La Opportunidad Perdida de Andy Andrews

Titulo:  La Opportunidad Perdida
Autor:  Andy Andrews
Clasificación:  Bueno
Razon para leer:  He disfrutado de la lectura de muchos de los libros de Andy Andrews, incluyendo tal vez mi favorite, El Regalo Del Viajero.
Formato:  Lei’ en mi Nook SimpleTouch
Sumario:  La Opportunidad Perdida es una novela de descubrimiento personal. Dentro de la narración, los personajes exploran la historia de un misterioso objeto. A medida que aprenden acerca de su pasado, sino que también aprenden acerca de las personas que hayan estado en contacto con él. De esas personas, algunos famosos y otros no, pero no menos interesante, aprenden acerca del poder todos y cada uno tiene que tomar decisiones que afectan su destino y el destino de los demás.
Opinar:  La historia es atractiva y agradable. Como los personajes de seguir las pistas y resolver el misterio, el lector es arrastrado por sus acciones. Dentro de la historia, no son perlas de sabiduría, enseñanzas sobre la vida que el lector consume casi sin saber que están aprendiendo algo.  La Opportunidad Perdida es una buen ejemplo de Andy Andrew’s abilidad para comunicar fueza ideas de vida en una forma muy fun para leer.
Joseph
Otros recsursos: www.andyandrews.com

Wisdom Meets Passion by Dan Miller and Jared Angaza

Title:  Wisdom Meets Passion

Author:  Dan Miller and Jared Angaza

Rating:  Right for you if you are looking for inspiration

Reason for Reading:  I have enjoyed reading many of Dan Miller’s previous books, including 48 Days To The Work You Love and No More Mondays.

Format:  I read this on my Nook SimpleTouch

Summary:  The book is a description of a less common point of view about work, both the ways in which people work and the purpose of their work.  Written in parallel, with both Dan and his son Jared writing something for each chapter, the book challenges conventional notions of working for a steady reliable paycheck and benefits.
Dan and Jared attempt to expand the reader’s understanding of the various methods for working, as well as the reasons why someone works.  Also given significant attention is the powerful results one can obtain when they, as the title describes, combine wisdom and passion.  When someone is using both what they know and what they care about, they can unlock tremendous opportunities and reap rich rewards.

Review:  The book provides several examples of different and less conventional work opportunities, many of which are inspiring.  If you enjoy meeting different people, people who live a different life from most of the population, these stories will connect you to them.  Wisdom Meets Passion is short on practical advice for job searches or small business start up, but just might inspire you to find something off the beaten path you might otherwise have missed.

Other resources: www.48days.com

All Pro Dad

Title:  All Pro Dad
Author:  Mark Merrill
Rating:  Good
Reason for Reading:  As a father to three children, I am particularly interested in books on intentional fatherhood.
Format:  e-book
Summary:  All Pro Dad is Mark Merrill’s description of the 7 qualities of quality fatherhood.  Mark is the founder of All Pro Dad, a non-profit organization that seeks to encourage intentional fatherhood for men.  Mark describes the lessons he’s learned from his own service to his family as a father, and what he’s learned from working with other fathers and families.
Review:  I found All Pro Dad to be an enjoyable read full of meaningful content.  Mark has described practical and powerful ways to grow as a father and connect to one’s children.  I plan on referring to this book as my children age and what they need from me change.  This book is recommended for any father wanting to improve their relationship with their children.
Joseph
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