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Spiritual Roots of Human Relations

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This is the original from which Covey based all his later 7 Habits books, writings, seminars, etc. Much more powerful than expected, this is not a book for the squeamish. If you're afraid to improve, if you're afraid to make your life enormously successful, then stay away from this book. If you want to know what First Things First means, here's a great place to start.

I found this was very applicable Covey-ese in a spiritual setting. It made religious principles that I feel strongly about, more realistic for day-to-day situations. Although sometimes the advice was a little simplistic, it was generally very well thought out, and realistic.

I read this book for the first time back in 1980 when Steven R Covey was not a household name. It helped me to ACT where I had previously only THOUGHT about making changes in my life. I found that for me, it was a life changing event. I read it again in 2001 and it had the same effect. It amazes me that the council and advice offered within would be as applicable today as in 1980. That's the power of this book. It was deeper and wider than imagined and I believe it to be one of the best self-help books of all time when dealing with life in a spiritual realm.

This book has changed my life more than any other non-scriptural book. Covey's views and suggestions are so right and so clear. I wish I had followed his discipline suggestions sooner, now that I know my teenage son has ADHD and OCD. I just thought he wasn't talking to me, with my kind of child. His principles apply to everyone. Kindness, patience and PRACTICE are the key. This is only a drop in the well of knowledge in this book. Everything from communication with God in prayer to teasing is addressed.

This is a book that has been one my parents' shelves ever since I was born. In fact, they both have a copy and use these copies frequently in various lessons and talks and whatnot. So, finally, I borrowed a copy and read it and thoroughly enjoyed it. I believe the book is technically a text book and that works for me--it gets Covey's point across easily. I like the organization of the book as any chapter can be used independently from the others. He goes over many areas of communication and relationships in a to-the-point manner with plenty of spiritual and personal back-up to create a great lesson. The book is easy-to-read, quotable, and very thorough in many areas--even the more outdated concepts can still be worked around. Excellent source of gospel insight into the real world.

This is the one of best books I've ever found on how to live the gospel of Jesus Christ. It helps me to keep an eternal perspective when things
get difficult in life, especially with other people.

Covey is well known for his many books, but this the Celestial one he began with! Covey is first and foremost a true Christian and a Latter-day Saint. If you read his other books, you will see that he takes from this book to teach them the principles they need and are ready for.

Kathy in Las Vegas

Written by the prolific author of books about human relationships and time management (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People), this book uses Biblical principles to formulate a program to build and strengthen human relationships. Although the text makes frequent reference to religious scripture (e.g. the Bible), those references only work as illustrations of the principles presented. The principles presented in this book can be useful to anyone, regardless of religious affiliation.