Inspirational Book Review - "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once"
Source: Amazon.com
4 Stars
Delightful common sense book
I must confess up front that I am not particularly fond of the genre of motivational and enlightenment books, but as I picked this up I was willing to be surprised, and I have to confess that I was, and pleasantly so. This is a lovely and delightful little book of simple philosophy, or perhaps put another way, a confident presentation of positive ways to reflect on and ultimately live your life.
What it really offers is common sense with 2 focuses:
(i) have a positive attitude and
(ii) live life to the fullest
I particularly liked the affirmation at the beginning of the book about appreciating every day, and throughout the book there are words of wisdom that cannot be refuted. The author's own examples of where life has taken him and how he faces its challenges and obstacles is interesting and entertaining.
However, if I have a criticism, it's simply that taken in one reading, as I did, it really is a little too much and after a while the message begins to get lost.
If you buy this book, and it is a worthwhile purchase, use it as something that you dip into when you are looking for a boost or affirmation. It is indeed heart warming, and even though it is not a large format book it would make a nice book to leave on your coffee table or in a reception area. The title alone will make people pick it up, and there is certainly enough within the covers to make for entertaining discussion or a little self reflection.
Source: Amazon.com, Lesley West (St James, Western Australia)
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