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10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 The Miracle? Inspiring a Pessimist to Hope Jan 14, 2008
By S. L. Moore
I am an admitted pessimist, and have been for most of my life. That said, I still have some room in my cynical soul for a little hope and inspiration to push through, and Mr. Touhey's book has just the sort of sincere and comfortable quality to reach me.
Touhey's book is revealing, not only about his own familial and personal history, but also about the mistakes people often make in viewing themselves and the world. His lessons and exercises are totally effective in leading people toward a definite change in perspective, and his personal definitions of certain key self-growth ideas are just as helpful. His way of describing self esteem versus self confidence influenced me greatly, and inspired me to re-evaluate how I feel about myself and my actions in certain situations.
If you are a reader looking for a different way to view the world and yourself in it, The Miracle of Optimism, with its relatable storytelling style and its effective lessons and exercises is a book you need to read.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Honest! Powerfull! Jan 18, 2008
By Nicholas Pizzo
An absolute, one hundred percent effective approach to transform a life or life circumstance to one of complete bliss and perfection. The personal stories will inspire and evoke a deep level of self awareness. Experience brilliantly designed lessons, exercises, tools and techniques that serve as a logical, easy to follow roadmap for a journey towards discovering the miracle of optimism.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
A Book to Live by... Jan 27, 2008
By Michael J. Miller
"Nancy Miller"
When I purchased this book, I really did not know what to expect. What I did know was that I needed a guide to help me through my life's journey. This book has taught me so many lessons and has made me look at the challenges I face in a whole new way. It has taught me to let go of the anger I feel for my daughters rare disorder. A circumstance I had no choice but to be thrown into. I no longer dwell on the question that would melt my brian, "Why did God do this to my child"? I am now able to see the beauty in every little precious gift and feel a wonderful sense of Honor. I am so grateful to have The Miracle of Optimism. It really has given me a new Perspective and Transformed my Life...I am forever grateful, Thank you Mr. Kevin Touhey and Thank you for sharing your truly inspirational, beautiful family.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
A Wonderful Book Apr 15, 2008
By Ron S.
I found Kevin Touhey's book a wonderful read. It was a combination of (1) a memoir and (2) a self-help book - written in a way for all to be able to read, understand and learn from. Kevin showed tremendous courage in writing this book and the progress he's made as a person (given his childhood) should give everyone a reason to be optimistic. And the life he shared growing up showed how you never really know what a person or family is going through behind the closed doors of a home - even if you think you may know them as a friend or a relative.
I recommend that you read the book twice. The first time, without doing the self-help exercises at the end of each chapter, so you can read through and fully appreciate the experiences that Kevin has had throughout his life. And the second time, by doing the self-help exercises at the end of each chapter. The book is interesting enough - and not so long - that reading it twice can be done in a reasonable amount of time. Also, this will prevent the temptation to go through the self-help exercises quickly in order to get on to the next chapter of the memoir. The benefits of the self-help exercises are maximized by taking the time to go through them in a quality way (and not be rushed).
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
This book will help pull you out of the darkness!!!!!! Mar 29, 2008
By Tom Daron
This book has unblocked so many obstacles that created negative thoughts, depression and fear in my life. It has taught me how to appreciate and internalize how all of life's experiences(good and bad)have special meaning if we allow ourselves to embrace the positive energy that exists in what we perceive to be totally negative experiences. The wonderful thing about this book is that Kevin lays out a plan of action that is easy to follow. I can not thank Kevin enough for teaching me that my life has always been loaded with optimism, I just never knew how to find it.
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