A quick and compelling read. The narrative is brisk and the tragic story will likely make most readers want to do more research on the criminal and thA quick and compelling read. The narrative is brisk and the tragic story will likely make most readers want to do more research on the criminal and the crime. ...more
5 generous stars because I think that most people could benefit enormously from reading this book. It has the perfect balance of references to others'5 generous stars because I think that most people could benefit enormously from reading this book. It has the perfect balance of references to others' work and personal anecdotes from the author's life. Brooks has a marvelous tone that captures our innate desire to be a better person with the inevitable missteps we make along the way. Highly recommended. ...more
Increased my rating from four to five stars because I find myself remembering Eger's pithy words of encouragement, and they make me smile. Her irrepreIncreased my rating from four to five stars because I find myself remembering Eger's pithy words of encouragement, and they make me smile. Her irrepressible spirit and wisdom are evident on every page. I was especially taken with her gentle but firm advice to be kind to ourselves when we've messed up. It's not a new message of course, but it's her delivery that appeals. ...more
4.5 rounded up, mostly due to the stories of the author's patients which had me sobbing at the closing chapters. Although portions of the book felt ex4.5 rounded up, mostly due to the stories of the author's patients which had me sobbing at the closing chapters. Although portions of the book felt extraneous- overall it was an exceptionally compelling read. Just connect. That is the lesson. Highly recommend. ...more
"All power is given man to bring his heaven upon his earth, and this is the goal of the 'Game of Life'. The simple rules are fearless faith, nonresist"All power is given man to bring his heaven upon his earth, and this is the goal of the 'Game of Life'. The simple rules are fearless faith, nonresistance and love!"
It is fascinating to me that this very short book, published 100 years ago, could have been written today. I would say its message has been plagiarized by all the life coaches, spiritual leaders, etc today, but really it's a message as old as time- it's just been fashioned over and over again for the current culture. The great late Louise Hay cited this book as her inspiration, so I felt compelled to read it. I would love to find a biography of the author, she clearly had to have been a remarkable lady....more
I'd say this is the most opaque of Wharton's short stories that I have read. I had to read it twice to understand the title. Reads a bit like a precurI'd say this is the most opaque of Wharton's short stories that I have read. I had to read it twice to understand the title. Reads a bit like a precursor to 'Age of Innocence'. ...more
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