This excellent book offers advice that is wise
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This excellent book offers advice that is wise, concise, and highly practical. "Career Killers/Career Builders" carries added weight and credibility as it was authored by a nationally recognized CEO deeply familiar with the path to building a successful career. All professionals serious about career development should read and apply the lessons offered by this highly relevant and extremely helpful work. Thank you, John Crossman, for sharing your wisdom and experience!
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wise words in this book and very accessible advise. wish i would have read it BEFORE i quit my day job.
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Author shares a very practical and insightful advice on the importance of God's wisdom in our lives. One of the best on the subject of true wisdom.
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Dr. Smolen is a very wise man with lots of helpful advice he has paved the way for many..His advice is like a good check you can take it to the bank and cash it..Now that's advice worth investing in...
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This wide-ranging read is full of excellent advice for life in general as well as keen insight that reveals the authors deep understanding of social habits and interpersonal commerce. Mr. Bostock certainly has an eye for self-marketing and building a personal brand. The way this book is laid out, one could easily find a chapter or section each day to read (in the outhouse or on the subway) and develop these gems into your life. Yes, there are some well known adages but it's never trite or stale.
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Don't let the cover fool you, this book is full of practical and useful advice.
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The title is the giveaway here into the author's perspective. Dr. Dolin sees the experience of parenting as a privilege, that is "a two-way street". You may find yourself learning as much from your child as they are learning from you. If this view of parenting and the parenting experience runs parallel to your way of thinking, then this is a book you will find to be very rewarding. Dr. Dolin uses non-clinical, everyday language to impart wisdom on making educated parenting choices that look towards healthy, long term goals. You may find yourself in a quandary over how to handle a particular problem situation with your child, and wondering if you're making the right choice or making a bad situation worse. I have found that Dr. Dolin's book is like having a close friend to consult for clarity and reassurance when you need a little friendly, yet professional advice.
Highly recommended.
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"The Real Truth" is an amazing blend of practical advice and emotional reality checks, delivered by the daughter (and only child) of a wonderful woman who is in assisted living and suffers from Alzheimer's. The author's vast knowledge of everyday assisted living issues is impressive, and even though I dealt with my mother's assisted living situation for many years, I learned a great deal from this book.

Author Eva Graham offers insights into the mindset of assisted living residents - how they think, what they worry about, how they feel about being in their situation - even as she offers practical suggestions for caregivers who are juggling their parent's needs.  Without technical jargon or diatribes, the author provides heartbreaking truths about emotional issues as well as hands-on ideas for making life better for everybody - including other residents whose families are unable to be as attentive.  My favorite thing is that the author would bring everyday necessities - perhaps a tube of toothpaste - to her mother's neighbors whose caregivers were unable to be as attentive.  Y'gotta love that.

As compassionate as these passages may be, there are hard truths and straight facts to be reckoned with, and Eva Graham lays them on the line. While you'll find yourself riveted to the charming photos of her mother in earlier days, you'll also be touched by the heartbreaking realities faced by residents who see their friends die, and fear for their own lives, on a daily basis. You'll be spellbound by the real-life stories of tragic and triumphant moments in assisted living, even as you benefit from the sound advice that's so readily provided.

The author plans another handbook, as she begins to document her mother's move, of necessity, to  a different assisted living facility.  Or as the author says in her parting line, "to be continued..."

And I'll be looking forward to the journey.
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Selling Without Selling, Lessons From The Jungle For Sales Success, is hugely informative and wise yet written in a charming and uplifting way. Even though I very much want to learn about how to help grow my business, Im usually very resistant to reading the How To books. This one, however, weaves brilliant business owner advice into a easy-to-read and delightful story that will appeal to even the most resistant learner. I have been personally coached by the author and can attest to her amazing business savvy. Shes the real deal.
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Written with wit and wisdom, Happy Hour with my Dad provides an impeccable guide for those with aging parents.  From dealing with overzealous medical professionals to navigating the overwhelming choices we face when mom or dad can no longer live alone, Jan King gives very sound advice.  Relying on her own experience with her octogenarian father, Jan answers questions we will no doubt all encounter as our parents live out their final days.  Admittedly, she often feels inadequate in this role reversal:  her father now the child and she the parent.  But what she learns as her father makes the transition from independent to assisted living is invaluable to those of us who will go through similar situations.  Happy Hour with My Dad is also a glance into our own futures.  Make sure your kids read it too!
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An excellent book that I highly recommend.
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Reading Randy Gilbert's book is like having a relaxed conversation with a compassionate, wise personal coach who offers sage advice. Every chapter is chockfull of nuggets of wisdom plus great stories that get the point across. Randy's known as "Dr. Proactive," a perfect description for someone whose quest for excellence has taken him on an exciting journey bound for success. He knows full well that success doesn't just land on your shoulders; if you want success, you have to be proactive about achieving it.
One of the keys to success, as explained in Success Bound in great detail with beautiful simplicity and directness, is managing failure. Every chapter boldly addresses failure head-on. Randy draws from his own experiences serving in the Coast Guard, home-schooling his children, living in Hawaii, and consulting for different organizations. But he also brings in many other people and voices, tapping into their wisdom and building upon it.
The chapters are well-named and describe the content perfectly. Each chapter title is actually a strategy. These are just a few of the strategies you'll find in Success Bound: "Always fail forward toward your goals." "Turn criticism of failure into a building block of success." "Be patient with your failures." I especially enjoy the key points listed at the end of each chapter. These points summarize the content beautifully. Once I've finished a chapter, I like to go back and review these points frequently.
Success Bound is very well done and well-worth reading. If you need a lift, a little hope to put you back on the right track, and some gentle but sage guidance, this is the book for you. I highly recommend it for everyone seeking a higher quality of life!
-- Graciela Sholander, [...]
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Steve Harvey's advice comes too late for me, as I had to learn the hard way (and with a therapist!) how to choose the right Mr. Mom of Sons, and we've been happily married for 20 years. However, before he came along, I wasted lots of tears and years on the kind of guys I could have screened out of my life using Steve Harvey's smart, wise and right-on advice. If this book had been around then, I would have read it like a bible and referred to it often!

His humorous and frank "voice" comes through loud and clear in this book, which is a pleasure. And his advice is so practical: put new guys on 90 day probation while you get to know them (what a concept!) before you give them "benefits," ahem.

Excellent self help book for single women.
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Book review by Richard L. Weaver II, Ph. D.

This is a great book full of terrific advice.  Like other readers, too, I enjoyed Kussin's sense of humor.  It made the reading even more delightful.  In addition, his use of examples brilliantly buttresses his ideas, and his exhortations to readers in how to better care for themselves are exemplary -- desperately needed.

I loved Kussin's thesis: Patients need to take responsibility for their doctor's care by questioning a doctor's advice, seeking out additional information, and deciding the best approach regarding their care.

Any book designed to empower citizens/patients should be commended.  This is an especially good one because Kussin combines his own experience (more than 30 years in practice) with excellent research (20 pages of notes, 2 pages of bibliography, and 9 pages of an appendix, "Best Medical Websites").

I have three suggestions that will make this book more accessible for members of the general public: 1) Right now, paragraphs are long, and pages are dense and un-inviting.  I would suggest making the paragraphs shorter so that when you turn to a page, it is not so daunting and intimidating.

The second suggestion follows directly from the first: 2) Divide the chapters into short sections and add section titles so that material can be read more quickly, and readers can stop reading at any point and take up where they left off in an easy manner.  So often, reading is accomplished only in short spurts.  Long sections tend to make short spurts difficult.

The third suggestion will also make the book more accessible and readable: 3) Add sections at the end of each chapter that summarize the major findings.  Maybe an additional section, too, that would offer readers important points that they can learn or take away from chapters like: "Practical applications" or "Useful Tips."

The first section's title, "War: The Battle of Medical Epistemologies," is an accurate title; however, it might tend to put off the average reader.  The word "epistemology" could be replaced, for example, with the word "approaches" or "methods" even though, of course, these two words are not as accurate or specific (but more understandable) than the word they would replace.

The information in this book is superb and necessary, important and relevant, practical and specific.  There is so much in this book, and if you have recently visited a doctor or hospital, you will immediately identify with Kussin's material.  Part V on "Hospital Dangers and How to Prevent Them" is a section that is not only valuable, it could even be life saving.  This book should be put on your "MUST BUY" list: Read it and learn!
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The book offers wise strategies for life.  Dr. Gilliland addresses the seasons and the struggles of life in a format that offers guidance and tools to, "take back your life in a smart, effective, and proven way."  I have been using this book for bibliotherapy for my clients.  The book offers information to people that have experienced marital problems, addictions, worry, relationship issues, trauma, grief and depression.  It is a decision-making guide for any reader wanting to create opportunities for a chance to struggle less.
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Jonathan D. Pond proves that he can extract himself from the chats on PBS and translate his wise, witty, supportive and helpful advice in book form in this excellent book YOU CAN DO IT!  This is one of the most readable, reassuring books on planning for the future for the Baby Boomer Generation that is available.

For starters, Pond dismisses the fallacy that the Boomers are in deep trouble because of their lifestyles and lack of planning for the future (read, too much emphasis on living for the present and not putting away an adequate nest egg). This is how he grabs our attention, by demonstrating in data and facts that Boomers are not ill-prepared but instead have the ability to plan wisely at this time to reassure a life of relaxed leisure at the time of retirement - whenever that may occur.  To quote from his words regarding the keys to achieving a Great Retirement he lists:

  1. Living beneath your means

  2. Investing your savings wisely

  3. Eliminating debt

  4. Preventing financial disruptions

  5. Staying active and maintaining your health

From this point on Pond outlines with practical check lists the means for achieving these goals. His advice on what to do about the mortgage, how to plan for financial security within the realm of everyone's particular station, how to pay attention to health, estate planning, how to make decisions about scaling down the living space to free up monies for living, etc is so supportive that he manages to reassure Boomers of every age range instead of the usual fright tactics.

This is an upbeat, humorous, warm conversation with enough information to cope with the prejudged beast of Retirement.  For those who remember how secure and cozy Louis Ruykeyser used to make us feel on his television show, reading this book is like having Pond and Ruykeyser to tea.  This book instantly becomes an invaluable tome for every person facing thoughts of retirement.  Highly recommended.  Grady Harp, November 06
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This book is excellent in its clear, intelligent ability to combine the head and the heart toward understanding the complexities of trauma and the wounds it creates in individuals, and the Biblical pathways to healing. This book is one of the best I've read on understanding the intricacies of trauma, and it is an excellent help for both victims of abuses such as domestic violence, sex trafficking, etc., and those working with them. I have attended several conferences led by this author at Deeper Walk International, and find his approach Biblical, healthy, authentic, mature, insightful, and balanced. Dr. Warner is a clear communicator and good writer. He and his team have prayed and thought long and hard about the horrid areas of abuse and God's healing solutions, for over 25 years in their counseling practices. Dr. Warner's writings and teaching, are a salve. As he journeys into dark areas of abuse, I don't find myself uncomfortable or traumatized; I do feel sad, and feel the horrors, but a sense of understanding, a naming a thing what it is, is conveyed that doesn't  strip the joy of life away as I read. I have recommended this book and others of Dr. Warner's to victims of abuse who were very fragile. They read this book. and others Dr. Warner wrote and were uplifted. I could see the joy in their faces. They felt understood and said they had received invaluable advice as to what to do. The smiles on their faces after years in darkness, are the best recommendations. Set Free in Christ, you are truly free.