tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2646988589116190764..comments2008-06-21T09:55:41.889-07:00Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49882981222356652192008-06-21T09:55:00.000-07:002008-06-21T09:55:00.000-07:00Fond of Books - I think that's what makes it so difficult--reading a book like this is such a personal experience. Thank you for the compliment. I had hoped to do just that but wasn't sure I succeeded.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14851539498244945982008-06-18T09:39:00.000-07:002008-06-18T09:39:00.000-07:00I haven't read any of Pelzer's books, alhough they've "made the rounds" as you say!<BR/><BR/>You started by stating that this type of book is hard to review -- I agree, because it is such a personal issue (what you *get* or *take away from* the book). You did a very nice job synthesizing the points he makes and passing your interpretation along to your readers.SheIsTooFondOfBookshttp://sheistoofondofbooks.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-28013868881428756222008-06-17T23:17:00.000-07:002008-06-17T23:17:00.000-07:00His first book definitely struck a chord with me too, Terri. I agree--it was a very valuable lesson for me too. I truly believe that believing in one self can be very empowering. It's not always easy to do though!<BR/><BR/>I am glad to know I am not the only one who questions the authority of the author of self-help books. It's really a knee jerk reaction for me and not so much something I set out to do consciously.Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6610958388616817232008-06-17T13:52:00.000-07:002008-06-17T13:52:00.000-07:00The only one of his books I've read is "A Child Called It." It was difficult to read, but helpful and motivating knowing that this man came from such a horrid background and didn't let that past run or ruin his life. I like the message that you don't have to be a victim. I had to learn that lesson and it is one of the (if not THE) most valuable lessons of my life. Thanks for reviewing this book.<BR/><BR/>I never thought about why I don't care to read self-help books, but I think you might have come up with one of the reasons -- I too approach these books with a "why should I listen to this guy/gal" question and don't usually want to spend the time reading it to find out if I should!Terri B.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.com