This began as a modern parable about discovering and appreciating life's finite nature. At age 55, a man realizes his life expectancy is about 75 years of age and calculates that he has about 1,000 Saturdays left to enjoy. He buys a thousand marbles and marks the passing of each Saturday by removing one marble from a jar. Once he removes the last marble, he recognizes each susequent weekend as a gift of precious time. And that's only the introduction to this incredible, inspirational list book. 1,000 Marbles offers a thousand thought-provoking ideas for what to do on your Saturdays.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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A TRUE EYE OPENER,
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This review is from: 1,000 Marbles: A Little Something About Precious Time (Paperback)
This book puts life into perspecitve. It is a wake-up call. The book's message is clear and straightforward: Every day is precious. I wish I had read a 1,000 Marbles 20 years ago.
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One of the most touching stories I have ever read!,
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This review is from: 1,000 Marbles: A Little Something About Precious Time (Paperback)
The story at the beginning of the book is absolutely wonderful. You finish it with a mix of tears, goose bumps, and an urgency to acquire a jar and some marbles.The ideas that follow the story are excellent ways to make the most of our time. If you love your family and want to put them high on your list of priorities, 1000 Marbles is a must!!! Thank you Mr. Davis for opening our eyes!
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This is the most touching story I've read in years!!,
By Max Young (Detroit Michigan) - See all my reviews
This review is from: 1,000 Marbles: A Little Something About Precious Time (Paperback)
The story at the beginning of the book is absolutely wonderful. You finish it with a mix of tears, goose bumps, and an urgency to acquire a jar and some marbles.The ideas that follow the story are excellent ways to make the most of our time. If you love your family and want to put them high on your list of priorities, 1000 Marbles is a must!!! Thank you Mr. Davis for opening our eyes!
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Learn the lyrics to a song whose tune has been stuck in your head for days. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Learn the lyrics to a song whose tune has been stuck in your head for days. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
thousand marbles Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Girl Scout New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Raise the Titanic! (Dirk Pitt Adventure) by Clive Cussler on page 110
- Eastern Europe (Library of Nations) by the editors of Time-Life Books on page 188
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