Book Description:
In a world where change happens at light speed, discovering and mastering the power of change can transform your business and your life.
Stop feeling overwhelmed with changing technology, culture, business, trends, and values, and regain the confidence that can give you a real advantage. Stability, once a mainstay of American life, is now a pipe dream. For most people, this creates major anxiety, worry, and confusion. In JOLT!, Phil Cooke, television producer, media guru, and cultural commentator, will help you discover how you can navigate the whirlwind of change and actually use it to your advantage. After spending three decades helping organizations master the art of change, he realized that changing a company or changing your life, are both based on virtually the same key principles.
In this accessible and relevant guidebook meant to anchor and empower every reader, Cooke unveils 25 "jolts" anyone can leverage to establish a new direction, maximize potential, overcome insecurity, safeguard the heart and mind, reinforce values, and create an amazing future and lasting legacy. Whether your goal is to revitalize your organization, or transform the direction of your life, he reveals the secrets to becoming a game changer in readers' lives, opening up new possibilities, confidence, and impact.
Like the "Reset" button on a computer, JOLT! can revolutionize your thinking and shake up your life!
My Review:
Yes! I liked this book! I didn't expect to like it. The cover leaves a little bit to be desired. However, upon reading more and more of the book - I was hooked! I love the fact that Mr. Cooke uses alot of facts, quotations from various famous fellows and ladies, and follows any of his statements with explanations or proof of those statements. The logic and practicality of the book really charges reality with new definitions. He teaches the average person (maybe even less than average or more than average people, too) the key things in what it takes to maximize your potential in life.
After each chapter there are some really awesome questions for you to think upon. I urge you to answer them. I urge you to read the book. Come on - make a change..it gives alot to think about!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
13.6.11
Review: Max on Life by Max Lucado
Book Description:
We have questions. Child-like inquiries. And deep, heavy ones.
In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.
Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions-parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships-as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?
A special addendum includes Max's advice on writing and publishing.
Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.
My Review:
Upon recieving the book (I had already seen the cover when the book was chosen) I was even more clueless when I opened the book. I was totally not expecting this book to be in Question/Answer format. After getting over that I had no clue that it was a Christian book. I was not offended by that, just not prepared that it was a religious based book. nothing on the cover shows that it is; however, that's my sad mistake because if I had read the book description, i would have "gotten" it.
So, upon reading the book I found myself interested in the questions and the answers. I did find that he could have based more theoretical knowledge in the answers, but for the most part he was great in answering the questions he had "developed" to answer. What I did find very interesting was that most people really would ask the questions that were in the book. That was a plus for me! I loved that he used scriptures to answer some of the questions and then developed a more detailed answer based on the scriptures. I also like the fact that at the very end of the book he includes a couple of indexes for the readers: scriptures used, notes, and an added addendum. There is even a very detailed readers guide of more of his books and what they are about.
Would I recommend this book? If you are a religious reader and have life questions, absolutely! I would recommend it to my church going friends, too, even if they do not have questions. I found it very insightful and humbling. I hope you do too!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
In more than twenty-five years of writing and ministry, Max Lucado has been the receiving line for thousands of such questions. The questions come in letters, e-mails, even on Dunkin Donuts napkins. In Max on Life he offers thoughtful answers to more than 150 of the most pressing questions on topics ranging from hope to hurt, from home to the hereafter.
Max writes about the role of prayer, the purpose of pain, and the reason for our ultimate hope. He responds to the day-to-day questions-parenting quandaries, financial challenges, difficult relationships-as well as to the profound: Is God really listening?
A special addendum includes Max's advice on writing and publishing.
Including topical and scriptural indexes and filled with classic Lucado encouragement and insight, Max on Life will quickly become a favorite resource for pastors and ministry leaders as well as new and mature believers.
My Review:
Upon recieving the book (I had already seen the cover when the book was chosen) I was even more clueless when I opened the book. I was totally not expecting this book to be in Question/Answer format. After getting over that I had no clue that it was a Christian book. I was not offended by that, just not prepared that it was a religious based book. nothing on the cover shows that it is; however, that's my sad mistake because if I had read the book description, i would have "gotten" it.
So, upon reading the book I found myself interested in the questions and the answers. I did find that he could have based more theoretical knowledge in the answers, but for the most part he was great in answering the questions he had "developed" to answer. What I did find very interesting was that most people really would ask the questions that were in the book. That was a plus for me! I loved that he used scriptures to answer some of the questions and then developed a more detailed answer based on the scriptures. I also like the fact that at the very end of the book he includes a couple of indexes for the readers: scriptures used, notes, and an added addendum. There is even a very detailed readers guide of more of his books and what they are about.
Would I recommend this book? If you are a religious reader and have life questions, absolutely! I would recommend it to my church going friends, too, even if they do not have questions. I found it very insightful and humbling. I hope you do too!
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
8.6.11
Carrie Turansky ~ Surrendered Hearts ~ Book Giveaway! Ends June 19th!!
Be sure to do as they ask and comment. There's an ebook copy being given away.
Be sure to let them know that Shawna sent you!
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Be sure to let them know that Shawna sent you!
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Alice Bliss by Laura Harrington Giveaway! Expires June 13th!!
Make sure to mention that Shawna sent you!
I like this book and am very interested in it because it poses a "real life" situation in a fictitional book. Take a look:
Spotlight & Giveaway: Alice Bliss by Laura Harrington
Just in case that one didn't work, here's the copy-able version!
http://crazy-for-books.com/2011/06/spotlight-giveaway-alice-bliss-by-laura-harrington.html#comment-4873
I like this book and am very interested in it because it poses a "real life" situation in a fictitional book. Take a look:
Spotlight & Giveaway: Alice Bliss by Laura Harrington
Just in case that one didn't work, here's the copy-able version!
http://crazy-for-books.com/2011/06/spotlight-giveaway-alice-bliss-by-laura-harrington.html#comment-4873
7.6.11
Virginia Kantra's 7 series book giveaway!
http://virginiakantra.blogspot.com/2011/05/word-of-mouth-contest-for-forgotten-sea.html
Don't forget to mention that I sent you. Be sure to comment on her post and you will get an entry into the giveaway contest. If you mention my name, I get a comment, too. It all ends today!!
Don't forget to mention that I sent you. Be sure to comment on her post and you will get an entry into the giveaway contest. If you mention my name, I get a comment, too. It all ends today!!
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