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George Foreman's Guide to Life: How to Get Up Off the Canvas When Life Knocks You Down

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GEORGE FOREMAN'S GUIDE TO LIFE by George Foreman
with Linda Kulman is a short book (124 pages) that surprised me in
all that it had to offer.

I wasn't expected much from it, given that Foreman on the surface
wouldn't seem to be the ideal role model to write a self-help book . . . he
was a bully, of sorts, when a kid . . . he didn't read his first
whole book until the age of 16 . . . and he was married and
divorced four times, only to find his fifth time to be the charm.

Furthermore, after he lost the heavyweight title for the first time,
he became a recluse of sorts . . . he also had a reputation for
being surly and mean-tempered, as unlikely as it now seems
when you see him pitching products on TV or doing boxing
commentary on HBO.

But Foreman has really turned his life around, and he shows you
how you can do the same . . . though much of the advice is basic,
and you may have heard it before, his effective use of examples
helps to drive many of his key points home . . . as he notes in
the Introduction, "Everyone in life goes through a hard time
sometime, but you can't let that define who you are. What defines
you is how you come back from those troubles and what you find
in life to smile about."

There were several other memorable passages; among them:
With life there is pain and still more pain, but even with it all,
there is always a reason to smile: a beat of music to make you
lift your feet and dance; a piece of chocolate to sweeten up
a moment. With death, as far as we know, there is no pain,
only silence.

The point is I could forgive a horse for biting me, another for
almost killing me. But it seems that people can rub us the
wrong way and we're through with them overnight. We can
forgive an animal and hold on to a grudge for years against
another person.

People only want to hear the best about their children. That's
because every mom and dad feels their child is an extension
of themselves. So pointing out their kid's shortcomings-whether
they're physical, emotional, or behavioral-hurts because it
feels like it's a reflection on them and their success as a parent.
As soon as you say something's wrong with that boy or girl, their
mother or father starts a conversation inside their head that goes
something like, "If only I were better at this or if only I had done
that, my child wouldn't have this problem." It doesn't really matter
what you say or that you meant well; what they hear is, "What's
the matter with you? Couldn't you have done a better job?"

I enjoyed reading this book. Down to earth advice on being positive and believing in yourself.

THis is a very informative and insightful read. George really has some beautiful insights that should definitely be considered. Whether you are a Foreman fan or a self-help fan, I recommend you read this.

George has never been afraid to change and adapt. He may have lost some fights and had some disappointments, like us all, but he has maintained a sense of humor and a clear sense of self.

I have always thought of George Foreman as the perfect guy to have over and grill up a few steaks with. I can only imagine what extraordinary dinner conversation we would have if I was ever that lucky. George has incredible wisdom that he conveys in a friendly and down-to-earth style. His stories are as wonderfully told as they are meaningful. This book absolutely knocked me out. So please, George, come on over anytime. . . and bring some burgers!

George Foreman has produced an excellent book of pithy wisdom that can be helpful to almost anyone. It is not a boxing or sports book. It has far more substance. It tells how to avoid problems in life and how to deal with them when you face them. Foreman changed from being an admittedly selfish and self-centered man to one who has helped many people and made his own life better by doing so. I was very pleasantly surprised when I read this book. It has a great deal of value written in a direct style. A great gift book for anyone, particularly men and those facing challenges in life.

Read this book and benefit from George's experiences. As he tells his stories and truths you will gain insight. Although only 124 pages, the book is thick with wisdom.