fifty million reasons
925586
Love this series.  As a Canadian living in Texas the reminders of home make me a little nostalgic.  Can't wait for the next one!
3460170
I would recommend this to everyone. So many things to learn from the experiences of an american icon. Very motivational.
634548
Every booklet in Paul Humber's "Reasons" series has been better and better, building on the previous ones, adding information, fortifying previous points, and expanding evidence. Get 'em all!
4213708
Tom Friedman has written what is probably the most important book published in the past 50 years.  Having been a Professor of Environmental Technology for three decades I can unequivocally say that Friedman has pulled it all together in a very readable book.  There is HOPE for the future and a lot of people who jump on board are going to get rich. I just ordered 50 copies for my undergraduate class. This should be REQUIRED reading for ALL college students and the public at large.
2871759
I picked up this book after listening to the author on a CD available in Success magazine. And, I have a client that works with non-profits so the book seemed appropriate for me to read. My simple review is this; I have started a relationship with the Make a Wish Foundation because the book reminded me that we should make a difference in the world in addition to making money and feeding our families. I can't think of a better way to recommend a book then to state that action was taken as a reaction to it. Although the book focuses on an older population anyone that wants to think about their purpose on this earth should read this book.
981411
A marvelous book for all of the reasons all of the other commenters have written.  Simply marvelous.  Compelling, engrossing, informing.
2810050
Interesting, quick and a good read. Really with they did a top 50. Left me wanting more! Version 2 coming someday?
1028237
It is a good book.  There are many quotes can be use for inspiration and motivation purpose.  I wish the book would include many more famous persons' words.
2621012
This book gives you lots to ponder, laugh about, share with spouse /friends . Everyone who has turned 50 or is looking at being there soon should read it.
2202007
I disagree with some of Guy's premises (e.g. always write in Microsoft Word) but understand his intent, and he gives very good rationale. Simply put though, if you want to write, then you'll want this book on your desk.
4405564
Timothy Keller is a reasoned civil voice representing reason in the Christian faith. He has a humble but direct approach to difficult questions that believers and non-believers alike often struggle with. While the book primarily presents his arguments which are rational and reason based, he also acknowledges the need for Christians to demonstrate Christ's love to all regardless of their beliefs. This is, in my view primarily what Jesus calls us to be, people who are genuine in their love and service to others.
4338743
Makes sense out of why so many smart and well meaning  people can get things so wrong. There is no substitute for the wisdom  and humility that comes with experience. This especially applies to the group think and fixed agenda among academics.
3605803
I loved this book, I think I highlighted and bookmarked half of it with Dr. Carson's references to the type of history they don't teach in classrooms and thought-provoking, memorable quotes! The book from beginning to end is full of candid and logical solutions to a myriad of problems facing our awesome country. If only there were more logical thinking politicians, or perhaps there is, but they are just afraid of infuriating the corporate interests at large. This book is a must read for anyone that loves their country and wishes for it to stand for something again. Hoping books such as this one will create a movement!
73276
212: THE EXTRA DEGREE by Sam Parker is a short book--make that,
a very short one--that has a lot of meat in its relatively few pages.

You may have seen its basic premise; e.g., in an email that's
been widely circulated on the Internet (without giving proper
credit to Parker):

* At 211 degrees, water is hot.

At 212 degrees, it boils.

And with boiling water, comes steam.

And with steam, you can power a train.

One degree.

Applying one extra degree of temperature to water means the difference
between something that is simply very hot and something that generates
enough force to power a machine--a beautifully uncomplicated metaphor
that ideally should feed our every endeavor--consistently pushing us to
make the extra effort in every task, action and effort we undertake.
Two-twelve serves as a forceful drill sergeant with its motivating and
focused message while adhering to a scientific law--a natural law. It
reminds us that seemingly small things can make tremendous
differences. So simple is the analogy, that you can stop reading right
now, walk away with the opening thought firmly planted in your mind
and benefit from it for the rest of your life.

I like how Parker then expands this premise through a series
of thought-provoking facts, including this one:

* Two of auto racing's premier events are The Daytona 500
(stock car) and the Indianapolis 500 (formula one). Each takes
roughly three to three and half hours to complete. In the 10-year
period between 1997 and 2006, combining all 20 races, the winner
took the checkered flag by an average margin of 1.71 seconds and
took home $1,426,003 in first place prize money. The average
prize for the second place finisher was $716,464--a difference of
$709,539 - roughly half of the amount banked by the winner.

The author also offers a series of action steps you can take, such as:

* Eliminate one half hour of television watching each day and get
182.5 hours each year to allocate elsewhere (equivalent to four and
half weeks at work).

And he concludes with several reflections that will get you
thinking about life . . . I particularly liked the following:

* Complaining once less a day chokes off 365 seeds of negativity
a year.

As the holidays approach, methinks 212 would be the perfect
stocking stuffer for almost anybody on your list--including your
children and grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, who
could all gain from Parker's valuable insights.
3172137
Good book
Millions sold for a reason
I would recommend it if you are looking to change how you view some things negatively
1540959
Divided into 40 short chapters, this book has helped me greatly to understand the reason for life. I loved it and have already given away over 10 copies to my friends. Don't miss it.
2372892
This book was not new when I first read it fifty five years ago.  The story is set in Boston and is narrated by a quite conventional friend of the young unconventional fictional Mr Blue.  This friend is as attracted to Mr. Blue as he is bewildered by him.  Mr.  Blue appears perfectly happy living as the birds of the air or the lilies of the field. Sometimes it seems he has nowhere to lay his head. He makes unlikely friends of people of all classes. My favorite part of the book is Mr Blue's idea for a movie about a future when Christianity has been abolished.  Only two Christians are left:  one who is about to be executed and a hidden Catholic priest.
This short book won't appeal to a wide audience but it stuck in my mind for a long time.  It brings up the question what would it mean for someone to radically follow Jesus?