25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Encourages you to keep on keeping on., January 1, 2002
This review is from: When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat (Paperback)
Several years ago, I was challenged by many doubts and fears
concerning my dreams of moving to the States and becoming
a successful law-enforcement officer there. It seemed like
a road was blocked anywhere I looked at. Whatever a way
I took, I was confronted by seemingly impossible obstacles.
Soon I was questioning my own motives and considered giving
up the whole dream. Back then I thought sincere dreams are
just dreams, and were never intended to come true.
Well, then I met someone who told me, "you are not alone with
your problems. Other people have gone through similar problems,
and there is a way out. You just need to try something else
in a slightly different manner".
As I am open-minded, I decided to give it a try, and read this
wonderful book. Indeed, yes, it comforted me and as this story
is based on a real-life experiences of the author himself, I
wanted to value the lessons it taught.
It was like a mutual journey with the main character who went
through life's rocky road -- ultimately leading a reader to a
place where all TRUE success and happiness originates. So
empowering was the message that I was nailed to read this book
through eventhough it took me a whole night...but it was really
worth my time, and actually has made me to read the book again and again.
John Harricharan knows what he is talking about, and he can
help you to return your faith in yourself. Never, ever, give up
your hope or dreams. You can do it, you can be anything you want
to be, and life can be your best friend. All that is needed is
a desire to try a slightly new way of thinking and feeling. Give
it a try, and I promise you will not regret that you bought this
masterpiece. After all, you should never waste your life.
No dream is too good to be true... Most of the times we dream too
little, and after reading this book -- I decided it is time to
multiply my dreams -- and make them many times grander and
greater. You can do the same... I cannot say that I have always
achieved my goals -- but I am on my way, and won't give up
since I know that the Morning Has Been All Night Coming.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Listening to the self, September 30, 2000
This review is from: When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat (Paperback)
Some reviewers of this book seem to have missed the point totally. Gideon (or Yellowfeather or Chang or Donald Shimoda) are not external guides -- they are ourselves. We all have an inner teacher that guides us through life if we can learn to listen to it. This book is a parable on life. When we learn to listen to what we know to be true, then we will truly be happy, no matter how many bill collectors are nipping at our heels.
WHEN YOU CAN WALK ON WATER, TAKE THE BOAT is a delightful book on the discovery of the self. This book is about a journey, not a destination - it's a journey that we are all on.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring, Unique Perspective, April 18, 2000
By A Customer
This review is from: When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat (Paperback)
After reading this book, I'm not quite ready to "walk on water" but my outlook sure has changed. The author shows many positive ways to get through "bad times". It's very simple, but the truths found here are profound. I enjoyed it immensely.
Help other customers find the most helpful reviews
Was this review helpful to you? Yes
No
