| 1. How to Win Friends & Influence People | 
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By: Dale Carnegie
Publisher: Pocket
February 15, 1990
I rarely write reviews. But I felt a need to voice serious and strong objection to many of the stories used in this book, particularly in the Leadership section of the book. Many examples are rife with passive aggressive behavior in which the author suggests readers should prefix what essentially is a command or expectation with flowery praise somewhat related to the coming edict. The result is a passive... more
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| 2. Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Miniature Edition |
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By: Stephen R. Covey
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions
September 26, 2000
To be blunt, I struggle with this book. It is written in a convoluted style which tends to either lose or demotivate me--or both. Without question, the process is first rate--seven habits that are proven to make anyone more effective. However, even after reading the book, listening to the tapes, and attending the two-day workshop, I find myself not implementing this process--and I am generally a very... more
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| 3. THE ART OF WAR | 
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By: Sun Tzu
Publisher: CreateSpace
March 25, 2009
I'd heard all about this book throughout the years. Some people have sworn by it, some people had written it off as 'over-rated'. I personally find this book inspiring, as like many others, I try and apply 'The Art of War' to my every day life. Is it some sort of spiritual or mental awakening? No, not at all. Do I plan on leading my life on by the words of Sun Tzu? Of course not. However, I will say... more
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| 4. The Gift of Fear |
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By: Gavin de Becker
Publisher: Dell
May 11, 1998
Save the money and understand that the author says " trust your gut" and when violence erupts you didn't "divine" coming? well, that's what happens when you realize you are not a psychic.
How many times do we get a gut feeling and it turns out to be nothing? plenty.
how many times do we get bit in the butt and we kick ourselves for not trusting our gut? plenty.
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| 5. Boundaries: When to Say Yes, When to Say No-To Take Control of Your Life (Inspirio/Zondervan Miniature Editions) |
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By: Dr. Henry Cloud, Dr. John Townsend
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions
September 07, 2004
This book was one of my first downloads for my new Kindle. It is a very good read, soothing and affirming. The clear message is that God does not expect us to be doormats for others, nor does he expect us to use anyone else as our own doormat. The authors lead the reader through Biblically supported principles. I like the way the book is arranged by boundary themes, which makes it easy to go back for... more
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| 6. Think and Grow Rich |
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By: Napoleon Hill
Publisher: CreateSpace
February 01, 2010
I believe Think and Grow Rich is one of the best personal healing books ever written. Written by Napoleon Hill, he writes on the 13 principles of richness. I firmly believe anyone that reads this book will become successful by applying the principles described in this book.
Dr. Napoleon Hill gives specific examples and methods to be successful in all areas of your life, from setting goals to... more
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| 7. The Weight Loss Cure "They" Don't Want You to Know About | 
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By: Kevin Trudeau
Publisher: Alliance Publishing Group
December 23, 2008
His phase 1 of the weight loss protocol had many good instructions for losing weight. However, his weight loss protocol included an injection that cannot be obtained in the US except through the black market. It also features a 500 calorie a day meal. This is just not good nutrition and should be avoided. However, by and large the phase 1 of the weight loss protocol features such good things as... more
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| 8. Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy Revised and Updated |
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By: David D. Burns
Publisher: Harper
October 01, 1999
This was ordered on request of a family member who read it twice, loved it, found it very informative. He understood himself better after reading it... more
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| 9. How to Stop Worrying and Start Living |
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By: Dale Carnegie
Publisher: Pocket
September 15, 1990
I love reading and I love books---both fiction and non-fiction. Even many non-fiction books seem quite practical and even well-written. But then there are the relatively few non-fiction titles that can actually transform one's life for the better if the principles are taken seriously. Carnegie is not simply spouting theory in this book. In fact, he tried to collect writings from other writers and do... more
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| 10. The Power of Positive Thinking (minature edition) |
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By: Dr. Norman Vincent Peale
Publisher: Running Press Miniature Editions
May 27, 2002
One of the first books I read on the topic of personal transformation. Still a classic. Feeling good about yourself is something that you can cultivate through careful attention to your inner thoughts and beliefs about yourself and your world. If these are negative and limiting then you will experience low self-esteem. We need to work carefully with the emotional energy that is invested in these inner... more
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