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  • The Power of Respect

    The Power of Respect (Reviewed 10/30/2009)

    his book is somewhat interesting but by no means compelling. The central point--that our lives would be better if we showed greater respect to others--is worth hearing again, though it may have made a better magazine article than hardcover book. Deboarah Norville, best known as a television personality, ...

    Good Reminder; OK Book   All Reviews for The Power of Respect

  • Fearless

    Fearless (Reviewed 9/8/2009)

    FearlessBy Max LucadoHardcover, 224 pp., $24.99Thomas Nelson PublishersFearless is a pleasant inspirational book, and if you are afflicted by feelings of anxiety, insecurity, or apprehension about your life and relationship with God, it will be of some help to you. If you are looking for practical steps ...

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  • Put Your Dream To The Test

    Put Your Dream To The Test (Reviewed 7/28/2009)

    Put Your Dream to the TestBy John C. MaxwellHardcover, 272 pp., $25.99Thomas Nelson PublishersThis may be John Maxwell's best book. The author's aim is to help readers determine what their greatest aspirations are and whether or not they stand a reasonable chance of achieving them. I found the book insightful ...

    You Ought to Read This Book   All Reviews for Put Your Dream To The Test

  • The Great Eight

    The Great Eight (Reviewed 3/29/2009)

    The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)Scott Hamilton with Ken BakerThomas Nelson Publishers183 pp., Hardcover, $19.99I'm not a huge figure skating fan, but it's impossible for anybody in my generation to be unaware of Scott Hamilton, his toothy grin, or his ...

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  • The Truth About You

    The Truth About You (Reviewed 11/22/2008)

    The Truth About YouMarcus Buckingham$29.99; Kit w/ Booklet, DVD, Notepad; 112 pp.This kit contains several good ideas that are certain to aid people in analyzing their temperament, discovering their strengths, and working themselves into more satisfying jobs. Unfortunatley, there is probably not enough ...

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  • Through the Storm

    Through the Storm (Reviewed 10/11/2008)

    Through the Storm by Lynne Spears with Lorilee CrakerThomas Nelson$24.99, Hardcover, 212 pp.Abraham Lincoln is supposed to have written a book review that reached the dubious conclusion, “People who like this sort of thing will find it the sort of thing they like.”He might have been describing celebrity ...

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  • The Faith of Barack Obama

    The Faith of Barack Obama (Reviewed 8/28/2008)

    Not a Bad Book. Not a Great One.   All Reviews for The Faith of Barack Obama

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