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leahegood's review against another edition
3.0
Don't give to get. Get to give. (pg 68)
Meet the Broker, the Driver, the Executive, and the Reporter. Each character in this parable-like story has something to learn, something to teach, something to give. The Broker is a self-made man who forged his own success despite being born into money. With his every whim fulfilled by those beneath him, he is smug in his success and tries to ignore a sense of insignificance. His life is changed by a few days spent with the Executive--a man who cares for success only because it gives him the opportunity to help others.
This is a very simple book. Imagine the story of [b:The Ultimate Gift|361396|The Ultimate Gift|Jim Stovall|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1440009524s/361396.jpg|1424734] (the video version) wrapped up in parable format. There were no earth shattering new concepts in it's pages, but it was nevertheless a refreshing book with good reminders. I closed it feeling affirmed in my desire to help others and encouraged to daily seek ways to be generous.
Meet the Broker, the Driver, the Executive, and the Reporter. Each character in this parable-like story has something to learn, something to teach, something to give. The Broker is a self-made man who forged his own success despite being born into money. With his every whim fulfilled by those beneath him, he is smug in his success and tries to ignore a sense of insignificance. His life is changed by a few days spent with the Executive--a man who cares for success only because it gives him the opportunity to help others.
This is a very simple book. Imagine the story of [b:The Ultimate Gift|361396|The Ultimate Gift|Jim Stovall|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1440009524s/361396.jpg|1424734] (the video version) wrapped up in parable format. There were no earth shattering new concepts in it's pages, but it was nevertheless a refreshing book with good reminders. I closed it feeling affirmed in my desire to help others and encouraged to daily seek ways to be generous.
rachel_reece's review against another edition
2.0
Quaint is the best word to describe it. Simple, and idealistic, it presents inspirational ideas, but doesn't really connect them with actual life. One of those stories where people could say it "takes you back to a simpler time and place". But Truett Cathy is such a great man!
rockshaw22's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent read! I like the ideas presented. It was interesting how only one character had a name and everyone else was just their profession.
caffeinatedfae's review against another edition
2.0
Have you ever read a book and rolled your eyes so many times that you thought they would get stuck like that? Well, if you're looking for a book to experience the feeling, this is the book for you.
Personally, the thought behind this book was interesting and I hoped that I would learn something from it. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. All this book talked about was God. God this, God that, etc. It was done in such a preachy way, I couldn't enjoy it. I kept wishing that it was more subtle and not preachy.
I am not a religious person but I usually can get through religious books without wanting to gag myself with a spoon. I'm glad that I didn't purchase it and that it was a gift.
If you're a religious person, you may like this book. I personally found it way too preachy and not something I would ever recommend.
Personally, the thought behind this book was interesting and I hoped that I would learn something from it. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case. All this book talked about was God. God this, God that, etc. It was done in such a preachy way, I couldn't enjoy it. I kept wishing that it was more subtle and not preachy.
I am not a religious person but I usually can get through religious books without wanting to gag myself with a spoon. I'm glad that I didn't purchase it and that it was a gift.
If you're a religious person, you may like this book. I personally found it way too preachy and not something I would ever recommend.
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