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The Precious Present (Hardcover)

by Spencer Johnson (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 80 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group; Revised edition (6 Oct 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0385468059
  • ISBN-13: 978-0385468053
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.7 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 229,443 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"The precious present has nothing to do with wishing...The richness of the precious present comes from its own source...The precious present is not something that someone gives you...It is something that you give to yourself." The parable of The Precious Present is a quiet one; it is a book to muse upon and sit with, and finally to take into your heart. Spencer Johnson, co-author of the bestselling business classic The One Minute Manager, has created a simple path for the reader to follow in the search for peace and clarity. While The Precious Present may read like a children's book for adults, its slow pacing requires the mind to quiet down, and to really register the meaning of Johnson's words. "The Present Is Simply Who I Am Just The Way I Am...Right Now. And It Is Precious." We may be familiar with this philosophy in theory, but the experience of reading The Precious Present is truly synchronous with its message. --Jodie Buller --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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" The Precious Present puts life in its simplest form. We should all follow its message and live life in the wonderful state The Precious Present awards each of us. I read it to all of my teams before we take the floor for the first day of practice."
--Rick Pitino, author of Success is a Choice

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An easy read with a morale, 8 Mar 2001
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This book is small and is probably the quickest book to read that I've come across (it takes about 10 minutes). However this should not detract from it and the story it contains is clever and quite neat, although I did see the "ending" coming. It would make an ideal small gift for someone who enjoys thinking about what can be done with their life.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Life simplifying and life changing book, 30 Aug 1999
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This book is wonderful. It has a very simple and moving message. If you manage a work group or team of people, please read them this book. It is especially beneficial for a group of young people. Every year, I read it to a group of high school boys basketball players and the room is silent as I read. That's impact!
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just Be Happy With Yourself..., 30 Jul 1999
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I read this book back in 1989 when a friend gave it to me as present. She new I was struggling with something in my life and I would not discuss the issue with her. I read the book quit a few times and got the message. I just need to be happy with who i am..Lori has ment so much to me as a friend. The issue that I struggled with was dealing with my sexuality. Once I realized that i need to focus on being happy with myself it made dealing with my sexuality much easier!!Lori holds a special place in my heart. She is what friendship is all about!!.
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