Book Description
Copy This!, Paul Orfalea's inspiring, personal story of turning lemons into lemonade, may be the most unusual business memoir ever published.
Paul Orfalea struggles mightily to read, to write, and to sit still through a business meeting. So what's the problem? By working with the obstacles life dealt him—he calls his dyslexia and ADHD "learning opportunities"—he grew a 100-square-foot copy shop named Kinko's into a $1.5 billion-a-year company that
Fortune named one of the best places in America to work.
This is the story of a boy who flunked out of second grade—a boy who was fired by a gas station for writing illegible receipts. But it's also the story of a boy who learned from the world directly, who was brave enough to fail, who knew he had to rely on other people. A boy who developed empathy, a particular gift of his dyslexia that gave Orfalea the crucial insight into what makes Kinko's work. When Paul Orfalea first looked out on the worried, hopeful faces of his customers, he knew that he was in the problem-solving business—at four cents a page. Kinko's doesn't so much handle paper as it handles dreams.
Paul Orfalea really did do it his way. With humor, wisdom, and compassion, he shares his invaluable experiences and unorthodox business lessons with the millions of those who are just a little bit "different," and who wonder if there's a place for them in the world. There is: at the top.
Customer Reviews:
"Our primary objective is to take care of our customer...".......2007-08-18
BUT...
"...you can't take care of your customers unless you take care of your people." (- Paul Orfalea)
"Copy This!" is a book that illustrates the enduring idealism and sincerity of Paul Orfalea. Orfalea's enthusiasm is infectious. His optimism and energy vibrate through the narrative as he explains how his values were challenged over the years by various partnerships, a corporate reorganization and the eventual decision to leave the company he built and guided for over 30 years.
Those of us who lived the "Kinko's experience" can vouch for the effectiveness of Paul's leadership and his approach to team management.
Long ago, I took a job at my local Kinko's working the overnight shift as a machine operator. On my first day of work, my branch manager handed me a wallet-sized, white plastic card with something called "The Kinko's Philosophy" printed on one side. Up to that point in my life, working for a company was all about punching a clock and biding your time until you could punch it again and get on with your real life. I assumed this card, talking about things like "The coworkers are the foundation of our success" and "we trust and care for one another" were just marketing lip service by some faceless corporate human resource office.
But my manager took time with me, said that he wanted me to keep the card with me explaining, "We really believe in these things here. I can't force anyone to be anything more than a clock-puncher, but we can do everything we can to support how you want to work out your days with this company. Your only real job here is to take care of the customer."
Over the next several years I moved up in the company and dealt with dozens of coworkers. I worked with and for the kind of employees you've encountered of heard about who contribute to a miserable experience as well as those who stopped everything to solve your emergency and save the day for you. Paul's philosophy (his "commitment to communication") made it easier to manage the daily operation of a store of 15-20 people on three non-stop, busy shifts
As Paul pointed out on more than one occasion, each coworker -- regardless of their aspirations, ambition or approach to the job -- deserved to be treated with respect and gratitude ...because their performance was the only true measure of my own success. Discipline was to be bundled with coaching and retraining. Even in an "at-will" employment environment, Paul was dedicated to making sure we did all we could to help every coworker succeed.
Understanding and providing for your customer requires understanding your employees and their own needs. While they carry out the necessary tasks to get the job done, your job as a manager is to make that job fun, safe and efficient. The challenge of the organization is to create an environment where managers can do their job. In the case of Kinko's, that meant great opportunities for advancement, solid training programs, profit sharing and excellent wages. Many of those values (and benefits) changed with Paul's departure, but there are still hundreds if not thousands of team members who maintain that positive, supportive attitude toward their most valuable resource on the sales floor.
Most businesses treat their employees (human assets, labor force, whatever form they take) like a herd of sheep to be managed as though they have neither the skill nor experience to contribute to the business process. This book explains how each member of your working team is not just a salary on a P&L chart, but the REASON your operation is successful. It explains that you can have your heart firmly invested in taking care of your customers, but if you don't have the drive to take care of your own PEOPLE, you will be hard-pressed to achieve that goal consistently or at all.
Small business owners, department heads, and CEOs could learn much from Paul's dedication to his team members and perhaps begin to understand that their own success isn't tied to a few lines on a spreadsheet and the demands of a board of MBAs, it begins and ends with the people who run the cash registers, take care of the daily operation and make it possible for executives to spend time pondering "bigger picture" issues for their organization.
Copy THIS? Caveat that! .......2007-07-29
Paul Orfalea is the type of boss we call a "Crazy-Maker." Type triple-A. In your face. A new idea every minute. Little or no boundaries between personal time and work time. I suspect he was an exhausting (if occasionally) exhilarating boss to have.
This business autobiography offers a revealing portrait of an unlikely business tycoon. Orfalea overcame dyslexia to found Kinko's, which he grew into a multi-billion dollar business before selling it off. It is now an American icon.
The section on how games - especially poker, Monopoly and Risk - are better predictors of business success than grades is interesting.
Otherwise, Orfalea at times seems to make it all about Me. Me. Me. See me the generous philanthropist! See me creatively teaching business classes to students at UC Santa Barbara! See me lament what the new corporate suits have done to Kinko's. Of course, he has multi-millions to assuage his pain. Dude - when you sell it off, you relinquish that right to call all the shots!
Orfalea took a quirky, albeit courageous, path to his fortune. Whether many others can "copy this" as a template for success is debatable. Like him or love him, the Kinko's founder has written an engaging autobiography.
Interesting Read.......2007-04-24
I found this book to hold my interest. It provides an intriguing and inspirational view inside the start-up of a business, as well as honest, personal revelations.
He's an excellent reader (of people, that is).......2007-03-25
Orfalea opened his first copy shop while still a student in college. Over the next 30 years, he built the world's premier copyshop business, then cashed out for $1.5 billion. Not a bad run, especially for a kid who was so dyslexic that he was virtually illiterate.
He says he got the idea for the business while working on a term paper with a team of fellow college students. He was unable to contribute any research or writing skills to the team, so he offered to do the photocopying. The lines at the school's photocopier were so long that he realized that there was money to be made in copying. In short order he scouted a location, borrowed $5K from his father, and launched his business.
He makes the point that, as a functionally illiterate person, he was extremely dependent on other people. He argues that this forced him from a very early age to assess people accurately and find ways to make use of them. As a youngster, this meant choosing someone to sit next to whose work he could copy. As an adult, it meant choosing people who could help him run his business.
He says that straight-A students tend not to develop the ability to read people the way a dyslexic can. He says further that straight-A students tend to do what's safe and what's asked of them, whereas a dyslexic tends to be highly creative in getting things done or at least convincing authorities that things have been done.
In short, he feels that his dyslexia was a critical ingredient in his success.
This gives him an interesting perspective on school. He feels that no assignment is so valuable as to be worth extinguishing a student's spark of self-confidence and excitement about learning. He points out that, in school, most students are made to feel like failures in something. By contrast, in adulthood we are allowed to specialize. If math explodes in our heads, we can seek work that requires little or no math. Students aren't so lucky, and some of them are so handicapped that their spirits are entirely crushed by the experience of going through school.
The Orfalea family had a long tradition of entrepreneurship, and Paul grew up believing that one should earn one's way through life by the sweat of one's brow only long enough to accumulate some savings and then, by investing wisely, gradually transition to a point where one's way is financed entirely by rent and dividends.
Today Orfalea teaches at the University of California and one of the questions he asks his students is, "What's more important: good grades or saving money?" The correct answer is saving money.
He's an excellent reader (of people, that is).......2007-01-26
This is a spectacular book.
Orfalea opened his first copy shop while still a student in college. Over the next 30 years, he built the world's premier copyshop business, then cashed out for $1.5 billion. Not a bad run, especially for a kid who was so dyslexic that he was virtually illiterate.
He says he got the idea for the business while working on a term paper with a team of fellow college students. He was unable to contribute any research or writing skills to the team, so he offered to do the photocopying. The lines at the school's photocopier were so long that he realized that there was money to be made in copying. In short order he scouted a location, borrowed $5K from his father, and launched his business.
He makes the point that, as a functionally illiterate person, he was extremely dependent on other people. He argues that this forced him from a very early age to assess people accurately and find ways to make use of them. As a youngster, this meant choosing someone to sit next to whose work he could copy. As an adult, it meant choosing people who could help him run his business.
He says that straight-A students tend not to develop the ability to read people the way a dyslexic can. He says further that straight-A students tend to do what's safe and what's asked of them, whereas a dyslexic tends to be highly creative in getting things done or at least convincing authorities that things have been done.
In short, he feels that his dyslexia was a critical ingredient in his success.
This gives him an interesting perspective on school. He feels that no assignment is so valuable as to be worth extinguishing a student's spark of self-confidence and excitement about learing. He points out that, in school, most students are made to feel like failures in something. By contrast, in adulthood we are allowed to specialize. If math explodes in our heads, we can seek work that requires little or no math. Students aren't so lucky, and some of them are so handicapped that their spirits are entirely crushed by the experience of going through school.
The Orfalea family had a long tradition of entrepreneurship, and Paul grew up believing that one should earn one's way through life by the sweat of one's brow only long enough to accumulate some savings and then, by investing wisely, gradually transition to a point where one's way is financed entirely by rent and dividends.
Today Orfalea teaches at the University of California and one of the questions he asks his students is, "What's more important: good grades or saving money?" The answer is saving money.
He's quite a guy. You'll enjoy reading about his success.
Customer Reviews:
A Must have book for Art teachers.......2007-10-07
This is a must have book for teachers who are always looking for new lesson plans in the arts. It combines brief biographies of the artist, including the pronounciation of the name, a concise materials list and a simple step process to complete the lesson. The book also includes an informative key icon that, once learned, helps the reader quickly locate the media, length of lesson and difficulty. The book includes a fairly wide range of artists, as well as media and is a very handy reference book for art teachers, as well as parents who want to continue art training at home after a visit to the museum. I have taught the creative arts for over thirty years and this book would have saved me many hours of research and lesson planning. It does not replace your own creativity but can spark new areas for research and planning.
Art History for Young people.......2007-08-13
I think this will be great for exposing young people to the masters. Hands on really works well for this age group (12-15.
Nice little book.......2007-07-30
This book is an excellent resource for art history lessons and projects that students can really get into. Each lesson is easily adaptable to other grade levels and can be changed to fit the supplies that you have in your classroom. Recommended.
Excellent.......2007-06-25
I love the different ideas in this book and that it goes from very simple ideas to more complex.
Disappointing.......2007-05-17
I was very disappointed with this book. I purchased it based on the reviews, but I have to agree with the comment that having black and white pictures totally detracts from the beauty of these famous works of art. I actually ended up returning the book.
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Psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino claims that 20 percent of children have what she calls the Edison trait: "dazzling intelligence, an active imagination, a free-spirited approach to life, and the ability to drive everyone around them crazy." She named the trait after Thomas Edison, who flunked out of school despite his obvious brilliance. Palladino says that Edison-trait children think divergently, while the routines and structure of schools are more geared toward convergent thinking, or focusing on one idea at a time. The incompatible school environment, she says, usually leads divergent-thinking children to act out, receive poor grades, and often be labeled as strong-willed and disruptive.
These symptoms may sound similar to those of ADD, but Palladino says that's an overused term often mistakenly applied to Edison-trait children. "In most cases," she says, "ADD behavior patterns are comparable to but more extreme than the typical patterns of an Edison-trait child who does not have ADD." A diagnosis of ADD does not take into consideration factors such as "intelligence, perceptiveness, sensitivity, creativity, and wit."
With many references to scientific studies, Palladino helps you decide whether your child is one of the three types of Edison-trait children: dreamer, discoverer, or dynamo. She also gives pointed, practical advice regarding such controversial topics as diet, neurofeedback treatment, and psychological testing. For frustrated parents and educators, Dreamers, Discoverers, and Dynamos will be a rich source of both help and hope.
Book Description
Does your imaginative, computer-proficient daughter tune out in the classroom? Does your spirited son become headstrong and aggressive when faced with the simplest decisions? Does your bold, energetic child have trouble focusing on basic tasks?
Millions of children--one in five--have what psychologist Lucy Jo Palladino, Ph.D., calls the Edison trait: dazzling intelligence, an active imagination, a free-spirited approach to life, and the ability to drive everyone around them crazy. Named after Thomas Edison--who flunked out of school only to harness his talents and give the world some of its finest inventions--the Edison trait is on the rise in our younger generation.
The heart of the issue is that they think divergently--they overflow with many ideas--while schools, organized activities, and routines of daily living reward convergent thinking, which focuses on one idea at a time. Drawing on examples from more than two decades of private practice, Dr. Palladino helps us cope with this challenging aspect of our child's intellect and personality, explaining in clear terms:
- The three Edison-trait personality types: dreamers, discoverers, and dynamos
- The eight steps to understanding, reaching, and teaching your Edison-trait child
- The connection between the Edison trait and A.D.D.
Customer Reviews:
"D" for disappointed.......2007-09-27
While the basic premise is good, the book feels thin--as if it should have been a magazine article. Too general and it seems as her examples are not well supported. Better to read a Mel Levine book or Driven to Distraction
Finally positive news .......2007-05-08
This is a wonderful book. After hearing about all the things my son wouldn't be able to do, and how he'll never fit in etc. Here's a book that takes those "bad" traits and shows me how he can be sucessful with them. This book gave me hope for my son who was diagnosed very late (age 9) with Aspergers Autism. I now have a powerful ally to take to my family and his school that is based on hope and not on negitivity. It's changed my life and is changing the life of my son. How cool is that!!!
Interesting book!.......2006-08-08
This book first lists traits that may or may not fit your child, but are considered to be part of "The Edison Trait". Then, they give ideas on how to deal with children who think differently than many other children.
This book was formerly titled _The Edison Trait_.......2005-01-28
We have been searching for _The Edison Trait_ online today since the copy we are using is due back at the library. We found it online at around $50 a copy to buy it used! Fortunately we discovered that it has been retitled and is now sold as _Dreamers, Discoverers and Dynamos : How to Help the Child Who Is Bright, Bored and Having Problems in School_.
My wife has kept the library copy until it is overdue and has a hold on it. This is the most excited I have seen her about a book since we were married. She has found some very practical tools to help us with our children.
Good reference but not a cure-all.......2004-04-12
Despite the lofty praise heaped on Dreamers, Discoverers, and Dynamos, this book is neither a cure-all or all-in-once resource. On the other hand, Dr. Pallandino has rounded up plenty of good information and strategies for motivating children to complete tasks, pay attention in school, and essentially get their heads out of the clouds.
Part of the problem here is that this book essentially categorizes children as either having an Edison-trait---that is being very smart, imaginative, and free-spirited---or not. While I think most parents would like to associate their children with Edison, the roles of self-discipline, focus, and, extra effort in improving learning and performance are downplayed. And most parents already know that those ingredients have to be part of the mix.
But there are enough positives here to make this book worth a read. Learning how to teach children how to break down tasks into components, striving to improve one's patience, working as a team, and remembering to reward achievements are all good things. Although such advice is certainly valuable for helping any child, not just those who have this Edison-trait.
The dichotomy between convergent thinking and divergent thinking, a core idea in this book, seems a bit artificial and a bit too clear-cut to me (true, I'm only a parent and former teacher) but I find most real-life issues a bit more blurry. But this model does illustrate to a good degree the serious "dumbing down" problems inherent in our education systems.
The sections on therapy, ADD, and professional diagnosis were the least intriguing and least inspiring.
Realizing that there are different ways to approach a situation has its value, and the author's greatest success here is reminding readers to step back and consider the options.
Book Description
Wisconsin, 1961. Evelyn “Button” Peters is nine the summer Winnalee and her fiery-spirited older sister, Freeda, blow into her small town–and from the moment she sees them, Button knows this will be a summer unlike any other.
Much to her mother’s dismay, Button is fascinated by the Malone sisters, especially Winnalee, a feisty scrap of a thing who carries around a shiny silver urn containing her mother’s ashes and a tome she calls “The Book of Bright Ideas.” It is here, Winnalee tells Button, that she records everything she learns: her answers to the mysteries of life. But sometimes those mysteries conceal a truth better left buried. And when a devastating secret is suddenly revealed, dividing loyalties and uprooting lives, no one–from Winnalee and her sister to Button and her family–will ever be the same.
Customer Reviews:
A Sheer Joy to Read.......2007-09-18
It's a shame that fellow reviewer Bette Dowdell had a negative reaction to Sandra Kring's portrayal of the character of Jewel's sister, who happened to be a Christian. As a Christian myself, I didn't come to the conclusion that "all Christians are all bad" from this character. This was just one element of this character. And let's face it, we all know (or have known)someone like this (yes, even Christians...)!
I loved this book, and the characters were very believable (although I hesitate to even call them "characters," since they feel more like family and friends). As other reviewers stated, I find myself wondering what they are up to!
Fans will be happy to know that Sandra Kring is planning to write a sequel to The Book of Bright Ideas. I was thrilled when I heard this (even though it will probably be quite a wait...)! Also, Ms. Kring's next novel, Thank You for All Things, will be out next October (2008). Watch for it!
Amy M.
California
Dissing Christians.......2007-09-16
This story is okay, but very uneven. Part of the problem is Ms. Kring chose to write from a child's point of view, and she doesn't get it right. The book's message is everybody's good, everybody's fine--until a Christian shows up. The Christian is dishonest, morbidly obese, unfeeling and selfish; name a negative characteristic, and Mr. Kring's Christian caricature has it. The conclusion, then, is Christians are all bad, and everybody else is all good. Ms. Kring is entitled to her opinions, but I get really tired of being bashed.
Hurray for Verdella!.......2007-08-26
A light-hearted, emotionally poignant little book. Told from the point of view of an 11 year old girl called Button, who saw and heard too much, we are skillfully told about the primary adults in her life. The reality isn't pleasant, but Button and her new friend, Winnalee find solace in each other. Each chapter ends with a "Bright Idea" that summarizes what the girls learn about the world around them. The most realized character is Aunt Verdella. Despite her own demons, she loves without reservation and accepts without judgment. She provides the perspective and redemption in the story, backed up by her totally sensible husband, Rudy. A good read.
THE BEST OF THE BEST -- READ THIS BOOK!!.......2007-08-22
THE BOOK OF BRIGHT IDEAS
Meet ten-year old little Button, (Evelyn) who lives in Dauber, Wisconsin, with her parents. Sadly, Button's life is void of affection, love, interest, and a close relationship with her parents. Her parents love their daughter, but cannot show their love in any way, shape or form. Button is a sweet little girl, but lonely. She craves any sign of attention from her parents. They are so cold towards each other and their daughter. Lucky for Button, her Aunt Verdella showers her with hugs, kisses, attention, and love. Just what Button needs.
What Button didn't know she needed was a best friend. One summer day, into town blows Freeda and her little sister, Winnalee. Winnalee also has with them an urn filled with their mother's ashes. She takes it everywhere with her. These girls are both brash, outspoken, happy, fun-loving, and life-loving sisters who are making Dauber their new home. Button and Winnalee instantly click and Button's drab little life takes on some color.
This book tells the tale of how Button's life is transformed thanks to Freeda and Winnalee. Freeda decides to stay in town and instantly gets a reputation as a loose woman, but, hey, it's the truth! Winnalee is fun and has a strong imagination. She brings such fun into Button's life.
The book reveals a deep dark secret in Freeda and Winnalee's lives that will, in the end, become known to all and change everyone's life. Before this happens though, Freeda befriends Button's mom, Jewel, and gives her confidence and happiness. Jewel's transformation has such an effect on her marriage and on her little Button that you keep cheering them on.
This was a great book for people of an age -- in their 50's and 60's -- as it takes place in 1961 and stirred up happy memories for this reader. From the games Button and Winnalee play, to the candy they eat, fashions, make-up, pot holder making -- it is a fun way to relive your childhood too.
I HIGHLY recommend this book. You will absolutely love it. There are plenty of surprises and some suspense and seeing the world through the eyes of two young girls is great. Truly -- THE BOOK OF BRIGHT IDEAS they pen is full of wonderful wisdom and truth.
READ THIS BOOK. It had me laughing, crying, smiling, and sad to see it come to an end. Ms. Kring has another book, CARRY ME HOME. You should get both of these treasures, plop yourself down, and just enjoy. Ms. Kring NEVER disappoints. They are both literary treats you will be so happy you enjoyed. After you read these gems, be sure to tell all of your friends and family. I have!
Thank you!
Pam
A wonderful story of friendship.......2007-08-21
This is another one of those great books that I discovered by accident. Narrated by 9-year-old Button, the story tells us of her unforgettable summer, made possible by the addition of a new friend. Ten-year-old Winnie is outspoken and wild compared to Button's quiet existence. She hauls the urn containing ashes of her dead mother around and shares her secret with Button - her book of bright ideas, which she adds to frequently to help teach her about life's lessons. However, there are family secrets soon to be discovered that will affect both girls and their families. The book is wonderfully written, making this point in time really come alive. It was a unique story, one which I enjoyed very much.
Customer Reviews:
Science made EASY!.......2001-07-20
This book is simply great. I bought several of Jean Potter's other books so when I found her name on line, I decided to buy this one. It is everything I thougt it would be and MORE! I love art, but never thought the two mixed. This is a book for every kid, teacher and parent!
I never realized how beautiful science can be........2000-06-09
I had never really thought how beautiful and mysterious and colorful and delightful science could be. This book inspires me, a person who has never really liked science all that much. Now I do! And I will pass that on to my kids when we do the Chromatography Art Experiment and separate colors on absorbant paper. Can't wait!
Wonderful way to integrate science and art!.......1999-01-13
What a wonderful and unique approach to science education! This book is jammed full of one-page "art experiments." The key is to use art projects to learn some science principles. Among many of the ideas to learn are dissolving, symmetry, reflecting light, gravity and friction. The only drawback is that the book could benefit from an introduction on the inquiry-based approach to learning...From The Science Spiders(TM) Newsletter.
A great resource book for preschool teachers.......1998-12-05
Like all of Mary Ann Kohl's books, this one is easily readable, with 1 activity listed per page, including pictures of the activity. It provides a reminder that science doesn't only happen at the science table! I often make my student interns choose an activity from this book (or MathArts)as the activities are open ended, process-oriented, and explained step by step. A great resource.
Customer Reviews:
Saving Junk, I can do........2000-06-09
Environmental Art for Kids, the sub-title. I like that. But what does it mean? This book takes kids outdoors to collect "stuff" from nature, like leaves and pinecones, or indoors to collect "stuff" like envelopes and newspaper. Once collected, there are about 150 projects for open-ended things to make with them. I especially liked making a "leaf burst" with supple autumn leaves and paint. I tried it and it's beautiful, just like the book says. Easy too. I also like the page layout...one big idea per page, book stays open nicely, great icons to help with other decisions to be made like how difficult and so forth. And can you believe it gives recipes for making your own homemade paste, glue, yarn, and chalk? Even how to build a kiln outside and bake your own clay, dry your own flowers. This is a pretty nice book for parents or teachers, camps, or any one who likes kids.
Customer Reviews:
Comparable to Art Lessons for Elementary Teachers.......2007-02-27
This is a great book for parents and educators alike. The projects well-detailed in this book are very comparable to techniques educators are taught to use with children in elementary and younger classrooms to promote creativity and self esteem.
Wonderful Resource for parents and teachers.......2006-06-30
This is a must have book for both parents and teachers. I keep it handy for those days when I feel like doing a project with my daugher, but I need a little help coming up with a creative idea. This book always gets us started. There's something here for everyone and it can be used with a huge variety of ages. It is truly one of the best art books we own.
Easy Art for Anyone.......2002-06-12
Easy discovery art for everyone, no matter what age. This book has been around for awhile, but the ideas are still classics.
THE book to get for the child artists in your life........2002-06-01
All of Mary Ann Kohl's art books are great, but if you have to start with just one, I would get this one. In fact, if you are teaching art to young children or working with your own child artists at home, this would be an ideal book to start with. Why? It covers all the mediums: drawing, painting, assemblage, printmaking, collage, sculpture and crafts. It contains open-ended projects that are suitable for almost any age. The projects allow children to explore materials and techniques and come up with their own ideas. Each page includes one project and is illustrated with line drawings. Each project is coded to show at a glance how much time/preparation is needed, what age/experience level the project is appropriate for, and so forth. My only complaint is that some of the projects call for the use of liquid starch which I have not been able to find (only spray starch and powder starch) - so I substitute watered down glue, which works. I teach art, am an art school graduate and a parent, and I have quite a few books on this subject, but this is the book I turn to most for ideas.
My favorite art book........2000-06-09
I really like this book. The ideas work every time, and the kids love them all. I don't think you need any other art idea book if you have this one.
Book Description
This gift book/journal will help moms-to-be toward a richer, fuller experience of their pregnancy. The Scripture, quotes, and prayers parallel the pregnancy process and encourage personal reflection, while the personal comments, practical tips, and poems help women understand and feel good about pregnancy. Nine Months & Counting will benefit women and their families practically, personally, and spiritually.
Customer Reviews:
Disappointing Collection.......2007-08-05
Based on the title and some reviews, I was expecting this book to be something that inspired me through my pregnancy journey. But the collection of thoughts, prayers and poems were not at all linear. Perhaps it was "too cute" and lofty for my taste. If you want something substantive, I suggest you seek another read.
Soft and Lovely.......2006-09-11
This wonderful little book is part of my permanent library! I really enjoy the gentleness and am very thankful to Alice for being obedient to the calling of the Christian childbirth ministry. Thank you!
Kelly J. Townsend
Author
Christ Centered Childbirth
Cute little book.......2005-10-14
This is a cute little book full of scriptures and quotes, to-do lists and helpful suggestions as well as questions to answer and space for journaling. I plan on using a lot of the scriptures and quote in my baby's scrapbook.
Sweet and gentle encouragement for the expectant or new mom.......2004-07-19
I purchased this book as a little gift for myself when trying to conceive our first child. It has remained a reassuring companion four years and two children later!
The book is visually lovely, with delicate illlustrations and a softly finished, beautiful cover. The tidbits of advice range from the practical to the inspiring. It is full of well-selected quotes from the bible and other sources. It is the type of book that can be read a snippet at a time, and you will glean something useful or inspiring or encouraging each time you open it.
It is the perfect gift for a newly pregnant woman, but I still find my copy useful months after birth. This book is a great reminder of the beauty of motherhood, and it makes you feel as if you have a gentle, motherly friend beside you to guide you through pregnancy and new motherhood.
Reassuring Thoughts and Reflections on Pregnancy.......2001-03-06
I stumbled across this charming book while looking for some thoughtful and/or Biblical quotes for my daughter's baby album. What I found, along with lots of beautiful thoughts for her book, was a reassuring look at God's hand in the jouney of preganancy.
I read and reread this book every night to calm my soul while pregnant and even afterwards to remind me that my children are gifts from God.
I intend to give this book as a "congratulions on your pregnancy" gift to all my expecting friends and family. I think you'll enjoy it too.
Customer Reviews:
We got cranked!.......2000-03-10
We just finished a motivational session with 80 folks from across the country and used one of Bruce Fuller's ideas.... the chapter "The Professor of Antonology".... had terrific fun, got everyone going, we started with an icebreaker then went into the teambuilding sessions.... worked like crazy. And yup... he sez business-gotta-be-fun.... and it was. We were Cranked Up! and heartily recommend his little book..
Results oriented, useful tools to build sales.......1999-04-28
Crank 'em Up has been a popular book around our office. The author provides an enthusiastic review of ideas and contests to motivate sales people. Definitely worth adding to my library of sales and marketing resources.
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