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We’re seeing red here at 5 Minutes for Books. This is review two of two by Jennifer Donovan. You can find the review of the novel Woman in Red here.
The Little Red Book of Wisdom by Mark DeMoss is an inspirational read. He wrote the book in response to the example his father had been to him. His father passed away when DeMoss was only seventeen, and as the author’s children began reaching that age, he realized that he wanted to be able pass on what he has learned through the years as well.
This book is written within the context of his Christian faith, and specifically as a result of his claim to the promise in that Bible that says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given him.” He has studied the Bible for many years and been guided in that way, but the lessons that are in this book are not simply repeated platitudes from God’s word. Mark DeMoss is the successful founding officer of a public relations company. People pay him and his organization to tell them how to best manage their image or a specific crisis situation, and one of the lessons that he teaches is “everyone is in PR.”
Specific lessons in this 167 page highly-readable little red book include
- finding and keeping your focus in life
- getting out of your comfort zone
- write letters
- having integrity
- seek out older people
- listen more than you speak
- no deathbed regrets
- and so much more.
The volume is peppered with illustrations from his own business interactions, his family, and men and women who he admires.
This book should be a must-read for anyone starting a new endeavor: entering the workforce, a new career path, marriage, parenthood, etc. It would be a wonderful book to read with your spouse (and even teenagers) to help figure out where your family stands on these standards. Since it’s written by a man, and very factual (as opposed to emotional), it would even appeal to the man who does not generally like “self-help” types of books.
If you are curious, I recommend that you click over to their website, which contains more information about the author and the book, including excerpts from several chapters.
We have two copies to give away (U.S. only for this giveaway). The winners’ names will be announced next Monday. UPDATE: The author has donated FIVE more copies, so I will leave comments open to win until Sunday.
Congrats to last week’s 5 Minutes for Books winners.
Michelle at Heart of the Prairie won The Great American Supper Swap. If you didn’t win, you can click the link to buy the book and catch more of Trish Berg as she makes her first national television appearance on The Harvest Show on August 7. Click the link to check for affiliates (including DirectTV and other regional channels).
The winners of Fifteen Candles are
Glenn Bever says
I read this book, completing it this weekend. I will buy 12 copies – 3 for my Boys and 5 friends and 4 mentors. This is one book that should be next to your bible. The wisdom thru stories is most interesting. You can’t put it down, and you can’t help but to high light the many groups of words that turns your light on and you say – Thank You. If I win a free one, it goes to my Pastor David. If you doubt what I have said here, get on online to your local library and search to see if it has a copy to borrow so you can read it – one warning… if you do check it out you will have to buy a few copies, later. It is that good.
God bless,
gb
Mama Zen says
I would love to read this.
Bev says
I would love to win.
Jeanine Baechtold says
This book looks great, and I can certainly use the inspiration right now!
Kimberly says
This looks great! Please consider me for your drawing. Thank you.
Penny G says
Sounds like a very good book.
chickadee says
i’d love a copy.
TheAngelForever says
This books looks really great. It was nice to see that the author came back to check the review and comments as well.
LivingforGod says
Please enter me in the drawing. Thanks a bunch!
Donna says
Sounds like an interesting read.
Linda SS says
I’d love to read this – sounds like a very thought provoking book. Thanks for the chance:)
Lesa says
This sounds like a great book and with us getting ready to jump into starting a family owned business this could be very useful!
Sarajeen says
Please count me in for this contest!
Karen says
Please count me in!
Kim says
I have heard great things about this book.. I would love to win it..
Caryn says
I definitely want to read this!
Myrna says
Count me in
Tessa says
I like a peek into the mans brain. Count me in too.
Ashley says
need this one in my collection!
melody is slurping life says
I saw the author’s comment above to provide additional copies. WOW, what a wonderful treat…thank you.
Please enter me!
Lori - Queen of Dirty Laundry says
This book sounds very inspiring! I’d love to give it to my husband as he begins a new job. Thanks!
Stephanie says
I’m interested. Please put my name “in the hat!” Thanks.
Dawn says
Please enter me in the drawing. I’m currently in the midst of leaving my fiance AND moving to a new state…all with my 5 1/2 year old daughter!
Janne says
This sounds like a book that I could really use right about now.
Angela says
This sounds like an excellent book. Please enter me into this contest. I would love to win.
Tiffany M says
This sounds like an interesting book…count me in.
Mark DeMoss says
Thank you for reviewing and recommending this little book. I would gladly sign 5 more copies and send them to you if you’d like to offer more than 2 cpoies to your readers. If so, just send me a mailing address and I’ll send them along.
Thanks again.
stephanie says
Sounds good.
Rene says
Thanks for the review! Would love to have a copy of this one! Sounds like a wonderful read!!
Cole's Mama says
This sounds like a wondeful book. Sign me up!
Saph -Walk With Me says
Wow, sounds like a great book! Please enter me. =)
Heather (Heather's reality show) says
I’m in!
Deb says
Please enter me – this sounds like a great book. Thanks!
Lauren says
Hooray! Thanks!
Cory says
This sounds like a wonderful book. I’d love to win it. Thanks
Laura says
I need all the wisdom I can get. LOL please enter me into the drawing. Thanks!
AshleyR says
I love to read and this book sounds very interesting. Please enter me into the drawing. Thank you.
Melissa says
This book sounds great. Count me in. Thanks!
emily says
This sounds really interesting!
Michelle says
Yet another great sounding book. I am so glad you reviewed it. I would love to check this out.
ukrainiac says
Haven’t seen this one — but we certainly could pass it around LOTS of people in transition!
Jenn in AZ says
Wow! This sounds like a great book. I think this is one I would buy…but I will wait until after the drawing. 🙂 This would be a good gift, too. Off to check out the website! Thanks!
Happy Monday!!!!