Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"

Name: Bessie
State: Pennsylvania
Year of Birth: 1946

1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why?

My favorite is “Little Billie Syndrome”. At this time in my life I try very hard to do and say what I feel most of the time. I also have a great desire to enjoy life to the fullest, even if it means taking a few risks in life to be happy.

2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you?

The Chapter “No Laughing Matter” was one of the most insightful for me. It made me realize how often we guard ourselves from feeling small pleasures in our every day life and just letting go to enjoy the feeling and to open up and trust someone wholeheartedly. Thank you for showing me that it’s “okay” to just let go sometimes.

3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by?

I have not completed the book at this point, but what I do is flip through it and read whatever section it stops on, so it’s random. But I came across the part on attitude and change almost at the same time which meant to me that maybe I need to change my attitude towards life.

4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life?

I would like to become an easier person to deal with. I know that I’m very excitable and rush to make judgments. I love to travel, but I need to slow down and see some of the small wonders and beauty around me.

5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share?

Yes. What I would like to share is recently I have met and enjoy someone new in my life who is quite amazing. I had been a complete worry-wart about every little thing and this person said to me one day that “to worry was like paying interest on a debt I didn’t owe”. It completely changed my way of dealing with all the things I know I cannot change.

6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial?

To me almost everyone could find something in your book to help them, a need for hope, truth, insight into themselves or even to just be quiet and listen sometime.

Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"

Name: Brandon Carter
State: Arkansas
Year of Birth: 1978

1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why?

" Born To Lead" is my favorite maxim in the book.  The portion where it talks of being unable to achieve our destiny unless we possess the desire, will, and fortitude to discover and chart our own course.  This was most powerful because I have to remind myself that I have to define who you are, forge your path, and believe in yourself to achieve anything of significance.

2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you?

"Winners and Losers" motivates me because I find myself fighting to pull away from the negative thought processes we are taught starting form birth.  What I find to be harder is to battle all of the negative influence pursuing my children on a moment to moment basis.  The perspective rejuvenated my enthusiasm for this effort and I will make this maxim regular reading.

3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by?

This book has inspired me to be a regular reader of positive material.  I look forward to having a year filled with inspiration and motivation.

4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life?

5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share?

This book has revitalized my enthusiasm and passion for life.  It has reminded me that it is perfectly fine to maintain a comfortable level of individuality and to blaze a trail and chase a dream that I  believe in even when it is seen by others as foolish.

6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial?

People in need of practical anecdotes to help them overcome the negative undertow of our society and the everyday grind will find this book uplifting, inspiration, and extremely practical.

Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"

Name: Jim
State: Delaware
Year of Birth:

1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why?

I enjoyed the story about the woman who was trying to quit smoking and her best friend kept making excuses for her when she backslid.  I saw so many people in that story.  People who give mouth service to a friend when they are attempting to do something great.  However, deep down inside they really don’t want them to succeed.  Instead they are more comfortable making excuses as to why they fail. Then the friend attempting something great allows his or herself to become complacent just because of the friends words.

2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you?

I think the book has a consistent message about self.  I find a repeated theme in the stories that basically indicates that it’s really an individual's choice as to how he or she feels and perceives what is going on in a situation.  Basically, it’s up to you, it’s your choice to choose a perspective that either sees a situation as negative or positive and whether or not you will choose to be motivated or inspired in a positive way from the situation.

3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by?

I find it to be a constant reminder that it’s your choice to be inspired or motivated or to perceive a situation in life as positive or negative.

4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life?

The reminder of choice as mentioned before.

5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share?

6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial?

A reminder that it is really up to you. This book is a great source to help people realize that no-one is going to change their perspective or attitude except them.

Inspirational Books e-Interview - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"

Name: E. J.
State: Delaware
Year of Birth:

1. What was your favorite part, story, poem or maxim from the book - and why?

Beginning with letting everyone know that they can be whomever they want to be.

2. What messages or perspectives from the book most inspired and/or motivated you?

Live life free and do not take life for granted.

3. Has the book helped to foster any new priorities or behaviors - or perhaps rekindled any dreams or aspirations dormant from days gone by?

Don't try to change anyone, but you need to decide if yo can truly put up with that person or let them go to be miserable.

4. What is the most important lesson/insight introduced, or re-enforced in the book - which you will strive to more consistently incorporate in your life?

Think before speaking out loud.

5. Are there any personal anecdotes, thoughts or perspectives related to "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once", that you would like to share?

Special feeling, special events, special privilege that only a select few will have.

6. In your opinion, people in need of what would find the book the most beneficial?

Self worth.