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  <title><![CDATA[The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success]]></title>
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  <default_description>&lt;p&gt;A unique blend of fiction, history, allegory, and inspiration, &lt;em&gt;The Traveler's Gift&lt;/em&gt; has motivated tens of thousands since its release in late 2002. Now this wildly successful parable is available in an affordable trade paper edition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David Ponder's lost his job, his confidence, and his will to live. And just when it seems that things can't get any worse, they do: his only child falls ill, and he's involved in a serious car accident. But a divine adventure that includes encounters with seven of history's most inspirational characters, among them Anne Frank, Abraham Lincoln, and Christopher Columbus, leaves him with a glimpse of life's big picture, and seven bits of wisdom with which to confront his future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This thought-provoking book encourages readers of all ages to reach their full potential using these simple keys to success.&lt;/p&gt;</default_description>
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      <name><![CDATA[Andy Andrews]]></name>
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  <read_at>Thu Oct 29 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I was kind of excited when I saw this on a shelf at the local library as I am currently dealing with second chances in life. Although the idea of the book is quite interesting and certainly attracts attention, after finishing it I can honestly say that the whole idea, the general plot of it was bett...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/75358177">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Jun 25 08:46:36 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[It had a kitsch-ish beginning.  Though it pulled out some historical references that were interesting, these were also being changed or manipulated for the story.  The historical references were probably the only interesting part.  The author's attempts to make twists and turns in the story were com...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/61059921">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Sep 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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  <date_updated>Mon Oct 05 15:08:31 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[This book was kind of confusing but also very interesting. I read it for one of my online classes I am taking called the &quot;Hero cycle&quot;. This book had a lot of great lessons to learn from it. In this book the main character doesn't think that he is good enough for his family and for life so ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73547923">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="53519631">
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  <read_at>Sat May 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Are you a poor, miserable, lazy, slob? Then CHOOSE not to be.  There.  Now you’ve read the book, too.   (Oops, sorry.   I’m going to forgive myself for that harsh comment so I don’t spend eternity “chained to the Mirror of Regret.”) <br/>Perhaps it would have been more persuasive if writt...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/53519631">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="48243727">
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  <date_added>Wed Mar 04 13:52:28 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Mar 04 14:02:09 -0800 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I must admit that I don't like books that tell you the magic steps to a sucessful life, and this one didn't do anything to change my mind. Sorry, if any of you are Andy Andrews fans out there. The seven magic elements for success/happiness/whatever were woven into a story, each introduced by a chara...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/48243727">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="69813115">
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  <read_at>Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Sep 02 10:15:44 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Sep 02 10:17:06 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[Second book I read by Andy Andrews.  Not as good as Lost Choice but a worthy effort.  In this book the traveler meets 7 historic people and is given wisdom and counsel from them:<br/>1.   The buck stops here.  I am responsible for my past and my future<br/>2.	I will seek wisdom.  I will be a serva...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69813115">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="56730930">
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  <read_at>Tue May 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed the “The Traveler’s Gift”.  Author Andy Andrews tells a motivating parable weaving his message by introducing his main character to a historical selection of notable people.  The story he tells captures your imagination and invites you to continue reading.  Certainly this book is cla...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/56730930">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="41060072">
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  <read_at>Tue Jun 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Dec 27 21:20:42 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Aug 29 07:27:28 -0700 2009</date_updated>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have to admit I feel a little guilty giving this 2 stars, because it seeks to help people improve their lives by focusing on attributes that contribute to a person's success.  It is certainly harmless material and a very quick read, so you won't lose much time reading it if you are interested.<br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41060072">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="34796150">
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    <location><![CDATA[Denver, CO]]></location>        
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  <read_at>Thu Nov 06 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[What a great book! Highly recommended. Easy, quick read. Enlightening and inspiring. The author's idea is similar to that found in The <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1052.Richest_Man_in_Babylon" title="Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason">Richest Man in Babylon</a> or The Alchemist yet a little more modern and easy to follow. By telling an interesting story the author hopes to memorably convey various nug...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/34796150">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Sun Jun 08 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is a cute story and a great read. I definitely recommend this book. The book follows a man, a husband and father, who is down on his luck and can't seem to catch a break. This, though, is only the first 3 chapters. In the man's attempt to take his own life he ends up taking an interesting path....<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/23764530">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="6976938">
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    <body><![CDATA[Yara introduced me to this book.  When I learned what it was about I didn't expect to like it but I actually was pleasantly surprised.  I found it to be inspirational and thought-provoking.  It is a self-help book written as a novel.  The story is about 46 year old David Ponder who feels like a fail...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6976938">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Thu Jul 02 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I got this audiobook for my family to listen to on a trip because of a different book I had recently read.  It listed this book as one of Bronco Mendenhall's favorites, which I thought would appeal to my boys.  My boys slept through most of it but my husband, daughter, and I listened to it.  I'll ad...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/59972454">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A man who feels like a failure because he has lost his high-power job and cannot afford medical help for his ailing daughter travels in time to 	meet Abraham Lincoln, King Solomon, Anne Frank, Harry  Truman, etc.  Each of the 	“wise” people gives him a lesson in life their achievements have taug...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69685543">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="37453286">
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  <read_at>Fri Nov 14 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This was a GREAT book!  David Ponder is overwhelmed with life when he gets the chance to meet seven famous and important people who helped change history.  They give him some valuable advice that can change the world:  <strong>Harry Truman</strong> (&quot;The buck stops here.  I am responsible for my past and my fut...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/37453286">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <review id="73121658">
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  <read_at>Tue Nov 03 00:00:00 -0800 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I enjoyed the “The Traveler’s Gift”.  Author Andy Andrews tells a motivating tale by introducing his main character to seven historical people, who offer insights to success in life. The story he tells captures your imagination and invites you to continue reading. This book is classified as a ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/73121658">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[After reading this book by Andy Andrews, you understand that what you do is all a matter of choice. A kids version of Andy Andrews' book <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/search/search?q=The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Succes" title="The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Succes">The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions That Determine Personal Succes</a> takes you on a spiritual journey between times and places, each with there own lesson from God....<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63991113">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This books holds many simple truths, that if you make even hold fast to one of the seven decisions, you will find yourself a stronger, better person because of it.  There is a &quot;Young Traveler's Gift&quot; version of this book that is every bit as good.  I gave it as a graduation gift to each of...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44706131">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[A truly inspirational look at how we have a place in the world and perhaps an important job to do in the grand scheme of things.  Reminds me of the angel's story to Jimmy Stewart in It's a Wonderful life.  <br/><br/>I truly wish more young people would read it...but it is meant for middle age folk...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4202142">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is AMAZING!!!!<br/>I think it was 10 stars but since there is only a five star option, I marked it as such. but truly this book is really good, and everyone should read it, and apply it to there lives. I read The Young Traveler's Gift. however the only option when I searched for this book was ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70541066">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Interesting premise, but it’s been done much better by others. I wanted to like this, but when I examine it, I don’t like what it implies. Most of the seven decisions are sound, but the self-aggrandizement and materialism attained at the end neglect the role a good character plays in life (which...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68186887">more...</a>]]></body>
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