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 Wow! Jul 27, 2008
I found Kevin Touhey's writing much like Mitch Albom and Randy Pausch. I completely adore these authors and their heartfelt real life stories; they touched me deeply, changed my life. There were parts of the book that were difficult for me to read because I could relate so much from my own experiences. However those parts of the book, kept me wanting to continue reading.
Emotional - I cried, I laughed, I smiled, I hurt and finally I felt hope, empowerment and determination to make the changes necessary to forgive, have peace and forge ahead.
I am waiting for his next book - please tell me there is going to be one. Thank you Kevin; you are a remarkable and courageous man.
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A Wonderful Book Apr 15, 2008
I found Kevin Touhey's book a wonderful read. It was a combination of (1) a memoir and (2) a self-help book - written in a way for all to be able to read, understand and learn from. Kevin showed tremendous courage in writing this book and the progress he's made as a person (given his childhood) should give everyone a reason to be optimistic. And the life he shared growing up showed how you never really know what a person or family is going through behind the closed doors of a home - even if you think you may know them as a friend or a relative.
I recommend that you read the book twice. The first time, without doing the self-help exercises at the end of each chapter, so you can read through and fully appreciate the experiences that Kevin has had throughout his life. And the second time, by doing the self-help exercises at the end of each chapter. The book is interesting enough - and not so long - that reading it twice can be done in a reasonable amount of time. Also, this will prevent the temptation to go through the self-help exercises quickly in order to get on to the next chapter of the memoir. The benefits of the self-help exercises are maximized by taking the time to go through them in a quality way (and not be rushed).
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This book will help pull you out of the darkness!!!!!! Mar 29, 2008
This book has unblocked so many obstacles that created negative thoughts, depression and fear in my life. It has taught me how to appreciate and internalize how all of life's experiences(good and bad)have special meaning if we allow ourselves to embrace the positive energy that exists in what we perceive to be totally negative experiences. The wonderful thing about this book is that Kevin lays out a plan of action that is easy to follow. I can not thank Kevin enough for teaching me that my life has always been loaded with optimism, I just never knew how to find it.
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A wonderful book! Mar 26, 2008
I highly recommend reading Kevin Touhey's wonderful book, The Miracle of Optimism! In his book, Kevin inspires us with his big heart and the wisdom gained from healing a childhood of abuse and poverty. He outlines the principles that can activate optimism and healing during our bleak and dark times while telling his compelling personal story. This beautiful book is truly a guide for transcendence and living a life of fullness!
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 Touhey is hooey Feb 25, 2008
I bought Kevin Touhey's book on the strength of the testimonials for what seemed to be bona fide teachers, etc. I remember one comment was, "There's not another book like this..." or something similar. That is true. I can't imagine another book so badly written, thin, amateurish getting published and having people like me buy it. Unhelpful. Not even interesting. Story not deep or really authentic--I finally pieced together that the father had serious troubles, but hard to find that in all of the glossing over. I feel I wasted my money and my optimism here.
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