If you seek real, lasting change begin with this book
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Simply put the sum of the work Bridges presents can be life affirming and life changing.  Worth the price many times over and worth the time spent in reading, reflection and implementation.
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Like many people, I've spent many years plodding along in a dutiful way--working hard, taking care of my family responsibilities, and thinking wistfully about the dreams I had when I was young about what I'd do with my life.  With each year, those dreams get more and more distant, until they disappear on the horizon.

Reading One Month to Live has inspired me to rekindle those lost dreams.  Sure, it's important to work hard and take care of our families, but it's also important to live the life we were made to live.  Through the four principles discussed in the book:  Live Passionately, Love Completely, Learn Humbly and Leave Boldly, I can now see new ways to bring my faded dreams back to life.

The book provides tools for starting to do little things that make a big difference.  It's not about having to reinvent yourself or do a major overhaul of your life, it's about loving the people around you more pro-actively, doing things that you are passionate and excited about and serving others in the way that creates a lasting legacy.

I've read a lot of self-help and feel-better books.  This is the first book that shows me how to move from where I am today toward a better, more fulfilling place.  It is full of great examples that encourage me to create examples in my own life.

We all want to live life without regrets.  At last we have the encouragement to start doing that today.
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I would recommend this book to anyone desiring change. The guidelines are clear and easy to understand. I am impressed that the author is only 25 years old.
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This is a book that has changed my life irrevocably and forever. It required great energy, patience and time to read, one with much meaning and very deep in content. In fact, after struggling through the first two  Principles outlined in this book I found myself putting it away on the  shelf. For nearly a year it sat there and I didn't pick it up again until I  had another reason to. The second time around I could not put the book down  and took prolific amounts of notes. The third time I read it I learned even  more.
This book is about self, about becoming the true you and living  your life optimally. This is not a pep-rally or a psychological breakdown  of "The 100 Top Tips to Boost Your Self-Esteem". The Seven Habits  of Highly Effective People is all about understanding where you can  (should) be taking yourself in your life.  The influence, the support, the  understanding, the energy that Dr. Stephen Covey discusses comes from  within yourself; it is not an external influence that fades as soon as the  source is gone. You create it; you live it; it becomes you and you become  it. These principles are not subject to the whims of others. You create  yourself, you build upon yourself and you become an effective person in  your life through learning to help yourself and others. You learn how to  graduate from dependence to independence and then even further on to a  higher level: interdependence all by looking deeply within yourself and  following seven sound principles that are laid out in a very logical,  rational and emotionally-sound manner. The principles behind Dr. Covey's  ideas are based on faith in self, community and God. He helps you to  understand the philosophy, "Love Me for Me."
In The Seven  Habits, Covey talks about the Personal Mission Statement. This is a project  that you create, write, rewrite over and over until it describes the person  you most want to be. Then you simply spend the rest of your life living  those beliefs until you become that person. It is probably the easiest, yet  most difficult thing you will ever do in your entire life. Why? Because you  must devote your entire life, and energy to this task. How easy it is to  become side-tracked and slide into old habits of comfort. But these old  habits are the ones that you want to rewrite with new, better habits. This  is a difficult road to follow. It is also, without a doubt the most  rewarding activity you will ever do in your entire life. After all, the  most rewarding things in life are often the most difficult.
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Are You Ready?
A Book Review by M. Joyce McMenamin

Get ready to do more than simply think outside of the box. In today's world the concept of 'ready thinking' isn't about a one time event - it's about changing the way you lead, initiate change and bottom line a profit. In essence, in order to prosper in the coming months and years, everybody within an organization of any size, will need to change the way they think and listen, in addition to the way they approach change entirely.

I had the distinct pleasure of receiving this book for review about a month prior to its release on August 28, 2008. I also had the honor of interviewing John Baker for our radio show the week that the book hit the shelves. I wanted to talk to the man who had written a book that mirrored everything I had ever believed about change management. I was in good company. John and I obviously thought alike, because we had each spent more than twenty-five years managing change, inside the big boxes of the Fortune few.

It's ironic that nearly everyday, I speak with somebody in a management or leadership role who asks me what the best methods are for initiating change within an organization. Even many change management experts and organizational development professionals continually ask the question:  "When is the best time to initiate change?".

John and I agree:  there is no 'best' time to initiate or manage change. Change is less of a process than it is a way of life. When change becomes part of the fiber of a corporate tapestry, woven deeply into the cultural thread, the concept of 'change' no longer exists in the forefront of the minds that would naturally resist it.

READY THINKING is more than an entertaining short read on the topic of change management. It shares a timely wisdom with managers who are looking for answers. Here they will find short, concise and very powerful modules that they can begin applying to 'real life' immediately. In fact, it became clear to me that this was a book that any manager could take into a weekly meeting and use in their own staff and team development. It is a book that easily moves from idea to action, as it transcends mere theory and metric models to provide an experiential journey into the process of being ready for what happens tomorrow.

Are you primed for change?  Are you ready?

THE REVIEW:  Joyce McMenamin is President/CEO of Tribeca Nine, Inc, which founded Network Abundance Publications, the original NoNiche magazine. Her production & consulting division, Sensitive Pie Productions, manages the creative for Idea Masters. Joyce has been reviewing best-selling books, as well as new authors since 2007. Author of The Integrity Channel, she consults with established clients.
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If you're on a quest to become happier and healthier (and who isn't?) this book is for you! Whether you're just starting the journey and are overwhelmed with the many changes you need to make or you just want a comprehensive guide to keep you on track, you're going to love the approach that Charla Chavers has taken in this book. The concept is simple: Change happens slowly, so rather than try to fix everything at once, you are given one thing to work on each week. Each chapter (week) describes what you should do and why you should do it. The book is written in a clear and encouraging style that will motivate you to actually make these changes. The author, who is a health coach, has given the reader tips and advice that come both from her own experience and her experiences with her clients. She obviously knows what she's talking about. By the time you're done reading this book and following her advice, you will feel better - physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually - than you did when you started.
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This is a book that requires comittment and action. If you really, really want to transform your life, this is a definite path for doing so. It allows you to be in charge of your own deep healing and lasting change. If you do the work, it's impossible not to see amazing results. I didn't know much about Mastin prior to following his recent book launch. I am thankful that I was guided to take a closer look. I have gained clarity about areas where I was stuck and also transcended some of my deepest fears since starting the book and complimentary Claim Your Power Accelerator Course.
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If you're looking for a book that will inspire you and give you the desire to change, this is it.  But oh, it is so much more. Remember the old adage, "It's 10% inspiration, and 90% perspiration?" That holds true here. A combination of book and workbook, Paul refuses to allow you to use the excuse that you don't know how to put into practice the ideas and strategies he offers. Every single chapter is full of practical steps to take that, if taken, promise to change your life. By weaving his personal story through the chapters, you are not left with theory, but faced with a real-life example. Be ready to change your life!
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I bought the first edition of this book the day it was available from the Flylady website.  It can be a life changing book - if you're ready.  It can be a very hard to face book if you're not.

There is no magic pill for facing the "excess baggage" we've accumulated - there are no magic "eat this and you will lose weight" ideas.  There is simply heartfelt information for helping you look at yourself (and the choices you make) and make real changes that will make a difference - not only in physical appearance, but in attitude and PEACE as well.

All the while you're reading, Marla's straightforward- yet kind- writing let's you know that no matter what body clutter you're facing, it's okay - you are worth loving, and you can make any changes you want to make.

I've read this book three times - the first two times I found it too hard to face the reasons I've been eating myself to death.  (It was WAY easier to face my house and my finances than my body clutter!)  But the seeds of change were planted, and started to grow.  Over Christmas,  I just finished reading it for the third time - and I'm finally ready - ready to face myself - and start loving myself enough to take care of myself.

Thank you, Marla, for the life changing gifts of your website and your books.
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There's gold here. Few people have grappled as deeply with transformation as Ennio Salucci. In his book, Reality, For a Change, Ennio articulates a philosophy of transformation. Importantly, the writing is grounded in decades of real-world experience training and coaching. As such, naming the dynamics that sabotage transformation in part two is one of the most valuable sections of the book. As a participant in one of Ennio's Reinvent Trainings, at times I wondered how tangible sections of his prose might feel for someone without the exercises which make these distinctions and points so unforgettably. Regardless of whether you're part of the Reinvent community or not, anyone longing for transformation will find much here to guide and support their journey.
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There are two quotes that have stayed with me ever since I read this book in 1977:
"You create your own reality".
and
"The present is the point of power".
And this is the just the starting point for this incredible book.  I literally changed my life dramatically for the better by reading and doing the exercises in this book.  Seth's message is both profound and timeless.  I cannot recommend this book highly enough!  It has withstood the test of time and will certainly continue to do so.
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Great book only if you are truly dedicated to change.  I hope I am!!
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If you're ready to make a change, this book's for you.  Author Lea Belair's helpful distinctions, illustrative case studies, and practical action steps will guide you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you thrive in transition.

Worth purchasing for the author's hand-selected book recommendations alone!
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I consider myself a fairly enlightened person, and Im always curious about new strategies that guide self-reflection.

Dale Halaway gave me a lot to think about in his book "Being Called to Change." Some of his ideas resonated so strongly that I put them into practice immediately.

The best part about the book may be that Dale writes well. I don't care who you are or how uplifting your message is, if you talk in circles or inflate your language, I won't make it past chapter one. Dale explains his ideas clearly, giving the reader a depth of understanding. He does this without making a casual seeker feel lost or bored.

Whether you're addressing a lifelong problem that has plagued you relentlessly or whether you feel like your better self could use a little nudge, I encourage you to pick up this book. And before you dive in, turn to the end of page 38 to read the paragraph that begins, If were letting go

I think this paragraph will leave you with two questions1) Why am I holding on? and 2) How do I let go? Now you're ready to read the book.
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If you are open to change and you want to improve as a human being I recommend this book any hour fo the day ;) it helps to focus on what's actual real in life
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Bob's book makes a difference. He is simple yet profound in his message. I love how he lays out the template and guides us to
making significant change. The most amazing aspect of this book is that Bob lives what he writes about. If you are comfortable with your life and all is wonderful, this book is not for you. If you are stuck, better get this and begin the journey.
Jerry Lynch, Ph. D, author of Thinking Body, Dancing Mind
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Marc's book is especially an important read for those of us who spent an entire career in one company and facing transition due to corporate downsizing.

Fundamentally, a realization arises that the world around you has changed rapidly. All those things that you hold dear to your heart early in your career don't matter as much as you think. The realization that you need clarity of purpose and knowing who you are is what will guide you moving forward to your next challenge. Your values, your personal brand will sustain you in your next re-invention.

Marc has made me realize that I am my own change agent.