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On 10/15 Deborah Rogers wrote: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton took me a while to read. I would pick it up, read a few pages and put it down again. At first this seemed like a challenge but now that I’m done I am grateful for the length of time I took to read this book. I feel that I was able to go deeper into the material and ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton Book Review
On 8/26 Briana Silverio wrote: The Great Eight" was a beautifully written piece that covers Scott's many trials and tribulations - learning the "figure 8" skate move (and patience and not giving up in the process), testicular cancer, brain cancer, going for the gold - that Scott has triumphed in his life. This book gives the 8 secrets ... Scott Hamilton - The Great 8
On 8/25 Karis Jorden wrote: I recently read a book entitled "The Great Eight -How to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason To Be Miserable)" by Scott Hamilton. As a gold medal Olympian figure skater, Hamilton opens up in this book to share his eight happiness-producing secrets. Scott Hamilton shares many stories and experiences ... Scott's Great Eight
On 8/15 Regenia Spoerndle wrote: The Great EightHow to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)by Scott Hamilton with Ken BakerScott Hamilton, international skating star and cancer survivor shares his life struggles and triumphs as a framework to reflect and encourage others in finding happiness for their life. Making ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 8/5 Craig McDole wrote: As a member of the Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger program, I have once again had the opportunity to read a high-quality book by one of my favorite people. In this book, Scott Hamilton keys in on the eight practices he has used to be happy in life, on and off of the ice. Most would remember Scott as ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 7/21 Pamela Leja wrote: This is a book about the love of finding something that moves your spirit and soul. It is not a biography of one mans awesome skating career but of one man finding his true career and having that make him whole. Scott Hamilton is one great man, not just due to the fact that he has won many medals, entertained ... Skating circles of Eight
On 7/17 Teri Yarbrough wrote: When you think you know a celebrity, along comes a book that gives you an insight to someone that you would have never thought he could be like he was. Scott Hamilton gives a heart felt look at his life, who he was and who he is know, in The Great Eight. If anyone has a right to hate God and life is ... Book Review: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 6/28 Nicole LaRue wrote: the great eight by scott hamilton is the story of the life and trials of scott hamiltion. with a passion for skating and the healing it brought, scott found his place. with the trials that life brought, scott always clung to the foundations he learned during the early days of staking. the simple truths he ... the great eight by scott hamilton
On 6/26 Julie Ende wrote: In his latest book, The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable), Olympic champion and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton outlines what he believes to be the eight general guidelines for finding happiness in your life. His well known wit and humor show through in his ... Book Review: The Great Eight
On 6/9 Patsy Costner wrote: BuyReada.widgetLink, a.widgetLink:visited {text-decoration: none;font: 10px/10px arial;color:#ffffff}a.widgetLink:hover {text-decoration: underline;}div.widgetDiv {width: 100%;line-height: 22px;cursor: pointer}div.widgetDiv:hover {text-decoration: underline;cursor: pointer}Does your life radiate joy ... Is True Happiness Possible?
On 5/26 Jodi Whisenhunt wrote: As I read The Great Eight, I wasn’t real impressed with the writing style. It’s a bit redundant, doesn’t flow chronologically, and is all over the place with point-of-view. As much as I love Scott Hamilton’s bubbly personality and vivacious skating, I must admit I was bored by the book. Until, ... Book Review: The Great Eight, by Scott Hamilton (with Ken Baker)
On 5/26 Lana Parks wrote: I’m a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger and chose this book for my first review. I love ice skating and have loved watching Scott Hamilton skate for years, so I was really excited to see that I could choose a book that he has written and was anxious to dig in and read! In the book, Scott tells of ... Review of "The Great Eight: How to be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable)"
On 5/16 Julieanne Miller wrote: Scott Hamilton's recently published book, The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable), (January 2009), is a light and entertaining read on Scott's own life...from nearly dying from a childhood illness to two bouts with cancer, plus ... The Great Eight: How to Be Happy, by Scott Hamilton (condensed book review version)
On 5/15 TerryAnn Porter wrote: I received this book several months ago. I grew up watching Scott Hamilton dance on ice and wanting to do that myself. He made it look so easy. Then, regrettably, I decided to use mu pilits license. You know, I “pile it” here and then “pile it” there. It got lost in one of the ... The Great Eight: A Book Review
On 5/13 Becky Ritta wrote: For a span of about ten years, I was a huge figure skating fan. I'd watch every competition and special on TV, and my favorite skater was Scott Hamilton. I read his first autobiography, Landing It: My Life On And Off The Ice, right after it was published. So when I saw that Thomas Nelson was offering ... the great eight by scott hamilton
On 5/13 Kipi Fleming Ward wrote: I’ve been away from the blog for about a week…and what a week! Softball playoffs, regional synchro meet, Mother’s Day, a surprise visit from The Writer…whew! Back on track as of today…at least for now. I realize I’m dating myself, but I remember watching the opening ... Book review - The Great Eight
On 5/12 Amy Leach wrote: In The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton shares his secrets to happiness and success in life, work, and relationships, despite what may seem like insurmountable obstacles. As a foundation to his skating instruction, Scott's early childhood lessons were centered around mastering a perfect figure eight. For ... Very Inspiring and Uplifting!
On 5/10 Holly Barnes wrote: I have always liked and admired Scott Hamilton. I loved watching him skate, and like many others, I remember his 1984 Olympic Gold Medal win in Sarajevo. Scott's struggles in his life, especially his sickly youth, are well-known. He's also a two-time cancer survivor, and a happily married man with two ... The Great Eight
On 5/5 Connie Roberts wrote: The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable) by Scott Hamilton is a how-to guide on dealing with life. Scott is the Olympic Gold Medal Figure Skater and was producer and performer of Stars on Ice. He has also suffered through many health struggles from childhood into ... Book Review: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 5/1 Lindsay Bridges wrote: “The Great Eight” is essentially a guidebook to finding happiness, but it is more than that. Not only is it a self-help book, it is also a memoir and a Christian living book. Figure skating star, Scott Hamilton, includes personal anecdotes to illustrate his eight steps to happiness. The common ... Inspirational and Informative
On 4/30 Lauren Hagerman wrote: The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) by Scott Hamilton with Ken Baker. What do Olympic Gold Medalist, World Companion, being male, brain tumors, testicular cancer and happiness have to do with each other? Everything if you are figure skater Scott Hamilton.In ... The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) by Scott Hamilton with Ken Baker.
On 4/27 Heather Shaw wrote: The Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers program recently introduced me to The Great Eight, a inspirational story of life, love and loss by world-famous figure skater Scott Hamilton.I was originally interested in this book because of my interest in the world of figure skating, and although Hamilton relays ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 4/23 Nora Stlaurent wrote: Scott Hamilton was an Olympic Gold Metal winner, amazing skater, and life looked like it had been easy for him. Not! I loved how gut level honest he is in this book and was surprised at all the challenges he had overcome. We can survive hard times or thrive in them. He reminded me the only thing you ... The Great Eight
On 4/23 Suzette Manen wrote: This book was very inspiring. It was wonderful to read thru Scott's sense of humor how he overcame many obsticals in life that would have been a definite challenge for anyone. He demonstrated ways to overcome anything thru your passions. I have never taken much interest in ice skating, but it was a great ... The Great Eight
On 4/22 Sian Williams wrote: “The Great Eight” by Scott Hamilton.I remember watching Scott Hamilton winning his Olympic gold medal for skating back in 1984.His book, “The Great Eight” shares some of his skating secrets as well as his "attitude to life" secrets.His childhood was plagued by illness. His discovery of skating ... “The Great Eight” by Scott Hamilton
On 4/21 Jarrod Spencer wrote: There is not a person that I've ever met that could use more optimism. In a world of recession, divorce, & depression, optimism is always needed. "The Great 8", by Olympic champion, Scott Hamilton, is a book dedicated to helping its readers become optimistic. Naturally, he uses skating as a method ... "The Great 8" by Scott Hamilton
On 4/18 Janet Collins wrote: Scott Hamilton has dealt with many things that might make other people give up, but he has managed to keep smiling and appreciating life. This book explains how he's managed to do that, and should be helpful even to people who have no interest in ice skating. His illustrations show a lot about what goes ... Not Just About Skating
On 4/16 Joelene Young wrote: Scott Hamilton is one of my favorite skaters, he always had a smile on his face, a great attitude, and he always seemed to tell it like it was. When I was a teenager he was someone I looked up to and I never missed the opportunity to watch him skate. So when I saw the book, The Great Eight: How to ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 4/15 Tami Lewis wrote: I was given the chance to review this book, The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton ,and since I was very interested in his story i jumped on the chance!My review- a good book, a quick read, entertaining but not full of Scott's battle with cancer. Yes the book talks about it a bit but it wasn't the story ... The Great Eight
On 4/13 Cindy Loven wrote: The Great Eight is a book of a journey, a journey to happiness, but ultimately a journey to God, the Almighty Coach as Scott calls Him. A sickly child, to the point of death, not growing and developing, in and out of hospitals, with no diagnosis, and sent home to just be, Scott was re-introduced to skating, ... The Great Eight
On 4/8 Brenda Nuland wrote: I didn't know what to expect from this book but I accepted it to review as I always enjoyed watching Scott Hamilton skate.It turned out to be a very interesting and motivating story of how Scott has grown as a person and a Christian through the adversity he has had to deal with starting in childhood. ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton, a review
On 4/7 Vicki Small wrote: Title: The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)Author: Scott Hamilton with Ken BakerPublisher: Thomas Nelson, 2008 Skating as Metaphor for Life While I would not call myself an avid fan of ice skating, I have enjoyed watching figure ... Skating as Metaphor for Life
On 4/7 Austin Gardner wrote: Scott Hamiton is the famous Olympic skater. He has suffered from a brain tumor and testicular cancer. He tells his story in this book and explains how to be happy even when you have every reason to be miserable. This is an inspirational, positive thinking book! It has lots of good points. The book is ... The Great Eight
On 4/6 Emanuel Pavel wrote: Deseori cand treci prin imprejurari dificile ale vietii esti foarte tentat sa crezi ca nu e drept ce se intampla. Si poti avea dreptate. Te poti gandi ca altii si nu tu ai merita boala, accidentul, furtul, pierderea prin care tocmai ai trecut sau pe care o experimentezi. Si pe cat de logica este aparitia ... fericirea in opt puncte - cum sa te bucuri si cand nu ai motive
On 4/6 Chuck Musselwhite wrote: I was really impressed with the life of Scott Hamilton. I have admired him for a long time as an accomplished skater and business man. The struggles he had while growing up resonate with me as I raise two special needs kids. What I didn't like what how mediocre the story got half way through. His relating ... Great Story Okay Read
On 4/4 Erin Beauchamp wrote: Ok Honestly, I thought The Great Eight was not so great. Not bad mind you, but not great. It was chock full of personal stories about Scott Hamilton, most of which I found interesting. All of which were at least somewhat relevant to the point he was trying to make in any given chapter. The basic of the ... It was interesting at least
On 4/4 Hilary Baumann wrote: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton Another great book published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. http://brb.thomasnelson.com The books starts off rather slow but it does pick up a bit. The writing is a little less structured than I would like to have seen - he jumps back and forth in time to tell his story so occasionally you ... The Great Eight: How to be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)
On 4/3 Peter Butler Jr. wrote: I have just finished reading Scott Hamilton’s The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable). Go to http://www.thomasnelson.com/consumer/product_detail.asp?sku=0785228942 to see the product detail at the Thomas Nelson site. Scott is a naturally happy guy, and his ... Encouraging, but lacking substance
On 4/3 Kaylia Metcalfe wrote: Reading this book was a departure for me. First of all I tend to read fiction and when I do read nonfiction, I am usually reading something historical or scientific (Hawking, Dawkins, etc) or even something political (“The Mommy Myth” or “Audios Barbie”).I tend to stay away from self help books, ... The Great Eight
On 4/2 Robin Lee Hatcher wrote: How to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason To Be Miserable)Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Scott Hamilton shares his eight secrets to finding happiness in the face of a life filled with challenges, difficulties, and career-canceling odds.With never-been-told, behind-the-scenes stories from the ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 4/2 Alana Peterson wrote: Scott Hamilton's Book, The Great Eight, isn't about figure eights, or ice skating. It's not about doing an amazing back flip on the ice and garnering applause and medals. Then what is it about? It's about manuevering life's figure eight with joy and faith. Following that path that doubles back on you ... The Great Eight! This book is the Ninth!
On 4/2 Andrea Johnson wrote: Book Description Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Scott Hamilton shares his eight secrets to finding happiness in the face of a life filled with challenges, difficulties, and career-canceling odds. With never-been-told, behind-the-scenes stories from the skating world, personal challenges including ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 4/1 Kelly Law wrote: The Great Eight is Scott Hamilton at his best as he uses the familiar figure eight into a symbol of eight steps to happiness. The skating fan will not be disappointed as Scott waves familiar and some unfamiliar biographical skating stories throughout the book. It is from these experiences that Hamilton ... Review of the Great Eight
On 3/30 LaTanya Harper wrote: I had the opportunity to read Scott Hamilton's book "The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)". I had seen this book on the shelves of our local Christian bookstore and had been wanting to read it. I have always been a fan of Scott Hamilton's skating and I was ... Book Review - The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 3/30 Nicole Grisham wrote: I finished reading “The Great Eight: How to be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable)” by Scott Hamilton while waiting for my plane last weekend. It’s a book I started about a month ago, but put down and hadn’t picked back up in a while. I have no idea why, because ... The Great Eight
On 3/30 Nancy Famolari wrote: Scott Hamilton gives great advice for living whether you're a figure skater, an athlete of any kind, or just a person trying to have a happy life. I loved hearing his tales about figure skating. I knew nothing about it before reading this book and found the descriptions on the par with reading a good ... Great Read – Couldn't put it down!
On 3/29 Lawrence W. Wilson wrote: 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 ... Book Review: The Great Eight
On 3/26 Candace Simmons wrote: I read the book The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton. It was a rather short, simple read, but it was packed with inspiration and advice about finding happiness. Actually it was not about finding happiness so much as it was about choosing happiness in our lives. Scott Hamilton clearly believes that happiness ... Book Review of The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 3/26 Tara Mitchell wrote: I recently The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable). What a fantastic book. It was really enlightening to read such a positive book. Scott Hamilton has such a wonderful outlook on life. He has written this book with such sincerity ... Book Review - The Great Eight
On 3/26 Sherry Hasslacher wrote: I finished this book 2 days ago... after procrastinating for about a week. And now it is time to write the review and I have to say that it has been really difficult to figure out what I was going to say about this book. This is the first book that was sent to me for review from the "Thomas Nelson Book ... So much potential!
On 3/24 Jennifer Scott wrote: My latest choice from Thomas Nelson was Scott Hamilton’s The Great Eight: How to be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason Not to Be) I’ve grown up watching figure skating. Despite thinking I knew a lot about the affable Scotty Hamilton, I actually knew very little about him. I thoroughly enjoyed learning that he was ... Book Review: The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable)
On 3/24 Susan Braun wrote: I love to read. Here are some books I’ve finished recently. I read The Shack because it was supposed to be life-changing, and it has been sweeping churches nation-wide. It didn’t do much for me. The story, in case you haven’t read it, involves a man whose young daughter was murdered. ... Book Chat
On 3/23 Justin Dela Cruz wrote: Recently read The Great Eight – How To Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) by Scott Hamilton. In this autobiographical guide to enjoying life, Hamilton describes eight lessons that he has learned and applied throughout his life in figure skating and shares them as insights that any person can direct ... The Great Eight
On 3/22 Alisa O'Berry wrote: About a month ago, I signed up to be a Thomas Nelson book reviewer. I read a ton of books, but I thought this was so cool that they would be willing to send you a free book to review on your blog.... so here is my review...I recently read The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton. I really enjoyed this book. ... Thomas Nelson publisher book review
On 3/22 Julie Sorum wrote: I, also, grew up watching Scott Hamilton skate and loving him. Scott has had lots of hard times, so I figure he probably has some good suggestions. His book begins with his health struggles as a little boy to surviving cancer, twice. In one chapter, he tells us when we fall to get up. I like this, it ... The Great Eight
On 3/20 Ellen Vanderwerf wrote: The Great Eight By Scott Hamilton This is a good book. I started out reading it with a cynical eye. I wondered what motivated him to write this book. Do we just want to hear from him because of his fame? He felt a little preachy at times, and I assumed that he was only writing the book because of his ... Book Review
On 3/17 Phil Anderson wrote: I really was not sure what to expect upon being sent "The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)" from Thomas Nelson. Well, rest assured this is not some ordinary book about figure skating or ‘yet another self-help book.’ Scott Hamilton gives us a glimpse ... The Great Eight
On 3/16 LuAnn Koehl wrote: The Great EightScott Hamilton with Ken BakerThomas Nelson Publishers224 pages2009I was very excited to receive a copy of The Great Eight to review from Thomas Nelson. I have been a fan of Scott Hamilton's figure skating for a long time. I was intrigued by the subtitle: The Great Eight: How to Be Happy ... Book Review: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 3/15 Alla S. wrote: Inspirational, sincere, and eye-opening. This is how I would characterize "Great Eight" by Scott Hamilton. I originally got intrigued by this book when I read an excerpt here and was thus excited to be able to review it for Thomas Nelson Publishers. I was aware of Hamilton's ice skating achievements ... Great Eight Scott Hamilton
On 3/14 Cathy Bryant wrote: I grew up watching Scott Hamilton skate, so I was thrilled to get the opportunity to review his new book, "The Great Eight," co-written by Ken Baker, and published by Thomas Nelson Publishers. In the book, Scott uses skating as a metaphor for life, and makes eight points that help us understand his ... Skating Through Life
On 3/13 Douglas Schultz wrote: Overall I found the book very easy to read, yet covering very tough issues in a practical, easy to understand way. I learned so much about Scott Hamilton that I was not aware of. Certainly I knew about him being an Olympic Gold Medalist, World Champion and longtime professional figure skater - but he ... A Very Inspirational Book
On 3/12 Donni Buchanan wrote: In this book Scott shares with us stories of his life and skating career. Many of the people who have influenced his life have given him words of wisdon which he passes on to us. Some of these are practical experience words and some are words of faith from other Christians. The style of writing is ... The Great Eight
On 3/11 Kimberly Leui wrote: What young girl of the 80's didn't dream of growing up and ice skating with the likes of Scott Hamilton and Katerina Witt? His book shows us incredibly talented figure skaters search for happiness just as you and I do. Scott struggled with depression, guilt, trying to be perfect, cancer, ... Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton tells us "The Eight Great" ways to be happy in spite of circumstances
On 3/11 Joy Holt wrote: In the past I haven't read a lot of Self-Help books so I wasn't sure what to expect when I started this. This isn't a "follow these steps" sort of book, Scott talks from his own personal experiences and how he overcame them and became a success. His optimism comes out in every chapter... Book Review - The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton (2009)
On 3/11 John Stuart wrote: Years ago, when I followed the sport of ice skating, I was often impressed by Scott Hamilton. His performances were usually well executed and very much appreciated by fans of the sport. His routines were full of flair, but sometimes he was out-skated by his rivals, especially on final day appearances. ... Book Review: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 3/11 Terry Haugen wrote: I just finished reading "The Great Eight" written by Scott Hamilton with Ken Baker. Most people know that Scott won Olympic Gold in 1984 at Sarajevo for his figure skating.His amazing agility and focus captured the hearts of most Americans. Later he skated as an entertainer in the Stars on Ice tour ... The Great Eight
On 3/10 MaryAnne Johnson wrote: I love to read and when I had the opportunity to read such an inspirational book, I couldn't pass it up.As you all know who Scott Hamilton is - beloved Olympic skater who suffered through testicular cancer and a brain tumor - he has a story to tell and it's not just his battle with these devastating ... Book Review - The Great 8 by Scott Hamilton
On 3/9 Dave Anthold wrote: Scott Hamilton, one of the greatest male figure skaters of our generation, has written a book that documents his pursuits of life, struggle, triumph, and dreams. In The Great Eight, you find yourself finding out the magic formula for how Scott maintains his happy persona. He offers eight great pieces ... Skating Your Way To Happiness
On 3/9 melody sproule wrote: I felt like I was reading what was truly in Scott Hamilton's heart in his book "The Great Eight". I loved reading about the divine miracles in his life and his triumph over two different types of cancer. He has written eight chapters, each focusing on a different tip for happiness in life. He inspires ... The Great Eight
On 3/9 Lucille Zimmerman wrote: I remember seeing figure skater Scott Hamilton years ago at the Colorado Springs World arena. I was in awe that a few rows in front of me, sat a world-class skater. Anyone who is older than 30, will remember the attention Scott brought to the sport. So when I chose my next book from Thomas ... “The Great Eight” - a book review
On 3/9 Diane Kinney wrote: Being fired by Donald Trump on The Apprentice will not stop Scott Hamilton. This book tells us how Scott learned how to get back up after falling both on the ice and off the ice. He tells us "how to be happy even when you have every reason to be miserable." Scott has endured multiple illnesses, professional ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 3/8 Naomi Musch wrote: Almost anyone can take away something of value in this very candid book by Scott Hamilton and Thomas Nelson Publishers. For me, it was his heart to heart discussion on his difficulty dealing with conflict. Hello! You're talking to me, Scott! Just as Scott won the hearts of millions of viewers with ... 1.) Scott scores at least an "8" with "The Great Eight" where CONTENTMENT counts! 2.) Writing Is Not an All or Nothing Deal
On 3/8 shawna williams wrote: What I remember best about Scott Hamilton was every time he finished a performance he left the ice with such a huge smile covering his face, I couldn’t help but grin back at the television screen. It’s fitting that he’s written a book about achieving happiness. The Great Eight covers eight principles ... The Great Eight
On 3/7 Carol Benedict wrote: This book gives some fascinating information about the sport of skating, and also reveals the serious problems Scott Hamilton dealt with behind his public façade. I certainly never imagined that the young man I admired as a skater had chronic health issues. He has dealt with more than many people who ... The Great Eight, by Scott Hamilton (Publisher: Thomas Nelson)
On 3/7 Darlene Oakley wrote: I am (was) an avid figure skating fan. I have watched figure skating since just after the Battle of the Brians back in 1988. As a Canadian, I have followed the careers of Elizabeth Manley, Brian Orser, Kurt Browning, Sale and Pelletier, Bourne and Kratz and Elvis Stoiko. But, I also thoroughly enjoyed ... What an Inspiration!
On 3/6 Alison Smith wrote: I just finished reading “The Great Eight” by Scott Hamilton. Scott Hamilton makes this book easy to read by using parts of his life as examples to his eight ways to be happy. As a world known ice skater that has experienced testicular cancer and a brain tumor, he certainly knows what it feels like ... About "The Great Eight"
On 3/5 Susanna Berry wrote: Book review of the Great Eight by Scott Hamilton with Ken BakerI approached this book with some misgivings as it is not my usual reading material and I am often quite critical of 'self help I did it it my way' type books. However, it was far more informative than I had anticipated.Scott Hamilton lays ... The Great Eight
On 3/4 Laura Kelly wrote: Great Eight Book Review I recently stumbled upon someone elses blog that directed me to Thomas Nelson Publishers. Through their site, you were able to request a book and they would mail it to you- all you needed to do was write a blog about it. I decided I would enjoy this- my first book I chose was ... The Great Eight Book review
On 3/1 Bethany P wrote: I remember watching Scott Hamilton skate on television in my younger years. I looked forward to reading his new book The Great Eight How to be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) from Thomas Nelson Publishers. The Great Eight has eight chapters, each focusing on a different tip ... Enjoyable book
On 2/26 Gloria Williams wrote: Scott Hamilton's book "The Great Eight - How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable) gives insight into the life behind the smile and fame of this famous skater and how he became an overcomer. Even though there are some theological differences between us, the book basically is ... Strategies to Happiness
On 2/25 Cynda Felini wrote: Hamilton, Scott. The Great Eight. Thomas Nelson: 2008Nuggets, nuggets, nuggets. Reading The Great Eight is like panning for gold and getting fourteen karat nugget after nugget. Each page has a piece of gold to carry away and enlist as a life lesson.Scott Hamilton, the world famous figure skater, shares ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 2/23 Tiffany Colter wrote: I've added this feature because I want to help find unique books that will not only help you grow as a writer, but also grow as a person. Today I'm going to talk about The Great Eight: How to be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable). By Scott Hamilton with Ken Baker. The Good: What ... This is a must read
On 2/21 Suzy Parish wrote: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton exemplifies all the secrets that have made Scott Hamilton's public career and life out of the public eye a resounding success. He breaks down his personal beliefs into several short, easy to remember cues for life: ~Fall, Get Up, and Land Your First Jumps ~Trust Your ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 2/21 Aaron Johnson wrote: This is a great figure skating story. It is much more, however, than just a figure skating story. It’s a story of inspiration, of overcoming life obstacles, of maintaining healthy relationships, and of leading a life of happiness.Each chapter is based on a lessons learned from Scott’s figure skating ... Scott Hamilton, The Great Eight
On 2/20 Heidi Miller wrote: I recently had the opportunity to read the book: The Great Eight, by Scott Hamilton. Though one might believe this Olympic gold medalist ice skater experienced nothing but fame and fortune, this book reveals an entirely different side to Scott. He is portrayed as vulnerable, being faced with difficulties ... The Great Eight - Book Review
On 2/19 Janet Reeves wrote: I enjoyed the book, The Great Eight. Scott Hamilton combines stories from his life, his Christian testimony, figure skating analogies, and several worthwhile life lessons with his unique sense of humor, honesty, and common sense to make many good points. The tone of the book was upbeat, positive, and ... Book Review: The Great Eight
On 2/19 Maranda Cottington wrote: The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton is an OK book. I was personally bored to death with it. It did jump around too much and by the end of the book I was happy. Scott went on and on and on about this thing one minute and then the next. Although he does make some great points and I did take something away ... The Great Eight
On 2/18 Bob Lewis wrote: The Great Eight Scott Hamilton’s The Great Eight was a pure joy to read. Two one-liners, alone, are worth the price of the book, if they lodge in one’s psyche: “…The only true disability is a bad attitude…”. Immediately a Proverb popped into my mind, “ …NIV Proverbs 18:14 A ... A Joy To Read
On 2/18 Tracy Keck wrote: Boy, this is a tough one. I recently finished reading this book – finally. I love figure skating, and I really enjoy Scott Hamilton as a performer, so I figured that I would love this book. It truly pains me to say this, but I didn’t. I found I had to force myself to finish it. The book is about ... The Great Eight
On 2/17 Tina Avon wrote: I received this book from the Thomas Nelson Website. TITLE: The Great EightAUTHOR: Scott HamiltonGENRE: Christian/BiographyRATING: 3 Stars I have been a fan of figure skating for a long time. I have actually met Scott Hamilton on a few occasions ... REVIEW for The Great Eight
On 2/17 Julie Morrison wrote: If the cliche is true that you can't keep a good man down, then I hope Scott Hamilton's lessons will inspire a new generation to become like minded in their pursuit of happiness. "The Great Eight" contains a linear chronicle of encouraging and uplifting true stories from Scott's life, that depict the ... Like A World Class Champion
On 2/16 Jerry Thomas wrote: Scott Hamilton (with Ken Baker) shares his story of working his way to the top of the skating profession only to discover that fame and wealth do not bring happiness. Through triumph and tragedy, Scott learned eight principles that helped him take hold of the happiness that eluded him and shares them ... Happiness Is Your Responsibility
On 2/16 Lori Kibby wrote: Hope for the weary, January 30, 2009 For the Tough Times by Max Lucado is a small book with a lot of impact. It is clear and well written. When we are suffering we want answers. We have a lot of questions about God and often wonder if He cares or if He knows what we are going through ... The Great Eight
On 2/13 Jennifer AlLee wrote: Skating on Clear Ice, February 13, 2009 By Jennifer AlLee In The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton (with Ken Baker) shares stories of his life as a figure skater, his struggles with illness, and his keys to living a happy life, even when you have every reason to be miserable. I'm almost ... Skating on Clear Ice
On 2/12 Mocha with Linda wrote: A book caught my eye and grabbed my interest as I was browsing at the store a couple of weeks ago, so when I was given the opportunity to read and review it, I jumped at the chance.One of my favorite winter sports has always been figure skating. Grace and artistry combined with incredible strength and ... On Thin Ice
On 2/11 Becky Campbell wrote: Famous figure skater Scott Hamilton's book The Great Eight: How to be Happy Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable is a quick and inspiring read. I finished it in one afternoon. The book outlines his 8 ways of thinking and acting that will help produce happiness in life even when circumstances ... Great Eight=Great Read
On 2/10 Diane Stortz wrote: I grew up watching Scott Hamilton skate. It’s hard for me to believe he’s now 50! We’re almost contemporaries. So I welcomed the opportunity to review his new book as a Thomas Nelson Book Review Blogger. Hamilton has had plenty of reasons to be miserable, but, he says, he’s happy. I believe ... How to be happy
On 2/10 Cathy Davis wrote: The Great EightHow to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason to be Miserable)Jacketed HardcoverBy Scott HamiltonOlympic Gold Medal figure skater Scott Hamilton shares his eight secrets to finding happiness in the face of a life filled with challenges, difficulties, and career-canceling odds.With never-been-told, ... The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton
On 2/10 Malise Terrell wrote: Scott Hamilton-The Great Eight"Any challenge - be it romantic, physical, job-related, athletic, mental, financial - can also serve as a gift if we allow it to." Scott Hamilton Scott Hamilton, Winter Olympic's Gold Medal, Four time World Champion, Four Time U.S. Champion and the list goes on, ... In Review: Scott Hamilton - The Great Eight
On 2/9 Sarah Mallon wrote: I recently signed up to be a book review blogger. Hey, I'm broke and doing it means I get free books, so why not?When I saw that one of my choice to review was The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton, I was beyond thrilled. This guy had been one of my idols growing up. Whenever I knew he was going to be skating ... The Great Eight
On 2/9 Marilyn Meredith wrote: How wonderful to read a story about a celebrity who really is the kind of man we all thought him to be. Anyone who has been a fan of figure skating, recognizes Scott Hamilton’s engaging smile and his voice when he is an announcer at a skating competition. And if you’re old enough, like me, you remember ... The Great Eight, Scott Hamilton
On 2/9 Richard L. Mabry, MD wrote: Thomas Nelson Publishers has been kind enough to make copies of selected books available to some of us in exchange for our agreeing to read and review them. The review doesn't have to be glowing or positive. Honest assessment works. Having given you the circumstances under which I obtained this book, ... Scott Hamilton's New Book: The Great Eight
On 2/8 Laura Navarro wrote: I joined the Thomas Nelson Book Review Bloggers and the first book I requested to read and review was The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton. I have a love/hate relationship with celebrity self-help books and with lists of great ways to transform your life. I opted for this book because it promised to share more ... Book Review: The Great Eight
On 2/8 Sally DiStefano wrote: Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Scott Hamilton shares his eight secrets to finding happiness in the face of a life filled with challenges, difficulties, and career-canceling odds.With never-been-told, behind-the-scenes stories from the skating world, personal challenges including testicular cancer and ... The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (Even When You Have Every Reason To Be Miserable) By Scott Hamilton
On 2/8 Marian Perera wrote: I'm fascinated by figure skating, so so I was interested in reading this book. There are millions of self-help books, but this one was written by Scott Hamilton, an Olympic gold medalist who survived two different types of cancer. The "eight" in the title refers to the figure 8, which Hamilton had to ... Everything is for the best in this best of all possible worlds...
On 2/7 Deena Peterson wrote: If anyone has earned the right to help others find happiness amidst hardship, it would be Scott Hamilton. Battling cancer, building a successful career in pro skating, and having his world rocked by health issues again and again, Scott has never had the 'give up' mentality.In his new book, "The Great ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 2/7 Michelle Clagett wrote: I just finished readingScott Hamilton's The Great Eight -How to Be Happy(even when you have every reason to be miserable)To be perfectly honest, I had NO idea if I was going to like this book. I remember watching Scott Hamilton on TV growing up and always being SO impressed with his amazing skills on ... The Great Eight Review
On 2/6 Becca C wrote: As someone who grew up watching Scott Hamilton in his prime, I was interested in reading more about his life, and the words of inspiration he had to share after beating cancer twice. However, I found the book to be a bit hard to follow; the jumps from his life stories to his advice for others were too ... Wanted to Like More Than I Did.....
On 2/2 Jennifer Spica wrote: Scott Hamilton is one of my favorite athletes. In my prime "figure skating fan" years- he was the highlight of every pro show and the infamous "stars on ice" tour. How much I loved his energetic programs! I remember when he was diagnosed with his initial cancer and was saddened by his more recent brain ... Book Review: The Great Eight
On 2/2 Cynthia Norris wrote: Ever since I was a little girl, my mother watched ice skating on TV. It wasn't long before I began to watch with her. I came to love the sport, until the drama of the mid 90s, when I didn't actively pursue viewing it. I always tuned in when one performer was on though, and that was Scott Hamilton. He ... The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton
On 1/30 Chris Lee wrote: I just finished The Great Eight by Scott Hamilton This book is a combination of biography and self-help. Hamilton, along with his co-author, mixes the two genres so that the events of his life serve as examples for the eight principles that he tries to communicate throughout the book. From the first ... Review of The Great Eight
On 1/29 Clifton Ditmore wrote: A fellow brain tumor survivor said to Scott Hamilton, Gold Medal Olympian and Hall of Fame figure skater, “Scott you have every reason to be miserable, but you’re the happiest guy I’ve ever met. What’s your secret?” Scott Hamilton with Ken Baker tells us how to be happy in his book, The Great ... The Great Eight: How to Be Happy (even when you have every reason to be miserable)