Do some research before reviewing people...
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For those of you ripping Cussler for this book, be aware that HE DID NOT WRITE IT.  Cussler is the 'Creative Director' for these books, which means he provides the basic story and outline, and then Graig Dirgo actually writes the book.
I think this is actually the best of the books Dirgo has co-authored.
And for all you whiners out there, Trojan Odyssey will be Cussler's last Dirk Pitt novel, so these books be all that's left after that.
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The Millionaire Next Door is an essential read for anyone.  However, reading some of the Reviews -- both good and bad -- tend to miscategorize it as a "how to" book.  It is not.  It is research, and research done well.

The authors are market researchers who, upon working on an assignment to conduct a focus group of male millionaires, are surprised when the men walking into the room for the study aren't wearing $1,000 Italian suits but instead are wearing jeans and are looking for the beer instead of the wine they are being served.  The men were not what the authors expected to interview that evening -- those living in big houses, driving nice cars, taking extravagant trips, etc.

So, they asked a few simple questions:  who are typical millionaires (what do they do, where did they come from, and what are their habits) and in short, how did they get to be millionaires?  The research they conduct answers these questions in great detail.  Unlike several of the reviews of this book, it does not tell you how to get rich or what to invest in.  While it could give you insight on what you can do if you want to become wealthy, the true insight is that it blows perception of what we consider to be wealthy people in our society.  For example, it focuses on doctors and lawyers as typical perception: when you see one of these professionals driving in a nice foreign car, you think that they are wealthy.  While that could be the case, it may be more likely that the person is up to his or her eyeballs in debt -- just because they have a lot, may not mean they actually have a lot.

So, the book explores these people and their lives unlike any other. I believe that this book is essential reading.  I even give copies of it to young people I know.
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Upon reading some of the other critical reviews from viewers, I tend to agree with some of the things that were said.  On the other hand there was a good cast, and the movie was entertaining none the less.  I watched the last half of the movie on Lifetime Movie Channel, so I missed the beginning.  I have seen a lot worse movies that were rated higher.  I was wondering if some of the people who submitted their reviews took the time to review, and edit their reviews.  It's funny that those who are so critical on other matters can't correctly spell the simple words, or take the time to edit what they write.  For those reading the reviews, please read through some of the reviews.  It will make up for what you might have missed in a movie being reviewed!
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I may be speculating, but I believe that a substantial portion of the posted reviews were written by an interested party, as they share the same grammatical mistakes and simplistic writing style. Further, they are grouped in a time period only shortly after the purported publication date. How one could purchase the book, travel to Thailand, and then endorse it for its helpfulness is an interesting consideration. In any event, treat the high ratings with suspicion. For my part, I'd call the book thin, but that would be generous, both as to its content and as to its size. There's not much here to review. We'll be in Thailand next spring, and we may do a few or many of the recommended activities, but that will be purely accidental, as I'll be returning this "book."
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These are highly rated but it would be prudent to look at other types has well to compare pricing and number of shots.
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Well, here's the thing.  I should have researched the author and his intended market before I purchased the book.  I heard him on NPR, and I hate to say this, but I rather suspect that his publicist and/or publisher coached the author in how to be interviewed to make the book sound as though it applied to people in their interpersonal relationships, in their private lives, when actually it's designed for people in the workplace.  I found this out after I bought the book, became deeply confused, and then listened to some youtube Stanford talks and a couple of other things.  This is a book for an MBA in his or her second or third year with a company when they have proved their worth, and are now trying to find out how not to work 24/7.  It is not about how to live a simplified life at home, a life clarified by intelligence and thoughtfulness, unless you want to manage your partner and loved ones like your own privately held corporation.  The author is a writer in the field of business.  I would have known this if I had looked at his other titles.  I'm a little sorry the NPR interviewer obviously hadn't read the book, either, and, hey, maybe I heard the review wrong.  Who knows?  But don't buy this if you want to know how to make your home a haven and your relationship uncluttered by nonsense.  That isn't what this is about.
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I have never written a review before, but I feel compelled to write one for _Pretending to be Normal_ by Dr. Liane Holliday Willey. I am writing to correct some misinformation other reviewers have suggested as fact. Contrary to what another reviewer said, Dr. Willey did not write that her daughter was diagnosed in infancy. She was in the first grade when she received her AS diagnaosis from Kansas University's Child Development Lab. Further, while it is true most people with an AS diagnosis are male, the top researchers feel this is so because females fly under the wire. Read Tony Attwood's article called, "Discovering Aspie" for more info. on the male/female debate. Lastly, it is true that most people with AS perform better in math when compared to language, but this is not true of everyone. In fact, females with AS are often quite good in language skills and many researchers suggest some of our best actors and writers are indeed, people with AS. I find it terribly disheartning to read so much misinformation. I hope my words set the record somewhat straighter. Sue, PhD in cognitive psychology
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It appears to me, after reading thru these reviews, that many are referring to some other cases, and not this particular case.
They often name and complain about features that this case does not even have.
It would be wise for this company to clean up the list, and remove misplaced, undeserved reviews.
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It's a shame that reviewers such as "Sean in Florida" are given space. The reviewer refers to Kushner as kushman; he states that Kushner only has authored one book (not true); he writes that Kushner teaches at a two year college(not true)and he identifies that institution as liu.ed (how nice); and he refers to "fisa law." A rocket scientist he's not--but he listens to Air America (WOW). He also writes, "[t]his book has been out for over a year, a vast majority of the reviewers here only have one product review noted, for only this book, it's not that good." I suggest you check out the quality of the products this reviewer reviewed. In short, read Holy War and make up your own mind.
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I found some good information in this book, and some I didn't agree with.  It is a personal opinion and perspective thing.  I found some things I did not agree with, but then that is a choice.  Everyone must make one for themselves.  Make a decision based on your readings and none of the ones with all the negativity behind them.  Like most things, you won't agree with everything, but if you have an open mind you can find some interesting information in it.
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this book will make you look at people differently
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People really need to understand that what they do and what they say will either hurt or affect others in a positive or negative way. Life is a highway with bumps. You never know what you missed out on till its too late.
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Don't keep your head in the sand, take a look at the information provided & come to your own conclusions.
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Very funny too!  Peruse before your next tasting event to be one of the few with a clue.  And remember to trust your own palate, regardless of price or reputation.  There's ALOT of expensive swill to be avoided :)
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I found this item after poking around YouTube and watching Maker videos. Just a note to potential readers, a pile of these reviews seem to be fake. Note the names and somewhat poor English usage. Good luck shoppers,
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Young people might be enthusiastic about their progress in "cleaning their rooms" and then "making them beautiful" - but not to throw cold water on this life-giving FABULOUS effort, but somewhere JBP himself warns something to the effect, "Beware.  There may be those in your family - who are NOT "cleaning their rooms" - who may be suspicious and overtly hostile to your efforts."  I hope that isn't so, but if it happens, he gives OTHER advice about handling people who do NOT have your best interests at heart, or in mind - people who do NOT have your back.  His advice is something like, "Stop sharing (verbally) with them.  Pull back.  Listen, and they'll TELL YOU what they're up to."

Kind of reminds me of something I read about Satan (I'm not a holy roller, don't worry :-):  How he could NOT not reveal himself whenever Christ spoke."  Something like that.
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If you check out all the reviewers they all pretty much have just one review on their accounts, which usually means the author either set up the reviews himself or had some employees of his do it for him, i could be wrong, but it doesnt sound right to me.