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The Secrets of Success : Eight Self-Help Classics That Have Changed the Lives of Millions (Gildan Audio Books)

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DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!! The narrator is boring! The books he narrates are CLASSICS but he reads so matter-of-factly that it is sickening! He lacks a thorough appreciation for such classics and it comes across in his reading of the material. He whizzes through them as if he is reading a textbook! Surely something can be gained for newcomers who listen to the CDs, however, if you have previously read the Classics and wanted an audio version for enjoyment or reinforcement of the material, DON'T WASTE YOUR MONEY!!

I was looking for something motivational and this nearly put me to sleep. While one can pick up some good points from the stories, I wouldn't recommend this if you have a short attention span and seek something with some action.

I never thought of giving self-help as gift before, but now I realize that it can be one of the best, most appreciated gifts you ever give. Who isn't going to thank you forever for helping them change their life??

This collection is a great place to start. Not only does it feature eight different books by eight different authors in a strikingly handsome package, but the books are among the wisest ever published. `As a Man Thinketh' has always been a favorite of mine; listening to it again reminds me just how much it has influenced a lot of the self-help authors on the bestseller list today. `The Science of Getting Rich' is another classic that can truly help you change the way you think of yourself and your prosperity-to measurably wonderful results. And while I've seen many references to `The Magic Story' and `Message to Garcia' over the years, I've never actually read or listened to either one of them; now I can't wait to share them with others. And the list goes on.

This package proves that powerful ideas never go out of style. And when they are presented in such fine fashion as this deluxe package of wonderful recordings, they can have as big an impact as they did 100 years ago.

I don't often rate items here on Amazon but I felt it necessary after reading some of the reviews here. A number of critics have blasted the recording because of the "boring narrator." Which narrator are you talking about? The one that reads the first 2 books or the other 3 narrators? I am only on book 7 (out of 8) but so far there seems to be a total of 4 narrators.

It seems obvious that the critics never got past the first 2 books. Furthermore, I found his voice pleasant enough and did not feel as if I was being put to sleep. These books are classics with a lot of heady ideas. Personally I feel that some people are just not ready to accept these ideas and so thier minds rebel and force them to do things like go to sleep...

I must agree with other reviewers that the narrator is a great person to listen to if you need to get to sleep! Great information, poor narration.

The narrator of this (audiobook) can turn any masterpiece into total junk. He sounds like Ben Stein on Valium. The Science of Getting Rich, also, is mostly a bunch of rehashed baloney.

I received this as a gift and I love it! Great package, such interesting, life changing books. These are true classics from fabulous authors that I've heard about for years and now can learn from all of them. I can't wait to order this set for my friends and family for Christmas.

This collection of books will inspire and alter ones outlook on the world as you see it and provide practical applications that you can begin using in your life today. The best perk of this collection is the amount product you receive for your money, 8cds for 20 bucks each CD averaging 50mins to 60mins. You cannot afford to not purchase this set.

The material in these collection is like finding lost wisdom.
Great content, I think the readers are in sync with the writing style. which is very old world - it was a glimpse into the distant past and the stories remain true today.

Everyone deserves to be rich...this outstanding collection of motivational classics takes the mystery out of prosperity and teaches listeners how to achieve the riches they deserve. It's a collection that has enriched millions over the years. It's interesting, motivating, and I highly recommend it!