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Nancy Hoag has produced a collection of memoirs to touch the heart and inspire all. Her experiences when God was at work in her life are marvelous. From her dread of attending Bingo with the elderly of her community to getting caught under the raft during a whitewater expedition, she carries the reader through touching and trying moments that turn out to be blessings of the finest kind.

This book reminds us that no matter what is happening in our life, God is always there. When our patience is being tried to the limit, when we feel lost and alone, when we are depressed or angry, when we are sick or sorrowful; no matter what is going on around us, it will be okay as long as we keep God's love within us.

Hoag's narrative is loose, flowing, and chatty. She invites the reader into her life and shares everything with us: her feelings, thoughts, surroundings, friends, and family. This is a marvelous book that will certainly entertain you while showing you that you are never without God. I strongly recommend it. Let this woman show you the extraordinary touch of God in your everyday life.

Like a good box of chocolates, it's hard to read just one of Nancy Hoag's stories--I find myself wanting just one more, and one more...
Nancy's experiences are fresh and real. Many of us women can identify with the situations she went through. She finds God in each one and shows us how to find him, too.
This is a book that stays on my nightstand and gets read over and over.

Nancy is so open to hearing God. And He speaks to her in many ways. She gets through one problem after another with His help, and she assures us we can too!
This book is a great confidence builder. Helps me to believe and trust that God is with me, as he is with her, in every aspect of my life.
It has also made me aware that God talks to me - I just need to listen.

If God's words are the "meat and potatoes" of life - then Nancy's books (more specifically 'The Fingerprints of God') are the icing on the cake! It would be very easy to devour her books in a single sitting, but I try to slowly savor each heartfelt chapter. Nancy's words touch my soul to the very core, she writes the thoughts I so often have inside. By the end of the book, you will probably feel like you've made a new friend. This book could be used as a daily devotional, but I dare you to sit down and just read one chapter!! When you feel as though God has maybe deserted you, pick up this book and feel renewed that just as He has heard Nancy, He will hear you too.

What timely stories for a world that is asking, "God, are you there?" Nancy Hoag has a way of gently, but emphatically letting us know, by exposing her own life situations, the answer to that question. I can't imagine anyone's heart that wouldn't be touched by the chapter entitled "Grandma's Calendar," even as it brought tears to the eyes of my husband. This bounty is a real quicker-picker-upper, read a chapter on your next coffee break!

This book has changed the way I look at and the way I carry myself day in and day out. The bible is still the authority on how a man should live, but Finishing Strong delivers the message in terms relative to today's christian man. It also can be understood by the non-christian also. I think that is the best feature behind this book is that whether or not you believe that God has outlined the way you should live, this book breaks it down to you in terms anyone can relate to and follow

I received this book as a gift on my 40th birthday, read it and enjoyed the dynamics of it so much that I purchased other copies to give to friends and relatives. I've always cherished a wholesome family life, and this book is like the icing on the cake. It has strengthen not only my Christian values, but my family and work ethics as well. It helps me to overcome many difficult trials in my life, with marriage and raising three sons. This book compliments Steve Farrar's other book, Point Man. Another excellent read! Spread the JOY!

Steve has done a marvelous job with focus on how a man can maximize his ability to finish out his life without messing up. Steve uses great examples of men we know by name in real life and from the Scriptures. I use this book as a primer on how I should conduct my life and thought life in hopes I will be one of the 10% of Godly men who finish well. I have read it three times and continue to read from it every week to keep me focused.

This is a motivational and instructional manual on how to be a godly man. My husband loved it and passed it on to me. It has scriptural backround and examples-some will surprise you. Well-written and practical, Finishing Stong is an inspiration for anyone trying to finish the race well.

It is a great resource for a man to know God's direction for his family. It is something that we would recommend for every man.

This is a gorgeous epic of a text. I have been looking for a Buddhist scripture comparable in size and scale to the Bible, and this is definitely it. Thomas Cleary provides a clear, beautiful translation of this monumental work.

This is the 1st complete (1643 pp.) translation of an ancient (Cleary says 1st-2nd centuries C. E.) Mahayana text with Cleary's introduction, appendices, glossary & Li Tongxuan's (Li T'ung-hsuan) short Chinese Ming Dynasty commentary on the final (39th) 400 pp. chapter. Cleary's comments are helpful but a bit sparse. He compares FOS to other major works (e.g. Prajnaparamita & Lotus), provides concise chapter summaries, & introduction to the Chinese commentary. Cleary's complete translation replaces standard Sanskrit terms--"enlightening beings" vs. Bodhisattva & "Universal Good" vs. Samantabhadra. I found this refreshing but you may not. He says, it employs very grandiose terminology, p. 46: "specific characters of the scripture are `fictional' uses p. 52: `being-time,' & it's for p. 6: `people of superior faculties.'" The 1st 38 Chapters display overwhelming hyperbole, mythology, & symbolism. Of course, understanding of the physical universe was limited millennia ago (p. 999: "Just as the ocean water flows under the continents & islands, so that all who drill for water find it"), mythology was not arms-length as now, & norms differed (e.g. p. 581's gifts of women). I don't claim to be a person "of superior faculties," but it was boring to me. There are some gems: Cleary--p. 29: the nirvana or Buddha-nature cannot be cultivated by practices, because practices are fabricated and impermanent, and it cannot be realized by mind because mind has subject and object [i.e. transitive]. Thus, its essence [Nature of Mind] cannot be cultivated, its principle cannot be witnessed by the mind. Mind itself is the essence--there is no further subject or object." This is reflected in chapter 39's experiential journey. NOTE: bracketed words herein are mine not Cleary's.

As usual, there are some interesting parallels to Kabbalah: in Ch. 1, Buddha is described ~God in the Shi'ur Koma (On the Mystical Shape of the Godhead: Basic Concepts in the Kabbalah (Mysticism & Kabbalah)) literature pp. 274-5: "the Buddha may be called...God of Gods...the Buddha may be called...King of Gods" & p. 1591: Li Tongxuan--"These are not worldly measurements." FOS has a dream-like feel to it (p. 1496: "It was like someone asleep seeing various things in a dream")--probably to exemplify the imputed dream-like or mirage-like nature of reality ~fairy tales [Jungians take fairy tales seriously & symbolically--see von Franz Individuation in Fairy Tales (C. G. Jung Foundation Books) & Chinen In the Ever After: Fairy Tales and the Second Half of Life]. The symbolic, non objective nature of FOS is also revealed in its use of numbers, esp. numerous groups of 10. I enjoyed the lovely verse reminiscent of the wonderful The Wheel of Sharp Weapons & Tilopa's Song Tantra, the supreme understanding: Discourses on the tantric way of Tilopa's song of Mahamudra as well as still-relevant prose p. 829: "enlightening beings do not abandon actions, according with the doings of the world, yet have no attachments to them," supporting Thich Nhat Hanh's engaged Buddhism. Modern Buddhism follows its attitudes of non-duality, abandonment of conceptual clinging, & non-attachment to the physical: p. 1091: "Great enlightening beings know that all phenomena are like the tracks of birds in the sky." It may seem strange that Shingon - Japanese Esoteric Buddhism (~Tibetan Dzogchen) uses this as one of its 2 main texts, but p. 1163: "The ground of all phenomena, oceanic source of all things" sounds like the "Ground of Being" to me; p. 1361 the Vairocana myth parallels that of Padmasambhava--born from a lotus. Further, pp. 1537-8: Prajna's Scroll translation of Ch. 39--"Sudhana asked, `Is it realized by hearing talk about transcendent wisdom?' Suchandra said `No.' `Why not?' `Because transcendent wisdom is realized by seeing the true essence of things. It is impossible to personally attain enlightenment by hearing & thinking'" reminds me of Mahamudra & Dzogchen pointing-out instructions. Indeed, the entire book exemplifies their "magical display of reality." See Longchenpa's Kindly Bent to Ease Us: Wonderment (Tibetan Translation, ).

But, it also makes some unusual assertions-- p. 1150: "It is also like the case of the celestial spirit born together with a person & always associated with the person--the spirit sees the person, but the person does not see the spirit." Cleary says Ch. 39 disagrees with parts of prior chapters, supporting his contention that FOS developed over time with many contributors. This parallels Professor Moshe Idel's argument for authorship of the Zohar in Kabbalah: New Perspectives." Furthermore, Ch. 39 (pp. 1174-1520) is Sudhana's quest for enlightenment, ~Joseph Campbell's The Hero With A Thousand Faces," is more knowledge-dense though even it is rather "empty." FOS seems more Feeling & Sensate (much ornate detail) from a Myers-Briggs perspective or perhaps more Bhakti vs. Jnana from a yoga perspective.

The commentaries (Cleary's pp. 1545-64 & Li's 1565-1630) are better read in parallel with Ch. 39--section by section. Sudhana requests practical instruction from Master to Master w/o getting it--instead he experiences various states of being with his many benefactors who show him (vs. tell him)--up to Maitreya (pp. 1452-1502)--IMHO the best part. Ch. 39 reminds me of the Egyptian Book of the Dead & its many visualizations provide a basis for Vajrayana (Tibetan & Shingon) Buddhist practices--even p. 1599 a precursor to Chod. The commentaries are concise, easy reading vs. the flowery, ornamental text (thus its title?). Cleary says p. 1546 it was promulgated by Nagarjuna who "recovered the teaching of the Flower Ornament Scripture `from the ocean.'" I read this as the Dzogchen Ground of Being ~to the legend of Jigme Lingpa's text received from long-dead Longchenpa. Does this poetically indicate authorship?

There's considerable wisdom herein, but you must dig deep for it:
p. 1572: "Since the fact that an individual word or sound has no inherent identity underlies infinite words & sounds infinite words & infinite sounds are one word and one sound. Therefore one and many revolve around and embellish each other. All mundane phenomena are trans-mundane phenomena, and all trans-mundane phenomena are mundane phenomena." [form is emptiness & vice versa]
p. 1584: "Play is Buddha-work"
p. 1592: "When knowledge enters compassion, it is harmonized & becomes comfortable."
p. 1620: "In the clamor without making clamor." [i.e. be in the world but not of it].

Thomas Cleary is one of the best all-round translators of East Asian and Sanskrit literature, as well as Buddhist, Daoist, and Confucian writings. If I have the option of purchasing a work I have never read before in various translations, I will gladly go with Cleary. Some of his works, such as the astonishing edition of the Art of War and his beautifully poetic rendering of the Zhuangzi are the best of their kind, while others (particularly his translations of Zen literature) are rather lacking and weak. This mammoth translation of the Buddhavatamsaka-sutra, however, represents the best (in my opinion) in Sanskrit Buddhist translation. All English speaking Mahayana Buddhists owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Clearly, for rendering one of the largest, most elaborate, and most important Buddhist scriptures into English, with a flair of style and poetic imagery that surpasses almost anything else I've read in Buddhist sutra translations. The Avatamsaka Sutra, or the Flower Garland (Flower Ornament) Sutra is the earliest sutra spoken by the Buddha. It is, along with the Lotus Sutra and the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, one of the most important teachings of the Buddha. The Chinese Huayan (Jap. Kegon) School (Huayan/Kegon: Avatamsaka), one of the most prominent and influential schools in the history of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism, is based on this scripture, which emphasizes the mutually unobstructed interpenetration the Dharma realm, the interactions between principle and phenomenal worlds. The Avatamsaka Sutra is one of the Vaipulya Sutras, meaning that it is, in effect, an incredibly large sutra comprised of several smaller sutras (other Vaipulya Sutras include: the Perfection of Wisdom Sutra, the Jewel Heap Sutra, and the Nirvana Sutra). Because of its incredible length, many of the English translations are available only as partial translations, or translations of particularly important sections. Here, however, Cleary has translated the entire sutra, which takes up almost 1500 pages. However, it is a must-have for any English Mahayana scholars. Readers may be amazed at the vast range displayed throughout the sutra. Some chapters are elaborate, miraculous, and joyful in nature (as is much of the Lotus Sutra), while others are strongly philosophical in a style reminiscent of the Hinayana or Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. Especially important are the chapters concerning the Ten Stages (Dashabhumika-sutra) of the Bodhisattva Path, the Ten Devotions, the Ten Practices, the Ten Concentrations, the Ten Acceptances, and the Ten Abodes. The second-to-last chapter is a magnificent summation of Mahayana doctrine and the practice of the Buddhas. The final chapter (which takes up 400 pages by itself) is the "Entry Into the Realm of Reality" (GAnda-vyuha), which is the most famous section of the book. It describes the pilgrimage of the young Sudhana, guided by Manjushri, as he requests the teachings of 53 masters, including the future Buddha. The final section of the Ganda-vyuha occurs when Sudhana meets Samantabhadra (Universally Good), and concerns the Ten Vows of Samantabhadra, which is, by itself, probably the most important and available part of the book (numerous translations of this one section exist on the internet). All in all, I thank Thomas Cleary for finally allowing me to read the complete Flower Garland Sutra (a task which I have been unable to accomplish for years, due to the lack of availability of complete translations). Stunning.

Thomas Cleary has set a new mark (even by his standards) for translations, and translators.

The Chinese literally spent centuries translating this massive corpus from the Sanskrit, yet, for Cleary, it is simply one of a plethora of great translations in his remarkably prolific career.

D.T Suzuki opinioned that this, the greatest text of Mahayana Buddhism, was so massive that it would never be fully translated into English. Cleary has not only translated this massively influencial text, he has furnished it with a wealth of Reader's "aids." His glossary alone is worth the price of the book.

In his in-depth introduction, Dr. Cleary shares his extensive knowledge on the history, of this text, its influence on Zen (Ch'an) Buddhism, Tendai, and other Mahayana Schools. He also provides "summary outlines" for each chapter.

He prepares the reader with lucid introductions to the language, philosophy, and practice methods contained throughout the book. He explains how the first five "Patriarchs" of Huayen Buddhism interpretated and developed their thought around the stunning array of Buddhist teachings, insights, and expressions contained in this mammoth volume.

It took me nearly two years to read this remarkable book the first time-it was, without a doubt, the most fascinating reading experience of my life. This book has remained on my continuous reading list for years now, but it is always new.

Thank you Thomas Cleary! Thank you!

The Flower Ornament Sutra (FOS) is often overlooked because it is not as available (now out of print probably as a result of not being widely used by the laity), but it is a superb Sutra a comprehensive (if any single text can be called truly comprehensive)expression of Buddhist (particularly Mahayanist)Vision. I say "vision" rather than "thought" or "philosophy" because FOS is first and foremost an inducer of meditative trance or vision, rather than a doctrine or treatise. One reads The FOS to experience the Buddha consciousness in a very personal, mystical way, not to "understand" it intellectually.

Thomas Cleary's translation is probably the most accessible to the American mind and heart. I haven't read all other translations, only a few are available here in the USA it seems. One caution: I would beware of "contemporary" or "condensed" versions of FOS, if you find them, because these adaptions to contemporary mind will surely lose the original consciousness, some of which is undoubtedly lost already even in a careful translation like Cleary's. That consciousness is why you would read FOS in the first place.

Better to go to the source, however formal or repetitive and overcome any initial sense of "boredom" you might feel. With FOS you should suspend logical critical mind in favor of an open and receptive heart. The deeper you go in this way the more vivid and profound the "vision" becomes.

Ultimately it is like a spark. At some point the spark jumps to you and lives in you independently of the text - or it doesn't. FOS is an instrument to self-discovery not a "reality" to cling to. Any Buddhist knows this, but FOS is a very valuable, effective and precious instrument of delight and enlightenment if you are open to it.

The hardback version I got published by Shambala is beautiful, as good a copy as you could hope to find these days. Highly, highly recommended.

Brilliantly photographed. The sheer joy of yoga shows on all of the little faces. I plan to use it as a teaching tool and hope my little yogis find joy in my classes.
Namaste

This book is great! I like to do a lot of fun things with my kids and this book helps me to "instruct" the under 3 crowd in my house. The kids love it and everyone laughs when we do it! A definite must buy!

"Fly Like a Butterfly" is truely exhilarating and simply FUN! The photos are absolutely beautiful.
I have nine nieces and nephews and practice yoga with them weekly. They LOVE the "Frog". Because of your book we have a new found love.... YOGA!
Thank you Shakta for bringing "Children and Yoga" into my life.

This was my first children's yoga purchase which I still use today when teaching young ones. This book gives many different stories to tell as you are teaching children to move their bodies and breath within the poses. A great tool for educators and parents of children preschool through elementary age.

Out of three Children Yoga books I bought off of Amazon, this was far the best! it gave me a lot of ideas to work with and was able to build up a lot of lessons to teach the children. Children love the chanting meditaions and acting like the animals in the jungle story.

Thank You Jan for writing this book.
I underlined, highlighted, and wrote, on just about every page of this book (most of the words were, YEP, ALWAYS and Excellent Info!)...it was Very Informative. I NOW have the tools to deal with my fool!
She gave alot of really GREAT advice. The one I appreciate most,"It is IMPOSSIBLE to correct, change, alter, redifine, censure, sweet-talk,or reason with a fool! ....Wisdom MUST become MY goal, and my hope. It MUST be my safe haven and my delight!"
For 10 years I've have had no ability to express an opinion, a thought, or a concern without being shut down (Jan calls it being re-defined) by my fool. Wondering why I lived with so much strife, chaos , unrest. I could never pin-point the problem. I tried everything, until I read this book. I am no longer captive to the image that he wants me to be.
If you think, even remotely, that you are living, working or have a relationship with a fool, you gotta get this book and read it thoroughly, you will be so relieved, that they are in God's hands, and you are only responsible for your reactions (GOD will help you every step of the way) to your fool!
Just as everyone else has mentioned...,"It saved my life!" I can truly say the same thing.
APPLY her tools she gives you, they are biblical and helpful for how you deal with your fool. It's totally worth your sanity!

This book was such an answer to prayer--I began to realize the person in my life was the fool of Proverbs and about that time I heard Jan Silvious and kay Arthur on a radio program discussing this book...I immediately sent for it and the opening paragraph had me; it was EXACTLY what I had been going through. My ordeal lasted 15 years...it drew me closer than ever to the Lord and Jan's book helped me to realize I was not crazy!; it was like having one friend who truly understood what i was going through. I even called her and left her a message after reading this book to thank her for being the one person who actually understood...and gave scriptural encouragement and answers!

I didn't even have to read the whole book to get the message - a lightbulb went off in my head. I was suddenly released from all the guilt of this relationship, and it has changed the way I relate to this person. On some level I already knew what Jan Silvious says in her book. But she called it by name "a fool". And I realized "you can't reason with a fool." So stop trying. She made it okay for me to distance myself from this unhealthy relationship. Anyone who feels trapped in a relationship should read this book.

This book opened my eyes, wide open, to the unhealthy situation I'd been in for many years. Two major things happened: 1. I realized I wasn't such a bad person after all and deserved to be treated respectfully. 2. That I am accountable for my feelings and for my response to people and circumstances in my life. Perhaps these are obvious statements, but when you are caught in a relationship that brings you down, the obvious starts getting a little foggy. This book inspired me to change my perception of myself and my response to those around me - in a very positive way - because you can't change other people. It helped me be responsible for my own happiness - because no one else can make you happy. It made me dig deep and explore who I really am and what direction I want to take my life ... not in the many directions other people wanted me to go. I am forever changed. I have given this book to a couple of other people I thought would benefit from it. They did ... immensely. Learn how to pinpoint those difficult relationships in your life, what makes them difficult, and how to deal with them and yourself in a healthy way. Bless you, Jan Silvious.

Saints, Sinners. Righteous, Unrighteous. Wise, Foolish. The Bible never calls Christians (the righteous) sinners. Not to say that Christians don't sin and need to repent, but the Bible does not refer to Christians as sinners. In the Bible, the word sinner refers to the unsaved, the ungodly, the unrighteous. How is it that Christians are not being taught to discern between the righteous (behaviour) and the unrighteous (behaviour) in their own lives? In the world? In the workplace? In the home? Foolproofing Your Life will help you begin to recognize what a fool is and what becomes of the companion of a fool. Thus, the practical difference between the righteous and the unrighteous will be seen.
Add to this book The Book of Psalms for Singing and a concordance for word studies, and you have a great group study plan!

This book is fantastic for college students, campus staff, or anyone who wants to lead a missional life! It is perfect for a small group!

If you are looking to get stirred up for, and getting some great practicals for implimenting a effective college ministry on your campus or in your town read this book. You will go through past leaders of mission movements, what their lives looked like, and what was the defining elements that set them apart in ministry.

This is one of the only books I have seen relating solely to the changing of a college campus for Christ. Steve does an excellent job describing his experiences working with and reaching college students, all the while giving practical examples of how any college student can find a strategic group to strive towards reaching for the Lord. I recommend this book to anyone who wants a "how to manual" to reaching the lost on his college campus.

The Fuel and the Flame gives readers practical ingredients to an on fire for Christ ministry on college campuses. Use the fuel this book provides to see your campus catch fire for the cause of Christ.

This book is as hard to put down as it is life changing. Shadrach does a great job weaving practical ministry advice into interesting real life stories. This is a must read for every college minister, every college aged Christian, and anyone serious about building God's kingdom on the college campus. Thanks Steve Shadrach!!!

This is one of the sweetest books for children. The messages are simple, heartfelt and ones that adults can benefit from as well.

I started reading this book to my daughter at 2 months old, she is now almost 6 months. If she is being fussy or crying because she is tired I simply say, "Give Me Grace...Monday...Monday make me good and kind..." and she looks up at me and smiles and I read it to her. It's the most amazing thing to see. The book is great, the illustrations are lovely, and the messages are wonderful.

This is one of my favorite gifts for a new baby. Beautiful pictures and message. Cynthia Rylant is always wonderful!

My year old granddaughter Grace LOVES this book. She will pick it out of a pile of books to be read to her everytime. The prayers are simple and sweet, and I am sure she will have them memorized by the time she starts to talk clearly. I highly recommend this book

This book is simple, eloquent, beautiful... something I read myself even without the kiddo. Great introduction to prayer.

I enjoyed reading this book. God is using us through his various callings and vocations -- the world of sociology just calls them "roles." According to Veith, faith gives our calling or vocation "meaning." Also, as Christians we do not do sinful work, nor do we desire to harm others while pursuing our calling (thus, we would not engage in office "back stabbing"). He stresses that the Lord God Almighty is using us where we are -- in the office, as parents, as children, etc. We are uniquely positioned by God Himself to carry out His purposes. We know what our duties are, and carry them out according to Biblical principles of personal conduct.
Part of me, however, is asking the questions: what about our Christian witness? What about interceding for our co-workers in prayer (he speaks more about praying for ourselves and bearing our cross in vocation)? What Christian qualities are essential for manifestation in the workplace? I have these question, yes, but at the same time I think that Prof. Veith has hit on the essentials: bearing one's cross, prayer, and resting in our vocation.
A Christian friend of mine who is perennially "between jobs" now is working in a place where sometimes he's on the front desk, sometimes he's laying tiles, sometimes he's witnessing to people and sharing the gospel message. He likes to talk about irons in the fire, and how in the days ahead he hopes to be doing 'more.' I told him about vocation (having just read Prof. Veith's book) -- that he was serving the Lord in the here and now by these various activities. His various duties TODAY are his vocation. He was immensely encouraged when I said that. His outlook immediately brightened. My conclusion: Prof. Veith's work provides us with essential understandings for pastoral encouragement. Amen.

This book is excellent for showing the relationship between vocation and how God works in the world. It gets to the point in multiple ways, allowing the reader to clearly see that vocation is an important doctrine that Christianity has seemed to put in a drawer and forget. Veith's writing is clear. The book moves and does not become bogged down in what could be a ponderous subject. I was reading this book based on a group review of the book and was very surprised at how useful the book is and how well Veith coverd the topic. This is a msut read for anyone who is wondering about their role in life or has to answer the question, why did God put me here?

Veith, as in his other books, does an excellent job of expressing theological concepts and their applications for the lay person. This book pulls a lot of things together for the lay person who struggles in finding meaning in 'love your neighbor' outside the context of the church setting. We rarely hear about how we can serve the Lord outside of the church organization. This books researches and applies the doctrine of vocation, as understood by Luther and our reformation fathers. It gives new meaning to 'love your neighbor' in everyday life. A good read for those who want to see how God works through us and for us through the mundane tasks of everyday life.

My nephew is a missionary. I do all of the finances and paperwork for him, but somehow that seems pale compared to the work a missionary does. It is so easy for those of us who desire to serve God to see that those 'in ministry' - those who are pastors or missionaries or evangelists or music leaders - somehow have a more important role in God's Kingdom then the rest of us. Gene Edward Veith reminds us that there is no role more or less important in the Kingdom. Further, no matter what job field we are called to, that is our place to be serving God, and in that place we are serving God! A good read for anyone who has the struggle of restlessness about their vocational place in the Kingdom.

Well written, a little slow but full of usefull information

This book really gets on the level my 4-yr old daughter. Its a gentle reminder of the fruits of the spirit. It leads to kid like discussion that helps them to understand what you expect from them as little girls. I think this book is a keeper. Somethimes when things are going rough at home we pull out this book and plant a little seed of scripture in their young heart. The pictures are lovely as well.

This book is excellent. It aligns the Proverbs 31 scripture along with daily life that little girls understand and can apply.

It's so nice to read something to my daughter that I know is feeding her spiritually. She really connects with the illustrations, and loves to talk about what the girl in the story is doing. This book has naturally lead us into wonderful conversations about what it means to belong to God and what kind of habits we need to be forming as His children.

Beautiful pictures and borders. A great gift to give to parents of newborns and to preschool and primary children. God's Wisdom for Little Boys is equally wonderful.

This beautifully illustrated book is full of wonderful prose and rhymes that could be read to any little girl old enough to know right from wrong. The stanza format is excellent, and if you were to work on and apply each page a week at a time (with repetitive reviews) it will turn into a lasting treasure.

I recently re-read The Greatest Secret in the World, and remember what a terrific book it was for me, in the process of learning to turn thoughts to actions, to realize goals. Most sales books come and go for me, this one stays.

With out doubt one of the really inspired writings ever penned!
Og Mandino led a remarkable career after a rocky start, he writes
in a way that every generation and every level of reader can gain something from.It gives the reader a clearly defined set of principles to live by, the scrolls help to establish new habits and can forever be there for a guiding set of reference points throughout your life.I have studied many of his books and read from this for over 25 years.Thanks to my friend Dave Blanchard, President of the OG Group
I continue to learn from the scrolls that Og so beautifully provides.This book was a tremendous motivation for me to re-write my 1st book that spurred my career immensely, Lessons From Great Lives, learn to be rich in all areas of your life. I love the study of great lives and Og would be one of those indeed to learn from.It has served as a treasure for millions for more than 30 years.I couldn't recommend a book with any more passion.
Dan McCormick Author of LESSONS FROM GREAT LIVES,LEARN TO BE RICH IN ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE!

I'm starting the program on Monday as advised in the book, it's exciting.

This is an intense Og Mandino book as someone said, "no punches pulled"

His other books like the greatest miracle, the gift, the 12th angel, mission:success, are all much more light hearted.

I think it may be beneficial for new Og readers to read those first to truly understand what a sweet, special man Og Mandino is. The intensity of this book is absolutley awesome for success seekers, but I would not want to turn anyone off the other heart touching stories Og has written.

He was an amazing writer and a super sweet man...and I have a plan one day to distribute "The Greatest Miracle in the World Books" to everyone I meet who is in any form of despair or encountering any challenge. It was an answer to my prayers when I read it.

So I would recommend this book to serious success seekers, just for the list at the end of his favorite off the wall success books if nothing else. And I would definatley recommend any other Og book to anybody at all, their beautiful writing.

I read this book everyday and have probably read the entire thing about 20 plus times.

Not only has it transformed the way I look at the world and myself, but it has given me a new appreciation for how amazing life can be if you are courageous enough to work on your bad habits (the main tenant of the book) and to improve your good habits.

This should not be quickly glimpsed at and tossed aside as something rudimentary and simple, but it should be taken very seriously because it can teach you lifelong lessons about values and visions that will make you a person who everyone will want to be around.

Simple...yes, profound and life-alterning...a definite yes.

I have read everyone of Og Mandinos Books and all I can say is that he writes with brilliance, clarity, enthusiasm, and spirit. You can never go wrong with any of his books. He points out the path to success and motivates the spirit within to achieve all that we as human beings are capable. He helped me to tap into my innate genuis and create a life of prosperity and creativity. If you havent raed his books, start now and your journey of the spirit will begin. He was a born writer and even after his passing continues to have a great influence on many people old and young. He truly lived a purposeful and divine life. Go buy all his books and enjoy the growth and enlightenment. After that Buy my Book " Your daily Walk with the Great Minds of the Past and Present". Enjoy and rememeber you are capable of great things in your life.