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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Good Advice Must be Timely Advice Aug 10, 2009
By William Gardner
"willygee"
For baby boomers, the morals of the stories are not new. As we read, we figuratively strike chords and nod in assent, then jot our own thoughts in the space provided to do so. Had we reflected more thoughtfully on these principles when we were the ages of today's X'ers and Y'ers, we would have improved our decisions and our lives. Get a copy of this book for each of your teen-plus children and grandchildren. After they read it(takes only an hour), quiz them to make sure the "truth has slapped them in the face".
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Remember to bring a sharp #2 lead pencil Aug 10, 2009
By L. Lavery
This is a book for the quiet, private moments that we can carve out of the day to form our thoughts and share them with ourselves. Michael gets us to that place quickly in "Your Name Here, GUIDE TO LIFE". But bring a pencil. When I began writing in the "My Story" space at the end of each chapter I found that I was truly interacting with, not just reading the book. Michael brings a punchy style, honed over many years of news reporting and public relations writing that gets us to the point quickly and then invites us to take the remaining time to ponder. Its like having a friend sitting and sharing an evening of stories and wisdom, and leaving you with a set of notes on your conversation. Prepared to be pleased that you can enjoy something so quickly and that you can have a delightful conversation with a book.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Passing it on to my son Aug 04, 2009
By T. Padgett
"Thankful Guy"
During my 51 years on this little journey of life I continue to amaze myself regarding the ways I can mess up. It's always nice to know that I have company. The cool thing is that I keep evolving by learning my lessons. I have a 14-year-old son that I would like to download my experience into with one click. But as most of us know, this "force feeding" approach doesn't work too well. After reading Michael's book, it quickly became apparent that maybe a third party could be a little more impressionable on him...but only in bits and pieces. I have begun leaving my son one of the stories every other day or so. I put them on his chair at his desk. Before he jumps onto Facebook for a marathon session, he can invest just a minute or two to read some reassurance--that he's not alone facing the daily challenges of life. It's all a matter of perspective and Michael did a great job of framing a lifetime of it. It's a gift I can't thank him enough for.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
My New Guide to Life! Jul 30, 2009
By Gregory Paull
"Greg Paull"
As an adult in his mid-twenties trying to piece together this puzzle known as "life," this book is a great guide to follow along the journey. Especially during these economic hardships, Rosenbaum's stories remind us all that life is short, and we need to just relax and live a little. This is one of those books that can be read over and over again, while learning something new about oneself each time. I would have loved to have read a book like this while growing up, but I appreciate it even more now throughout my daily ventures in adulthood. This is truly a book for young, old, and in-between, and I highly recommend it.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
There's a Lesson for Each of Us in this Book! Aug 02, 2009
By Bruce E. Bloom
I just finished reading "Your Name Here Guide to Life" for the third time and the more I read it the more I learn! This time through I was struck by how relevant three sections were to my life right at this moment: "Choices", "The Burning Bush", and "No, He Just Looks Like Me." It's as if the author, Michael Rosenbaum, was watching what was going on for me and wrote these sections just to provide this guide for me right now. And the same thing happened a few months ago when I read it the last time, but that time it was a different section, "The Secret to Happiness" that made an impact. This is a book that will offer you different lessons each time you read it because you'll be at a different place in your life. It's a quick read, both funny and philosophical, and I recommend it highly.
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