Spellbinder's Gift (Paperback)

by Og Mandino (Author) "pleted my morning in the park, saluted the statue of Simon Bolivar and turned east toward Fifth Avenue on my way home, he was directly..." (more)
Key Phrases: crystal trophy, kill switch, meeting planners, Patrick Donne, World Champion of the Lectern, Central Park (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
In this simplistic yet well-packaged contemporary parable, Mandino (The Twelfth Angel) returns with further inspirational advice for better living. When a wheelchair-bound preacher in Central Park shouts "Do it now! You! You! Do it now!" to retired booking agent Bart Manning during his morning jog, Manning finds himself inexplicably compelled to run toward his long-abandoned office near Times Square. There, Manning, once an exclusive agent for many of the world's top motivational speakers, decides to come out of retirement. In search of new talent to represent, he and his wife, Mary, attend a speaker's convention in Washington, D.C., where they are enraptured by 32-year-old Patrick Donne and his speech outlining steps to living a happier and more productive life. Soon after he begins to represent this "spellbinder," Manning realizes that this man from Blessings, Mont., may be more than just an exceptional speaker. Although Mandino's characters have no more depth than his messages, which feature all the profundity of fortune-cookie sayings ("Go the extra mile!"; "Never hide behind busy work"; "Never allow anyone to rain on your parade"), his latest sentimental tale about miracles and the mysteries of life will no doubt find a readership.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Library Journal
Widely acclaimed motivational speaker and writer Mandino (The Greatest Salesman in the World, 1967) teaches the power of the unlimited possibilities of God's care in this nicely crafted parable. Bart Manning, a retired inspirational speaker, learns seven simple steps, including going the extra mile and never neglecting the little things from Patrick Donne, a gifted spellbinding speaker. Though simplistic and predictable, the book will find its audience among fans of Mandino, Robert Schuller, and Norman Vincent Peale. Recommended for most libraries.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books (August 27, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0449912248
• ISBN-13: 978-0449912249
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #190,833 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SPELLBINDER'S GIFT, August 20, 2004

By	H. Abel "GREATEST MIRACLE" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

...and what a 'GIFT' it is!

I have read several motivational/inspirational books that take you on a rollercoaster ride and this is one of them.

OG is a master at weaving you like a homemade basket. He skillfully places words and moments in specific places so you feel like you are gently being carried in and out of a world that is so real. You find at the end...that it is REAL!

I am presently reading Mr. Mandino's 'The Greatest Salesman in the World'. I so-called read it many times before, but this time, i am paying attention and doing exactly what the book says. I am up to the 7th scroll and I won't be finished with the scrolls until the beginning of 2005. You have to start somewhere! I will keep you posted on my progress and pray that you are progressing as well from all books that propel the human spirit to soar.

'Spellbinder's Gift' will definitely keep you SPELLBOUND.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic, August 6, 1997

By A Customer

The late Mr Mandino has really "motivated" me with this amazing book. I thought his "The Choice" was great, but must put this above it. It was part of the motivation in building my business and really did what was intended. I feel sure Mr Mandino and "Mr Donne" have become fast "friends"

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Truly Spellbinding", December 27, 1996

By A Customer

No other book presents such a great example of an almost true to life story which concerns only three players, a popular, classic motivational speaker (Bart Manning), a "new-age" motivational speaker (Patrick Donne), and Bart's wife...contains secret ways to live your life to the fullest, one of it came out years ago...from Jesus. The presentation is very much far from the standard ways, you'll be surprised by the way the author did it.