Gadzooks!: Dr. James Dobson the Highly Practical Life and Leadership Principles of Dr. James Dobson

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Summary: 5 Big Stars...A Must Read!
Review: Gadzooks! is a remarkable insider's look at the foremost authority on the family in the modern era - and how a world-class organization operates. From poignant and humorous anecdotes, to heartfelt stories, to tried and true business principles, this book has it all.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and would highly recommend it. Whether you're a young business entrepreneur, a casual fan of Dr. James Dobson, or just interested in well written, life-applicable books, Gadzooks! is for you! The writer has an amazing grasp of the English language and really paints the picture for the reader. He takes you behind-the-scenes of the acclaimed doctor and masterfully articulates the universal message of hard work, strong ethics, and having a true passion for one's calling in life.

Kudos, Mr. Batura on this literary achievement...and keep up the good work!

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Summary: Read this book if you want to laugh AND learn
Review: Gadzooks! made me laugh, while it helped me learn. The book, on the surface, discusses the lifestyle and leadership of Christian leader Dr. James Dobson. After reading a few chapters, you realize that the wisdom in this book can easily be applied to your own life. But wait, there's no preaching and no stuffiness. It's a lighthearted and funny offering. If you want to know how to apply godly wisdom to your life, read this book. It's a true story of how one man does it. If he can do it, then so can you!

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Summary: Surprising praise from a skeptic
Review: I don't generally care too much for the "self-help/life's lessons" genre of literature, but I decided to flip through the book anyway because the author had been recommended to me. I was admittedly less than enthusiastic, particularly because I knew little or nothing about James Dobson (around whom the book is centered) and because I'm keenly aware of the mountains of literature by people trying to cash in by providing their "life's advice" to gullible buyers.

I was pleasantly surprised to find that not only was it written in a very engaging and entertaining style, but it wasn't preachy and I never got the impression that it was anything but sincere. The narration is such that I felt as if I was sitting by the fire listening to my grandfather spin stories with subtle messages that take some time to fully sink in--an effect that speaks to the author's skills as a writer. It's a quick read, and at that price, I consider it a wise investment on my part as regards both time and money. I'm still suspicious of the genre overall, but this was a diamond in the rough.

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Summary: Moved my cheese
Review: I veraciously read more than 100 business books annually and have developed a very skeptical view of most new releases that attempt to repackage dung with a clever title and mass marketing from the publisher. When I receieved a copy of Gadzooks! to review I was pleasantly surprised by this author's articulation of timeless wisdom.

Instead of writing about concepts and theories developed in the halls of academia, he has shared with readers real life, practical application of leadership principles from an insiders perspective.

Too often authors interview CEOs to ask their opinion on what makes a great leader and as a result we end up with packaged opinions.

On the other hand, the stories this author shares are from eyewitness accounts of true leadership in action. This book will inspire and encourage any executive who is leading others in business and remind them that leadership is in the walk, not the talk.