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When You Can Walk on Water, Take the Boat

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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.

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.

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.

I have walked on the water (a little) and rowed the boat (a lot) since my last review of this book and I regret my original pan of your uplifting material. John, sorry for the heat I gave you about Gideon. I like this guy, now!

I read this book, along with its two sequels, in one sitting. The book simply wouldn't let me stop reading it. It is filled with wisdom, and it helped me gain tremendous insights into my own life. It was truly inspiring. It is a book that I will return to many times in order to absorb the depth of its wisdom. I look forward to more books by this author.

If you really want to change your life for the better, this book will show you the way. No - it won't do the necessary work for you, but it will enable you to act on an unlimited supply of possibilities. As Harricharan frankly states, "The solution is simple, but not at all easy." Shows how changing (one's beliefs) can bring amazing results. Not for the whining masses - only for those with an open mind, willing to make the effort!!

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.

I read this book in one sitting this morning. Just could not put it down! Was particularly interested in his statement that our only purpose in life is to make choices. We make things too complicated. This book appeared at a time when I needed it. That, too, is part of his message. Help is around us, we just have to look for it in the right places. I recommend it to everyone.

This book is a quick read, the title makes you think, mind stretching.

The note I wrote to myself after I read the book the first time around was:
"When you can accomplish good/great things, do it quietly in a simple way. Don't flaunt your abilities. Stay humble, be simple, uncomplicated. This reduces stress and does not bring attention to you."
I use this every day.

I loved this book and now give it to my friends when they are going through rough times. The author doesn't preach, and displays a comic humility we can relate to. I found myself saying, "Oh, yea!" any number of times when the book led to a personal insight. That's so much more satisfying than reading a lecture. And Harricharan is a master storyteller. I couldn't put the book down once I started it.