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    <body><![CDATA[This is a tremendous book. The only drawback may be that it is over-laden with examples to support its points. I found myself skimming some of the many case studies. The 1996 book's examples are also a bit dated, but everywhere there are predictions the book has been proven out. A must-read, along w...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50172554">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Great perspective on the success of companies that have focused and those who have not.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Couldn't we all use a little more of this.  Great case studies from fortune 500 companies.  Almost outdated.<br/>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Wonderful book for branding, and creating strategy. It has been too long, and I need to read it again.]]></body>
    
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