honesty is the best policy
358991
After I picked up Notes From The Night, whenever I had to go do something else, I couldn't wait to get back to this book. Even though the night scene is not mine, the author's candor on so many subjects make it fascinating reading. What makes the male animal tick? Many of the answers can be found here. It is a veritable treasure trove of male trade secrets, happy revelations. They are alot like us females, in fact they quite adore us. Taylor is  honest and meditates on the ways of life. He invites us into his world and shares his intimacy of spirit with a warm, flowing golden voice. Here are shades of Zen, interpreted by love. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
3595899
I have been a professional environmental consultant for nearly 25 years and served many US agencies and private concerns.  Its about time we question many of the myths about environmentalism and contradictions of environmentalists (though I believe the overall need for protection is there).  However, I do not necessarily think Mr. Lomborg's The Skeptical Environmentalist always does this judicially.
Contrary to other reviews you read here, this is not about left and right. (The more one makes this a polarizing political discussion, the more it will never be a honest examination.)  It is about slugging it through detailed analyses of facts and near-facts.  It is about arriving at the truth, as much as can be done.  Here is where Lomborg goes halfway.  In some circumstances, he has selectively analyzed topics to arrive at a conclusion that convieniently provides a more consistent overarching summary for his book - that things are A-OK.  Specifically, he does this on the topics of population, energy, habitat depletion, species elimination, and global warming.  These are a few too many mishandled topics to give him high marks for his efforts.  I think Lomborg commits the same crime he accuses others of; that is of jumping to conclusions, not seeing the complete picture and wanting to package a conclusion that is nearly impossible to neatly package.
Mr. Lomborg does bravely raise some very important issues and ideas.  For this I applaud him and for this reason I recommend this book.  There is a great need to be honest about ourselves in environmental policy.  For too long, policy has been driven by the perception of doing good, excessive chemophobia, and too much of "its someone else's responsibility" (never the individual citizen and their lifestyle but more likely that of industry). The resultant policy is also often cumbersome and micro-managed approach that is implemented long after a sensible, sometimes more creative approach should have been initiated.  I hope that this book encourages an honest self-examination by its readers.
2577501
This book has the hallmark of authenticity. Fiarman has been there, and her honesty and courage to address the challenges that come with the job are refreshing. She has made mistakes, and has learned from them. Her emphasis on developing a shared culture of adult learners among the teaching staff -- in the interest of improving student learning --  is important.
4326012
This book feels more like an honest conversation with a friend than anything Ive read in a long, long time. While I don't agree with every word, principle, or method mentioned by Hollis, I think the relaxed tone allows for that.... I don't agree with 100% of what any of my friends believe, but there are still gems to be gleaned from their wisdom and experience; so, too, with this book. The optimism and practical tips Hollis imparts have given me a list of a few things I need to work on based on lies Ive been fed my whole life (like, Im supposed to be small and fade into the background...). Even better, Hollis shares in each chapter what helped her to overcome those lies, and they were wonderful food for thought as I seek to impart positive change in my own life.
3597385
Who hasn't tried to hide part of who they are because at the time it seemed like the best idea?  Let's face it, in the society we live in today, "fitting it" seems to be more important that "being you".  Sometimes life presents challenges that would be easier if we ignored certain characteristics of ourselves, but in the end, being true to you is really the best way to go.

  Ellie loves to debate and is quite good.  When given a scholarship application from the lady that makes the decision, she thought she could hide behind her Lutheran half and not reveal that she was Jewish until after she received the scholarship.  Well, as most teenagers eventually find out, the truth comes out rather you like it or not.  I really enjoyed watching Ellie not only deal with normal teenager stuff (crushes, getting scholarships, wanting to win and help others at the same time) and seeing how she eventually handled being Jewish in a world where she didn't think it really mattered any more.  I loved seeing how she interacted with her family and Devon and how she dealt with the good and bad of the decisions she made.

  This story is not just about being Jewish, but staying true to who you are and those that truly care about you will love you for you. OyMG is such an enjoyable read that we can all learn a little something from. Oh, and it will leave you smiling....at least it did for me.
184642
Written plainly, bluntly and truthfully, Dr. Esolen does not play around.  He is not the kind of fellow to make shiny what is sordid, to ignore what is wrong, or agree with it.  He tell the truth, and, yes, sometimes the truth hurts.  But, the truth heals also.

This book contains no spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down, and I can imagine the wrinkled faces on the folks who have been "playing" where they should've known better what would happen.  Thesorrow is in the blunt telling of the damage done by us, to us; the damage done, most sadly, to the little and the vulnerable.

The hope is written of in the same way, clearly and strongly.  It will do for the reader what all hopeful things do. It will lift and enliven, encourage and strengthen.  Yes, there is work to be done.  But, work'srewards are worth the labor.
3029165
There is nothing like honesty and sincerity to reveal the mysterious offerings of life. I would offer a sub heading, 'Going along with life'.  Noting what life offers as experience  provides the opportunity for life's amazing rewards. It is risky business, accepting life with all  it has to offer, and acknowledging this with gratitude and appreciation. Carolyn James shows the reward of taking the hand of life and to travel with it. Carolyn shows what honesty and sincerity can do for our real nature.
2287864
Many people may assume at first glance that this book is biased. I am here to tell you that it is not. The author truly took every person's view into account. Collecting arguments from every angle possible truly was the best way to tell the truth.
1017123
Looking back on all the events in politics we personally witnessed for the past four years, we sometimes wondered to ourselves who was telling the truth, who was bending the truth, and who was outright lying.  Finally, we can know the truth.  Nothing pleases me more than witnessing a liar called out for lying, and this book does just that.  It's up to the reader to decide if he or she wants to believe the truth, and hopefully at least enjoy Franken's witty and factual presentation of those political years, and more.
2777180
Negotiating Your Investments by Professor Blum dissects the three most essential parts of investing into three separate and comprehensive parts: 1.) the negotiations framework, 2.) investing as a negotiation, and 3.) the facts behind financial market behaviour. The book is incredibly honest and is completely based upon a foundation of academic and scientific research, providing you with the honest truth and no false promises. Professor Blum has written a very accessible book in the sense that somebody who has never read a thing about finance will understand all the concepts that are explained. All examples are intuitive and can be linked to your daily life.

Part 1:
The first part will undoubtedly cause a paradigm shift in your view of what a negotiation entails and how to perform one properly. Professor Blum compiles the decades of knowledge of his negotiation-expert colleagues at Wharton and Harvard into a structured whole and adds to this his own explanations and examples. One will learn that negotiating is not a talent but an art that can be improved through study and training. This part is not investing specific and is useful for anything one wants to pursue in life that will require the partnership of others.

Part 2:
Without a doubt, this is the book's true innovation. Professor Blum applies the negotiating framework that has been explained in part 1 to an investment context. Due to the complexity of the financial industry, many people treat investing as something where one is advised and does not question the advisor. Professor Blum, with sharp critique and excellent reason, completely wipes this notion from the table and explains to the readers why this clearly should not be the case. Investing is undoubtedly a negotiation, and with the knowledge of part 1 the reader will understand why this is so. Properly negotiating with the various financial service providers that one has to deal with will without doubt improve your investment results.

Part 3:
The third part of the book single-handedly and comprehensively teaches you all the relevant scientific knowledge about the workings of the financial market that one learns at the world's top business schools. Word for word does the text in this chapter explain to you what my finance professors have taught me and my fellow finance graduates, and that's a great thing. In the industry, it is very well-known that many of its mechanisms are not understood by people who did not pursue degrees in finance or work in it. In fact (as this book explains), the industry actively contributes and attempts to misinform the public, and reading this chapter will prevent you from ever getting fooled again.
826301
Phil Collins is not afraid of the truth, even if, as he states, it's HIS truth. This engaging read is his story in his words. He tells it honestly. I found the tale fascinating. It was sometimes difficult to follow the story line because he knew/knows everyone and he knew them before they became who they are today. So the story can bounce around a bit. But that doesn't make it any less readable. He is a true star and this book is worth the time spent reading it.
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While the book is about special forces, I find that the takeways can be applied to almost everyone wishing to achieve excellence in life and work. From Mr. Owen's account, one learns that in order to be the best of what you do, you have to:

1. Really like what you do and enjoy every moment of it;
2. Train, exercise, rehearse a lot (really really a lot);
3. Work with the best;
4. Have lots of planning;
4. Have lots of backup planning;
5. Have patience & tenacity;
6. Focus on the task at hand & stop worrying;
7. Be prepared to make plenty of personal sacrfices.

I also like the fact that he does not care too much about the public praisals of his accomplishments, but rather values the experience of being there and executing the missions; and above all else, the brotherhood with his fellow seals. Someone once said the meaning of life is in 'love & work', this could not be more true in this wonderful book.

Intensity is the price of excellence, my friends.
3772030
Fast, Honest and great price--easy to use--true to their word!  I'm happy to know their are honest people out there!
584018
I gave this book, the highest rating. It was short, and brutality honest. I respect anyone open enough to tell the truth. The author tells some Real Truth. Loved it!!!!
3961889
Ted Cruz gives an intimate, honest look at his life. He tells the truth that any intelligent, open-minded person would say, if they had the courage. Our country is indeed a nation where we are run by lobbyists, career politicians who will do just about anything to get re-elected, along with crony-capitalism. This is a great read and anyone who reads it will be amazed at the candor. Ted Cruz gives the reader much more than the price they paid.
1431057
Russell offers straight talk in this book...his 'laws' all embody a simplistic yet pragmatic approach to being human, emphasis on the being. "Do You" is all about being authentic to yourself and in doing so you will be a light in the world.
3989721
Lance Simmens has hit the nail on the head.  Our democratic government works best when we have a fully engaged and credible public service dedicated to making policy work for the betterment of all.  We must get back to the basics and Simmens outlines a way to start that process.  This is a must read for public servants everywhere.  Pedro A. Corts, Pennsylvania Secretary of State