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Summary: Truly Inspirational!
Review: This is really a little gem of a book. The only person who could have written a more loving and factual account of Bill's life and how it related to her own would have been Bill's mother. Anyone reading this book and feeling that there's too much of the author's life in it doesn't understand what an inspiration one man's life can have on others. If we don't know the author's life, we can't really know how profound Mr. Porter's example is. The negative "reviews" below, which are likely the work of just one or two people based on the phraseology they use, their mean personal attacks, and their typographical errors and inaccuracies (who's Bill Brady?), reflect those "reviewer's" little minds and petty jealousies. They would probably respond to the book of Job in the Bible with "Too much Job, not enough God," or to Exodus with "I would have liked to have known more about this God fellow than how great Moses was and what a rough life he had out in that desert." Context is necessary in everything. Anyone can tear something down; it takes a special person to build something. Good work, Mrs. Brady. Angel or not, you have provided a beautiful glimpse of a great man seen through the eyes of the only living person who knows him best. Thank-you!
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Summary: Insightful and touching!!!
Review: This truly was an amazing book! I was a little shocked at some of the other comments found in the reviews as the title, "Ten things 'I' learned from Bill Porter" had me thinking from the very purchase that I would be getting the author's life experiences and NOT Bill Porter's life experiences. Those thinking they would get something else should go back and study the word "I" in the English language...because this book really was fantastic! The author's ability to expertly relay her experiences helped me reevaluate my own day-to-day interactions. Her life was amazing! This is a book I'd definitely recommend to others!
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Summary: A Complete Time Waster
Review: To appreciate Bill Porter's life and success it is far better to see him portrayed in the movie 'Door To Door' featuring William H. Macy. Shelly Brady's book completely misses the mark. I found it to be a little too self-serving, syrupy, and terribly redundant at times. It read like the Bill Porter story starring Shelly Brady.
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Summary: Because we can all learn a lot from Bill Porter
Review: Whatever you think about the hand that life has dealt you, think again. Consider what the experience of someone who had so much stacked against them can teach you - about life, challenges and most of all, about yourself. Wonderful.
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Summary: Moving and Inspiring! A very positive and motivational book
Review: When I finally picked this book up, it was hard to put down! I was moved to tears several times and, when I finished, was left with a determination to look for the positive in every situation I find myself in. Anyone who reads this book and comes away with negative feelings probably can't be helped. Any person who doesn't think the author should share how Bill's life has affected hers doesn't understand how the positive example of one individual can affect another. This is a beautifully written, loving account of friendship, inspiration, and hope.
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Summary: I HAVE LEARNED!
Review: When I heard from Barbara Walters that Bill Porter's story which was featured on ABC's 20/20 generated the most viewer response in television history, I was inclined to know more about this modern day hero. In 'Ten Things I Learned from Bill Porter', this courageous man, despite his physical setback- recognizes there are no obstacles. And in his optimism he will not allow his limitations to interfere with his daily course of living and ultimately succeeding. In the book, Bill mentioned his special friend (and author of this book) Shelly Brady as his 'angel'. Beyond doubt, Shelly and the Brady family epitomizes how human beings should aspire to be. This book is an absolute inspiration to read and makes excellent gifts. I am going to read it again and again!...
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