The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings: The First 60 Years [Paperback]

Tuchy Palmieri (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 27, 2006

The Platinum Rule The Platinum rule is a book that takes the other side of our most cherished sayings and proverbs. It is the result of years of reading and recording words of wisdom from the ages, and thinking about other ways of looking at the issue. In some cases the contrarian quotes offers more empowerment for one. Oftentimes it does not serve to follow the wisdom of a proverb when a contrary action is needed. The most compelling example is the platinum rule being more empowering under certain circumstances than the Golden Rule. It is often better to "do unto to others what they would have you do unto them" This rule takes into account that we have different cultures and different beliefs, and honors that. A must book for anyone who is interested in broadening his/her perspective

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About the Author

Carl "Tuchy" Palmieri was born in 1942 in an old mansion belonging to the former mill owner of the factory where his father worked. His family was one of six related families that occupied the mansion. The second son of Italian immigrants, he grew up in Westport, Connecticut. After receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Bridgeport he began his career marketing and installing accounting computers for the Burroughs Corporation. Twenty-one years later he started his own computer business in 1987. Today Carl lives with his wife Susan in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has three children, two stepchildren, and 12 grandchildren. His nickname, Tuchy, comes from having been one of three Carls in his family. There was a "Big Carl," a "Carl the Twin," and "Carluch," which meant "Little Carl." "Carluch" evolved into "Carlatuch," "Tuch," and finally, "Tuchy."

Product Details

• Paperback: 56 pages
• Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (November 27, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1419652044
• ISBN-13: 978-1419652042
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.2 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,282,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

The second son of Italian immigrants, Carl grew up in Westport, Connecticut. After receiving a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Bridgeport he began his career marketing and installing accounting computers for the Burroughs Corporation. Twenty-one years later, in 1987, he started his own computer business. Carl is also the author of a series of self-help books. and republisher of spiritual books
Today Carl lives with his wife, Susan, in Fairfield, Connecticut. He has three children, two stepchildren, and 13 grandchildren. His nickname, Tuchy, comes from having been one of three Carls in his family. There was a "Big Carl," a "Carl the Twin," and "Carluch," which meant "Little Carl." "Carluch" evolved into "Carlatuch," "Tuch,"

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thoughts to Ponder, March 10, 2010

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Roger Y - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings: The First 60 Years (Paperback)

Tuchy Palmieri appears to have a bottomless well filled with quotations thoughts and pithy comments. His new book "The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings - The First 60 Years" contains a diverse sampling of these thoughts. Many of Tuchy's books are directed at specific topics, problems or groups of people but, this one can be of benefit to all.

Many of these sayings like:
- Most people are satisfied with their unsatisfaction. Or;
- Just because the path is straight and narrow does not mean it's the right one for you to take. are contrarian in nature as the title indicates. These are most useful after you sit and contemplate them for awhile.

Other sayings are strait forward and obviously true:
While it is true that you can win a battle and lose the war it is equally true that you cannot
win the war without winning a battle.

Overall this is a very good collection that you can sit and contemplate and learn from.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Words to live by., October 26, 2009

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Blue Cobia "Reader" (Anywhere USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings: The First 60 Years (Paperback)

In Tuchy Palmieri's book The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings - The First 60 Years - Tuchy brings together another wonderful group of sayings / quotations. This collection has points to ponder, words to live by and thoughts that can be inspirational.

This work contains over 500 thoughts and sayings and the vast majority are different from those in Mr Palmieri's other books. I found the quotes/ comments to be enlightening and encouraging. There is inspiration on every page.

I feel that the book can be used to provide quick pick-me-ups for people and to provide thoughts to ponder and words of advice. I can see that this collection will be useful and inspiring to all people that are coping with life's trials and tribulations.

This is book represents Tuchy Palmieri creating literature designed to help us find the positive aspects in life.

5.0 out of 5 stars An extremely helpful book!, January 30, 2011

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MsJuliaT - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Platinum Rule and Other Contrarian Sayings: The First 60 Years (Paperback)

I like to consider myself a wordsmith and have written many poems and short stories and I absolutely love books like this one. There are so many interesting and true words spoken in the pages of this book, I truly enjoyed reading it from beginning to end. Words of wisdom to live by, interesting observations, I was impressed and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys getting a nice look into the thoughts of intelligent human beings. I will be referring back to this book and memorizing a few things to say that I feel merit repeating to my friends and family! I will be telling everyone where I got the phrase from, too! I give this one five stars!