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Summary: The Four Agreements: a life changing book
Review: I am a psychotherapist, and I have recommended this book to countless clients, many of whom have commented it is a life changing book. It is simple and profound. It makes a difference!!
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Summary: A world without interpersonal responsibility
Review: My boss loaned me this book as a way of teaching me to be "more professional" on the job. I skimmed it and quickly settled on chapter 3: The Second Agreement, because my boss had referred to the principle of 'not taking things personally' so many times in our exchanges.After closely reading just a few pages of this chapter, I was really quite appalled. How could someone touting wisdom (that word is even part of the book's subtitle) recommend that, "Whatever people do, think, feel, or say, don't take it personally." Ruiz elaborates on this when he writes, "...if you get mad at me, I know you are dealing with yourself." Does the author mean for his readers to believe that whenever someone expresses displeasure regarding another person's behavior, it's really just old-fashioned 'projection'? If so, when I walk up to you and punch you in the face unexpectedly, your anger at my actions is really you "dealing with yourself." This is the kind of psycho-babble crap that encourages victimized people to remain in dysfunctional relationships OR, conversely, convinces arrogant or aggressive people to carry on without compassion or any regard for other people's feelings, because, as Ruiz puts it, nothing anyone says is "because of you." I'm glad that the world Ruiz describes is not part of my reality. A place where we have absolutely no effect on each other sounds very lonely and pointless to me. Thanks for reading this review.
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Summary: Marginally interesting
Review: This book looked interesting at first but found it to be an over-simplication of Jungian ideas. I was disappointed but read it anyway. Takes about an afternoon to read through. The author's style annoyed me but the general principles were right on.
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Summary: The Four Agreements
Review: This is a MUST read. Buy three--keep one and give two away to good friends. Everyone needs to read this.
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Summary: Much ado about nothing: Rated a Zero
Review: Senior Ruiz and your "Four Agreements": How can I trash thee? Let me count the ways. Why did I buy thee? Well, thou does not care because you have become rich duping those pour lost souls seeking wisdom and spiritual santification in the self-help section of book stores. Ruiz, in his "Four Agreements" trys to inflate the deflated ego with hot air. Of that he has plenty and offers it generously and without reservation. So much is his wealth that his redundant diatribe requires two companion volumes of redundancy in order to perfect whatever it is he said on the back cover of the first book. Like most hot air it lacks oxygen. Congratulations Sir! You have turned an arrogant redundant and meaningless work into an industry and managed to dupe the most vulnerable in Western society. Nevermind the thousands who will become disillusioned and hurt by the application of your "methods." Nevermind that the basis for your teachings guts 5400 years of Judeo-Christian tradition. You don't care because, as your work describes, self-application of your "method" has created an arrogant, impenetrable, self-centered ego that disallows such considerations. If people need spitiual help and guidance they should look to the heros of the World Trade Center, the firemen and rescue workers and police. See the outpouring of true love and unselfish dedication to the benefit of our fellow man. Ruiz preaches "self, self and more self." Our Western Judeo-Christian tradition preaches "others." Soon another charletan shall rise to take your place and you and your "Four Agreements" will go by way of your ancestors. Extinct. May you leave no artifacts and your book soon be out of print. Folks -- I have never written such a bad review -- but this man's series of books and now calenders and who knows what else is a bunch of (maximum space exceeded).
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Summary: Practical Advice You Already Knew But Needed A Reminder
Review: This book is great. It's written very simply without a lot of fluff. The philosopy written here is what you already know deep in your heart, but the way it is written will bring it to the forefront of your thoughts. Excellent!
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Summary: Must Read For people with low self esteem
Review: When I first read The Four Agreement I was in a pchyiatric unit of a hospital I was forced to enter because of depression (very low self esteem), and an eating disorder. I was addament to change my ways and because of this I actually bought the Four Agreements. It thought me basic things that boosted my self esteem and made me even smile. I'd recomend this book to anyone.
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Summary: A lot of pages about nothing
Review: "Unsubstantiated jibberish" is the way I'd sum up this book. I found the author's lack of content irritating throughout. It reads quickly though as you won't be slowed down with any thought-provoking content.
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Summary: "The Four Agreements" can make you a better parent too!
Review: "The Four Agreements" gives the reader a simple understanding of how to act in order to change how you feel about yourself in this world. This book reminds me of a fantastic book I read for parents and teachers titled "The Child Whisperer" by Matt Pasquinilli. Like "The Child Whisperer", "The Four Agreements" will give you simple steps to take to improve your sense of contentment and sense of purpose as a parent, or just as a member of this world. Buy both books to get a more comprehensive understanding of simple and effective living.
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Summary: Excellent Book and easy to understand.
Review: This book is wonderful for those looking for simple answers and steps on how to know who you really are.
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