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Summary: Take your time, but READ THIS BOOK!
Review: In Chapter 6 of his book "Good Intentions," author Duke Robinson explains why 'telling little lit' is one of "The Nine Unconscious Mistakes of Nice People," even though we all know that it is often much more difficult to tell the truth. With this in mind, I cannot describe my experiences of reading it three times and listening to the tape twice as 'enjoyable.' Reading this book and absorbing its wisdom is hard work. It should not be read from cover to cover in one sitting. It is much better to read it one chapter at ta time, with a few days - or a week - in between to mull over, discuss, and argue with its startling assertions long enough to understand how true they are and wonder: "Why didn't I think of that long ago?"
Like much hard work, however, there is a rich payoff, as we begin to understand ourselves and our relationships to our fellows more clearly. Duke Robinson has made a remarkable contribution to human relations.
I urge you to read it. Slowly.
Recently Liberal Arts Graduate.
(After 55 years at Penn State)
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Summary: Woman in General All relate to More Than One Chapter
Review: Pass this along to any one of your female friends and brief them on the title to the chapters and listen carefully to what happens. Listen to how they respond. Curiousity will force you to pursue this book further. It's easy and doesn't take you away from hours of analyizing each and every word. The message is clear and identifiable. Those of us that volunteer, nurture, caretake and love unconditionally need to ensure we get something in return. It sounds simple yet difficult to orchestrate on our own. These simple steps will help you, like they have helped me, to one, identify, learn to say no, and accept that we can do that and still be a nice person. Thank you for your insight, your care and wisdom. Is the book perfect in every way? No, but that is clearly the message and well received.
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Summary: Great reference guide for living
Review: Reading "Good Intentions" evoked feelings similar to those when I first read Emerson's "Self Reliance" in college. The power of the book comes from reading in print what I have experienced, fell prey to, and have had similar thoughts on in the areas of personal relationships, anger and trying to always do the "right" thing. The pleasure of the read is having my own inner-examination verified and examined in an easy to read manner.I found the sections on anger and reasoning with irrationality excellent reference guides for healthy management of these (nearly) everyday occurences. This book will be kept on my shelf as a reference book for life. Thanks for writing it Duke!
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Summary: This book was made for group discussion and skill practice.
Review: Taking to heart and putting into practice the advice of this book will help you clean up your relationships. I've had some success. I recommend that groups get hold of this and use it. I understand the author has a study guide. Good move. I think the book will appeal to people of all persuasions.
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Summary: A practical, readable book with nine good admonitions.
Review: This book should be helpful to most people who want to be nice but cannot handle criticism, anger, grief, excessive requests and other normal facts of life. It is very readable and practical and most people will find it useful for themselves, or particularly suitable for a family member who cannot navigate the choppy waters of today's society
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Summary: Duke rocks
Review: This is one Oprah should have picked up on -- solid and witty advice on how to stop making those same mistakes, and start getting a grip on your own life. I read it slowly, absorbing its wisdom in increments...I recommend it to anyone who has a berth on this crazy ship called Earth.
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Summary: Great
Review: We do not have to expect
that this book can completely change our life,
but it will surely help !
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