You Can Have It All: Creating a Life of Joy and Abundance, 3rd Ed. [Hardcover]

Arnold M. Patent (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1995

A popular transformational book, originally self-published, offers "basic truths" for creating joy and abundance in everyday life, and exercises to help readers define their life purpose and find greater loving and forgiveness. Original. Tour. IP.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Nothing stands in your way, according to this Oprah-endorsed volume, once you understand the "Universal Principles" that govern all relationships.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

The author's formulas for living a professional and personal life packed with satisfaction is included in a series of principles paired with basic exercises designed to help alleviate adversarial situations. Enjoy an excellent guide which packs in details on problem solving. -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 212 pages
• Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing; 3 edition (January 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885223056
• ISBN-13: 978-1885223050
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,195,704 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book with a profound impact!, May 22, 2002

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LonnieG "Leilani" (Phoenix, Arizona USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: You Can Have It All (Paperback)

In May of 2000, I had someone mention this book and how the author says we are all perfect, whole and complete just as we are. Wow! I knew I had to read this book and what a gift it has been in my life. I also bought the tape and as I walked every day I would listen to it over and over. I was so amazed to become aware that I was responsible for everything that happened in my life...that I am first cause.
At the time, I was estranged from my two children and this book helped me to find the way back to them by taking responsibility for me and my actions....to give them unconditional love and to be there to support them in their choices.
I also credit this book with giving me the tools to forgive my ex-husband at the core level after eleven years and to release him from any further responsibility for me. I only want from others what is freely given with love. This book helped me to see that everyone I attract into my life is there to support me in reclaiming my power within myself.

There are so many other things I could share, but just know that this little book has helped me in my life more than any other book I've read. I was so ready to hear what Arnold had to say and I am so grateful to him for sharing so well and so simply what he has learned.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE, October 14, 1999

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Ed Parker (San Antonio, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: You Can Have It All (Paperback)

This book is one of the three most helpful books I have ever read and as a university librarian I have read several thousand during my 61 years. I have read it several times and I have also organized groups to help me apply the principles it contains. If some of the concepts seem strange or different, when you apply them in your life you will discover that they work in ways that can exceed your greatest expectations.

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You really can have it all, March 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: You Can Have It All (Paperback)

But only if you're willing to take total responsibility for the things that happen in your life. What Mr. Patent has done is simply extraordinary. He has shifted the blame from outside to inside. And once that is done, you are empowered. I have had this book for years now and I still find it as fresh and exciting and the first time. I've read and reread this book over the years. It is so simple it's scary. If you never buy another self-help book, buy this one. It's well worth the money and time. This is the original and the best.