Your Unfinished Life: The Classic and Timeless Guide to Finding Happiness and Success Through Kindness (Perfect Paperback)

~ Lawrence J Danks (Author)
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"Larry Danks has kindly given us this valuable guide to the successful pursuit of happiness and meaning in our lives by suggesting many ways that we can cultivate the queen of virtues: kindness. All who read this book and reify its lessons will be ennobled thereby." --Gordon Livingston, M.D., Psychiatrist and Writer. Author of The National Bestseller - Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart: Thirty True Things You Need to Know Now; And Never Stop Dancing; Only Spring: On Mourning of the Death of My Son

"Your Unfinished Life" offers both inspiration and insight into finding happiness and success. The author, Lawrence J. Danks, has discovered that the best way to find this is through living a life filled with kindness. In his book, he offers a discussion on how to live with kindness. I was elated to discover that there were many things that I was already doing and I felt I was on the right track. There are also many more actions I can take to further enrich my life by acting with kindness. By doing so, I can brighten the lives of others.

In addition to offering lots of inspiring quotes,Danks also offers a chapter on "40 Ways to Be Kind." He came up with a variety of ideas I felt would be fun to incorporate into my life. Some were as simple as offering to take a group picture so that the cameraman in a group doesn't get left out. Another one, which would bring an incredible amount of healing to me, would be to forgive others. It doesn't mean I have to let the wrongdoer off the hook and offer myself to be mistreated again, it just means that I let go of what happened and move on with my life. Danks points out that this is also healthier for us. His ideas really resonated with me. It is very important to note that while Danks encourages us to be kinder to others, we are not encouraged to put ourselves in positions where we can be taken advantage of. There is definitely a line drawn there.

While reading "Your Unfinished Life," I discovered that the more I thought about how I can be a kinder person, the less I thought about what I have missing from my life. I suspect that others will discover this as well. It makes sense, because I believe that the more that we are spiritually fulfilled the less need we will have to fill our lives with material things. I encourage you to challenge yourself with this book. It will offer you tons of inspiration for your journal. One of the best gifts that you can give to yourself or loved ones is a copy of "Your Unfinished Life" by Lawrence J. Danks. --"Reader Views", Paige Lovitt

Product Description

Sub-Title: The Classic and Timeless Guide To Finding Happiness and Success Through Kindness. Ever feel as if part of you is missing? Be the person you might never have become. There's still time left in Your Unfinished Life... Self help book germane to finding happiness and achieving success,motivation, inspiration, kindness, service to others and achieving increased fulfillment in the balance of your life. Includes summaries of two classic works on kindness by Jean Guibert and Frederick Faber, accompanied by author commentary. Contains dozens of inspiring quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Mother Teresa, The Dalai Lama, George Foreman, Joel Osteen, David Shipler, Martin Seligman, Stephen Covey, Eckhardt Tolle and many others. Further sources of reference on happiness, kindness and gaining personal insight. Provides revealing insights to lead you to your highest and most fulfilled self, so your unplayed music won't die inside you. An excellent source for personal and library use that can benefit individuals and their communities. A wonderful gift book.

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Product Details

• Perfect Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Helpful Media; 1st edition (January 2, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0615242073
• ISBN-13: 978-0615242071
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #251,928 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Your Unfinished Life, May 18, 2009

By	Elaine M. Fuhr "Reviewer" (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Title: YOUR UNFINISHED LIFE
Author: Lawrence J. Danks

Kindness is the key to happiness and fulfillment. This is a simple but vital statement that we need to internalize and make part of our daily lives. Most people have done something kind for someone and found that they have gained as much happiness, as the receiver has, perhaps more. Author, Lawrence Danks believes this and has written an inspiring book filled with quotes that support his premise, from many of the most popular and well known authors, speakers, and celebrities.
Throughout his book, Lawrence Danks has given the reader many ideas of how kindness can become a part of one's life. In fact, in Chapter 7, he gives 40 ways to be kind, and most of his ideas are very doable. He does stress, though, that we must find the ways that best suit our own abilities and that will impart feelings of success and happiness. He also states that it is important to take care of ourselves, or we will find that we are not able to do our best. Mr. Danks includes a long list of resources at the end of his book, from which the reader may choose for further reading. While this book is aimed towards those who are in their later years, the information is also very important for young people because kindness can lead the way to a life time of happiness, fulfilment and peace.

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Reviewer: Elaine Fuhr, Allbooks Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Advice!, February 12, 2009

By	Joann Wright "booklover" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book offered timeless and meaningful advice of value to anyone who wishes to become a better person. The path of loving-kindness is part of the strategy of many religions, but this is a secular view. There are innumerable fascinating quotes by some of the best ethics and spiritual philosophers in Western culture. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in spiritual growth.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth reading for those who want to be the person they think they can be, February 6, 2009

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Unless one is already a corpse, there is still time to change. "Your Unfinished Life: The Classic and Timeless Guide to Finding Happiness and Success Through Kindness" is a book encouraging readers to embrace change for the better and don't let something like age or obligations stand in one's way to finding true happiness in one's life. Saying that not doing so ends with one having countless regrets, "Your Unfinished Life" is well worth reading for those who want to be the person they think they can be.