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Summary: One Handbook for Life
Review: Dobson targets readers between the ages of sixteen and twenty-six in the package of his ongoing life's work, studying and teaching the basics of life: money, love, emotions, opportunity, God's will, sin, suffering, and eternal questions.Life on the Edge is both theologically and psychologically sound, as well as EXTREMELY practical and easy to read. A tremendous kick-start to any interest in personal growth.
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Summary: Why is it important to follow God's will
Review: Dr. James Dobson opens the reader's eyes in this short, but potent work. I read this book in just one afternoon; in this time my view about my future and my own personal goals and aspirations was altered significantly. Learning how to fit God into my future is one of the most difficult problems that I, as a Christian, struggle with. Reading this book helped me to realize how important it is that God not fit into my agenda, but rather, my agenda should fit around God's. Please understand that this book will not give you an easy pathway to God's will for your life. It will, however, give to you the reason why it is so important that your life be focused around God. As Christians, we know that God's will is best for our future. However, as humans it is in our nature to do what we want and feel is best for our own life. Dobson's goal in this book is help the reader realize that in the long run of life, it is not our own meek achievements that will matter; in fact they will soon be forgotten. He succeeds in illustrating that searching for and following God's will is the only way that any person can hope to have a life of satisfaction and significance.
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Summary: Why is it important to follow God's will
Review: Dr. James Dobson opens the reader's eyes in this short, but potent work. I read this book in just one afternoon; in this time my view about my future and my own personal goals and aspirations was altered significantly. Learning how to fit God into my future is one of the most difficult problems that I, as a Christian, struggle with. Reading this book helped me to realize how important it is that God not fit into my agenda, but rather, my agenda should fit around God's. Please understand that this book will not give you an easy pathway to God's will for your life. It will, however, give to you the reason why it is so important that your life be focused around God. As Christians, we know that God's will is best for our future. However, as humans it is in our nature to do what we want and feel is best for our own life. Dobson's goal in this book is help the reader realize that in the long run of life, it is not our own meek achievements that will matter; in fact they will soon be forgotten. He succeeds in illustrating that searching for and following God's will is the only way that any person can hope to have a life of satisfaction and significance.
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Summary: Thank you Dr. Dobson
Review: I haven't read a book with this much wisdom since the Bible! Everything from God's will for us, to romance, to education is discussed. I withdrew from a secular college, knowing that it was what I had to do...but felt better about it after reading this book, and finding out why secular educations usually don't make the grade. Shortly after my girlfriend and I started dating, she gave me this book to read. I couldn't have asked for a better book to read whenever it comes to understanding romantic relationships in such a compact way. In a seemingly short amount of pages, Dobson opened my eyes to realizations about relationships that had never occurred to me before. Dobson intended this book to be for readers in the ages of 16-26. If you are in that age range, don't miss out! Read this book.
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Summary: For a Young Adult's Journey Between Adolescence & Adulthood
Review: I read this book as a young Christian in high school a number of years ago. Dr. Dobson's practical advice and principles have been helpful to me through the following years in my decision-making and in facing issues as a young adult. This book is his effort to help the next generation bridge the chasm between adolescence and adulthood. Dr. Dobson is a godly man of God and a Christian counselor with years of experience and expertise on issues of the family and child development. One of the things I like of this book is its down-to-earth, practical style. His tone is not preaching down to, but rather, able to relate well with the younger generation which makes this book an enjoyable read for young people. I gave this book to a friend of mine who doesn't normally enjoy reading Christian books and she finished cover-to-cover in a matter of two days. Dr. Dobson targets and confronts the defining issues young adults face in the "critical decade" (ages 16-26): The keys to lifelong love (principles and recommendations for selecting a life partner), vocation/career, money, success, pornography, overcoming inferiority feelings, getting along with parents, emotions (can we we trust them?), suffering, etc. Most importantly, Dr. Dobson confronts the eternal issues to young people--why we are here and where we are going (death and afterlife). In the end of some chapters, he devotes some space to answer common questions that may be asked in response to his advices regarding love, premarital sex, "safe" sex, finding God's will, homosexuality, etc. (i.e. Is there such a thing as love at first sight? Is it possible for me to love someone and not feel it?) Young adults who read and apply the principles in this book may save themselves from wrong decisions--decisions that will impact them for the rest of their life. This book is an excellent guide filled with practical godly advice to prepare and equip young adults who're crossing the bridge between adolescence and adulthood.
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Summary: I couldn't believe it!
Review: I started reading this book in the middle of a relationship with a girl I broke up with last year and am now JUST over. Why did it take me so long? I was VERY stubborn. I didn't want to believe what I read. The idea that this exciting feeling of "love" I was feeling might not be love? But then I went back and read more carefully and took time to think about what it said. My eyes openned! This is a breathtaking book. I carry it with me as a reference. Silly, one might think, but it has served to help many around me (considering I'm in high school). Two of my Christian friends are in a relationship. They are VERY Godly people, but they were having difficulties. One was discontented because she didn't have space. The other was confused because he wasn't getting comunication. I pointed out a few things from this book (mainly the "hand A and hand B" concept conveying space) and they understood their problems. It has helped numerous others and has given me an understanding of the people and situations aroung me. God Bless Dr. Dobson. I'm seeing a young lady now (a new person who apreciates my thinking), and I intend to give this book as a gift. Like someone said earlier-I think this should be required reading for teens everywhere.
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Summary: Don't make the same mistake I did. Read this book now!
Review: I'm a 24-year-old college graduate. I studied physics and mathematics while attending Wheaton College in Norton Massachusetts and I pride myself on my intelligence and my maturity. I can honestly say that after reading Dr. James Dobson's book "Life on the Edge" I had a completely different look at the world around me, and I immediately dropped my egotistical attitude. I have recently lost whom I believed to be my soul mate and it was this loss that prompted me to try and make some sense of my life. My mother obviously noticed how much I had been hurting by the experience and she gave me this book to read. Once I read the chapters on relationships and love, I became well aware of why our relationship went sour. I had failed to understand the exact psychology and the wonderful differences between men and women and how these differences can be understood and used to compliment your partner. Men and women are absolutely created equal but we are extremely different in many, many ways. It's actually these differences that make men and women so compatible and it was my ignorance to these natural and biological differences that made me lose the girl of my dreams. Don't let this happen to you. We must learn from others' mistakes because there isn't enough time for us to make all of them for ourselves. This book deals with the decisions of finding a college, deciding on a career, understanding the ins and outs of an intimate relationship, and Dr. James Dobson describes in great detail what it REALLY takes to make a relationship last a lifetime. This should be used as a guide for all young adults to live your life for the better in almost every possible way. Dr. James Dobson is a gift from God and he should be taken very seriously. His insight into the young adult psyche is an unmistakable sign that he has been blessed with an ability that most of us need to find within ourselves. We all can learn something from this book, and if we allow our hearts to open up to the goodness of God, we can live our lives according to his Will. I lost the woman that I loved, and then I discovered Dr. James Dobson's book Life on the Edge. I honestly believe that if I had known then what I know now, I could've avoided this tragedy and I would be getting married to the women of my dreams. I can only hope that she reads this and recognizes herself in my sincere message. Friendship, trust, respect, admiration, and understanding are all very necessary to the growth and nourishment of a life long and loving relationship. Trust me, read this book and you will be transformed into a new [better] person. God bless Dr. James Dobson and God bless women everywhere.
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Summary: Life on the Edge for Graduates
Review: If you are college bound this book is a great choice for you! It gives specific guidelines to help you find a career, pursuit, purpose and mate. Dr. Dobson helps you by giving you tips on decision making, especially tough ones in your future. If you are struggling with any of these issues you should pick up this book and read it! Dr. Dobson is a great Christian author who ties Jesus Christ into all of his sections of this book. This especially is a great book for Christians because they can really relate to what the author is talking about, but it is good for non-Christians or non-religious people as well. I would recommend this book to anyone who is making important decisions in thier life, particularly ones for thier future.
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Summary: Life on the Edge for Graduates
Review: This book by James Dobson, gave a lot of good adivice that is and will be useful in graduating high school and moving on in life. It talks about choosing a career, choosing a "life-time love", and also your purpose in life. This book is full of valuable information that everyone should read about. I can only say positive things about this book. I can't think of anything that I would change about it. It gave me inspiration about what my future holds for me and also gave me logical advice which I will take to heart. Like I said, everything was
positive about this book and I encourage every high school student to read it.
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Summary: Bigotry
Review: This book has lots of good advice for those navigating the college years. However, this book is homophobic, and therefore, I must give it a poor rating. Preaching hate is not what I want to find in a Christian book. The book offers bad advice on how to treat homosexuals, and has no advice for homosexuals reading the book.
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