allow your comprehensive abilities to be stretched by spending time pouring over his brilliantly stated observations and you wil
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The 100 old-language of George MacDonald is challenging to the quick-read mind of our century.  But be patient; allow your comprehensive abilities to be stretched by spending time pouring over his brilliantly stated observations and you will be blessed by this long gone preacher-author as he expounds the miracles of our Savior and their eternal significance.  It is well worth the extra time you will invest in not only getting to know Jesus better, but becoming a friend of one of his most expressive servants.  Not simply a good read, but a heart changer.
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Narrow your focus and broaden your impact.
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Pick a category or bring your own, but do not deny yourself the pleasure and the opportunity to meet John Mercer in these pages. Then seek him out (one way or another) and enjoy the contact with a man who has been transformed by living life passionately, and shares that eloquently. These stories from the life experience of someone I met in person before I knew much of anything about him are so very satisfying to me because they validate the parts of my own path that correspond to John's - the human parts. The language is rich; the stories have universal accessibility; the digressions contribute to the meaning(s) and do not distract. I recommend the book to anyone, but with a special emphasis for those spiritual seekers who want to become grounded (in their authenticity), or who would benefit by becoming more grounded. I read these "tall tales" one at a time with morning coffee over about 10 days. I seldom go back for re-reading anything until a good deal of time has passed, but I am ready to dive back into this after I get it back from a friend I knew would savor it as I have.
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The academic backdrop of this historian's noted zest for professional argument is greatly enriched by his display in these few letters of a profound fluency in friendship, a genuinely humanistic scope of interest, and an estimable gift for the judicious appraisal. To read him "venturing to defend Gibbon" to his dear friend Gerald Brenan, is to marvel not merely at his gift for encompassing a great mind in very clear and verifiable terms, but at the powerful sensitivity and affection which can be projected to a grieving friend through invoking their common values as a subtle, unstated compliment. Trevor-Roper can be read here not merely for what he knows, but for what he knows of why he learned it, and how to apply learning to the nourishing of society. The book is very well edited, with all the footnotes one would need for context, without turning to another section. It must have been ridiculously difficult to keep this book so portable and yet compleat.
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Regardless of your political persuasion, if you wish to enjoy a thought provoking book, become fascinated with the way this gentle, genius thinks...then pick up a copy of this and read it as you would a book before bedtime, and then another few thought provoking articles each morning. To have accepted his handicap, overcome it and then flourished as one of the most interesting, witty, and  thought provoking analyst of our time...well, that is an accomplishment few, if any have done before. A must read for readers or all political persuasions...or as noted, a wonderful bedtime book if you just read one or two short chapters before bedtime.

Larry Stanton, MD
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"Sensitive By Nature"
After seeing James V. Luisi's book and hearing about it the time seemed right to purchase a signed copy or two and embark on a leisurely book adventure.
What this book has done is to put into words so eloquently what I have experienced in my life.

James V. Luisi has nailed the basic principal of the challenges AI imposed both morally and empirically. I can see this book being brought into the use of Universities, think tanks as well as individuals wanting to digest a cohesive start to finish understanding of the very world that we live in and the people who have and are manipulating it.
The intellectual level that one must posses to fully comprehend and truly utilize this book is staggering. If the individual possesses the basic knowledge needed to comprehend the book they will enjoy a masterful work. If however they are deficient and read chapter by chapter and take the time to reason and comprehend each chapter then they will have read "SBN" the way it should be read.
One chapter at a time is how the reader learns and like a puzzle starts putting the parts together each at their own pace. The object I believe is to comprehend in total all the esoteric as well as the obvious statements and facts and that's where the love of knowledge comes in. If someone loves honest knowledge and the subject of life not just AI then he or she will have found a winner in "Sensitive by Nature" as I did.
John D. Zuccarino
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aptly points out the outliers in every walk of life, at every time, in every strict quality, in perspiration, in masterly utilized time.

motivates by telling truths of outstanding people, with bleak chances, with the world against them...after reading this, i know, Yes, I Can
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I enjoyed many of the unique observations that he makes. But much of what is presented would be self-evident to critical observers of human nature. The many suggestions for behavioral change I find quite useful. One must employ many communication tools.
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You're going to want to read the whole book in one sitting, highlight sections, reread, read to friends,
use as a manual, and reflect on infinitely!
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Allow yourself to be taken to dimensions of Life that you have not encountered with any other writing as clear and loving as Walter Lanyon's writings.
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Read . . . . study. . . . and learn from this great master teacher of our time.
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This writer/speaker has a most sonorous, lyrical style of delivering extracts from his most wonderful works.  There is no end to the delight of just tuning in for one disc or listening to just part of one--and because of this style of speaking it's a kind of easing of the mind that occurs, while  stimulating, thought-provoking, heart opening experiences for the listener.  Highly recommend to people who have trouble reading because of vision, but still wish to hear a deep and lovely text.
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What a marvelous book. I love his keen observations and wit.  He is getting a little crotchety as he ages, but I find that even funnier.
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I should say first that I am the author's brother-in-law, so very likely I am biased.  But I have still been fascinated by what Wayne Schneider has achieved with this book.  Mr. Schneider has combined 3 stories into one in an integrated way that pleases.  And at least 1 or 2 of the 3 stories will appeal to everyone!
Story 1 is basically the vivid narrative of his own heritage -- how his poor ancestors lived in Germany, how one of them came to the U.S. for a better future, and how he (Wayne) over time became who he is today.  (Professional, electrical and electronic engineer, husband, father, sportsman, and more.)

Story 2 is the saga of his son Shawn's athletic abilities -- Shawn's desire to achieve the highest level of skill in high school and college sports.  In Wayne's youth, he had hopes of becoming a sports star, but his slight stature precluded that, in spite of the obvious athletic talents he possessed.  But as his son, Shawn, grew up, Shawn demonstrated the same passionate desire to excel at athletics.  So Wayne helped Shawn develop his athletic skills -- especially his football skills.  These first 2 stories will warmly appeal to any family-oriented person.

Story 3 is quite different.  In it, Wayne outlines his discovery, over time, of how the body uses electrical impulses to regulate heart-beat.  (Even heart experts have not previously agreed or understood exactly HOW the heart is regulated -- for example, how it "knows" to speed-up when oxygen levels in the blood get low, but this theory explains that -- and a dozen other areas of heart function -- in a way that has not been previously known.)

Obviously, this subject could have been very technical and dry and boring -- but it is not.  The technical reader will appreciate the author's extensive formulas and graphs proving his heart theory.  But the novice can skip the hard part, and the formulas -- and can still understand and appreciate this fascinating medical breakthrough.  Because Wayne's gradual realization and development of his unique theory of heart regulation makes for fascinating reading.  I stress that even a layman can understand and appreciate not just the theory, but the drive and persistent committment that the author harnessed to prove that theory.

This book would make an excellent gift for a family-oriented person, for anyone who is "into" sports; or for an engineer, doctor, or professional person.  I have enjoyed reading and re-reading it.
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good book - not one to speed read through
a meditation take your time savor the fullness of his words
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Jeff's poetry profoundly reflects some of the passions and deepest sensualities of a man who is true and gracious with his feelings.

I am dazzled by the many areas which he delves into and discusses so freely.  You definitely receive his slant on several prolific issues, but Jeff's poetry allows a freedom for the individual to identify with his elaborately strung words.  His poetry also allows a freedom of formulating one's own's opinions.  It's like having a discussion with the author.

Either way as a spoken word art or as a deep and meaningful read, the recipient will be left satisfied and yearning for more.
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You will love this man's immense talents; should you get the opportunity to see him live as I did, DO IT! (Ticket prices are OUTRAGIOUS however!)