reviews
Mar 20, 2009
Well this book. I think i've read it 3 times. Once when I was just a kid. I was probably 9 when I read it for the 1st time. And by then I just thought of it as a cool book about a guy who had trouble taking of his armor. Now that I've read it, I found it's got a beautiful message, and it helped me understand having an armor, and putting walls around yourself only saddens your life. It's better to be open, appreciating everything that surrounds you and every detail that's part of it. Great book!
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Dec 14, 2010
És un conte ben pensat amb una historieta maca, encara que bastant infantiloide. Intenta ser com un manual d'autoajuda per fer-te veure la vida d'una perspectiva diferent. Però com em passa amb molts d'aquests tipus d'autors (com per exemple, Jorge Bucay), t'acabes de llegir el llibre amb un estat d'ànim positiu, però com no et donen recursos per mantenir aquesta perspectiva, els seus efectes són massa fugaços.
Sep 23, 2010
This book was recommended to me by my supervisor at my internship. I work at a mental health clinic. The story is a fable about how sometimes we put on armor to protect ourselves, but often make it so thick we push other people away. It is a powerful and at times funny story. I found my self in tears at more then one spot and then just as quickly laughing out loud. It’s a good, fast read.
Apr 19, 2009
A breezy and funny but insightful story about codependency and the problems caused by the 'knight on a white horse' mindset in relationships. I would recommend this to anyone who is showing signs of being hooked on people who need frequent rescue missions - it's gentle enough but clear enough that they might recognize themselves without it stinging too much to keep them from laughing about it.
Aug 30, 2011
Very, very short read. I bought the illustrated version, so I got nice pictures to go with the story. I read this about five years ago and I remember it made a stronger impression on me that it did this time around, probably 'cause I was troubled back then. Usually I'm not one to recommend self-help books but this one is alright. Guess it's got to do with me having a soft-spot for fantasy books.
Apr 21, 2010
Excelente "tabefe" para quem se perdeu pelo caminho e começa a sentir-se demasiado imprescindível e já pensa em propôr um novo modelo para o sistema solar... extremamente pragmático mas com uma abordagem que não deixa de ser carinhosa. Devora-se num dia mas como acontece com as cobras, temos de remoer uns tempos sobre aquilo que lemos até conseguirmos digeri-lo.
Jan 06, 2009
Recommended by the Clinical Director of the counseling agency I work for, THE KNIGHT IN RUSTY ARMOR is a nice quick-read that gently encourages men to review their priorities and their emotional honesty. A nice bonus is the reminder that there is reward in having "expect"ations and conversely, "accept"ing reality.
Jan 16, 2010
This book was a short yet interesting read. It is a fiction story of a knight who gets stuck in his armor and is alluding to the idea that we all build up "armor" to protect ourselves from getting hurt and eventually we find we can't get out of this protection even when we feel it is keeping us from what we want. The knights journey is extremely metaphorical, almost a little too cheesy for my taste. It did make me think a bit though and look into my life to see where I might be havi
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Aug 04, 2010
Es un libro que cuenta una historia con la intención de mejorar el auto-conocimiento. La historia parece un poco tonta y en verdad lo es, pero está muy muy bien la manera de enseñar morales importantes a las personas y las tantas cosas que hacen sin notar en su vida.
Sep 19, 2011
Es un libro bastante corto, muy facil de leer, aunque me parece un libro de superacion o de auto-ayuda disfrazado con caballeros...
lo leí ya hace algunos años esta recomendable para cuando no tienes nada más que leer.
lo leí ya hace algunos años esta recomendable para cuando no tienes nada más que leer.
Feb 13, 2011
I actually read this book in Spanish for a University assignment. I thought in the beginning that I wouldn´t like it and would have difficulty understanding it. However, I found it to be very life-enriching.
Jul 24, 2010
The story/parable is well told, though it emphasizes a particular worldview that may be extreme in a few areas. Overall, the book makes some good points and is a fun read.
Nov 18, 2008
I began to read it by obligation, but at the end i enjoy it despite being a book of self-help. Personally, is a culpable pleasure, is a very simple story and I can only add that if you're going to read a book about personal improvement... at least this one has a good story.
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Comencé a leerlo por obligación, pero al final lo disfrute a pesar de ser un libro de autoayuda. Personalmente es un pl More...
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Comencé a leerlo por obligación, pero al final lo disfrute a pesar de ser un libro de autoayuda. Personalmente es un pl More...
Mar 14, 2011
Leído en secundaria. Fue muy divertido leerlo entre todos. La verdad es que fue el primero de este tipo así que supongo que por eso me gusta tanto.
Jun 05, 2009
Great quote from book "When you learn to accept instead of expect, you'll have fewer disappointments" Robert Fisher - The knight in rusty armor.
Nov 28, 2011
Paperback, 80 pages
Paperback, 80 pages
This book , this book. It was one of those book you don’t put it down until you finish. I know its short but even though if it had more pages I would have still read it all in one day. It’s totally different from any other book I have read. Its basically about this knight that losses his personality because , it attached to the armor. The conflict is that his wife and son cant live with him like that because now the years have passed and they do More...
Paperback, 80 pages
This book , this book. It was one of those book you don’t put it down until you finish. I know its short but even though if it had more pages I would have still read it all in one day. It’s totally different from any other book I have read. Its basically about this knight that losses his personality because , it attached to the armor. The conflict is that his wife and son cant live with him like that because now the years have passed and they do More...
Dec 30, 2008
Another good read for those of us who have watched one to many sappy romances and buy into the illusion of movie love.
Jan 04, 2012
Haciendo limpieza recordé que en la secundaria leí este libro... es de los primero libros que leí en mi vida...
Aug 07, 2010
A very short read that's inspiring...for when you need to be reminded about the importance of living an authentic life.
Aug 07, 2009
I am currently reading this book and find it really easy to read. I will let you know more, as I get more into it.
Feb 11, 2012
Livro que nos muda e nos mostra verdades escondidas. Se todos lessem, o mundo era um lugar melhor!
Jul 25, 2011
I really liked this easy read about the meaning of life and relationships and searching for truth.
Apr 16, 2011
Excelente libro para dar fortaleza interior y actuar de manera logica y equilibrada en la vida
Nov 04, 2010
Life's short, and there are so many books to read!
Don't waste your time with this one...
Don't waste your time with this one...
