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Thought Provoking	Customer Rating:
Whenever I read a self-help book, I'm in search of gaining information to change my life for the better, and I'm usually disappointed. I really enjoyed this book however, and believe this one is indeed a life-changer.

I wish I'd had this book years ago!

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This is not the first time I've benefitted from Henry Cloud's wisdom & insight--this is definitely a man who's doing what he's MADE to do. In addition to showing the reader how each of the 9 things "works" externally, Cloud also explains how each of them resonates internally AS you do them. Brilliant! I am thrilled to discover that these "9 things" can be learned--even if you didn't get them by osmosis growing up. What hope for late bloomers! This book is by my bedside too--cuz I intend to read it as often as necessary til the "9 things" become second nature. P.S. The writing slightly lagged about 2/3 of the way thru, which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars. But hey, we're all learning & growing--even Henry Cloud, right?

Life-changing and life-defining book!

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Easy-to-read content with clear, pertinent examples of each of the '9 things' we must do to experience personal and professional success. Very common sense stuff. The presentation is like concentrated orange juice: it's weighty content that most of us have heard about in a watered down manner, or we KNOW it's true, but it's in the BACK of our minds, not in the forefront. Cloud brings these significant issues to the FOREFRONT of our minds, and he makes them memorable so that they will be imprinted on our minds, if we choose to adopt them. I have a friend who can't quickly get through the book b/c the truth is hard to embrace, sometimes. This material can be VERY CHALLENGING to adopt and apply in our lives, but, I'm living a much more peaceful and fulfilling life by just applying what I've learned so far, and I'm only about 80% through the book.... It's only when we challenge ourselves that true growth takes place. Growth never comes easily.

Good perspective	Customer Rating:
Henry Cloud's basic approach to life finds a new voice and perspective in this observation of people who succeed at living out their desires. Filled with Henry's no-nonsense understanding of how life works, this literary cousin of "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is a motivational reminder to think about life clearly and well.

It's by my bed	Customer Rating:
Easy, makes sense reading. Puts a new slant on running your life. Got me thinking twice about things that were't working for me. You won't be sorry you spent time with this companion.