Rating: Summary: Not Premium Og Review: Although I enjoyed this story, It wasn't as powerful as any of the "Greatest" series were. I found it to be too predictable. If you aren't familiar with this author and really want to get a taste of his brilliance start with "The Greatest Salesman in the World" I actually think this book would be great to introduce young readers (13 & up) to the wonderful and profound messages that Og teaches, especialy boys because of the subject matter (a lot of info about boys little league baseball) Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad book, just not up to par for Og, in my opinion.
Rating: Summary: Not Premium Og Review: Although I enjoyed this story, It wasn't as powerful as any of the "Greatest" series were. I found it to be too predictable. If you aren't familiar with this author and really want to get a taste of his brilliance start with "The Greatest Salesman in the World" I actually think this book would be great to introduce young readers (13 & up) to the wonderful and profound messages that Og teaches, especialy boys because of the subject matter (a lot of info about boys little league baseball) Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad book, just not up to par for Og, in my opinion.
Rating: Summary: One of Mandino's Best!!!!! Review: I absolutely adore Og Mandino and he is my all time favorite author. I have just about all of his books and have read numerous books more than once. I cannot begin to describe the hope and inspiration he has provided to me in my times of despair. The world is a much better place because of the love, power, and strength of Og Mandino's literary jewels.The Twelfth Angel is a powerful testament to courage, faith, hope and most importantly, love. I have carried that quote from Winston Churchill around with me for years, "Never, never, never, never, never give up!". Og is able to take the reader to heights I have never before felt with another author. I can now understand readers writing to him with their testimonies of wanting to end their life and after reading a Mandino story, they were infused with such hope and the courage to go on. This story will do that for you as well. I am sure that we all have felt and experienced soul wrenched despair and thinking the only solution was suicide. John Harding, the main character, experiences these very thoughts and feelings and angels appear in his life in the form of some very special people, including a very special little boy named Tim. I really believe that it is little Timmy who gives John the will to live again and John helps to give back to Timmy, as he embraces life once again. This is story which will make you cry and yet have you soaring on hope and love. As I said in the beginning, I absolutely love Og Mandino and have nothing but the highest praise for each and every one of his books. I re-read them often and share them with friends. I guarantee that you too, will fall in love with this incredible author - an angel himself. Please give this book to your children to read - it will have an impact on them - guaranteed. This is the kind of book that will stay in your heart for days.
Rating: Summary: One of Mandino's Best!!!!! Review: I absolutely adore Og Mandino and he is my all time favorite author. I have just about all of his books and have read numerous books more than once. I cannot begin to describe the hope and inspiration he has provided to me in my times of despair. The world is a much better place because of the love, power, and strength of Og Mandino's literary jewels. The Twelfth Angel is a powerful testament to courage, faith, hope and most importantly, love. I have carried that quote from Winston Churchill around with me for years, "Never, never, never, never, never give up!". Og is able to take the reader to heights I have never before felt with another author. I can now understand readers writing to him with their testimonies of wanting to end their life and after reading a Mandino story, they were infused with such hope and the courage to go on. This story will do that for you as well. I am sure that we all have felt and experienced soul wrenched despair and thinking the only solution was suicide. John Harding, the main character, experiences these very thoughts and feelings and angels appear in his life in the form of some very special people, including a very special little boy named Tim. I really believe that it is little Timmy who gives John the will to live again and John helps to give back to Timmy, as he embraces life once again. This is story which will make you cry and yet have you soaring on hope and love. As I said in the beginning, I absolutely love Og Mandino and have nothing but the highest praise for each and every one of his books. I re-read them often and share them with friends. I guarantee that you too, will fall in love with this incredible author - an angel himself. Please give this book to your children to read - it will have an impact on them - guaranteed. This is the kind of book that will stay in your heart for days.
Rating: Summary: Perserverance is found within these pages Review: I have read all but two of Og's books and "the Twelfth Angel" is one of my favorites. It really drives home the fact that it is the attitude that determines the altitude in life. Timothy Noble teaches us this truth with his often repeated phrase. This is a book for everyone of every age, gender, race and religion.
Rating: Summary: A TIMELESS STORY TO REFRESH ONE'S SPIRITS Review: I HAVE READ MOST OF OG MANDINO'S BOOKS AND THIS IS MY FAVORITE. WHEN EVER THE WORLD IS TRYING TO BEAT ME DOWN, I CAN ALWAYS TURN TO TIMOTHY NOBLE TO UPLIFT ME AND PUT MY OWN PROBLEMS IN PROPESTIVE. A MUST READ BOOK TO RESTORE ONE'S INNER PEACE. THANK YOU OG MANDINO
Rating: Summary: Read it! Review: I loved this book. I started on Tuesday evening and finished Wednesday evening. It's one of those "just can't put it down types". I found myself totally immersed in John Harding's insufferable grieve, and his compassioned interaction with little Timmy Noble. The ending made one wish there were more people like John in this rough old world. I will be buying several copies for my friends and family to read, along with a Kleenex or two. I've read several of Mandino's book, and think this is by far his best. My niece, Laurie, let me read her copy while we were on vacation. Thanks, Laurie. Love, Aunt Peggy
Rating: Summary: Another amazing and riveting book by Og Mandino. Review: I loved this book. I started on Tuesday evening and finished Wednesday evening. It's one of those "just can't put it down types". I found myself totally immersed in John Harding's insufferable grieve, and his compassioned interaction with little Timmy Noble. The ending made one wish there were more people like John in this rough old world. I will be buying several copies for my friends and family to read, along with a Kleenex or two. I've read several of Mandino's book, and think this is by far his best. My niece, Laurie, let me read her copy while we were on vacation. Thanks, Laurie. Love, Aunt Peggy
Rating: Summary: Another amazing and riveting book by Og Mandino. Review: I loved this book. I started on Tuesday evening and finished Wednesday evening. It's one of those "just can't put it down types". I found myself totally immersed in John Harding's insufferable grieve, and his compassioned interaction with little Timmy Noble. The ending made one wish there were more people like John in this rough old world. I will be buying several copies for my friends and family to read, along with a Kleenex or two. I've read several of Mandino's book, and think this is by far his best. My niece, Laurie, let me read her copy while we were on vacation. Thanks, Laurie. Love, Aunt Peggy
Rating: Summary: Lonely? Grab this book and feel GREAT once again!!! Review: I used to and still do hate a book wherein one or even more main characters die. But like what they say,"there's always an exception to the rule" and this is IT!!! This Mandino masterpiece is really a must read book. It teaches you how to cope with death and how to never ever lose faith. One warning though: be sure to keep a handkerchief handy while reading this book!!
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