4.0 out of 5 stars
Interactive Inspiration, September 7, 2004
This review is from: My Thoughts Your Journal Our Book (English and English Edition) (Paperback)
Our book? When I first read the title to this book, I immediately wondered what the author had in mind when he developed the title. After reading the introduction, it was clear that Abe Thompson created a book that would motivate me to reflect on my own life and the choices I make. He candidly shares some of his experiences and uses them as a backdrop to discuss larger issues. His discussion on success and failure was particularly poignant. He shares that one of his lifelong dreams was to own a radio station in a major market such as New York. When the opportunity to own a station in Kalamazoo, Michigan came up he initially considered it failure, but then seized the opportunity as a way to expand his already successful professional accomplishments. He then raises the question if you don't end up exactly where you plan in life how do you handle it? Do you pass it up and keep looking for something bigger, sulk and moan and consider it a loss, or do you seize the opportunity and make it work to your advantage? I can't answer these questions for you, but with Thompson's guidance and introspection you can answer them for yourself.
MY THOUGHTS, YOUR JOURNAL, OUR BOOK is a unique offering that is a deeply personal read. Abe Thompson offers his views on a variety of topics ranging from parenting, friendliness, and the power of a positive attitude. What makes this book unique is the format, which is highly interactive. Thompson begins by stating that the book is intended to be written in, and the discussion questions followed by the blank lined pages at the end of each chapter are a testament to that fact. By reading the author's inspirational words, taking some time to reflect on the passages, and then answering the discussion questions, readers are sure to find a deeper insight, just as I did.
Reviewed by Stacey Seay
of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers
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