Sally does a great job in walking participants in the book into a ...
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Sally does a great job in walking participants in the book into a conversation with God himself. We find in these chapters engaging stories and continual pointers to engage in a living relationship with God while we are reading.  Through these personal conversations with Holy Spirit we find how Jesus is the Healer present in our past who makes presently all things for us new, and invites us to walk with his father in wonder in a brand new world through these personal breakthroughs. I'm impressed. Witty, as always, Mrs. Hanan. Well done.
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The book absolutely relates to so many.  The book offers the process of expanding ones personal brand so that he or she can achieve the aspirations they seek to achieve.

The two authors offer many examples that provide an easy step-by-step approach to this somewhat arduous process.  The book truly embraces the changing environment, and because of this it can help launch yourself into the 21st century.

The book is a super easy read, and most importantly it is comical.  I just finished this book this week, but I have already seen great results from using what the book offers.
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This was a good book!

I picked it up in the clearance  section of a bookstore. My original intention was to give it to my 15 year old niece, for inspiration. But then after quickly reading through it I decided to just give it to my mom instead. I felt it was more appropriate.

The subject matter is diverse. These women are caretakers, charity starters, cancer survivors, CEO's, moms, daughters, etc. I think the message is wonderful in the book. The photos of these women holding their meaningful objects are great. It's a REAL person, could be your next door neighbor, could be your teacher/ doctor/ etc. I liked how each of them was holding an object of some significance representing what they did. I liked the short descriptions. I actually would have liked the descriptions to be a bit longer. I wanted to hear a little more about the progress or where they got to that important point in their life, or what HAPPENED after. Not novels, but just a little more then the 2 or 3 paragraphs they had. A little more depth and substance would have been good. But I understand why they kept it so short. It really is meant more of a table book then a biography.

Still, I liked this book. I think it would make a great gift for your favorite woman/ women.
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We read this for our little book club group and attended a discussion of it at New College in Franklin,TN.  I'm so glad we did!  It was a well-written and engaging story that walks or entices the reader through the author's struggles and delights with accepting Christianity.  I enjoyed her kindness in describing her wonderfully brilliant friends, belivers and unbelievers alike.  The insights into literature, history and British culture were also intriguing. It makes me want to visit and/or send one of my kids to school there.  Deep theological insights, clever word-smithing, and enticing story building make for excellent reading.  Thanks, Carolyn!  I'm looking forward to reading another one of your books.
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I read all of Sally Miller's books and I am a great fan of her work-from-home series.

This time, Sally partnered up with Melissa Ricker, and together they created an easy-to-follow blueprint for building a coaching practice. The book is full of helpful information and as always, Sally's style ensures that overwhelm, self-doubt and procrastination are minimized. You can count on it that the books in her series will inspire you and help you move forward with your goals.
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Delightful book of one woman's journey to find herself and serve humanity. Comprised of vignettes, storytelling, life's experiences, meetings with amazing people she meets on her journeys, and all woven together in a tapestry as she details her life and loves.
Would definitely recommend to Book Clubs and individuals for a very inspiring read.
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I received book to participate in a book launch team.  It was so appropriate for where I am in life right now!  I'm an adult student with two little girls ages 2 and 7 months.  I also so serve as Volunteer Director for our church.  Life feels very overwhelming at times and this book was very timely to review.

I really liked the way that Kathi and Cheri divided the chapters to share their individual perspectives.  While not so in-depth as to feel like a list of rules the various chapters addressing the various ways we can get overwhelmed had some great tools and ideas that I hope to utilize going into the new year.  Having read Kathi's Clutter Free book, I was just as impressed with this one.

This would be a great group study for friends to do and share what works and doesn't for them.  Or even adaptations they have made to the various ideas mentioned in the book.  As part of a book launch group that discussed the various chapters of the book I found it very helpful to see others perspective and feedback.

From the perspective of a mommy, student and ministry leader, I feel this is a great resource to help me become more intentional and feel less overwhelmed in 2017.
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This book is an easy read and a great introduction to counting to 100 in different ways.  The author relates counting to a real life experience, Hide and Seek, which is a great way to grab the interest of students when they are learning something new.  When I am finished reading this book to the students it will be placed on our classroom library shelf .  This will give the students an opportunity to reread this book over and over again because the author has written it in a reading level for the students.  Even if they may not know some words in the book, they will be able to decode words to aid them or use other strategies to find the meaning of those words.  As you can see it is a multipurpose book which is one of the reasons why I purchased it.  I would recommend this book.
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Each of us is fascinated by some one, some thing, or some place.  We know this.  But - why?  What does this person/thing/place do to tap into our psyche?

Sally Hogsheads Fascinate answers these questions by introducing the reader to the seven triggers of fascination.  How do prominent brands use one of more of these triggers to engage their consumers and market their products?  How can each of us use these same triggers to stand out from the competition, spark conversations and create advocates?

The trigger names, themselves, are fascinating:  lust, mystique, alarm, prestige, power, vice, trust.  (Admit it, your mental images brought a smile to your face as you read this list.)

Parts I and II of the book are foundational, speaking to the need to Fascinate and the significance and intricacies of each trigger.  (Note:  Foundational does not mean boring.  Sally has included interesting asides throughout the book  some insider knowledge, some provocative insights, and some just for fun facts.)

Part III is where the magic begins.  This is the work section where the reader gets to step into the discovery zone by applying these Fascination concepts to his/her own brand, product, or service.

Sally describes a three stage Fascination Plan of Attack prompting the reader to look within for the unique, the compelling, and  yes  the strange and enticing.  What trigger will prompt your customer to act?  How does applying your primary trigger or a combination of two triggers position your brand to turn heads, provoke discussions, and motivate buyers?

The risk of being fascinating (which may be completely counter to all of your previous marketing/branding practices) may be overwhelming.  But Sally shows us the reward that fascination works.

Take a read of this book, swallow, and then apply the concepts to your own messages and brand.  Its about the way you inspire others to act.  Its about living in the Fascination Economy.
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I took part in a group that followed the format in the book and it was a wonderful experience.
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This book was a joy to read.  I could not put it down.  I found it informative and I like the interactive aspect.  The chapters have "worksheets" that can help you start to identify issues in your own life.  It is really empowering to see so many professional women's perspectives in one package.  A great deal of information for the price.
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I really enjoyed reading this book. I like how it is broken up into interviews. You can read as many as you are able in one sitting, even if you only have a few minutes. A lot of the interviewees refer back to events that other people witnessed. I like that continuity. You could see how everyone in  the world was connected.
The only downside is that there were very few women interviewees. The ones in the book were amazing and a couple were very memorable. But there was definitely no where near equal representation. I hope the author considers this for future writing.
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I was a big fan of Jamie and Maddie's first book, Humanize, and I think their new book is a great next step. They do a good job of briefly explaining why the Millennial generation is going to play a big role in the management changes that are happening, and then most of the book is focused on what these changes are actually going to look like. I love the case studies for each of the main chapters. You get to see how organizations are applying these ideas already. This is a "must read."
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Casey Lewis does a great job pulling the reader into the book by starting with the personal story of how he and his wife experienced financial disaster. By doing this, the reader is willing to listen to the steps needed to move through debt towards financial freedom. Telling me up front that what I do right now can have a huge impact on the generations of my family yet to come, excites me and motivates me. I was so taken in by the first few chapters that I began a new review of the budget of my own family. We have started new steps toward more freedom. I look forward to future books by Casey Lewis.
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I invited Heather to speak to a group of college students that were participating in a leadership seminar and she was very inspiring. She used a lot of the material from her book. The book is easy to follow and offers insight on how to look inside oneself for the inspiration needed to go about everyday life. It is an uplifting book and one that my students enjoyed reading as much as I did. It is a good book for discussion purposes.
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The book followed Aubrey's journey to embrace her "gift". I think the author did a great job of alternating between the character's to tell their stories and solve the mystery.  I enjoyed Her grandmother Charley, their relationship along with the other list of characters. I also like that the victims are able to tell their stories, awful and some are able to leave a message of comfort for their families.  I would recommend this to my friends and family.
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This book is a good starting point for anyone that has difficulties approaching new people, and establishing conversations. I did not give it 5 stars, as I felt the first couple of chapters dwell too much on the author's experience.  This approach might cause readers to lose interest in the book altogether. However, the second half of the book make it worthwhile. Even if you feel the recommended actions might feel like common sense, the author did a great job compiling them in an practical day to day approach.

Highly recommended if you feel you want to add new people in your personal and/or professional circles