Good book food for thought!
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Gift for someone who read and enjoyed it very much.  It is a thought provoking book and well written according to them.  They recommend all Americans read this book!
913092
This book is a very short read. It does however give a lot of food for thought as to what is really important in life. Also the influence we have on other people's lives even when we don't realize it.
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I was asked if I would take a look at this particular book.  I will admit that I am not usually someone who reads self-help books.

I will say that the book is written in an easy to understand fashion.  It has many good points to be made in the respect of thinking positively about yourself and your life.  I also appreciate the author's desire to break us of the habit of seeing ourselves as victims or as the party that has always been hurt.

I do a lot of counseling in the realm of Pastoral work and so many times people believe they have been victims or everything is the other persons fault, it is never their fault.  Stop that thinking right now and Steve Norton hits that nail on the head.

So, why only three stars if I agree with much of what he says in the first part of the book?  Well, I didn't like his hype at the beginning of the book.  He has found the answer!  He knows the truth!  He has read everything and put it all together and come up with the solution!  That sounds more like a self-help salesman than someone who wants to help us change our lives.  I don't think he is technically that type of person, but it left me with that feel.

I also did not agree with the approach of simple self inflicted bad responses to our bad habits.  He talks about using a rubber band to twang yourself when you have bad thoughts or when you remember bad habits that hurt your life.

I guess I am more a fan of the power of positive thinking.  I turn to scriptural responses to help people see the terrible consequences of their "victimization" or their comment, "It's the other persons fault and issue not mine."

I believe that Nortons technique will work for some, but I am not a fan of it overall.

Overall there are many good points that Norton makes in the book.  So, read it with an open mind, but also read it with an honest question of how this will work for you.  In the mean time, you are not the victim.  You own your life and the happiness or pain in it.
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Dr. Leland Benton is an excellent writer, his books make lots of good points, including this one.  Lol, I was able to read easily that scrambled letters text from the chapter 1! That was fun! Speaking seriously, this book is really good to read; I like the faith and belief description, and all other points about human mind.
4314678
I thought this book was well written and gave a lot of food for thought as you progressed through the book.  Life plays its tricks on you and you have to be very strong to survive it.....
1173202
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and thinking on the information presented. Loved it!!
1207921
Had to purchase this book for a class, and enjoyed it. The book was an easy read, and the length of the chapters were nice, and not too long. Reinholz makes some interesting points, and make you think about certain situations and concepts that may occur in your life.
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A good piece of wisdom is to "pray as you eat."  If you only ate as much as you prayed, how hungry would you be?  Shane Kapler's book offers ideas and reflections that serve as a menu to the meal of praying through, with and in Jesus to help fill our hunger for dialogue and communion God.  It is good "food for thought" for all those engaging in the battle of prayer.
4821874
Good thoughts packaged in an easy read. Worth the money and time to read it. If you're really motivated (that part's up to you!), it can be a life changer!
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I downloaded this book a couple days ago and read through it quite quickly since it was an easy, pleasantly short read. I liked the different foods that it talked about, especially coconut oil. There are a lot of benefits to each of the foods mentioned and I was surprised by almonds and oats being on the list, so it was interesting to learn something new. I like that it explains why each of the five foods are healthy and beneficial to our bodies, but the only thing I DIDN'T like was that they didn't explain any warnings or reasons why NOT to consume the foods. There were not even simple warnings like "of course, as with all foods, eating too much of [insert food here] is dangerous and should be consumed in moderation." I was waiting to read something like that because I think it is a little dangerous to just throw these foods out here saying eat as much as you like! Not smart. That is the only thing I didn't like about the entire book. There were a lot of yummy sounding recipes and I liked that it has 7 tips and tricks for a longer life, one of which includes the simple "eat enough but not too much" idea. It was just a nice reminder to make wise eating choices! Overall, this was a good book, especially since I got it as a download for free.
4608424
good book with good food for thought. it had a good plot with a few turns that made y out wondering what the outcome was going to be.
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Been a while since I read this book but remember it having some good practical advice for singles.

Remember questioning the author's stance on homosexuality, seemed kinda wishy washy.  Specifically remember a quote by John Stott in which homosexuality spoken of as if having to do with genetics/being born with a sexuality and that being linked with Jesus' verse about some being born eunuchs, some making themselves eunuchs for kingdom of God (verse in the gospels).  The question I would ask is did the quote mean to say that some were born with a sinful disposition toward homosexuality such as someone being born with a bigger risk of alcoholism?  Could genetics have something to do with our specific temptations we deal with?  I don't see anything wrong with that idea, we all have our own battles.  But if it is pushing the idea that homosexuality is not regarded as sinful by Jesus Christ (whether it is actively participating in homosexual thought or action), a reading of Romans chapter 1 (or just googling verses on homosexuality) with an open heart and mind should settle that issue quickly.  In a time of such liberal theology in many denominations I would have liked for the author to have confronted the issue head on and not leave me questioning his stance.

Could have read it wrong or misunderstood, please don't be quick to judge either John Stott or this author without looking into their beliefs yourself. I gave it 4 stars, had some good advice and was glad I read it!  Feel free to comment below!!!!!
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I liked this book and found it well worth the read. I found it to be insightful and full of good food for thought, whether you find you agree with every point, or not. The author digs deep into spirituality and what it means for us and others. His sincerity, desire to be filled with and have the knowledge of Gods grace, and desire for good for all is evident. This book matches up closely with my Christian beliefs, though I may depart slightly on some points. No matter our personal beliefs and thoughts, reading anothers thoughts with an open mind can expand our own knowledge, whether we accept ever point, or not. I found this book worthy and valuable.

I have read M A Streets four novels, as well, and found them to be unique and captivating stories. Each one touched me. Whether you like this book, or not, you may enjoy his fiction. Excellent writing and excellent stories.
860716
Interesting read. Definitely give food for thought. Well written. I think it gives a balanced presentation of known facts.
725270
This book contains lots of food for thought.  References many good books to use as additional references. Many good recipes are included in the book to get you started if you choose to go this path.
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This book was fast and fun to read. I liked it because it goes along with much of what I believe and helps to reinforce my way of thinking. The author has a great sense of humor and I would love to meet her someday...probably won't though since we live on opposite ends of the country and she has a 2-year plus waiting list. Says a lot about her though! :-)
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Great book! Really gave me food for thought. Life can suck, but it's a the perspective you have. This book showed me that. Thanks Shane!