This is a book that all office workers should own! It is a comical foray into the life of office workers everywhere. McEwen uses tongue in cheek comedy to impart advice and yes, bits of wisdom as well! There are 107 exercises to relieve the boredom suffered by office workers. Each exercise will leave you laughing and yet, you will want to actually try these! There are many ways suggested to relax as well.
This is a very uplifting book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and imagining these tactics! I am an ex-office worker and I can assure you that I probably would have lasted longer if I had these tidbits of comedic wisdom at my disposal.
Whether you fancy the sedentary "paper clip jewelery" exercise, or the more active "parking lot cigarette butt pick-up" exercise, you will definitely find something to suit your tastes. And the wisdom found in these exercises will make you think on a deeper level, thereby increasing your ability to stay focused at work! For example: "It takes courage to be a little crazy. It requires courage to get in touch with your true self, and to express who and what you really are. Have you got a little courage?" Have you ever considered that?
This is a survival manual for everyone, no matter where you work. It can be adapted to fit your environment and will provide you with limitless entertainment value and water cooler topics for quite a while! And as an added bonus you will receive nuggets of wisdom embedded in the exercises.
I received this book as a gift from the author. It was not given to solicit a favorable review. The review is my honest opinion of this authors work.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
2 Seconds Late by Eric Wilson
The 2nd book in the "By the Numbers" series is a modern re-telling of the story of Esther. This book is just as entertaining and addicting as the first book (1 Step Away). Natalie Flynn, a minor character in the first book, is developed more fully in this story. She becomes the central figure in a controversial vote to allow humans to be implanted with Radio Frequency ID, basically a microchip that would allow the person to be monitored wherever they were, as well as provide other basic information. Natalie is all for this since she survived a brutal abduction, and feels that she would have been saved the pain and scars from her ordeal if someone could have located her earlier. She is dating Ruben King, a State Representative in his 2nd term in office. He has misgivings about the microchip implantation and his vote will sway the outcome of the decision to allow the use of these RFID's. They are being heavily influenced by others that have a lot invested in the outcome of the vote, and will do whatever it takes to swing the vote in their favor.
The suspense grabs you from the outset and keeps you riveted until the end, where a twist in the story makes you rethink every conclusion you had reached to this point. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Aramis Black and Detective Meade make a come-back in this book. Aramis Black is a wonderfully flawed character from Wilson's previous books "The Best of Evil" and "A Shred of Truth".
Eric Wilson has penned another fantastic story in his "By the Numbers" series. His writing style remains as intriguing as the first book. It captures you in its embrace and only releases you when you have reached the end. Then you take a deep breath and frantically search for the next book's release date! Which will hopefully be soon!
I received no gratuity for this review. This book was purchased from Amazon.com where you can find other Eric Wilson books at great prices!
The suspense grabs you from the outset and keeps you riveted until the end, where a twist in the story makes you rethink every conclusion you had reached to this point. I was pleasantly surprised to find that Aramis Black and Detective Meade make a come-back in this book. Aramis Black is a wonderfully flawed character from Wilson's previous books "The Best of Evil" and "A Shred of Truth".
Eric Wilson has penned another fantastic story in his "By the Numbers" series. His writing style remains as intriguing as the first book. It captures you in its embrace and only releases you when you have reached the end. Then you take a deep breath and frantically search for the next book's release date! Which will hopefully be soon!
I received no gratuity for this review. This book was purchased from Amazon.com where you can find other Eric Wilson books at great prices!
One Step Away by Eric Wilson
A modern re-telling of the story of Job...with a twist! Bret and Sara Vreeland struggle to make ends meet. They have 2 children and they are deeply in love. Besides the obvious difficulties that come from being poor, Sara has a deceased fiance that she still occasionally still dreams about. In spite of all their problems, they remain committed to each other and to their relationship with God. It is for this reason that Satan asks God's permission to test their faith. Instead of stripping them of everything as had happened to Job, the Vreelands are given the blessing of a six million dollar inheritance. Suddenly all their financial problems disappear, their work lives become better, their friend base expands, and the blessings just keep coming. The game is afoot...will the Vreelands pass the ultimate test of faithfulness or will they succumb to temptations borne of wealth?
This is an amazing story! It captured my attention immediately and compelled me to read the book in one sitting. It is the story of rags to riches...and how our faith can be tested in times of plenty as well as in times of need. It is a story of greed, murder, and espionage, and the Vreelands are unwitting players in the game devised by Satan to destroy their faith. This is a must read book for fans of Dekker, Stephen James, and Travis Thrasher. Wilson's books take you on a trip to your soul and ask you to really look deeply at what you find there...I highly recommend this book, and any other Eric Wilson book you can find.
I received no compensation for this review. This book was purchased from Amazon.com where you will find other Eric Wilson books at fantastic prices!
This is an amazing story! It captured my attention immediately and compelled me to read the book in one sitting. It is the story of rags to riches...and how our faith can be tested in times of plenty as well as in times of need. It is a story of greed, murder, and espionage, and the Vreelands are unwitting players in the game devised by Satan to destroy their faith. This is a must read book for fans of Dekker, Stephen James, and Travis Thrasher. Wilson's books take you on a trip to your soul and ask you to really look deeply at what you find there...I highly recommend this book, and any other Eric Wilson book you can find.
I received no compensation for this review. This book was purchased from Amazon.com where you will find other Eric Wilson books at fantastic prices!
The Joseph Story by Rolf McEwen
A Play in Two Acts (adapted from The Book of Exodus)
This is a wonderful play that encompasses the life of Joseph. It has a cast of 20 men and 10 women, and has an estimated run time of 2 hours. This play is such a strong story and has a constant flow, especially since the use of props are minimized, and are carried onstage by the actors.
Act 1 begins in Jacob's house with Joseph recounting a dream he had, which ends with his brothers bowing down to him. His brothers are already very jealous and begin to mock him. Their envy causes them to plot Joseph's demise. The play goes from there and continues with the Biblical account of Joseph's life. It is written in an easy flowing format, and keeps your attention riveted on the story line. The characters are well developed and their conversations flow easily.
This is a story about a man of strength and integrity that never fails regardless of the trials he goes through. Ultimately, it is a story of encouragement. Joseph kept his integrity, his compassion, and his honor, and sets an example for all of us to follow.
This play would be wonderful for a church youth group or an adult class to perform. A very well done play with an easy to follow script.
I received a complimentary copy of this play from the author. My review is based on my honest opinion, and the complimentary book was not given to solicit a positive review.
This is a wonderful play that encompasses the life of Joseph. It has a cast of 20 men and 10 women, and has an estimated run time of 2 hours. This play is such a strong story and has a constant flow, especially since the use of props are minimized, and are carried onstage by the actors.
Act 1 begins in Jacob's house with Joseph recounting a dream he had, which ends with his brothers bowing down to him. His brothers are already very jealous and begin to mock him. Their envy causes them to plot Joseph's demise. The play goes from there and continues with the Biblical account of Joseph's life. It is written in an easy flowing format, and keeps your attention riveted on the story line. The characters are well developed and their conversations flow easily.
This is a story about a man of strength and integrity that never fails regardless of the trials he goes through. Ultimately, it is a story of encouragement. Joseph kept his integrity, his compassion, and his honor, and sets an example for all of us to follow.
This play would be wonderful for a church youth group or an adult class to perform. A very well done play with an easy to follow script.
I received a complimentary copy of this play from the author. My review is based on my honest opinion, and the complimentary book was not given to solicit a positive review.
Are You There? by Dianne Fairchild
Illustrated by Vincent Fairchild...This is a wonderful children's book! The art work is fantastic, and is very appealing to children. (I tested with my 2). The story is about a young boy pondering the existence of God. He questions where God is, and if He will always be there, no matter where "there" is. Will He be there when he grows or in the darkest night? He says "If I walked to the very edge of the world, stretched my arms as wide as I could, and peered over the vast side of life, would I reach You then?". I love this question! My 7 year old told me this is her new favorite book! My 10 year old said he really likes the story, but said it was for younger kids. So, the experts have spoken! I agree with them. This is truly a delightful book, and will remain on my bookshelf.
I received a complimentary copy of "Are You There?" as a member of the Dorrance Publishing Book Review Team. Visit dorrancebookstore.com to learn how you can become a member of the Book Review Team.
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