A Dozen Ways to Sunday [Hardcover]

Montel Williams (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2001

Twelve inspirational profiles of individuals and families who have appeared on Montel's nationally syndicated program show the range of hope, faith and struggle in the human condition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 221 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Movers (October 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588250059
• ISBN-13: 978-1588250056
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,460,397 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Montel's Moving Moments!, April 3, 2002

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Alvin C. Romer "The Jackal" (Miami, FL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Dozen Ways to Sunday (Hardcover)

Life's prevailing propensity for trial and tribulation set stages to examine real life drama. In doing so, there are compelling and compassionate means in which people have persevered to make meaningful differences through the agony of adversity. The aforementioned is a testament to Montel Williams' attempt along with Daniel Paisner to shed insight to a montage wrought with gut wrenching dilemmas that warrant your attention. Mr Williams has been witness to, have been involved in, and have been the recipient of the type of angst that not only try mens souls, but forces them to be the catalyst for change. As I read this book, I couldn't help harkening back to previous episodes that depicted the caring spirit of someone who truly wanted to make a difference. 'A Dozen Ways To Sunday' and the twelve stories of hope and courage should have a profound effect on you. The authors uses twelve personable points of contention to illustrate exhibitions of clarity to give readers reasons for allowance to step outside of themselves to acknowledge that...no matter how you hurt, there are others that hurt more. This is done by the 'never say quit' attitudes displayed, and the ways they've stressed non verbally the importance of faith. Their messages in each poignant case shows how important to them the need to encompass viable vestiges of strength, resolve, and vision to heal wounds.
Take for example the case of Sulieman Beyah who battled the maladies of Lupus and a kidney transplant to be able to found a nonprofit to help others that shares his plight. Consider too, the story of a couple who felt that no amount of children was too much for them in adopting ten siblings! Then there's the story of Ian O'Gorman. This is a unique trial of how high hopes for a new tomorrow spurred efforts by him to persevere through the ravages of cancer. He accomplished it by keeping a smile on his face, and possessing a winning outlook in being the backbone of ways to help defray costs for cancer patients the world over. You will meet these people and the others as you read on.
I've asked myself who is this book for? And why dramatize in print problems faced by a handful of suffering people? Beyond any doubt, I was able to ascertain that taken together, these stories of hope, faith, and true grit presented a larger than life perspective told through the eyes of one of the most caring television personalities who endeavored to illustrate how certain truths can be attained by believing. Albeit, 'A Dozen Ways To Sunday' may be looked upon as oxymoronic in light of the title, but underneath these twelve profiles the author(s) does nothing to dispell the notion that there would be many more with issues to spur the need to achieve success. I feel that the intent here, as Montel laments, is for us to "learn from these stirring individuals, and make a difference". He goes on to say that, "I've learned from the hand I've been dealt that time is the barometer for change to be able to give something back, to push forward in the name of perseverance".
You'd want to read this book for the passionate insight beneath the surface of the lives Montel has touched---and who touched him--while giving us these heart felt stories. You'd also want to read this book because a part of us always want to be at the forefront of inner peace by making a way for those that are less fortunate. And if by chance you are moved, then you will do what's expected of you. Buy this book there's a message within!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gift you can give to change people's lives!, December 23, 2001

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Debbie Gustafson (Ambler, PA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Dozen Ways to Sunday (Hardcover)

If you are looking for an inspirational gift for the holidays or any special occasion for family or friends, please consider getting them this book. This book contains 12 amazing, inspiring and motivating stories about 12 incredible people who have taken action on some of the worst things life can hand out to make a positive difference for others. These stories will get you fired up and it gives us all examples of what it means to live life with "no excuses and no limits"! (see chapter 12 on Denny Chipollini--that's his motto for living life and once you read his story, it won't be so easy to blow-off exercising anymore!). Do you often find yourself feeling worn down by the daily grind of life? I know I do, but reading these stories helps me to see how to reconnect with the compassion and hope in my life without having to go through any personal tragedies like so many of these people have gone through. It can really make a difference in peoples' lives--thanks for sharing these stories!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very touching. Very inspirational., October 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Dozen Ways to Sunday (Hardcover)

I don't watch talk shows and I doubt I would enjoy Montel's topics. However, this book is awesome. It is touching and full of positive messages. I also commend him for having all profits go toward MS Research. He is my hero.