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Magnificent Obsession (Paperback)

by Lloyd Douglas (Author), John Radziewicz (Editor)
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  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Houghton Mifflin (Trade); 1st Mariner Books Ed edition (21 Jun 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0395957745
  • ISBN-13: 978-0395957745
  • Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 458,399 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A shattering personal tragedy forces a spoiled and wealthy young man to reevaluate his life and to use his discovery to embark on a course of anonymous philanthropy.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A moral lesson in an immoral world, 14 Oct 1997
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This review is from: Magnificent Obsession (Hardcover)
Magnificent Obsession encourages one to be a better person for purely selfish reasons. The key is to do for others anonymously for the good it will derive you. This book picks up the story where Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal leaves off. A young man, Bobby, is on a course of mediocrity and indifference. He becomes inspired by Dr. Hudson, a respected surgeon who has an idiosyncratic view of life, through a freak accident. When he lives and Dr. Hudson dies, Bobby becomes obsessed with redeeming himself in the eyes of the community and more importantly redeeming himself in his own eyes. To do so, he must find out Dr. Hudson's secret and implement it. This is an excellent book with a morality lesson that is necessary for today' society. Unfortunately, since it was written many years ago, it's references and dialogue is somewhat stilted and dated. Fortunately, the message of dealing with others in a compassionate way while allowing them to keep their dignity will never be stilted or dated.
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5.0 out of 5 stars True service of others is anonoymous and life changingja, 6 Feb 1999
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This review is from: Magnificent Obsession (Hardcover)
One man's selfish drive for power and money can become so intense and yet that drive can become unselfish for power of the goodness that is in each one of us, some hidden deeper than others but yet we are all basically good people. The difference is those who act on their goodness. This book made me want to become that type of person. It is truly a life changing book. I want to secretly do things for others to help them love themselves and others because of this book. We who read and act on this book can change our society. The key word is ACT !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Read it at 18 and you will always give from your heart..., 16 Oct 1998
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The book was a role model in a sea of despair. I have tried to live its principles for more than 30 years. A wonderful graduation gift. It weathers well on a second go through. Marvelous and thought provoking. I loved it! Linda Schiller-Hanna
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5.0 out of 5 stars A magnificent obsession indeed!
This book is a beautiful articulation of the philosophy of ethical egoism. Start doing good, even if motivated by self-interest. Read more
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