5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read! My Favorite new book!, December 9, 2005
| By | CuddlyKittyMTU (USA) - See all my reviews |
This review is from: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success (Hardcover)
The title of this book caught my eye at my local library since I am an avid traveler. However, at the time of check-out, I didn't realize what a jewel I had really found. Once I started reading this book, I couldn't stop until I had finished it. I laughed, I cried and I took to heart the motivating decisions for success that we all know and so often forget when pit against the everyday perils of life. This book is so inspiring that I have circulated copies for everyone in my family to read, especially when they're feeling down. It's not about one man becoming a success and, as one reader put it "building fancy buildings". What the book really emphasizes is believing in yourself and pursuing your goals despite facing adversity. I highly recommend this book to anyone as I think it is the best book I have ever read. 5.0 out of 5 stars Three hours at UPS!!, November 12, 2002
| By | "curlysarah" (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews |
This review is from: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success (Hardcover)
I began reading The Traveler's Gift while I waited in the UPS store for a package. Three hours later, I had my package, but was still sitting in the store because I did not want to pause from my reading to drive the 7 minutes back home.I became so involved with the story that I felt myself clenching my teeth, wiping tears in my eyes, and nodding in understanding as I identified with David Ponder. (Much to the confusion of the other UPS customers!)
The imagery, whimsy and historical context utilized in this book illustrate the Seven Decisions in a touching, flowing manner. Andy Andrews does a phenomenal job of outlining seven key issues that most people, if not all of us, struggle with daily.
5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST read with a Big Heart!, November 6, 2002
| By | Valjean P. Schroll (Overland Park, KS United States) - See all my reviews |
This review is from: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success (Hardcover)
Andy Andrews has outdone himself with "The Traveler's Gift".I love this story of David Ponder, a 46 year old man down on his luck, or is he? Andy takes you through the most captivating adventure, time-traveling to visit with great heroes and world leaders, that helps David to understand what true success is. My heart was so full reading this wonderful book, as it made me examine my own life and what I have considered successes and failures. I am giving this book to everyone in my family for Christmas. What a gift for teens and young adults who have yet to seek their futures! What a gift for adults to remind them what truly is important in their lives.
Andy Andrews is one of the greatest authors of our time. He captures your heart and your mind in his great style of story telling.
"The Traveler's Gift" is so entertaining and educating. I can hardly wait for Andy Andrews next book! *****
5.0 out of 5 stars A True Gift, October 23, 2008
| By | David T. Lang (Washington, D.C.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) |
This review is from: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success (Paperback)
All I need say is if you are ready to change your life and make a difference in the world, read this book. Andy is one amazing human being and The Traveler's Gift is a book you'll never forget.
Wow Stefani...what are we missing. The only person that I came close to agreeing with was the woman who said "she laughed and cried". I did too but probably not for the same reasons :)...I laughed til I cried
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing those "wonderful and insightful" reviews...they provided a great laugh, even for someone as mediocre as me!!
ReplyDeleteToo funny! We must be a pretty hardened bunch. I love this.
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