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    <body><![CDATA[This was a helpful book on managing the good and bad times in life.  He<br/>had tips for getting out of the valley sooner, staying on peaks longer,<br/>and getting to the next peak.  Although this was a secular book, it was<br/>easy to see Biblical wisdom.  An example would be staying on a peak<br/>...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/60309128">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Author Spencer Johnson, known for &quot;Who Moved My Cheese&quot; and many other noteable books, really underperformed on his &quot;Peaks and Valleys&quot;.  He uses his parable style again to tell this story and the subject just seemed flat as opposed to the title.  Admittedly the writing's simplic...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/59859598">more...</a>]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[This book reminded me of the messages found in Paulo Coelho's books, albeit in a more straightforward manner. It's an easy read, 100 pages. It tells the story of one man and how he learned to turn his valleys (low points) into peaks (high points), a philosophy we can all benefit from.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Even though the information in this book falls under &quot;stuff I already know&quot; and was quite repetative, it is a good reminder of being positive minded, learning from adversity, appreciating the good in any situation, and how these things make our lives better.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Great read, Greg's company had them all read it for their conference. Great for business and for your personal life.  Helps you to figure out how to navigate life in a positive way.]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Taking a few hours to read this seemingly simple parable may not teach you anything new, but it’s a great way to reevaluate your life and work in these troubling times.  ]]></body>
    
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    <body><![CDATA[Wow!  What a great book!  and great reminder that the way we view circumstances and act on them (or despite them..) makes all the difference!  Highly recommended.]]></body>
    
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