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| Author: Spencer Johnson
Category: Book
Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 244611
Format: Bargain Price
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 112
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.7
Publication Date: September 23, 2003
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| Customer Reviews:
 "The Present" Disappointing February 5, 2004
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I have previously read and enjoyed "Who Moved My Cheese" by Spencer Johnson, so I was anxious to read his book entitled "The Present". Unfortunately, I was very disappointed. He seemed to take one simple thought-"Just Enjoy Today"-and stretch it into a book, albeit a very quick read. I did not feel the content was inciteful or useful beyond the one simple statement made above, which we've all heard before. Anyone can quote a concept, but few people can make the concept workable. Johnson leaves out the "how" part of living in The Present by giving example after example of how everything will just be wonderful if we would just worry about today. Maybe I'm one of those people he mentions in his book...maybe I just didn't "get it".
 Wonderful heart-warming book October 17, 2003
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
"The best gift you can give yourself" is the treasure found in this delightful book, seen through the eyes of a young man seeking wisdom from an elder. Another Spencer Johnson winning story. I recommend it and to explore this ultimate treasure, read Optimal Thinking-How to Be Your Best Self which shows you how to bring your best self to the present, to best deal with emotions, planning, execution and to bring out the best in others. Both of these books focus on the same thing. The Present gets you in the gut and Optimal Thinking provides the "how to".
The Present January 5, 2004
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
The Present rises above touchy-feely gobbledy gook. In an easy read, it gives us a glimpse into how to enjoy life right now. The parable is impactful and memorable. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready to accept responsibility for their life and take control of it. While you're at it, read The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People to gain an understanding of how to be independent and then interdependent. And do not miss reading Optimal Thinking--How To Be Your Best Self to acquire the "mental software" to make the most of every situation and optimize your emotional and financial intelligence.
Uhhhhhh...two stars because I feel guilty January 10, 2004
5 out of 10 found this review helpful
I've never panned a book before, and I don't want to be mean, but when I put this down, I said to myself, " Good Lord, this must be the most ridiculous thing I've ever read."First -- and maybe I picked up the large print edition -- the font is huge. I mean it needs a urine test. Frankly, it reminded me of the type size of Curious George books I read to my two-year-old. So I couldn't shake that. Second, I read the book in under 15 minutes at a Barnes and Noble while blowing time in Tucson. But even when I slowed down to capture the "essence" of each paragraph, it was so redundant that I began to wonder if a rendevouz with razor blades might be less painful. The writing simply did not flow from one paragraph to the next. Third, and this could be because I've read tons of these books, it just didn't seem like anything new. Barely even repackaged. One of the early reviewers summed the entire book up in one paragraph. There's not much more to it. Even the story accompanying "The Present" lesson was weak. Nowhere -- IMO -- near an Og Mandino story. I dunno. I hate to be harsh, but this thing robbed me of a good 15 minutes. Had I paid for it, I would have given it zilch stars ( can I even do that?). That all said, I can see where people might really dig this book. Maybe I've just clocked too many of them and I was, in a way, hoping to find a different or new message. Would have been a better essay than a book. Peace.
Well worth an hour... February 21, 2004
5 out of 11 found this review helpful
I read the book sitting in a recliner rocker at Costco while my wife was shopping. It took about 55 min. from cover to cover. It's somwwhat like a car wreck. Everyone slows down to look... some pull off to the side of the road and look some more... but everyone is glad it didn't happen to them and they weren't involved. I'm glad I didn't spend ten bucks to buy it but I'm glad I read it !!! Unlike one of the other reviewers, I wouldn't buy multiple copies and give them to my kids. I'd tell them to go shopping at Costco and look for a comfortable recliner. Just one view...
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