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Out of the Blue: Delight Comes into Our Lives

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I bought this book from a second hand store in Australia and loved it! In a space of 3 months I have read it 3 times and refer to it almost daily. It is inspirational, and as a result of this book, I have achieved quite a few goals I had previously thought impossible. If you are in need of some inspiration. positive thoughts and a general "feel-good" read. this is the one. I have since bought a book as a git for a friend who has been feeling miserable - she now has a spring in her step again! Do yourself a favour - read it - every day!

'Out of the Blue' is uplifting and full of everyday wisdom, my favorite kind of book. It is a book that falls open at just the right passage to provide valuable insight on whatever is concerning you at the moment. It is also quite capable of jumping off the shelf into your hands if you are browsing while thinking about some problem.

I bought the book when I was stranded in a small airport with nothing to do and nothing to read. The stories seemed to reach into the dark corners of doubt and I felt an enourmous release. I was going to present new material to an important client and I was extremely nervous. I found that the book made me focus on what I did well, and I found "delight" in the people that I was dealing with. What a difference it made! I now give the book to friends who need to find the balance and delight in their lives.

There are few books that will make you think, reflect and act each time you go back to it. OUT OF THE BLUE by Mark Victor Hansen and Barbara Nichols is without a doubt one of those books. We all need encouragement as we go about our daily challenges and try to maintain a semblance of normalcy. OUT OF THE BLUE reminds us that we are not along in our challenges, and more importantly there are individuals who are willingly to share what they have learned to make our way easier. That is what you find here. Words of wisdom from individuals of all backgrounds put together in a way that we can see that it's not status that makes us, it's the way we treat and assist others along this journey called life.

As someone who is always raising the bar as I go through life, I really appreciated the advice about the way we should look at life. If we are not doing something that we are truly passionate about, then we are wasting our time. It's just that simple. Many people pretend for years to be happy and go through the motions. This book shows us that by doing so you will never really reach your full potential and what's more you won't be able to give your best to others.

OUT OF THE BLUE is something that is a Godsend for all of us who want to give the very best of ourselves. In my opinion it is sent from above as a reminder of the greatness that is inside just waiting to be realized and activated.

I've had this book on my shelf for several years and just picked it up again at a troubling time. I'm happy to report that I started reading at the beginning and felt the positive energy the authors wrote into this book right away. Absolutely sent my blues away.

The book has a running narrative about the qualities of delight interspersed with stories from famous authors like James Michener and from ordinary people whose inspiring stories touch your heart as well.

Highly recommended for anyone who would like a lift. The authors are excellent writers who certainly know how to elevate your spirits with the written word. Uncommonly good.