Insightful and timely
580149
Although I am not a student of philosophy and I have not finished reading this book, I was compelled to write a very brief review.

It is quite true that often times the views and ideas of how knowledge came about in the east remain Indocentric and in the west remain Eurocentric.  In this book however, I've found a very nicely researched marriage of world philosophies, for the first time, that I didn't find to be excessively biased with either perspective.  It is unfortunate that contemporary works still remain so focused on one ideology or geography and often biased, because they detract from true understanding.  I've found that this book is just the book that touches upon these ideas.

I also believe the publication of this book to be timely as travel to the east has increased given today's global economy and it's growing players:  India and China.  As I mentioned in a response to another person's review, these two regions of the world (or modern nations) have been the global commerce leaders off and on for centuries.  The US and Western Europe have dominated this role in the past few centuries but these old powers are rising up again.  With this rise, it is inevitable that the ideas presented in this book will become increasing mainstream.  The world has not always been separated into east and west, as noted in this book.  Depending on the economics of the time, in previous centuries global commerce has flourished and then declined off and on.  It won't be long before this will be noticed by the larger majority of people as more and more historical evidence from the east becomes available for study.
4422452
A very insightful, discerning and profound look at the times we are living in.  Things are not always as they seem... especially with the extremely biased media agenda of today.  God's Chaos Candidate is a must read before this upcoming election.
100036
This book was a good read. Very timely to the present world that we live in. The characters were well developed for a novel of 240 pages.  It told how far some politicians would go to get what they wanted and how they could be tamed if there perception was anti future.
I liked it very much.
1645066
Mr. Wells lays out a compelling guide that assist the reader in recognizing threat in a way that is easily understood and followed.  This is a book that is both timely, illuminating, and thought provoking.  I'm not one to see a "boogie-man" around every corner, but the fact is that it can be a dangerous world and more than often then not than not there have been prior warnings, that have gone intentionally ignored or honestly missed, that heeded may have helped prevent tragedy.  Observe, Assess, Act, it can't be any easier than that and that is exactly the point of Mr. Wells' book.  Be aware of your situation, recognizing a threat and acting on that recognition could save your life and the lives of others.

Good Read.
3954187
A timely and thoughtful study of that all-to-often painful and confusing life juncture experienced by so many women today.  Rossetti cleanly defines the issue of transition: validates the challenges and opportunities, breaks it down into understandable chunks, and offers a concrete path to successfully transform one's inner chaos into an actionable plan.  This book is an interesting counter-point to Sheryl Sandberg's Lean In and offers powerful parallels to Brene Brown's Rising Strong.
815729
I found it a challenging reminder as I had read many years ago an earlier edition of this book. I have been encouraged to read more on this subject - including other authors. It is very timely to consider in this time of our post modern era.
2885496
Thought provoking and timely for anyone worried about the technology invading our lives and the loss of personal contact.
1729686
An insightful look at American journalism, its past, present, and possible future.  The analysis  of critical challenges facing the field is open-minded, well-informed, and thoughtful.  Frequent anecdotes enliven the narrative and deepen the reader's appreciation for what is at stake. Highly recommended for anyone who cares about having an informed citizenry in this country.
975146
Be Fierce: Stop Harassment and Take Your Power Back is a timely and insightful book that encourages women to stand up and be heard when faced with sexual harassment whether it be in the workplace, on the college campus or in everyday life. Carlson interviews lawyers, psychologists and other experts in the field and offers advice and encouragement to stand up and speak out instead of suffering in silence and shame.

I strongly encourage all women and the men who love them to read this book and my hope is that the national discussion will continue.

I am part of the launch team for this book and received a complementary copy in exchange for an honest review.
4405139
Given the very tense situation this week between Palestine and Israel, this book couldn't have been more timely or pertinent for me.

It is the story of two families -- one Israeli and one Palestinian. The lives of Ellie and Yasif are followed from boyhood to manhood, and through this we gain greater understanding of what the current conflict is about.

Today in the news we are hearing about three Israeli teens who were kidnapped and murdered by Palestinians.  In retaliation, an Israeli murders a 16-year old Palestinian teen.  Rockets are now crossing the border in both directions.  We see day-to-day how the hatred escalates and can soon spiral out of control.  Such is the case in Our Promised Land.

Darkow has done his research and has woven a credible tale that forces us to look at both sides.  Not only do we look, but we can empathize and understand... and hope.
1461929
Ambassador Tomsen's erudite tome presents a fascinating read for everyone. The historical section is instructive to both those versed in the regional history as well as to those largely unaware of it. The central part, representing his memoirs as Special Envoy, reads both like a thriller and illuminates the context which brought us to this day. Finally, his policy prescriptions are timely, extremely thoughtful, insightful and right on target.

Unfortunately, the size of the book may discourage some from reading the book. However, it is worth the time. This is not some obscure subject. Afghanistan is a critical and timely subject for us and this book will make us "get it". This should be a must read for all, especially the policy makers to understand that the source of past -and future- serious problems is the coddled and well-paid Pakistan. Ambassador Tomsen's analysis and insights show the way to devising appropriate policies that will have long term benefits for both Afghanistan and the United States. While one may be tempted to lament that this book was not published a decade earlier for the benefit of policy makers, however, they have had the author's analysis and recommendations all along and chose simply to ignore them and/or pursue their own separate agendas.

Thanks Ambassador Tomsen for a job very well done! This book is a worthy culmination to his more than three decades of dedicated and very productive service to the country.
3668924
A great addition to any collection of books on management and strategy, and particularly timely given the increasing role of government employees in all facets of society these days (banking, insurance, the auto sector, etc.).  Should be required reading for any public sector manager, but there are plenty of lessons applicable to the private sector as well.  Despite the academic nature of the work, it still makes for a light and enjoyable read.  With the recent "call to service" issued by the Obama administration, we will all benefit if the ideas in this book are put to good use in recruiting, motivating and managing the leaders of the future.
4484922
Unbelievably timely, this book is an essential read in order to put the events of the last 19 months (as well as the next 19 months!) in perspective. The book is thoroughly researched and draws clear linkages that extends the current debate about corporate responsibility all the way to the White House.
4128015
Well written, timely and incisive. Full of good ideas and relevant stories
2930363
Very interesting and very timely. It helps one to understand sex abuse, especially from the perspective of the abused and those longing to be accepted and too concerned about rejection. At the same time, it's very frustrating to read about the priorities of these misguided youth. Thought provoking and definitely a page-turner.
3141107
Timely.  It addresses an issue not usually brought up.  Well written, it reads easily.  I am glad of the suggestions of what to do in the final chapter.
2427185
Relevant and timely. Easy to understand. The case studies are great and depicts the role played by middle class in any developing economy. The book points at different aspects of business, which is a great idea.