Graduating From Google was an incredibly refreshing book! Not ...
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Graduating From Google  was an incredibly refreshing book! Not only was it clear and concise but it was enjoyable and relatable! The leadership lessons brought to you by Linda El Awar are spot on and so insightful for all current and future leaders.  On top that this book is just right, meaning it's not too long, to wordy, or too overproduced! It's to the point, effective, and enjoyable.
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This is definitely a great read! If you are a recent college graduate, looking to advance in your career, or someone going through a career change, I would highly recommend this book. Looking for employment and/or advancing in your career can be a very daunting task, however having a book such as this can most certainly make a world of a difference. In fact, this book was given to me as a gift and it couldn't have come at a better time. My feelings of pure frustration and discouragement quickly changed after reading this book. The author does a great job at giving valuable information while also sharing her own story. Overall, this is a great book and I look forward to more work from this author!
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I read this book in one sitting. It was so refreshing and Steve's way of communicating with the reader is effective, funny and literal. I found myself re-reading paragraphs so that what he was saying would stick in my brain. You read this book with a smile on your face and the thought in your head would be  "Ah ha, so that's what's going on with him." I loved it and I will definitely keep it around for those times I fall off the wagon and want to text/call/email my guy in question!
I have also found myself dressing a bit nicer when I head out to the grocery store :)  Hope there is a  MANual II.  Thanks Steve!!
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This is one of the most refreshing books I've read in a long time.  I've learned quite a bit about Lean and championed many changes within our department over the past 7 years that have come to fruition due to a department leader who manages according to the principles outlined in this book, encouraging all members of the department to come up with and try out ideas, from MAs and RNs to support staff to docs, doing whatever she can to make them work.

Our larger organization is in need of revitalized leadership or faces the imminent loss of many physicians and advanced practice clinicians.  I have recommended this book to higher leadership as something to consider, especially given that Theda Care is one of our competitors within at least some of our regional markets, so not a foreign entity.  I worked at a Theda Care clinic in 2003 during medical school, and even before these changes, the care delivery was pretty good compared with some other places I'd seen, so I'd love to see how things are different there now.

However, having done much research and had education on integrative care models such as COMPASS and IMPACT and TEAMcare, I'd love even more to see how implementing the ideas for management and leadership in this book could change the care we deliver in our own rural medical group as a whole, as I have seen it work in our department.  This book is a beacon of hope in difficult times for medicine.
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What a refreshing book! After all that's been written about Charles Darwin it's hard to believe that any new slant on this genius's life could be mined. But author, Deborah Heiligman, has found her way by giving us a bird's eye view into the love story between Charles and his devout wife Emma. Though science and religion are important keys to Charles and Emma's lives, Heiligman wisely uses a conversational tone, full of wit and humor, that keeps the pacing at the right level for middle grade and high school readers. What makes this a stand out read is the author's deft hand with details which she uses to paint a vivid picture of 19th century England. I loved that she starts out with a list young Darwin made of the pro's and con's of marriage! Not exactly Mr. Spontanious, but his loyalty to Emma and his children never wavered.
What also comes through is the author's sympathy for two people of such opposing views, who somehow manage to come together and actually thrive.  It really is a testament to the strength of their love when you read about their many struggles and heartbreaks within their own family. It's biography at it's best.
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Now this is a book with soul, wit, and good humor.  Loved it!  Reminds me of my own college days in the late 50's and early 60's, complete with hitch hiking along the East Coast from one job to another.  Looking back I can't imagine how I survived working so many jobs just to keep in school...including Duke for undergraduate.  The big difference in my generation was the opportunity of paying for board, room and tuition ($2000) at an Ivy League School by working your way each summer and then a few odd jobs during school year. I finally took out a loan for Graduate School of $2000 which took me forever to pay off.  So...I can't imagine the burden of paying a $32,000 or $57,000 loan for undergraduate college today.

LIke so much of life in current day USA, it's totally nuts.  Plain nuts!  It's sad to see the young blood of our society and my grandchildren having to go through this total Bull S.... thanks in large part to the Do Nothing, Know Nothing Republican Congress.  Power and money have corrupted a once great country.  Two of my children have loans of over $150,000 each for Medical school.  No problem there as they earn enough to pay them off with ease.  Not so for another son who has $90,000 in loans for his B.A. and M.A.  Based on his current salary, it will never be possible.  And...this is supposed to be the greatest country on  earth?  Give me break! Not so for the majority of young people today.  Not everyone works for Google or Microsoft.

So I salute author Ken llgunas not only for penning a very entertaining book but paying off his college loans. Bravo!
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Laced with many scriptures, There is a Miracle in 21: God Completes is truly a refreshing and encouraging read. After leaving a successful
military career, Lorieen D. Henry comes to a conclusion that she doesn't want to continue the path that she's on. It was then she realized
that God was manipulating her life to bring her to this point. Her book reveals her journey to the happy and content life that she now has.
Get your copy today, so many positive messages here.  A must read by this gifted writer!
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I accidentally bought this book. Since, I had it, I decided to give it a shot. That said, I truly enjoyed it! There were laugh out loud moments. The family issues were credible, heart warming,  and yet the writing made it fresh. Not my general genre, but it turned out to be a refreshing read.
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Kathy McAfee has a wonderfully warm approach that puts the reader at ease while reading her very practical, expert advice on a nerve wracking subject. I highly recommend this new version of her book for people of any age or career stage. It's a great graduation present!
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I just finished Steve's new book, Real Recruiting !
I thought he covered a lot in Breakthrough, and was wondering what new material
could appear in this book...
I was happily surprised !
There is indeed a lot of fresh material.
What he says, in a very reader friendly tone, is common sens from A to Z.
Anybody knowing something about this industry and having experienced
real head hunting versus ads, linkedin and the like will quickly realize the
advice is worth way more than anything you can read on the subject.

I've found myself dealing with clients and candidates in a much more powerful
and efficient way thanks to your book.

I also realize I am more knowledgeable about what really makes the difference in this
industry than a lot of people with far more years of experience than me.

If you are eager for recruiting success, this book will show you the best way.

Olivier Watthy, Brussels, Belgium
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I have not read any other books about Google and don't have a particular interest in the company, but I thoroughly enjoyed this book.  It provides a wealth of incite into the "feel" of the company, its philosophies, and the way that it grew into the powerhouse that it is today.  I am not in the tech industry, but I found this book very approachable and humorous at times.
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This book was refreshing! It was an out of the ordinary read in the romance realm and I totally enjoyed it. I loved Ashley and Ethan both, although they were both equally frustrating and annoying at times. But reading their conversations and following their actions, I have no doubt that this would be the reality in anyone in this situation.

Ashley is the good child in the family, trying to stay out of trouble after her brother Mark and his best friend Ethan are arrested. She's known Ethan her whole life because of her brother and he's always felt like family until the boys were arrested. Some circumstances come together at a gas station and Ashley and Ethan find themselves on the run and in fear for their lives. Their banter in the beginning is funny, as they are constantly sniping at each other. The crazy road trip to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that should have taken a little under 24 hours, due to some horrible luck and unforseen circumstances, ends up being an ordeal, and over a week of travel, which puts them both to the test. As they spend more and more time together however things begin to change between them.

There are some nail biting scenes and you cant wait to see what will happen and how this will all end.

I would definitely recommend this book and really enjoyed it!!
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Wow, I just finished this incredible book!  I was expecting another book written from the military PTSD experience.  However, what I found was a book with so much more and from the eyes of one who had experiences totally outside being a veteran that brought him to have PTSD and a angelic saviour dog.  It was so refreshing!  Mr. Hardiman had me laughing and crying--sometimes in the same part of the book!  I was especially glad to see that I could let my middle school and high school grandchildren read along with me because it is so unique in that it had no cursing or illicit parts.  Get this book for yourself and those you know as a gift.  You will be glad and receive thanks from your friends and family.
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This was an absolute delight to read -- an educator truly caring for students; visionary founders taking risks so that the college could continue to put student learning first; and a positive sense of humor throughout! The illustrations also were a nice touch, showcasing the artistic abilities of the talented alumni. Paula has built something special, something that I've been able to witness firsthand, as a mother to a recent grad. My son started at SCAD after years of wandering between unfulfilling jobs and stints at other colleges. At SCAD, he found his 'why' in life -- due to the faculty, the curriculum and the support services that Paula envisioned right from the very beginning. The quality of this university, and the talents and vision of Paula, are obvious in the tens of thousands of students and graduates who have achieved their dreams. My son included.
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As a recent college grad, I smiled all the way through Siding with Plato! Likable characters, relatable life situations, and a swoon worthy romance- this book had everything I was looking for in an entertaining read!
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A refreshingly honest read that was full of attitude!

I liked this book because it wasn't your usual love story. It was unique, it had substance and I thoroughly enjoyed it from beginning to end.

The Valentine's Arrangement was a quick, fun, easy read and the writing flowed well.

Can't wait for another installment of the delicious, Kale!

My Rating: 4 Stars
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How wonderful and refreshing!  We finally have a book that can be shared with doubting neighbors, friends, and family members. This easily read and fast moving book is divided into "Yes" chapters for quick reference when needed.  Chapters five, six, eight and twelve address topics often ignored by many in a positive manner. Dr. Glenn has written this inspired book in a way that will certainly appeal to a cross-generational group.

Thanks, Dr. Glenn.  I look forward to your next inspirational offering.