Book Review: Love, Sex, and Happily Ever After: Preparing for a Marriage That Goes the Distance by Craig Groeschel

I found Love, Sex, and Happily Ever After: Preparing for a Marriage That Goes the Distance by Craig Groeschel a good read for singles who are seriously contemplating of getting married - whether dating or engaged, even those who are still waiting on that one person to marry. 

The book is packed with Biblical references regarding relationships that are intended to progress into marriage. 

I like how the book is organized chronologically with regards to finding the right person to marry. I also like how the author set aside one chapter each for the husband and wife to highlight the differences between men and women. 

What I like most is that the author ends the book with a chapter on habits that strengthen marriages and finally closing with a chapter on covenant marriages. Highly recommended for singles though the second half of the book is very relevant even to those who are already married.

 

About the author:

Craig Groeschel is the founding and senior pastor of LifeChurch.tv, recently ranked the nation’s second largest church. By 2010, LifeChurch.tv was hosting more than eighty services at fourteen campuses. Craig and his wife, Amy, share a passion to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. They live with their six children near Edmond, Oklahoma. 

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Book Review: I Am Second: Real Stories. Changing Lives. by Doug Bender and Dave Sterrett

I came across the I am Second website when I did a  video search on one of my favorite film makers. The site featured real(and mostly famous) people on video sharing about their lives and how God changed them.

The site (and eventually the book) comes from the premise that God is first and the self is second, and shares to the world real stories from a number of people with real struggles that anyone can relate with.

The book I Am Second: Real Stories. Changing Lives. is another way of presenting the stories to people who want a print version of the online videos. 

The book contains a collection of stories that are well-written but basically using the same words that the people on the video are saying. Each story is presented as if it was written by the persons themselves and adds depth to the stories as it gives a narrative which the online video lacks.

Highly recommended to those who love the online videos.

About the authors:

Doug Bender is an I Am Second writer and small groups coach. He spends his time developing many of the small group tools found at iamsecond.com and coaching churches, organizations, and individuals to use I Am Second groups to share the message of Jesus with their friends and family. He also works with I Am Second’s parent organization, e3 Partners, as a church planter in countries like Ethiopia and Indonesia. Doug is married to Catherine and has a one-year-old baby, Bethany. 

Dave Sterrett is a speaker, missionary, and ambassador for I Am Second. Dave also serves as an adjunct professor of New Testament, Philosophy, and Apologetics at Liberty University. He is the author or coauthor of several books, including Why Trust Jesus?, “O” God, and the three-part novella series coauthored with Josh McDowell, The Coffeehouse Chronicles. 

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Book Review: Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes by David Straker

Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes by David Straker is one of the those books that had been on my wishlist for quite a while.

The book is quite handy, very concise and so easy to understand.

The author presents six simple ways to approach problem solving using Post-it® Note. What I like about the book most is that it is very clear on what the tools are, how they are used and when to use them. The examples used are also very clear and appropriate.


As someone who leads innovation teams, product improvement teams, product development and cost engineering teams, these tools are very helpful.


Highly recommended for those who work in teams.

About the author:

David Straker, MS, is a quality consultant with Hewlett packard, UK, where he researches, writes, teaches and consults on business methods. His previous experience includes teaching, managing, engineering and marketing. This is his third book. via amazon

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Book Review: Rich Dad, Poor Dad: : What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: : What The Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! by Robert Kiyosaki is one of the first books I have read regarding personal finance. This was way back in 2003.

The book is based mostly on what the author learned from his 'rich dad', (who was really a friend's dad) about money and personal finance.

What Kiyosaki shares about money and wealth will run counter to what most of us were taught and from what other money/wealth experts propose.

Some ideas that have struck me:

• Education may have been the reason why some people are poor
• Some things we believe are assets, are not
• Income does not necessarily determine wealth
• Credit is not necessarily bad
• Working hard vs. working smart

This book has a significant following among network marketeers and real estate brokers but some ideas have been helpful in improving my Financial IQ and has encouraged me to apply some of his ideas to my financial life.

I have bought one more books by him, Rich Dad's CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad's Guide to Financial Freedom and  participated in Cash Flow 101 games.

Highly recommended for those involved in direct selling and real estate, recommended for those wanting a fresh perspective on money, wealth and personal finance.

About the author:

Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad - the international runaway bestseller that has held a top spot on the New York Times bestsellers list for over six years - is an investor, entrepreneur and educator whose perspectives on money and investing fly in the face of conventional wisdom. He has, virtually single-handedly, challenged and changed the way tens of millions, around the world, think about money.In communicating his point of view on why 'old' advice - get a good job, save money, get out of debt, invest for the long term, and diversify - is 'bad' (both obsolete and flawed) advice, Robert has earned a reputation for straight talk, irreverence and courage. via amazon

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Book Review: Think Rich, Yuppies! by Sha Nacino and Trace Trajano

Think Rich, Yuppies! by Sha Nacino and Trace Trajano is a refreshing take on personal finance and mostly written for those who just entered the corporate world and have discovered the 'freedom' afforded to them by credit cards.

The tone of the book is upbeat and very sincere as the Nacino speaks  of her own experiences in going into debt and sharing what happened that helped her get out of the situation. Trajano offers tips on increasing your earnings and savings in order to get a seven figure bank account.

I particularly like it that the book is very practical, not heavy on finance terminologies and has a very encouraging tone. There are also some mention of events or people that could serve as starting points for the reader's journey towards financial freedom.

I highly recommend this book to young professionals(also to anyone who is struggling with debts) and needs a practical guide of getting out of debt.

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Book Review: The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein

I found The Twitter Book by Tim O'Reilly and Sarah Milstein a very good reference not only for beginners but also expert users.

What I enjoy most about this book is the progression of the topics from beginner use up to business use. There are various gems within that would show any user how effectively use Twitter and many of its tools.

Without this book, any Twitter user can easily get overwhelmed with information and updates from various tweets. Knowing and using the tools shared by the book can help greatly.

I recommend this book to every Twitter user and even for non-users who are already planning to start tweeting very soon.

About the authors:

Happily between gigs right now, Sarah Milstein was until recently UBM TechWeb's GM & Co-chair for Web 2.0 Expo. She's also co-author, with Tim O'Reilly, of The Twitter Book and a frequent speaker on social media for business. Previously, she was on the senior editorial staff at O'Reilly Media, where she founded Tools of Change for Publishing (TOC) and led development of the Missing Manuals. Before joining O'Reilly in 2003, Sarah was a freelance writer and editor, and a regular contributor to The New York Times. She was also the CSA program founder for Just Food, a local-food-and-farms non-profit, and co-founder of Two Tomatoes Records, a label that distributes and promotes the work of children's musician Laurie Berkner. She holds a B.A. from Rutgers University and an M.B.A. from U.C. Berkeley's Haas School of Business. Bonus fact: she was the 21st user of Twitter.

[Disclaimer: I got this book for free as part of the Oreilly blogger review program I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."] 

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Book Review: Product Design and Development by Karl Ulrich and Steven Eppinger

Product Design and Development by Karl Ulrich and Steven Eppinger is one of the most handy product development references I have ever encountered.

The book covers all of the basic steps in the product development process and offers a less-detailed but essential information for those leading product design and/or development teams.

The book is wonderfully illustrated and provides enough detail for understanding the various cross-functional roles and processes involved in designing and developing product.

Recommended for those involved in product development team as well as students of design and engineering.

About the authors:

Karl T. Ulrich is the Vice Dean of Innovation and the CIBC Professor of Entrepreneurship and e-Commerce at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds an appointment as Professor of Mechanical Engineering. His research is focused on innovation, entrepreneurship, and product development. He is the winner of many teaching awards, including the Anvil Award, the Miller-Sherrerd Award, and the Excellence in Teaching Award at The Wharton School. At Penn, he co-founded the Weiss Tech House and the Integrated Product Design Program, two institutions fostering innovation in the university community. In addition to his academic work, Professor Ulrich has led dozens of innovation efforts for medical devices, tools, computer peripherals, food products, web-based services, and sporting goods. As a result of this work, he holds more than 20 patents. Professor Ulrich is a founder of Terrapass Inc. and Xootr LLC and he currently serves on the boards of several technology-based companies. Professor Ulrich holds bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from MIT.

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Book Review: Close Enough to Hear God Breathe: The Great Story of Divine Intimacy by Greg Paul

Close Enough to Hear God Breathe: The Great Story of Divine Intimacy by Greg Paul is a very engaging book. It is presented in five parts with three chapters in each part.

What I like most about the book is how the author re-imagines certain stories in the Bible and draws from his own experiences in order to drive the point about intimacy with God. He beautifully draws pictures of how intimacy has been shown in many stories within the Great Story and how the same intimacy is manifested in his own experiences as well as the experiences of others in his community.

I found his writing fresh, engaging and worthwhile.

Highly recommended for those seeking a deeper intimacy with God.

[Disclaimer: I got this book for free as part of the Oreilly blogger review program I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”]

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Book Review: Squawk! How to Stop Making Noise and Start Getting Results by Travis Bradberry

Squawk! How to Stop Making Noise and Start Getting Results by  Travis Bradberry is one of the shortest leadership books I have ever encountered.

The book talks about a seagull manager who has moved his flock from it's regular habitat to a new one. Now the seagull manager faces some problems that, unresolved, will lead to his flock going back.

The book, in parable form, discusses three simple techniques for effective leadership. Having read a lot of leadership and management books, the techniques discussed are very basic but the way they are presented is very unique. 

Although I have heard about 'seagull managers' - those who fly in, make a lot of noise and cr*p on everyone, the book also presented the other side, those being managed. I was able to see myself in one of the seagulls being managed and saw for myself what I am doing wrong too.

 

Recommended for those in management/leadership roles, those aspiring for these roles, and those who are working in teams.

About the author:
Dr. Travis Bradberry is the award-winning author of the #1 best selling book, Emotional Intelligence 2.0, and the cofounder of TalentSmart®--a consultancy that serves more than 75% of Fortune 500 companies and is the world's leading provider of emotional intelligence tests and training.

His bestselling books have been translated into 25 languages and are available in more than 150 countries. Dr. Bradberry has written for, or been covered by, Newsweek, BusinessWeek, Fortune, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Harvard Business Review.

Dr. Bradberry is a world-renowned expert in emotional intelligence who speaks regularly in corporate and public settings. Example engagements include Intel, Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Fortune Brands, Boston Scientific, the Fortune Growth Summit, The Conference Board: Learning from Legends, the American Society for Training and Development, the Society for Human Resource Management, and Excellence in Government.

Dr. Bradberry holds a Dual Ph.D. in Clinical and Industrial-Organizational psychology. He received his bachelor of science in Clinical Psychology from the University of California - San Diego. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Book Review: Blockbusters: The Five Keys to Developing GREAT New Products by Gary S. Lynn and Richard R. Reilly

In Blockbusters: The Five Keys to Developing GREAT New Products, authors Gary S. Lynn and Richard R. Reilly presents the five keys they have found to be common among  companies. The findings are based on a ten-year study of 700+ product launches.

The book uses very famous examples of products and how they evolved from being good to great products. The book is filled with very nice illustrations and very compelling examples of each of the five keys as they are being applied in product development.

What I liked most about the book is that it strikes a balance between being practical and academic in presenting their findings.

Recommended for those involved in innovation and new product development teams.

About the author:
Gary Lynn, Ph.D., is one of the leading scholars on new product development. Formerly a design engineer with high-security clearance at General Electric, he founded the Innovation Research Institute, a company that designed and launched new products in the medical field.

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Book Review: Einstein's Refrigerator and Other Stories from Flip Side Of History by Steve Silverman

In Einstein's Refrigerator and Other Stories from Flip Side Of History,   High School teacher Steve Silverman (of Useless Information Homepage fame) shares more than thirty stories he has collected - true-to-life weird and bizarre stories.

Although the title carries Eintein's name and photo, the book is not full of scientific stories, in fact many of them are not.
                            

I enjoyed reading the book and at times found myself smiling over some of the stories that are so weird that they are what people usually describe as stranger than fiction.

Recommended for those who enjoy trivia and other nice to know facts.

About the author:
Steve Silverman teaches earth science, physics, and computer science at Chatham High School near Albany, N.Y. An inventor with more than 100 inventions to his credit, Steve also maintains a Web site, Useless Information (www.uselessinformation.org), has won numerous awards, including Yahoo's Site of the Week.

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Book Review: Gamestorming: A Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers by Dave Gray, Sunni Brown and James Macanufo

The book presents the idea of approaching the brainstorming activity using games through collaborative play.

                                     

I enjoyed going over the book and found the games very useful, some of them entertaining as well. Approaching brainstorming in the form of a game is a new concept for me and it took quite a while to become open to the games presented.

One of the things that is very helpful is the good number of illustrations in the book the really helps the 'serious' brainstormer like me to appreciate the concepts being presented.

The games are presented in a manner that is straightforward and with just enough information  similar to what you would expect in playing board games.

One thing that stands out for me is the whole chapter devoted to the skills required in order to increase success in doing gamestorms.

I am looking forward to using the methods in my next brainstorming activity.

Recommended for those involved in generating ideas for almost anything like problems solving, marketing, etc.

About the authors:

Dave Gray is the Founder and Chairman of XPLANE, the visual thinking company. Founded in 1993, XPLANE has grown to be the world's leading consulting and design firm focused on information-driven communications. Dave's time is spent researching and writing on visual business, as well as speaking, coaching and delivering workshops to educators, corporate clients and the public. He is also a founding member of VizThink, an international community of Visual Thinkers.

 

Sunni Brown, M.P.A., is Owner of BrightSpot Info Design, a company specializing in visual thinking to support organizational and group success. Sunni was trained in graphic facilitation at The Grove Consultants International, a San Francisco-based company that pioneered the use of visuals in meetings and group processes. She is currently an Associate of The Grove, a freelance consultant for XPlane - the visual thinking company - and an Associate of Alphachimp Studios. She is also co-Founder of VizThink Austin, currently the largest visual thinking community in the United States. Sunni presents regularly on the topics of graphic facilitation, graphic recording and visual thinking. She is also a contributing researcher for Nancy Duarte's upcoming book on storytelling and presentations. Sunni holds Bachelor's degrees in Journalism and Linguistics and a Master's in Public Affairs from the Lyndon Baines Johnson School of Public Affairs. She lives in Austin, TX.

 

James Macanufo: As a consultant at XPLANE, James helps large technology and government clients develop their vision, strategy and communication plans. He is actively obsessed with understanding what things are, the way they work, and why they matter. He is also an occasional inventor of card games.

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Book Review: Max on Life: Answers and Inspiration for Today's Questions by Max Lucado

I have been a fan of Max for eight years and I have truly enjoyed every book he wrote. I have enjoyed his engaging narratives to every point he want to make.

Max on Life: Answers and Inspiration for Today's Questions, is a significant departure from his earlier works. Here, Max takes off his storyteller hat and wears his pastor's hat in order to answer some of life's most basic yet important questions.

In contrast to the vivid imagery in earlier books, Max answers the questions directly and briefly which is a great relief for those who want answers clear and quick without getting drowned in a list of scriptural references. This is very helpful for new believers and for those working with them.

I highly recommend this for new believers and for those involved in helping them grow deeper in faith.

About the author:
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and raised in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His father was an Exxon oil field mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of grease cleaner. "It makes it easy for me to see a God who is loving and kind--because my dad was," he says. His mother was a nurse who grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion against his parents' values and their God during his teens and into college. But it wasn't long before he found himself drawn back to his roots, back to God. He married, spent time serving as a missionary in Brazil, and returned to the States, where he began working as a church minister and writing on the side.

From all accounts, Max Lucado is not a man consumed by sales, awards, and achievements. He often turns down media interviews since they impede on family and ministry commitments. He spends the bulk of his week serving as senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. And he is truly surprised by his own success--more impressed by his one-in-a-million wife and three amazing daughters than by his successful writing career.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

Book Review: Innovator's Toolkit 10 Practical Strategies to Help You Develop and Implement Innovation

Innovator's Toolkit: 10 Practical Strategies to Help You Develop and Implement Innovation provides a good overview on innovation and the processes involved to bring innovative pursuits into realization.

The book discusses topics from idea generation to how leaders can help in ensuring that innovative pursuits are well-supported.

Although a good read, readers who are looking for anecdotes on innovation would be disappointed. The book mostly puts forward examples from various research, typical of any book from Harvard Business Essentials.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is involved in the the innovative process within the confines of a company or even entrepreneurs who are looking for a quick, no-jargon practical reference on innovation.

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Book Review: The Book of Dads: Essays on the Joys, Perils, and Humiliations of Fatherhood - Edited by Ben George

I received this book a a present from my teammates and had this as my reading companion for a couple of weeks.

This book is a collection of essays from twenty, mostly awarded, fiction writers on the subject of fatherhood. There was an essay on being a dad of twins, being a dad of adults, even an essay of a transsexual.

The essays offer insights on how it is to be a dad nowadays and shares various experiences on being a dad. Most of the essays are humorous and all show the tender side of being a father.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is tired of reading how-to-be-a-great-dad books and just want to hear it from real dads' experiences.

About the author:
Ben George is editor of the literary journal Ecotone. His work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize and for Best New American Voices, and has appeared in Ninth Letter, Tin House, and elsewhere. He lives with his wife and daughter in North Carolina, and teaches at UNC Wilmington.

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Book Review: Fearless - Imagine Your Life Without Fear by Max Lucado

Fearless is easily one of my favorite Lucado books. While most of Lucado books deal with one chapter in the Bible, Fearless discusses some of Jesus' statements about fear.

Lucado did a good job in identifying the most basic, if not the most paralyzing, fears any person could have. Keeping true to his writing style, he creates vivid images of the events in the Bible wherein the early Christians demonstrated fear and how Jesus dealt with the specific fear. Then goes personal and talks about similar fears in his own life.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is living in fear, who faces fear on a regular basis or who wants to know what Jesus said about fears and didn't know where to look. People who deal with fearful people would also benefit from this book.

About the author:
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and raised in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His father was an Exxon oil field mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of grease cleaner. "It makes it easy for me to see a God who is loving and kind--because my dad was," he says. His mother was a nurse who grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion against his parents' values and their God during his teens and into college. But it wasn't long before he found himself drawn back to his roots, back to God. He married, spent time serving as a missionary in Brazil, and returned to the States, where he began working as a church minister and writing on the side.

From all accounts, Max Lucado is not a man consumed by sales, awards, and achievements. He often turns down media interviews since they impede on family and ministry commitments. He spends the bulk of his week serving as senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. And he is truly surprised by his own success--more impressed by his one-in-a-million wife and three amazing daughters than by his successful writing career.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Book Review: Point Man: How a Man Can Lead a Family by Steve Farrar

I came across a copy of this book from a friend who bought it at a used-books store. Point Man refers to the person in a military unit who takes the lead in any operation. One false move and the whole squad becomes casualty.

Farrar uses war analogies, much like John Eldredge(Wild at Heart, Waking the Dead), which suits very well with me. But unlike other books written by Christian authors, Farrar allows himself to use language that could be very disgusting. But as he says, sin is disgusting so why sugar-coat?

Those expecting a how-to book will be disappointed as Farrar spends about 80% of the book dealing with man's private self in light of the grand-scale war against his family. The book provides a very honest look on the ways a man could fail in his role as point man.

I recommend this book to all men who are serious in raising a Godly family.

About the author:
Steve Farrar is the founder and chairman of Men's Leadership Ministries in Bryan/College Station, Texas, and brings his message to thousands of men each year. He holds a master's degree from Western Seminary and an earned doctorate from Dallas Theological Seminary.

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Book Review: Outlive Your Life - You Were Made to Make a Difference by Max Lucado

"None of us can help everyone. But all of us can help someone. And when we help them, we serve Jesus."

The above lines near the end of Max's book struck me. When we look at the world today, billions are in need of help and it can be very overwhelming to think about the need.

In Max's new book, he takes a look at the Book of Acts to give us a glimpse on what one person can do. It is a refreshing look about how each of us can make a difference if we just allow God to lead us. Easier said than done, yet Max provides some inspiration from the lives of the early believers.

I highly recommend the book to anyone who has a burden to help out yet feels overwhelmed by the magnitude of the need.

About the author:
Lucado was born in 1955 in San Angelo, Texas, and raised in Andrews, Texas, the youngest of four children. His father was an Exxon oil field mechanic who, Lucado remembers, always smelled of grease cleaner. "It makes it easy for me to see a God who is loving and kind--because my dad was," he says. His mother was a nurse who grew up working in the cotton fields.

Lucado went through a period of rebellion against his parents' values and their God during his teens and into college. But it wasn't long before he found himself drawn back to his roots, back to God. He married, spent time serving as a missionary in Brazil, and returned to the States, where he began working as a church minister and writing on the side.

From all accounts, Max Lucado is not a man consumed by sales, awards, and achievements. He often turns down media interviews since they impede on family and ministry commitments. He spends the bulk of his week serving as senior minister at Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, Texas. And he is truly surprised by his own success--more impressed by his one-in-a-million wife and three amazing daughters than by his successful writing career.


Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Book Review: The Butterfly Effect: How Your Life Matters by Andy Andrews

The Butterfly Effect is written in the same tone as Andrew's The Boy Who Changed the World. Although it carries a similar message, The Butterfly Effect seems to be written to adults than for kids.

I particularly enjoyed the 'close-up' narrative of Chamberlain's charge at Gettysburg and in effect thought about what could have happen if he didn't.

The book is a good reminder to everyone of how each person has a specific purpose that, when fulfilled, will make an impact to succeeding generations.

I would recommend this book to everyone, who, at some point in their lives have felt a call but at the same time felt powerless and insignifant. Also recommended to people who work with young adults.

About the author:
Hailed by a New York Times reporter as "someone who has quietly become one of the most influential people in America," Andy Andrews is a best-selling novelist and in-demand speaker for the world's largest organizations. He has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and at military bases worldwide. Zig Ziglar said, "Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen." Andy is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Noticer and The Traveler's Gift. He lives in Orange Beach, Alabama, with his wife, Polly, and their two sons.

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Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from Thomas Nelson Publishers as part of their BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”