What would my mother say? How would she want me to handle this situation? How can I make this tough decision and stay true to myself?
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Apr 03, 2010
Tanya
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Holding onto a dream is valuable - as well as nurturing a child's ability to dream and work for those dreams to come true.
"I learned a very valuable lesson about the power of believing in a dream no matter how impossible it seems. Any thing is possible. Everything my mother taught me, and everything that I promised to always strive for, is built on the idea that you should never give up on your dreams. And if your dreams come true, it just confirms and strengthens your fai More...
"I learned a very valuable lesson about the power of believing in a dream no matter how impossible it seems. Any thing is possible. Everything my mother taught me, and everything that I promised to always strive for, is built on the idea that you should never give up on your dreams. And if your dreams come true, it just confirms and strengthens your fai More...
Jul 31, 2011
Kurt
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I have a hard time reviewing this book. The author is an acquaintance of one of my relatives, and he autographed my copy with "To Kurt, with love and blessings!" So I should probably focus on the positive aspects of this book, which include a generous collection of family photos with celebrities, enough warm-hearted name-dropping to be appreciative but not obnoxious, and a genuine commitment to living a life of integrity that is based on a man's relationship with his mother in post-WWI
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Jun 10, 2009
Dirk
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it's as if Horatio Alger lived in late 20th Century America. Sam Haskell's story is just that -- he pulled himself up buy his own bootstraps to rise from a difficult childhood in rural Mississippi to become one of the top TV agents in Hollywood. Sam is such a classy guy, and he always gives credit to others for his achievements. He describes his upbringing and his mother's love and her ability to build his self esteem a sweet, old-fashioned way. There were lot's of aphorisms, expressions and m
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Aug 10, 2010
Sue
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While this is far from great literature, I'm giving it 4 stars because I was taken by the examples of lessons the author learned from his mother. They were a good refresher course for me in how to better interact with those I love and with all around me. Plus, it was sort of fun to read about what goes on behind the scenes in Hollywood.
Jun 03, 2009
deLille
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Interesting to read about the life of a Hollywood agent who somehow managed to keep his values through it all. However, his life is not as gilded as the cover of the book would have you believe. He deals with life's disappointments, pain and betrayals by keeping a smile on his face and using his pen as his sword. "I love you Dad! Thanks for trampling all over dear sweet Mom, taking up with that yellow-rosed hussy, and suing your own son over Mom's estate before her body had even turned
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Mar 08, 2010
Margaret
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I made myself finish listening. It was just an okay book. I'm not sure this is the best title for this book. Should maybe be bragging rights about my life.
Mar 07, 2010
I read it to page 7, plus the Foreword from the NonFiction Book Club. It seems like an interesting, inspirational book.
Mar 29, 2010
Jean
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It is the life of Sam Haskell. Interesting reading and easy enough to read. Just one man's life and how he made it to the top of his profession.
Sep 18, 2009
Laura
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the book was not so bad...but it was just live a good life....be a nice person...and your life will turn out well...how nice..
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