Just the Book to Read Now
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What an irony that this book arrives in bookstores just days after the terrorist attack on Manhattan. To use the author's title, what began as a City of Dreams in the 1600's must continue in that same vein over 350 years later. This is very good historical fiction focusing on two families of physicians, apothecaries and surgeons who first land in Nieuw Amsterdam in 1661. The characters are compelling (and the women are every bit as strong and striking as the men), the history is fascinating, the plot fast-paced and the insight into medicine of the day frightening. Early looks at breast cancer surgery, bleeding, blood transfusions, amputations, all with no anesthesia other than a whole lot of rum, are sobering and make me wonder how our current "modern" techniques will look to our distant offspring 300+ years from now. But in the final analyis this book is about courage, foresight, hard work and love. Traits that will serve our current New Yorkers, and all the rest of us, very well. Read this book!
3977349
Well, for a very long time I had been searching a book on meditation. I bought a few of them and tried very hard to read but was not able to connect to them.

Today I got the kindle edition of this book. I just cannot stop reading it.

It is written in very simple language, and I could immediately connect to it. I mean it feels so natural to read this book. It is so close to what I do on day today basis and makes be feel better already...

I have read couple of pages already and I can begin to see the peace dwell upon me.

I will come back and share more of my experience.....for now I have to get back to the book...
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This book and the message it carries is simply amazing. Nowadays, it is really so easy to get caught up in the so-called rat race but not know what you really want from life. My advice is to take a break, read this book and then stop to think. I've always found it sad that less and less people are not taking time to stop and smell the roses and to appreciate the simple joys in life until it's too late. For me, I've realised that the most beautiful things in life are free. You are never too busy to look around you and smile at the wonders of the world. This book is all about that. A great book!
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I just finished this book, not even 10 minutes ago, and I made my way to the computer so that I could tell you who is reading this that you better get this book, "go out on the balcony" and start changing things.
Talk about an intelligent read, WOW! The author is certainly entitled to that praise, and the writing is also. Although a bit technical and almost similar to a post-graduate course text, one can still read this book and actually enjoy it. It's a good read which I found hard to walk away from sometimes. But talk about food for thought.
Mr. Heifetz has a lot of methods for you to consider and apply to your leadership position. His theories are clear, a bit detailed but understandable, and always supported by historic incident. His discussion of LBJ and MLK during the Voting Rights demonstrations in Selma during the 60's is an endless source for leadership rights and wrongs. His anaylsis of better "adaptive work" will make you think. And the next time you have to break bad news to someone, well, here's the source. I watched President Bush give his speech on stem cell research last night, and he follows the guidelines that can be found in this book. When you read it, this will all become clear.
4 stars just because it's not the most entertaining book I've read, but it's 5 stars, even 6 for the level of leadership analysis and instruction you get when you read this book, and you will. See, it's already working......
449580
Great book to read, easy to follow; practical advises to apply in day to day life. The Starbucks location described in the book is a real one since I managed to find it in the city with the exact sitting layout as in the book. Enlightning to see finally someone writes no-nonsense material about this topic. A must for one's life overall.
4102395
...then you should go buy this book right now. There simply is no better way to get a glimpse of what you're in for.
470805
A book that has a message for all of us.  Its message is what we need more of today.  Read it with family and friends
2952045
Incredibly easy to read. It's a shame it's labeled as a "classic" because it doesn't suck, and it's as good as any modern book. My other favorite books are The Passage, GoT, Salem's Lot, and Ringworld, that should give you a clue at the way this book, HoD, captures the human experience in a fun and quick way. It's 100 years old and it somehow managed to still be relevant.
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I am currently reading the book, up to this point it is very interesting, the information introduced seems revolutionary, I want to go through the whole book to get the bigger picture.
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This is a terrific compellation of ancient Hermetic teachings now found in a variety of books by current authors, some under a variety of new labels.  If you want "just the facts" this is the book.  If you find you have trouble reading it now, put it on your book shelf.  You'll want to be able to come back to it in the future.  And if you read it now, put it on the shelf for the future.  You'll want to read it again in a year or so.
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One of the best books I have ever read. I love this book and can read it over and over again. It is just as relevant today as it always has been.
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I choose this rating, as the book is an easy read. And Author is up to date on what is happening. For you own mind and spirit and body..........BUY THIS BOOK, I SWEAR YOU WILL NEVER BE AMAZED.  If I could have given it a TEN, I would have.
Thank you AMAZON !!!
1110626
Short and right to the point. IF you only read 1 book like this, this is the one to get.
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If you have a couple of hours to spare, you can easily finish this great little book. This is Book 2 in the series and I'm enjoying reading and learning more about Catherine and Watts. I love how the author gets straight to the point and shares so much in few pages. Looking forward to reading Book 3. The last book in the series. I would say its 4.5 stars.
3263883
This is an excellent book and just what I need right now. I already felt this was heaven but to have it confirmed and in such an articulate, humorous yet profound way, is a treat.
4249589
This book is for any and everyone, buy it, read it in about 2 hours and be a changed person.
The book is simple enough to extract the advice easily, BUT at the end the author restates all the important points for your ease of access to the success laws.
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Its nice to read a book that helps you focus on the "now" in a funny creative way. Thought provoking and insightful. Great pace and fun to read.
Just get the book