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 A little goodie June 1, 2008
A book I like to refer to when I'm down. A little odd but fun and feels good once you get into it.
I've given as a gift and recommend to friends.
One of the greatest books ever!! May 22, 2008
This book changed my way of thinking. It was a book with a powerful message and Og Mandino wrote this book elegantly.
Greatest Miracle in the World March 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is one book that everyone should read. Og had a way of writing to inspire even the most cynical. His insight was incredible. He will be missed. I would like to be a ragpicker for the rest of my life.
 Interesting February 12, 2008
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
After reading all the reviews I felt I had to post one, seeing as I didn't find any I could really agree with wholeheartedly. The book is refreshing (not overly so) and it does make you think and reflect.
As for the Christians who are saying it's blasphemous, not really. If you're in a place, a "junk pile", then this is in a way what you need to hear. No, it's not talking about Jesus every five seconds, but it does mention him. So if you want to use this as a "witnessing" tool, then it's for someone that you can spend time with and really go over with AND continue on to expound the message. It's not the be-all and end-all of books, even though it does market itself that way, but it does touch on a lot of worthwhile points.
As for non-christians, it's not (well, not TOO MUCH) "preachy". It deals a lot with low self esteem and how that hold us back. You can tell it's written by a business man. But it does make you pause and think. It touches on hope, and really that's all many of us have to go on at the end of the day.
So all in all, a nifty little book, not necessarily a quick read but the slow pace does give time for reflection on what's been written. It's heart-warming, not in the "warm fuzzy" sense, but because it does give hope in it's message and it IS inspirational.
So, all in all, not the best book in the world and I prolly won't read it or the author again, but the fact of the message contained is definitely what it has going for it. I'm not big on inspirational books, but if you're going to read one, this is pretty good. (and it's small too!)
A WONDERFULLY CREATED, TIMELESS CREATION! January 25, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is by far one of the best little books that I have ever read!
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