Cynicism is an occupational hazard of Those in helping professions. We develop IT as a defense against getting too emotionally involved with the people we serve. This book has been around for a few years now. I remember seeing it first came out and When it thinking, "yeah, yeah, sounds like yet another mass-produced, convoluted self-help title." One of our dearest friends (a man who'd been in our wedding party) what telling me about it while we were shopping during one of Their visits to our city. He Said the stories were touching and Encouraging Both. I Decided buy it. WELL. , .by the end of the weekend, I had devoured this book, laughed and cried and felt renewed. Especially I enjoyed the stories submitted by teachers and parents who'd found that simple ideas and actions made a profound impact on the lives of the children in Their Lives. When I walked into the office on Monday morning, I was recharged. How long will it last? I do not know. But this is the best I've felt in months. And It was cheaper than an hour of psychotherapy, a bottle of booze, or a box of Godiva chocolates. Highly recommended. Borrow it first if you do not believe me. , .then buy it for your night stand. Enjoy. , ,
