Henry and the Great Society: A novel [Paperback]

H. L Roush (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 118 pages
• Publisher: Beta Books (April 28, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892930489
• ISBN-13: 978-0892930487
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #321,920 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Although Henry is fictional, this book is packed with TRUTH!, March 25, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Henry and the Great Society: A novel (Paperback)

I've just finished reading Henry And the Great Society. I was willing to indulge the author and allow him to "bark at the train of my life" as he so beautifully put it. When I began to read, I was having a wonderful time enjoying the picture the author painted of Henry's life, especially since it differed so greatly from mine. As I read on, I found myself growing increasingly concerned for and with Henry. It seemed somehow he and I were beginning to bond, and I wasn't quite sure just why. His lifetime was before I was even born, but I could still sense our paths converging. What in the world could a farmer and a real estate agent ever have in common? My answer soon came. I am Henry! Henry is me! I certainly hope that I have read this book in time to do something about it. I know that reading this book has forever changed my judgement of wealth, success and "The good things in life". If you want to learn the most valuable lesson you will ever learn about success, progress and the meaning of life, pick up this book before it's too late! I promise that you won't be able to put it down.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!, March 11, 2000

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"wiseman3" (Georgia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry and the Great Society: A novel (Paperback)

This book was loaned to me by a friend. I started reading it and could not stop. It was telling the story of my life in a different way. Henry knew the good life and thought progress was going to give him a better life. He had to give up the things dearest to him. Time with the family went by the wayside. A valuable lesson for people who are trying to get ahead. This book posessed me to quit my 12 hour, sometimes 6 day a week job of 17 years. I now make less money, but I also have time off to be with my family. My priorties are now in order and I am happy. I am now like Henry was in the beginning of the book. Sometimes we don't know what happiness is. Money isn't everything and debt will ruin you is some things I personally gleaned out of this book. I strongly recommend it to college age and over.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Powerful!, December 23, 1997

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[e-mail] (Michigan) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Henry and the Great Society: A novel (Paperback)

A fabulous little book that highlights the weaknesses of our technological and secular world. Written in novel form, it encourages one to take a second look at the values we take for granted today.