get a copy.
   
   My only problem came afterwards; I couldn't put it down . . . so
   some other projects had to be aside as I read about Nader's
   boyhood in a small town in Connecticut, and how that existence
   and the role of his parents affected the rest of his life.
   
   As he notes:
   * I am often asked what forces shaped me. Rather than trying
   to give a full answer to that question-which would take
   longer than a limited interview would allow-I often reply
   simply, "I had a lucky choice of parents." My brother, two
   sisters, and I had a remarkable father and mother, who
   cared for us in both direct and subtle ways. The examples
   of their lives set us on the solid paths we have explored
   ever since.
   
   As I was reading it, I kept thinking of how my parents were
   similar in so many ways . . . in particular, this passage
   could almost have been written about them as well:
   
   * Mother and Father each lived to be just short of a century
   old; we benefited from their seasoned perspectives and
   wisdom for many, many years. They were forever young,
   exemplifying my mother's strong belief in the importance
   of remaining "interested and interesting." And they succeeded
   in doing this throughout their lives, attracting ever-younger
   friends to visit, whether we children were home or not. They
   created the strong family base from which my siblings and
   I sallied forth into the wider world, full of new experiences
   and high expectations.
   
   In sharing the lessons he learned from his parents, Nader
   also gave this advice that should be heeded by anybody raising
   children today:
   
   * Perhaps it was my father who best captured their attitude. Once,
   when I told him that I'd done my best at something, he leaned
   over quietly and looked at me. "Son, never say you did your
   best, because then you'll never try to do better."
   
   As the holiday season approaches, methinks that THE SEVENTEEN
   TRADITIONS would make a perfect gift for anybody wanting to
   read about life back when his or her parents were younger . . . and
   how much of what took place then could still be put into effect now.



2. A short book that reflects on society, democracy, and the peace
   of a good life.



3. This book offers greatly needed insight for a nation filled with antidotes, from fast-paced labeling of psychological disorders to quick fix prescription drugs and self-help book remedies. Ralph Nader takes the reader back to a slower paced society--a world enveloped by the wisdom of his parents. Chapter by chapter, Nader shares pithy, memorable maxims such as, "Jokes are to words as salt is to food" (81), along with other valuable scenarios which serve as life-enriching lessons. For a sampling of the earnest adult figure many of us may have missed while growing up, Nader's book is analogous in resource value (on a smaller scale) to The Discourses of Epictetus.



4. This book is one of Nader's finest published works. It chronicles his life, and how he was raised. He takes the lessons learned as a kid growing up and puts them into seventeen specific traditions that are very easy to read.
   
   The rare and valuable part of this book is that it's one of the only times you can find Ralph Nader willing to talk about his life rather than about politics. There isn't much, if any, political discussion in this book other than a few instances of how his family used politics to bring home values.
   
   I highly recommend this book to all of my friends and family. He touches you with stories of how his parents immigrated from Lebanon and the lessons passed on to him and his siblings. The book will give you an appreciation for spending time with family, and does so in a way that is easy to read and enjoy.



5. I learned so much from this book, especially in regard to how small town values don't necessarily translate into conservatism (the modern day conception of it anyway). These 17 traditions Nader reflects on are exceptionally relevant insights for today's culture of consumerism and waste. From the outstanding introduction, to each of the following concisely written chapters, you will find the cumulative pieces of an anecdote to living a full and meaningful life and also be inspired to become a more active and concerned citizen.
   
   I highly recommend this book!

5 comments about The Unmistakable Touch of Grace: How to Recognize and Respond to the Spiritual Signposts in Your Life.

1. Cheryl Richardson has put into words what many of us have experienced in our lives but didn't know how to explain or articulate. This is not just another "how to" book on creating the perfect life. It is a book that will help you become more mindful of what is already present in your life. You won't miss another "signpost" after reading this book and you'll become more aware of how grace has been a presence in your life from the beginning. Bravo, Cheryl! Pamela D. Blair, Author, The Next Fifty Years: A Guide for Women at Mid-Life And Beyond, co-author I Wasn't Ready to Say Goodbye (Updated Edition): Surviving, Coping and Healing After the Sudden Death of a Loved One



2. It was truly a touch of grace for me to find myself watching Oprah (which I don't usually do)the day she had Cheryl Richardson, Martha Beck, and Louise Hay on her show. This book is wonderful, as is Martha's, and I have owned Louise Hay's book and given it to many friends over the past 25 or more years.
   
   "...Touch of Grace" is a very personal, easy to follow book. Common sense is not usually a phrase one applies to a book that is probably categorized as "spiritual" or "metaphysical" but this book just makes a lot of sense, and if one is truly open to looking at how grace has touched their lives and willing to be aware, this book will be a great help along the way...to...peace and serenity, joy, etc., etc.



3. Cheryl's book "The Unmistakable Touch of Grace" was an excellent book. I think she has a lot to offer and I like her writing style. Excellent ideas to use to accomplish one's own "touch of grace". An excellent book.



4. Cheryl's book is an easy read. It's like your having a cup of coffee with her as you read the book. I followed her advice and journaled my feelings, thougths, and questions. Not only did this book help me move out of a deep depression, but it also showed me how to discoiver my passion for writing and the power behind the creative process. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking for the first step to start them on their own journey of self - development. make sure you have a notebook and pen ready when you sit down to do the exercises. They are very simple, yet powerful.
   Leigh Le Creux
   Author The Secret Unraveled: Opening The Secret Once and For All!, Astro Socks



5. The topic of divine grace has been written about for centuries--must it be merited? Can it be revoked? How do you know when you've got it?--and this book happily, carelessly, skips by all of them.
   
   The point of the book is this: "Coincidences" aren't. You can learn from them, too!
   
   There. I've just saved you from reading 256 pages of stories of "miraculous" coincidences. Now then: Where's my book deal?
   
   There is a saying that goes, "Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous." I like that saying. This book almost says that but the author admits many times she is uncomfortable with the word "God" but totally cool with using "grace" in the theological, divine sense (and as covered more than cogently by Aquinas et. al.).
   
   The author, Cheryl Richardson, declares herself a life coach. She is not the first to do so, but never clearly explains what this is and how it ties into grace (unless being a life coach means appearing on Oprah and writing New Age-lite books).

5 comments about The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time (In Two Lines or Less).

1. As books of this type go it is about what I expected, a real novelty. I may find a few items to quote, but most are not very profound nor of great interest.



2. I REALLY like reading quotations & this book is FULL of them, BUT the author, John Shanahan, has attempted his 15 minutes of fame by including his own quotations, most of which I read & said, "HUH??" because they are not up to the same quality as the others. However, it IS his book! Great read, tho!



3. This is an amazing quote book. I manage a large office of creative staff and I
   also attend many business functions where I am often called upon to make
   speeches. I use the quotes in this book when communicating with my staff and
   colleagues. I like to throw in a few quotes from Mr. Shanahan's book, it never
   lets me down when I need to make a point subtly and eloquently.
   
   I find a great way to start the business day on a positive note is to
   open up The Most Brilliant Thoughts of All Time' (in Two Lines or Less) and
   read a relevant quote to my team.
   
   I have a copy at my office and another at home.



4. If this editor really thinks these are the most brilliant thoughts of all time, he needs to get out more. A few gems, but mostly tired truisms from the 1900's and before. Nothing much new. I found this book disappointing and boring, which is unfortunate, since it includes a CD with all of the content included. But here is some good news; if you are looking for something similar that will really inspire and entertain you a far better choice is-
   "A Dancing Star: Inspirations to Guide and Heala wonderful book that was given to me by a friend 10 years ago when I became ill with a chronic disease. I still read it all the time.



5. perhaps the most enlightening book of my life, you really feel as though 100's of years of human experience, knowledge and intellect have been on nearly every occasion condensed down to 2 lines or less, a completely certain must read for anybody who has every had a thought........?!?!?!?!?!