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: 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: Book 4 Everyone Review: I'm only 13 years old and I'm not really a BOOK WORM, but I really like Og Mandino's "12th Angel". It's my book report in school. When I was reading it, I treasured its quotes in my mind like: Day by day, in everyway, I am getting better and better or Never (6x) Give Up! Sheesh! It touched me so much that it made me burst into tears. It influenced me a lot and I hope it will influence you too...
Rating: Summary: God's helpers come in all shapes and sizes Review: My favorite author is Og Mandino- My only wish was to meet him before he died... Being a public school teacher for 16 years, I offer this book as "extra credit" to any of my students who read it and then write a one-page summary. This book is powerful- it can change lives and let people know that their situation may not be as bad as it seems.... It also gives a message of hope that in any situation you should never,never give up!
Rating: Summary: One line can not sum up this author's accomplishment!!! Review: The story is more than heartwarming, it's OG again. I read it in three sittings, and the tears flowed like the recent storms in California. It illustrates the warm feeling of people who have made an impact on others, the thin threads, if you will. This is IT!!! The ending is IT! John Harding is a real American hero, a true example of struggling with life, himself and winning. A premium example of "people helping people help themselves". A great example of one man soul searching. This would be a great gift to any dad, especially those who are into sports with their kids. There are many "Tim Noble"s out there, and this book explempifies the crucial role we have as parents in our responsibilty to our community and our children, who are our future leaders
Rating: Summary: The Twelfth Angel Review: The Twelfth Angel was a very emotional book that portraid the life of a man with a broken heart. It used a lot of forshadowing wich was hard to follow at times but was a main part of the story. It was a very predictible book that at times had you hanging by tip of your seat. I didn't rate the book very high because it was at times hard to follow but had a good plot that showed that he was a deep writer. Over all I thought it was a fine book and suggest that if you like drama and sad books with good endings it is the book to read.
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