2 comments about The Attachment Connection: Parenting a Secure & Confident Child Using the Science of Attachment Theory.

1. Dr. Newton's book is a gift to anyone who wants to have a meaningful understanding about the importance of parental bonding and non-verbal communication with infants.
   She has written a book that not only illustrats the life long impact and importance of the childs attachment to its primary care giver, but she gives the reader easy tools and methods to accomplsh the goal.
   Her writing style is poetic and lyrical. A truly extraordinary read!



2. Dr. Newton's book is beautifully written to enable a layperson to move quickly from the basic theory of attachment to the intricacies of how different skill levels of care-taking and attachment building can affect a child's brain development and emotional regulation skills over a lifetime.
   
   Part of Dr. Newton's research has taken place at one of the largest homeless shelters in CA, whose population includes close to 200 children and their families. She has developed a wide array of observational and interactive tools to assess attachment between parent and child, and to create parenting classes, dyadic therapy, and many other interventions when she and her skilled team determine that attachment has not developed positively and the child is struggling along a spectrum of dysregulated behaviors.
   
   Dr. Newton's book shows that she is a brilliant and creative theorist as well as a professional who is keenly empathic toward children and their primary caretakers.

5 comments about Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women : Simple and Practical Ways to Do What Matters Most and Find Time for You.

1. Well-meaning, I suppose, but very lightweight advice. Take a hot bath. Breathe deeply. Drink decaffinated tea. Please. Nothing new here. A nice little book for someone who's pretty oblivious to the world around them. Sorry to be jaded; but nothing here that would seriously stop the sweating! Maybe it would stop mild perspiration, but not real sweat!



2. This cheerful book aims to make us stop and smell--if not roses--whatever is sitting in front of our noses. It is just like the other series of "Don't Sweat" books but with a women-minded twist. It offers meditations designed to make us appreciate our lives, keep our emotions in perspective, and cherish other people. I also highly recommend "Open Your Mind, Open Your Life: A Little Book of Eastern Wisdom" by Taro Gold. If we all followed the guidance in these books, we would be happier, more harmonious women.



3. How do women become so wise and resilient? And why do we sweat the small stuff so much? Is there some balance, some moment when you realize that most of it is all small stuff?
   
   Kristine Carlson is married to Richard Carlson and together they show great insight into the everyday life. Their books can seriously start to change your life if you use the principles they present in these easy-to-read compact books. I especially like their "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love" book and I think it helped me improve my own relationship considerably by making me realize that one of the most important needs humans have is to be listened to. I had never really thought about what the other person needed in conversation, always so busy jabbering on. Wow, that was quite a revelation to me and it changed my entire view of conversation.
   
   Expect real revelations from these books. They are more than enlightening. Sometimes a simple awareness of an issue can trigger an entire thinking pattern that will help you make changes. When reading this book a highlighter is essential!
   
   Kristine discusses why you should set aside time every morning to reflect. See, that is a good excuse to spend a little time in the morning chatting online? Right? Ok, well I think that she actually meant spending time alone thinking about your day.
   
   As you move into your day, you try to get organized and at times the entire day feels like it is falling apart. Have you noticed that if you pick up the house in the morning, the entire day is more enjoyable? Kristine gives herself an hour each morning to clear the path of her day. She spends time each morning organizing her life. I loved her thought about laundry. A gentleman she met makes folding clothes a Zen meditation. Ok, so I am not burning candles while I fold towels, but I try not to be as stressed about it all.
   
   Some of her ideas include:
   
   Make Peace with The Mundane - Sometimes life just IS.
   Ground Your Energy in Nature - Take a walk in the evening.
   Protect Your Inner Flame - Nurture yourself.
   
   Plan an Inspiration Flow Day - Just go with the flow...oh, what fun this type of day is. It is very freeing and you do just what occurs to you. I write the most reviews on these types of days. They might include reading a great book, watching a movie, sitting outside with the cats, making dinner, writing in a journal, exercising. On other days, you might feel like just leaving the house for most of the day and forgetting about that load of laundry, those dishes, etc. Just escaping can be most freeing.
   
   Walk Through Open Doors - A positive attitude shows you more open doors.
   
   Let Go of "Perfect" Plans - have a sense of humor when things don't work instead of crying your eyes out. Dissapointment is so hard to take when you have very high expectations.
   
   Climb Your Mountain One Step at a Time - set goals, but take it one step at a time.
   
   Save Pot Stirring for Cooking Dinner (I really liked that one!)
   Gather and Let Go
   Define Your Small Stuff
   
   This is a collection of essays that will inspire you and you will learn to appreciate people in your life, swallow your anger, take time for yourself and nurture your friendships.
   
   Use this as a way to make your own list of things you want to change in your life.
   
   Then:
   
   Go run in a rain puddle
   Light Candles while you watch a movie
   Think about Beautiful Moments
   Start a Journal
   Say something inspirational to a friend
   Tell someone in your life you love them
   Let some things go, don't obsess so much (ok, but it is hard to do!)
   
   Define what is not really important then imagine it drifting away on a small boat, down the river in front of you. After all, who has time for all that baggage.
   
   Read this book to help you see the really important things in life.
   
   Great Insight! You might even want to buy a few copies for
   all your friends. That reminds me to add a few to my
   wish list!
   
   ~The Rebecca Review
   Author of Seasoned with Love: A collection of
   best-loved recipes inspired by over 40 cultures



4. This is a great short read. One you can pick up and read a chapter at a time. Great for women with children. I would highly reccomend this book



5. This book arrived in great condition. The shipping was fast and I would definitely purchase again.

5 comments about Calling the Circle: The First and Future Culture.

1. This was simply a lovely book I recommend it to everyone



2. Christina Baldwin's Calling the Circle is a book that offers information critical to our survival as a human community. How do we break through our cultural barriers and relearn how to treat one another with respect and honor the collective wisdom that we so desperately need at this time in our history? Read this book to find a proven methodology, a way of being together that, when practiced allows us to connect on a heart level, to honor and understand one another even though we may disagree. We need this information now more than ever.



3. This is a book for our times. Christina provides a much needed paradigm - a new container within which human interaction can happen in a spirit of respect and tolerance. It is an important answer for anyone who has ever wondered how to be a peace maker in their own lives and in the world. I have used what Christina teaches, and it enhances every interaction all the way from talks with my spouse to large organizational meetings. It is useful at every level of life. It is beautifully written, and it leaves you with highly useful tools in your hand and hope in your heart.



4. This book has been waiting for us to get ready to do something really different-- speak honestly and heartfully and listen compassionately. I've been looking for some way to help elicit the level of conversation that is missing all around us, and calling the circle is an essential tool that needs to come back into the mainstream. Baldwin's book is not the only one out there, but it's a classic, and when you look at her website she's been walking her talk a long time...PeerSpirit is what she calls her circle methodology-- it's highly adaptable. Try this at home. Then try it at work. Then try it in your neighborhood. We will surprise each other with who we really are!



5. Baldwin's book provides easy to follow guidelines on how to use circle methodology in a variety of settings. You can do some of the pieces or all of the pieces and they apply in multiple settings. I often facilitiate meetings with clients and found Calling the Circle to be one of the most valuable tools I have for taking a group beyond the flip chart and multi-voting.

3 comments about NEVER GOOD ENOUGH: How to use Perfectionism to Your Advantage Without Letting it Ruin Your Life.

1. There are dozens of books on perfectionism, but I think this one is the best. Research psychologists Hewitt & Flett (1991) have shown that perfectionism is not always liked with neurotism, instead there are three different types: self-oriented, other-oriented, and socially prescribed perfectionism. Dr. Basco catches up this latest trend and translates it into the readable language for lay persons, without losing scientific facts. The first chapter offers a wonderful self-diagnosing test. The second chapter compares the advantages and disadvantages of perfectionism. I think this is especially valuable. Traditional books on this topics use very strong words like ¡§Beat your perfectionism,¡¨ or ¡§Fight your perfectionism¡¨¡Ketc. Sometimes it feels even more depressed to learn that the part of yourself is so bad. Dr. Basco uses a more peaceful way to help you make friends with this part of yourself. Perfectionists are no longer blamed for themselves! The remaining chapters are some step-by-step guidelines to change the inner thoughts that lead to maladjusting perfectionism, which are mainly based on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). At the professional level, being a mental health counselor, I wish I could find more about the etiology and origins of perfectionism, and the psychodynamic approach to treat this issue in this book. (Am I too perfectionistic??) But at the personal level, I gain a lot of insight about my own perfectionism and its effect on my work and relationships. That's why I give this book five stars!!



2. I love this book. It helps the reader determine if they are a perfectionist, how this impacts their lives negatively, in what areas perfectionism is a problem, and gives ways to cope with perfectionism. The techniques to manage perfectionism are based on sound psychological theory. The author has a clear writing style and she uses alot of good quality illustrative examples. She makes the more theoretical material come alive and simplifies it without insulting the intelligence of the reader.

   Some of the activities can be time consuming, but they are well worth it. In fact, the book will really not be as valuable if the reader is not willing to put the time and effort in to doing at least some of these activities. The book also contains ideas to help people who do not consider themselves perfectionists cope with the people in their lives who are perfectionistic. Well worth reading!!




3. While it might have a catchy title, I don't think this book is intended for those who already know themselves to be perfectionists. Basco spends most of the text examining scenarios faced by four fictitious perfectionists. I didn't find this to be of any value because I know what perfectionists do and I'm perfectly (ha!) aware of the problems they face every day - I am one and that's why I bought the book in the first place!
   
   Basco's overly-simplistic approach on how to deal with the problems this personality trait creates is clearly from someone who doesn't have a serious problem with the issue herself. It is surprising to me that she has 'treated' as many perfectionists as she claims. It surprises me because she merely scrapes the surface of the problems that perfectionism brings about, and to be quite frank she doesn't show herself to have as good of a handle on this topic as someone writing a book about it should. Did Basco do any real research on this prior to writing the book? Where's the bibliography? While sources are readily available, this book seems to be based on the author's conclusions alone.
   
   If you don't know whether or not you're a perfectionist and you want to find out, then this might be the book for you. And if you're a student of psychology and you want to be able to identify perfectionism when you see it, this book might be of some value. I gave the book three stars because I think it might be somewhat useful under either of those two circumstances. However, if you already know you have a serious problem with perfectionism (as I do) and you're looking for real-world solutions, I think you will probably come away very disappointed with this book. Had I been judging this book for the latter quality alone I would have granted it a single star.
   
   The same day I picked this book up I was fortunate to happen upon a book titled "Overcoming Procrastination" by Neil A. Fiore (ISBN 1-56731-556-9). You may find it under the title "The Now Habit", the name it went by prior to reprinting. Those suffering from serious problems with perfectionism also typically confront issues with procrastination. "Overcoming Procrastination" also deals with perfectionism directly and proposes a workable approach towards getting an upper-hand on it. While the last two or three chapters border on silly, the tools the rest of the book provides makes it very much worth reading. I have used them myself and they have helped me considerably.
   
   In summary, to the true perfectionist I highly recommend passing over "Never Good Enough" and heading straight for "Overcoming Procrastination". Good luck!

5 comments about Moral Courage.

1. Rush Kidder's new book, "Moral Courage" examines both the structure of a value system and the essential idea of morage courage which enables any value system to work. Kidder, the founder of the Institute for Global Ethics, and an important commentator on practical ethics is well suited to look at what makes ethics work in the workday world.
   
   There are nine chapters in the book which neatly fit into three sections. The first section which I would call "Basics" includes Standing Up for Principle; Courage: Moral and Physical; and The Courage to be Moral. The second section which I would call "Elements of Moral Courage" includes The First Circle: Enduring the Hardship; The Second Circle: Recognizing the Risks; and The Third Circle: Enduring the Hardship. The final section which I would call "Practical Applications" includes Fakes, Frauds and Foibles : What Moral Courage Isn't; Learning Moral Courage, and finally, Practising Moral Courage in the Public Square.
   
   The book uses many personal stories to demonstrate by example, just what is meant. It has a solid theoretical structure but the clear illustrations of real people applying the theory in their own lives makes it both very readable and useful as a text in courses on practical ethics.
   
   I believe this is a book that should be in the library of any person who has a sincere interest in practical or applied ethics. Its analysis of moral courage will, I believe, become a classic. I think it will give ethicists as well as others a common language as well as a common way to examine ethical situations. Since the illustrations come from a very broad spectrum of human experience and differing societies, the book should be a useful tool no matter what area of ethics an individual is involved in. It is very clear and does not resort to jargon. It will, without doubt, be an important tool for practical ethics for many years to come.



2. Take a look at your hometown newspaper on any given day. You might read about a deadly fire that could have been prevented had a city or town inspector been doing his or her job honestly and diligently. Or there just might be a story about a high ranking elected official who is abusing the public trust they have been sworn to uphold. Or maybe a group of high school students have been caught plagiarizing their term papers. How do you react when you read these kinds of stories? Are you outraged or do you merely shrug your shoulders and yearn for the "good old days" when people were more responsible and more accountable for their actions.
   As we enter the increasingly complex world of the 21st century, it has become quite apparent that there is a need for more and more of us to display "Moral Courage". Much to my amazement, author Rushworth Kidder reveals in the opening pages of his book that a search on the internet revealed that no one has ever written a book on this specific subject. To Kidder there are three elements to "Moral Courage"--an individual must have principles, there has to be an element of danger or risk involved and one must show a willingness to endure. As a means of illustration, the author cites numerous real-life examples of individuals who found themselves facing very real ethical dilemmas. Some of his subjects would fail the test miserably while others would respond in a heroic way. Kidder goes on to explain that the most difficult moral dilemmas are not those situations where the choices are clearly "right against wrong" but rather the situation that commonly occurs where one must struggle with "right vs. right" choices.
   I cannot think of anyone who would not benefit from reading "Moral Courage". Like it or not, each one of us is bound to face a number of thorny issues and moral dilemmas during the course of our lifetime. Rushworth Kidder has given us all lots of food for thought in his fascinating new book. Highly recommended.



3. Rushworth Kidder's examples of moral courage by people in different walks of life are useful, instructive, and inspiring. Kidder analyses the qualities that constitute moral courage and the character of the people making morally courageous decisions in a wide variety of contexts. I don't think that there is anyone one who could not benefit by reading this book, and it doesn't need to be read through, at one sitting. In fact, it may be better to read parts and reflect on them instead of reading it cover to cover. I was moved to share it with my 15 year old daughter, who read the parts I selected with interest. Moral Courage is an ideal textbook for high school or college students as it provides real life examples and a framework of analysis that will stimulate discussion and bring attention to the issues that confront us today as individuals and as a society. Moral Courage demonstrates the great value and importance of being aware of our choices and making the tough decisions that are needed more than ever today.



4. It seems that ethics is the primary issue now, ethics in government, in business and in private concerns. Moral courage is described as "the bridge between talking ethics and doing ethics." I don't think that is necessarily the moral issue.
   
   Morality has nothing to do with ethics. Morality is standing up for your rights and standing firm when others do harm to you. He asks, "Am I motivated by my desire to uphold my beliefs or just to impose them on others?" There is no way to impose anything on anybody who is not willing to accept it.
   
   Some of us fight for moral courage, which is so lacking in today's world. But is telling the truth right when it can hurt someone else desperately? Is that moral? Is it ethical to do things and say things which you know will cause irreperable harm to innocent people?
   
   Our culture is full of those who get their kicks out of putting down an old woman and making her feel soiled, even though they have not touched her physically. Emotional abuse is by far a much greater harm to the psyche than any physical abuse is to the body. I know, because I endured it for 21 years. But I am a survivor, and I have always stood up for my rights. I was praised once upon a time, a while back, as sticking to my convictions, that not so many people will stand behind the courage of their convictions.
   
   You don't have to achieve maturity to have moral courage. It just takes determination and character, no matter what your age is. No, it is not esoteric or practical, it is a necessity in today's world not to back down. That's the Scots-Irish in us Southerners.
   
   Dr. Kidder is from the East where morals are different from the Bible Belt of the South. He is highly educated and serves on many boards as a VIP. I wonder what audience he wrote this particular book for, us commoners who have to struggle with everyday problems, like a death in the family, or the CEOs who dally with other people's money. There is a vast difference.



5. While this book contains many interesting and illuminating anecedotes of personal courage (or the lack thereof), it fails on one key point.
   
   Kidder argues against moral relativism, suggesting (based on interviews) that honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness, and compassion are universal values. These are just words, however, and they can mean very different things to different people. To people in a very communal culture, responsibility might be used to mean the individual's responsibility to the community. In more individualistic cultures (and in the philosophy of Ayn Rand) it would more likely mean responsibility to self. To some fairness means equality, while to others it can mean extreme discrimination. A refutation of moral relativism demands that different people agree upon the same meanings, not merely the same words.
   
   With this failure, Kidder's entire case falls down. He presents moral courage as "the string" holding together the pearls (of moral values). When those very values are in question, moral courage becomes undefinable.

2 comments about The Eating Disorders Sourcebook (Sourcebooks).

1. This book provides an excellent overview of many aspects of eating disorders and their treatment. Carolyn Costin is extremely insightful and knowledgable about the subject and she writes in a clear, accessible way.
   
   The book also is full of case examples that demonstrate the theories/treatment interventions she talks about. These are usually brief and easy to understand. Both her understanding of eating disorders and the treatment interventions she uses are translateable and quite useful in the treatment of eating disordered patients.



2. This is a great book for anyone who wants to learn more about eating disorders for a class or for anyone who is suffering or has a loved one suffering with this disorder. I ordered it for a graduate class and can honestly say that this will be a book that I will keep in my library.

5 comments about Life After Loss: A Practical Guide To Renewing Your Life After Experiencing Major Loss (4th Edition).

1. This book was given to me after my husband died. I could not believe what it was telling me as I made my way through my troubled time. The book provided a timeline for me, a way to look ahead or back to see if I was "on track" to my new "normal" life. It provided a pathway for me to follow. The book kept reassuring me along my path. I have given the book to many people, just to let them know that they are alright in what they are doing. I keep buying a copy for myself but the book keeps leaving me to "help" another person. I am so glad that my friend found this book for me. I highly recommend this book. It is an excellent book to help someone who is dealing with grief. It also lets you know that "you are not alone."



2. Next to the Dr Kubler-Ross book ON GRIEF AND GRIEVING, this has been the most helpful book I have read on the subject of grieving from a deep loss. The book gives the reader the permission to grieve that our larger society has often denied him. Emphasized over and over again is the theme that: "Going through the experience is the only lasting and healthy way out of grief." The book advises those who grieve: "Never apologize for grieving. Remind yourself as often as needed that the very worst kind of loss is always yours" and to "Learn to acknowledge that your loss is worthy of grief." The griever can further admit to himself: "The loss I experienced is a major event in my life. Perhaps it is the worst thing that will ever happen to me. But is not the end of my life. I can still have a full and rewarding life. Grief has taught me much, and I will use it to be a better person than I was before my loss." In this way those who grieve can be left a sense of hope, not to be forever devastated. The book concludes with some valuable appendices on the role of nutrition in grief recovery, words that describe feelings and information on how one can form their own support group. Not only was it deeply comforting to read this book, (I lost my own father to aortic stenosis five months ago) but I also can see where it could be immensely useful for mental health professionals to use in their practice. I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker employed by the Department of Defense for over twenty years most recently working with a number of those individuals who lost family members in Iraq. I can see suggesting they read this book themselves and it being of great comfort to them. I would strongly recommend this book to all who have suffered a significant loss in their life.



3. Our culture tries to ignore this normal and important aspect of life, but this author offers some excellent and practical ways to navigate the uncharted waters of life after loss. Everyone who reads this book will benefit.



4. This book was recommended to me by a co-worker, so I could learn to live with the idea of an unforeseen divorce hitting me like a speeding freight train. My life took a turn I NEVER saw coming and totally threw me into a deep depression and one of dispair. When the book arrived, I jumped into reading it immediately, so I could find help for my raw emotions, and try to get myself out of my very low funk. Although death is a greater challenge, divorce can be equally challenging when you don't have the opportunity to work things out with your spouse. The book provided a wonderful "support system" for me, as it reminded me that I was NOT alone in my feelings and how much the loneliness hurts - every day. Yes, you truly cannot see that things will get better when you are in the moment. People can tell you that, but until you experience it for yourself, you cannot believe you will get there. I do recommend this book for people who are experiencing a drastic change in their lives - whether a death of a loved one, divorce, moving or job change. It can provide you some semblance of strength to help you move forward!!! And when your emotions are so very raw, strength is certainly a good choice to help you on your journey.



5. A dear friend gave "Life After Loss" to me after my wife of 32 years died from cancer in 2004. This book was one of a number of books that I received, but is the only book that I continue to use and reorder. I have lost track of how many copies I have given away.
   
   The book offers practical advice and endorsed my feelings and allowed me to find a path to regain some balance (and laughter) in my life. It also helped me understand that grief is a difficult, non-linear journey, and is unique for each individual. I also learned that my loss is not the only type of profound loss and that there is a clear difference between sudden loss and slow loss. And that all happy couples should come to understand and accept that widowhood is almost certain for all strong marriages and partnerships.

5 comments about Shadow Dance: Liberating the Power & Creativity of Your Dark Side.

1. While I admire the author's sincerity, I found the writing to be bogged down with righteousness and preachiness. His writing relies more on quotes than speaking from the heart. I thought the exercises were useful and wished there were more of them. I had hoped for a much deeper and more personal exploration into my own Shadow.



2. This book is typical of David Richo's work: pretty good. His writing is very very scholarly and intellectual. I often wish he'd step out of his head more often and more frequently share how what he's saying directly can effect me as a person. (For application of work presented here the reader might also want to read Susan Campbell's "Getting Real", as that would give you the skills to own your anger in the moment, for example). As a therapist, I often find that some clients know a lot about whats going wrong, but they need skill building to go along with the insight. He starts applying the shadow material, and the book really gets going, only at about page 150. I felt there was too much background material on how the shadow works, which leaves me afraid to offer this book to a client; Its boring in the beginning. All in all, its a really great expository work on Jungian theory and the Shadow, and he does a great job applying Shadow concepts to real life. I love how he frames projections, and I think this is one of the better works on understanding how projection works in our lives. From a theoretical perspective I learned a lot about the shadow and applications to other cultures and sometimes my own life. After reading this book I felt intellectually overwhelmed, tired, and smarter. Fundamentally a great scholarly work, even though not really a true self-help book.



3. This is an excellent book for self-exploration and self-development. It provides a thorough explanation of the concept of the shadow in Jungian theory and introduces us to various practical exercises to explore our own shadow. Though I'm not really a Jungian, this was a very interesting book that gave me lots to think about. If you'd like a more simplistic but nevertheless absolutely excellent explanation of the psyche, try reading "The Ever-Transcending Spirit" by Toru Sato. It is an amazing book that explains almost everything you wondered about in a concise and down to earth way! Five stars may not be enough for this one.



4. This book is excellent. I have read many self-improvement type books; most of them are written well but are superficial, or are deep and insightful, but are not written well at all. This book by Richio is the exception - it is well written AND very deep and insightful. The book is about recognizing the "shadow" element in us, bringing it to light, and then "befriending" it; that is, coming in terms with it and figuring out how to live a purposeful life despite our shortcomings. The perspective of the author is that of a Jungian psychologist with a slight Buddhist tinge. His analysis and explanations of why we act the way we do are right on target and I learned much from reading this book. The author has included several exercises at the end of each chapter, and almost all of them are very good and by going through them I learned many things about myself I did not know. While working through this book I kept a notebook, and wrote down several quotes from the book and wrote out all the exercises; altogether I wrote out about 250 pages! I found it best to go through this book very slowly, and don't rush through the exercises. I HIGHLY recommend this excellent and extremely insightful book, and I am very interested in reading more books by this author. If you are interested in doing your own self examination, buy this book now...you will gain many insights into your self, your hidden self, and the motivations which underlie your day to day behavior.



5. Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2MYI4ASBHLWR8 Threads, Knots, Tapestries: How A Tribal Connection Is Revealed Through Dreams And Synchronicities

5 comments about Action!: Nothing Happens Until Something Moves.

1. I'm a Ringer Fan, looking out for #1 is my favorite of his, with intimidation as 2nd.
   But this gave me headaches, on and on about racial issues and other topics that give me headaches. Who cares? I just want to make money . . .



2. This is one of the best books I've read in a long time. The title alone is motivating and is in fact a quote from Albert Einstein. The author makes a strong case for making bold moves to get change in your life. It is written in an easy to read format, yet has deep content with spirituality and some science. This is different type of book from his first one "Winning Through Intimidation" now called "To Be or Not to Be Intimidated". This book shares the author's years of experience about what it really takes to be successful. I highly recommend it.



3. Robert Ringer's Action! is a surprisingly--to me, anyway--deep yet conversational meditation on the nature and mystery of the principle of action in human life. Why "surprising"? Well, as just one example, Ringer's brief discussion of how "Action Produces Genius, Magic, and Power" improves upon the contemplations of no less than the great poet and philosopher Goethe. No small achievement in a breezy few pages! His reflections on the many facets of action, combined with often charming anecdotes, are worth coming back to--often. If the illustrations and some of Ringer's opinions and stories don't speak to you (some didn't to me), don't let that keep you away from the gems to be mined here. If you're already a person of action, this book will ground your motion in wisdom; and if you're more of a thinking or feeling type, it'll help you get your contemplative pedal onto the action--and results!--metal.
   --Saniel Bonder, author, Healing the Spirit/Matter Split, The Spiritual Entrepreneur



4. a few nuggets here an there on this one but all in all not worth my time reading trough ringers constant bashing of society other authors and life all together.
   
   what a jackass



5. I liked this book so much I often buy it for friends and associates and recommend they read it. Action is the key to success and the lack of it is the number one factor I see why people never reach their goals or attain what they really want in life.
   
   There's no denying that Ringer's sound advice and straight to the point methods work. I found this book an easy read and extremely motivating.

5 comments about The Science Of Getting Rich: 3 CD Audio Book plus MusiVation TM Mind Technology.

1. I have listened to this CD almost every day with out fail. The information is absolutely invaluable. The readers voice is easy to understand and the readers insight is welcome feedback. AT first the music inbetween the chapters sounds hokey, but just like any song you hear at first that you do not like,these short music interludes soon grow on you too! I would recommend this CD set to anyone who is seeking the knowledge shared from the DVD "The Secret".



2. This is a great motivational reading of Wallace D. Wattle's now famous book. Too bad Wallace's success was post-humous. Anyway, Michelle Blood is a vivacious reader, which at first, is off-putting, but once you get used to her, she is great fun. The music is a nice touch--again, at first, it was almost corney, but after I listened a bunch of times (oh yes, I have listened to these CDs a lot!!!) it just sort of becomes a part of the experience and enhances the message. The only thing I could do without is the promo at the end. There is a CD devoted to some website for something or other. I wasn't interested in that particular commercial endeavor, but it is a minor distraction that can easily just not be played. No big deal. Overall this is a wonderful tool to promote positive attitude programming.



3. I've listened to other audio versions of the book and really wasn't inspired, but it was a suprise to me when I listened to this version. The reader's australian accent kept me intrigued. I think she might be a motivational speaker because her reading brought the book to life.



4. I read the book and kept it with me in my briefcase and at my bedside in the beginning. (It suggests you do so). This CD is a wonderful supplement while driving. I pop in a chapter and off to work I go.
   
   Personally, I could go without the high pitched pop singing....I don't need that to assist me, that's just my opinion.
   
   This is a must have if you're truly following this path to wealth.



5. This speaker stunk! She tried so hard to be upbeat, and impress the information, that she completely turned me off!! I had listened to this story on a CD borrowed from a friend, and liked so much that I decided to buy it. But, this rendition was narrated by a different lady, and I disliked it to the point of almost returning it.