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The Twelfth Angel
by
Og Mandino
"A very special story about life and love and courage."
MERLIN OLSEN, SPORTSCASTER
John Harding had a high-powered career, a loving wife, and a beautiful son. He's lost it all and has returned to his home town of Boland, New Hampshire, teetering on the brink of suicide. But an old friend asks John to manage his old Little League team, the Angels. Reluctantly, he agrees, and...more
MERLIN OLSEN, SPORTSCASTER
John Harding had a high-powered career, a loving wife, and a beautiful son. He's lost it all and has returned to his home town of Boland, New Hampshire, teetering on the brink of suicide. But an old friend asks John to manage his old Little League team, the Angels. Reluctantly, he agrees, and...more
Paperback, 176 pages
Published
August 27th 1996
by Ballantine Books
(first published April 13th 1993)
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Death - baseball - training - problems - "Never give up!"
Discussion question: When faced with a problem, how do you react?
My answer: First I try to see if the problem is really a problem: sometimes, it's a situation I'm just not familiar with. If it's really a problem, I take a deep breath, take all the steps to solve it while remembering my sister's wise words: "This too shall pass!"
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I was deeply moved by this book for the tragic, fun and simple moments it depicts. Best o...more
Death - baseball - training - problems - "Never give up!"
Discussion question: When faced with a problem, how do you react?
My answer: First I try to see if the problem is really a problem: sometimes, it's a situation I'm just not familiar with. If it's really a problem, I take a deep breath, take all the steps to solve it while remembering my sister's wise words: "This too shall pass!"
Comments:
I was deeply moved by this book for the tragic, fun and simple moments it depicts. Best o...more
Great book for boys. Fun to read as a family. Great lessons on life.
A fine story touches my heart.
It is written in a simple non-decorative style, so it is easy to finish within a few hours.
The image of this strong-minded and always smiling boy stays clearly in my mind shouting "never give up! and "I am better at every level everyday!" There is so much we can learn from him, a truly beautiful soul!
It is written in a simple non-decorative style, so it is easy to finish within a few hours.
The image of this strong-minded and always smiling boy stays clearly in my mind shouting "never give up! and "I am better at every level everyday!" There is so much we can learn from him, a truly beautiful soul!
This is an excellent book to read especially for people who is on the edge of giving up. Each sentence in the book is beautifully written. I will never ever forget this book of Og Mandino because it taught me that day by day in my every own special way I'm getting better and better and better...
This book is unlike so many instantly forgetable others. I have benefitted from Timmy's "Every day, in every way, I an getting better and better," and "Never, never, never, never, never, never , give up," They saw me through recovery from a devastating stroke.
It is one of he best book I ever read. I love the way Og Mandino encoraged me to live my daily life to its fullest. "Everyday I bacame better and better." No matter how huge the tossing storm of life is I will "never, never,never, never, never give up."
Touching story. One of his more recent. Unlike his others, this one focuses completely on the tale and not ways to better yourself. If you're in the mood for something light, moving and inspirational, this is always a nice choice.
I hadnt ever read Og Mandino before and enjoyed his simple, kind, beautiful style. I can tell he is truly a gem of a person and while I really cant stand baseball, I had a delightful time reading about it thru Og's eyes! Touching story.
nice moral novel. Man's wife and son die; he is mourning and thinking of suicide. Then life changed when he is asked to coach little league team. One small boy touches his heart and teaches him to care about life again.
It's the kind of book that throw some light in your days when all seems dark. The way this little angel inspires his teammates and his coach is really powerful. Not with mere words but with his life.
This was my first Mandino (I picked up some others as well) and I cried like a baby through the whole thing. I would have given it 5 stars except I had a headache from all the crying at the end.
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I love stories like this, very uplifting and feel-good, formulaic though it may be.
Timothy and I share the same first name and birthday (March 12) so that gave me goosebumps in the end.
Timothy and I share the same first name and birthday (March 12) so that gave me goosebumps in the end.
Uplifting but very cliched. I read this several years ago on the recommendation of a friend and would recommend it for anyone looking for an uplifting story and a quick read.
This book was a sweet shorty story. I think it would be a nice choice for young readers as it leaves the reader with an appreciation for life and living, no matter the challenges.
I can’t help my tears from falling down into my cheeks. This book of courage and optimism keeps every reader to stand in every challenge that may come towards the way. This very special book is highly recommended to everyone who lacks motivation in life. This book inculcated in my heart these 8 words that I should keep saying to myself everyday. “Never… never… never… never… never… never give up.”, as what Tim always says.
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I love his books I've read them all. They are all inspiring and full of life and passion. I would highly recommend anyone of Og's books.
This was such a fun story!! :)
This was such a fun story!! :)
Mar 18, 2010
Matthew
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in the first i feel so bored because it's all about baseball games but i fell touch in the middle and the last part of the story coz it have a good deeds.........
This has been one o my favorite books ever since we read it as a family probably 10+ years ago. "day by day in every way I'm getting better and better..."
timmy ... niemand mag wete ndat hij nog maar krt te leven heeft ... hij wil geen medelijen. Het ontroerend verhaal over een dapper jongetje dat nooit opgeeft
Down and out? This one will absolutely lift your spirits up and egg you to keep on going on. Be ready with a box of tissue.
Día a día mejoro para mi propio bien!! y nunca nunca me daré por vencido!!! decía el doceavo angel!
As the cover states, A Heartwarming Story of Belief and Courage. It uplifted me in a time of despair.
this is a very cute and inspiring book if you want a good uplifting story i reccemend this book.
May 13, 2011
Iris
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I love this book, it always remind me that there's a reason why you meet the people that you meet.
Te lo avientas en 2 patadas, creo que la mejor forma de describirlo es:
Una GRAN historia en pocas páginas. Conmovedora a más no poder, no es el típico "¿quién se ha robado mi queso?" o cosas por el estilo.
Una narrativa genial que nos lleva a cambiar la forma de ver las cosas. De mis recomendaciones MÁS fuertes.
Una GRAN historia en pocas páginas. Conmovedora a más no poder, no es el típico "¿quién se ha robado mi queso?" o cosas por el estilo.
Una narrativa genial que nos lleva a cambiar la forma de ver las cosas. De mis recomendaciones MÁS fuertes.
Delightful! I read this in a day.
I will be looking for other books by him!
I will be looking for other books by him!
One of my most memorable and very inspirational books in this life of mine
Dec 06, 2010
Jose Antonio
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Adorei,e me deixou muito emocionado.Sou fã dos seus livros....5 estrelas.
Excellent book about never giving up, even in the face of utter tragedy.
Love reading Og's books again. Can't wait to read the new one.
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Augustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. He was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and is an inductee of the National Speakers Association's Hall Of Fame....more
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