clivemac28

Excellent, doable, uplifting advice for older men

Reviewed: 08-06-18

It's a shame that the only other UK written review of this book is so negative - I suspect it will have stopped a number of us Brits having access to some truly life-enhancing advice. The other reviewer is right that the narration is likely to be a bit much for us non-Americans, but get used to the authors' passion and enthusiasm (not insincerity) as expressed by the narrators, act on the advice and you will most likely benefit. You may even benefit hugely. I have.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Essential reading, powerful, uplifting

Reviewed: 11-09-16

This is the most important book I've listened to (or read). It gave rise to many thoughts and emotions and I'm grateful to Matthew Syed for his research and insights. Matthew gives hope that people, individuals, can make a real difference to the misguided behaviours that cause so much unnecessary pain and suffering in our society, including one especially inspiring example. He also shows the way to deal with a number of different challenges through examples of personal endeavour from Galileo to David Beckham via James Dyson. Simon Slater does an excellent job as narrator, adding to the immense impact of the book.

It works for me! Excellent result.

Reviewed: 23-08-15

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For many years I've had trouble sleeping. I've been using this audiobook book for a week now and I've not managed more than about ten minutes before falling asleep. To be clear, it's when I wake up in the night that I need something like this to help me get back to sleep. I highly recommend the book for what it does - not for the storyline!

I look forward to hearing how friends and relations find the book works for young children.

Tools For Life

Reviewed: 15-01-10

This is a brilliant book with an excellent audio edition. It describes four simple agreements to make with yourself, which allow you to increase your control over how you experience your life: 1) Be impeccable with your word; 2) Don't take anything personally; 3) Don't make assumptions; 4) Always do your best. Simple does not mean easy! Don Miguel's book helps the reader have the power of these agreements and use it. Peter Coyote's reading is a delight which helps the learning process. This is timeless work that can be referred to time and again. I found the Four Agreements even more powerful than Stephen Covey's Seven Habits, which is saying a lot. And just like the Seven Habits, the Four Agreements are powerful in all aspects of your life including family, work and leisure time.

23 of 23 people found this review helpful

A new dimension

Reviewed: 08-02-08

When I was a teenager I thoroughly enjoyed (and found myself transported to) Dune and appreciated it as much as Catch 22 and Asimov's Foundation series. When I was a thirty-something I tried to enjoy the film version without much success. As a fifty-something I am amazed by the richness of the experience provided by this audiobook. The combination of straight narrative and dramatisation works to bring the book to life in a way I did not expect. I recommend listening via an iPod/MP3 player with headphones. If the spoken word can evkoe pictures in your mind, your are in for a cinematic treat!

10 of 10 people found this review helpful