The Superman Syndrome: Why the Information Age Threatens Your Future and What You Can Do About It [Paperback]

Robert H. Kamm (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 30, 2000

In this provocative book, consultant Kamm fires a warning shot across the bow of the Information Age. Through a compelling and profound interpretation of the myth of Superman, he shows how today's addictive, high-speed lifestyle is endangering our capacity for the kind of great parenting that can extend the virtues of our society and protect its destiny.

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About the Author

Robert H. Kamm, 54, paid his dues in the vineyards of the business world for more than twenty-years before becoming a consultant. He's revered by his clients as a man of rare qualities--enduring idealism and rock hard, proven pragmatism. His clients have included J.D. Power & Associates, General Motors, the Maritz Corporation, the Bronze Medal winning Canadian Olympic Synchronized Swim Team, Ford Motor Company, Mercedes-Benz of North America and a host of individuals from more than a dozen and a half different professions including teaching, the performing arts, technology, medicine, nursing, real estate, public relations and a variety of entrepreneurships.

Product Details

• Paperback: 280 pages
• Publisher: 1st Book Library; 1 edition (September 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 158721704X
• ISBN-13: 978-1587217043
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.3 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,762,622 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Techie nuts, consider this..., October 20, 2000

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Alyson Dutch (Malibu,, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Superman Syndrome: Why the Information Age Threatens Your Future and What You Can Do About It (Paperback)

This book blew my mind. Being a lover and user of technology, I never considered the ramifications it has on the culture as a whole. This book opened my mind and heart to a bigger picture of the future that doesn't lose it's humanity to machines. I HIGHLY recommend ANYONE to read this book, especially if you're one that thinks your work is more important than your life, and especially your significant others.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Swim With The Dolphins, July 21, 2001

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Eryn Kalish (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Superman Syndrome: Why the Information Age Threatens Your Future and What You Can Do About It (Paperback)

Best selling author Harvey Mackay wrote "Swim With The Sharks", describing the dog-eat-dog world we live in and how to be the dog that eats. In "The Superman Syndrome," Kamm brings the voice of compassion, integrity and openess to the service of humanity as the way we ought to conduct our lives. He provides the counterpoint to Mackay: "Swim With the Dolphins."

When we choose to live a life at speed, not depth, we choose an unrelenting willingness to sacrifice family, love, marriage and all else in pursuit of success. That's the synthesis of what Kamm calls "The Superman Syndrome."

For men in particular, there's an opportunity to cast the Superman uniform aside in favor authentic selfhood and family. Kamm says it's where "the inner and outer journeys are inextricably woven together...to tear down the wall of illusion between personal and professional realms."

Amen.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!! and more Wow!!, December 19, 2000

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rick rogers (los angeles, ca United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Superman Syndrome: Why the Information Age Threatens Your Future and What You Can Do About It (Paperback)

This book has saved and changed my life.Mr. Kamm speaks directly to me and allows me to take a realistic look at my life and all I have been missing. I have been enlightened,blessed,given permission to finally enjoy my life and be with my innerself.My family has welcomed me back into their lives. I am insisiting that eveyone I know who reads at all buy this book.Bob Kamm has an amazing,simple way to share his insight and simple tools. I never write reviews but this book "The Superman Syndrome" and what it offers the world must be shared and passed on. This is like Moses saying" Have I got 10 new things for all of you"Thank you Bob Kamm from the bottom of my heart!!