Oona Living in the Shadows: A Biography of Oona O'Neill Chaplin

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With information culled from press clips, interviews with Chaplin's friends and contemporaries, and previous biographies of Eugene O'Neill, Scovell's book paints an engaging portrait of a privileged, potentially fabulous life gone way wrong. Most fittingly for their subsequent tortured relationship, Oona's parents--Eugene O'Neill and writer Agnes Boulton--met in a Greenwich Village bar dubbed the Hellhole. Eight years into their marriage, in which they flitted between Greenwich Village, Bermuda, Provincetown, Maine, and New Jersey, O'Neill abandoned the family life for the erstwhile actress Carlotta Monterey (christened Hazel Neilson Tharsing). Oona was two at the time. O'Neill, a boorish father, saw her only a handful of times before she turned 18; at that point, he disinherited her because he wasn't happy with the oozy publicity she was earning as a New York debutante. That same year, Oona moved out to Hollywood (in the hopes of pursuing an acting career), and met and married Charlie Chaplin, who was facing a scandalous paternity suit at that moment. Chaplin was 54, Oona was 18. She never worked again, and he was at the end of his career. They had eight children (the last when Chaplin was 72), and she stood by him till his death in 1977, spending most of their years together exiled in Sweden, where Chaplin had gone to avoid a host of problems with the U.S. government. After Chaplin's death, Oona returned to the U.S., where she lived 14 depressed, alcoholic years before dying at age 66 of cancer.

There's a breezy, slightly superficial tone to this book, despite Scovell's attempt to elucidate fully the potholes and vistas of Oona's dramatic roadmap. None of Oona's eight children, or close family members, seems to have talked to Scovell, nor did Scovell have any significant access to Oona's correspondence or other writing. Though her dramatic fade is well captured here, Oona never completely blooms in this book. --Jean Lenihan

Book Description

Like Jackie O, Oona O'Neill (1925-91) captured public attention for two reasons: her impressive familial/marital alliances (she was the sole daughter of playwright Eugene O'Neill and the last wife of filmmaker Charlie Chaplin) and her elegant, raven-haired beauty. The two women also shared vitas that were filled with childhood disappointments, humiliating public attention during crises, and the wrenching deaths of loved ones. But as Jane Scovell's new biography clearly shows, Oona O'Neill Chaplin lacked both the stoicism and personal passion of Jackie Onassis. Hers was a spirit too tender--and fundamentally fragile--to assert itself fully or survive independently for any period of time. Hence the book's apt subtitle, "Living in the Shadows."With information culled from press clips, interviews with Chaplin's friends and contemporaries, and previous biographies of Eugene O'Neill, Scovell's book paints an engaging portrait of a privileged, potentially fabulous life gone way wrong. Most fittingly for their subsequent tortured relationship, Oona's parents--Eugene O'Neill and writer Agnes Boulton--met in a Greenwich Village bar dubbed the Hellhole. Eight years into their marriage, in which they flitted between Greenwich Village, Bermuda, Provincetown, Maine, and New Jersey, O'Neill abandoned the family life for the erstwhile actress Carlotta Monterey (christened Hazel Neilson Tharsing). Oona was two at the time. O'Neill, a boorish father, saw her only a handful of times before she turned 18; at that point, he disinherited her because he wasn't happy with the oozy publicity she was earning as a New York debutante. That same year, Oona moved out to Hollywood (in the hopes of pursuing an acting career), and met and married Charlie Chaplin, who was facing a scandalous paternity suit at that moment. Chaplin was 54, Oona was 18. She never worked again, and he was at the end of his career. They had eight children (the last when Chaplin was 72), and she stood by him till his death in 1977, spending most of their years together exiled in Sweden, where Chaplin had gone to avoid a host of problems with the U.S. government. After Chaplin's death, Oona returned to the U.S., where she lived 14 depressed, alcoholic years before dying at age 66 of cancer.There's a breezy, slightly superficial tone to this book, despite Scovell's attempt to elucidate fully the potholes and vistas of Oona's dramatic roadmap. None of Oona's eight children, or close family members, seems to have talked to Scovell, nor did Scovell have any significant access to Oona's correspondence or other writing. Though her dramatic fade is well captured here, Oona never completely blooms in this book. --Jean Lenihan

Customer Reviews:

Excellent book presents a wonderful woman.......2007-05-02

I really like Oona O'Neill Chaplin. What a wonderful woman she was! This book quotes person after person who knew her, from all periods of her life. They say that Oona was a woman who radiated a sort of grace, who had an innate elegance that set her apart, but who did not lose a down-to-earth quality, who loved to fuss over her brood of children, who literally basked in having babies and loved having her children around her (she had eight children altogether), who possessed a radiant and fragile beauty, an almost elfin quality, a naturalness, an easy sense of humor, a lack of ostentation, with a sly calm and native sweetness, who again and again is described as creating for everyone around her a sense of serenity and well-being. People would travel to Switzerland to see Charlie Chaplin - but they came away remembering Oona. Even as a young teenager she was intellectually curious, a girl who would go out on a lake in a boat with a friend or two and read plays aloud to each other; she was popular and social, but in a shy, slightly sorrowful way; she always kind, not exciting jealousy in other girls. Was her father, the famous playwright, justified in rejecting her? No, not at all. He never tried to get to know her, and he looked at everything she did in the worst possible light. His negative view of her was contradicted by everyone else who knew her - and I mean, everyone. Oona maintained life-long friendships with women and with men, and not once in her life did she intentionally try to hurt anyone emotionally, financially, or physically. Not the slightest hint of cheating on Charlie, or of cheating anyone in any way. She helped her brother Shane and his family, her mother, and her step-"son" Sydney Chaplin. The worst that can be said of her is that she failed to intervene fast enough on occasions where Charlie was being overbearing and abusive to a child or a visitor, and some of her children felt overlooked. As to those children, probably they were a bit overlooked. But in this age of multiple divorces, I suspect that many thousands of children today are far more overlooked by their parents than any of Oona's were. And Chaplin was too demanding; she had to balance him against them and such balances will never leave everyone satisfied. Frankly, this books shows that Chaplin was unworthy of her - he was overbearing and doctrinaire in the way older men can get, and his opinions weren't very insightful or sensitive. For example, he had the "Christmas is too materialist" crotchety-ness of those who care more about feeling superior than for their children's enjoyment, while for Oona Christmas was a favorite holiday filled with presents and tree-decorating. Other reviewers here seem to think that this book fails to show us Oona. But in fact she shines forth on every page. Perhaps their problem is that they don't consider a person such as she was to be very much of a person. But this reflects the biases of our times, which discount unfairly the wonderful kind of person she was. The same people who say it takes a village to raise a child somehow devalue an individual who actually dedicates herself to creating a nurturing emotional environment for children, for spouse, for guests, for friends, and for extended family. Oona was a very special person and this book is a clear, easy way to get to know her. Highly recommended.

Tabloid .......2006-12-24

While I desperately wanted to like this book and was tremendously excited by the topic, I find it difficult to write nice things about the book. While the book has many handsome pictures, I find it difficult to pass other compliments. It would seem difficult to write a biography of somebody while avoiding talking about that person's life, yet Jane Scovell has managed to do just that.

The life of Oona O'Neill had a tragic beginning as she was largely abandon by her father, Eugene O'Neill. The author of "Oona" manages to spend much of the early chapters focusing on the evolution of the O'Neill family. There is no substantial writing on the life of Oona until she meets Charlie Chaplin. Yet even these chapters focus largely on people other than Oona. While Oona did live in the shadow of her husband, why write a biography if you can not present facts about the main character.

It is also quite clear that Scovell is not a fan of Charlie Chaplin. Chapter 9 seems larely devoted to bringing Charlie Chaplin's character into question. While Sir Charles Chaplin was far from a model citizen, this fact would not be a logical choice on which to focus the book. In this Chapter 9, the author suggests Chaplin slept with 2000 women. Endnote 6 reveals her source to be a not so famous historian named Milton Berle. Her source is a comedian with little documentation suggests Charlie has any significant dealings. In this same chapter she uses a letter from Oona's former love interest J.D. Salinger to further debase the actor's legacy. I am not certain what place a scorned lover's opinion has in a focused biography other than to raise character questions. Perhaps the most absurd statement of the book is made on page 173 in which another book is sited as evidence that the United States government had no interest for prosecuting Chaplin for being a communist, but "the government was more upset about his morality ...". The idea that he would have been welcomed back to the country if he agreed to be interviewed not seems proposterous, but it avoids the point of his exile entirely.

With such obvious inaccuracies, it is hard to give credit for much else that Scovell writes. When Scovell does devote her writing to Oona in the waning pages of the book after Charlie's death, it is only to write of her alcholism and love interests like a tabloid photographer. This book seems targeted to exploit the legacy of Oona Chaplin and her husband.

In the shadows of this book as well..........2004-01-29

Being very interested in the life of cinematic genius Charlie Chaplin, and knowing what a difficult person he could be, I became interested in the one woman who stuck by him and adored him until his death, then mourned him for years after. However, this book was a disappointment and lacked a great deal of information about it's subject, Oona. Scovell also made too many assumptions, and forced her own opinion under the guise of psychology and lacked the objectivity which one expects in a well written biography.
The book opened with droning on and on about her family geneology, which bored me to tears, but I read on, expecting to soon read about Oona, which never happened. With the exception of brief information about Oona here and there, the book focused on Eugene O'Neil, and Chaplin himself (even worse, some of the "facts" written about Chaplin were false). Sadly, Oona was left out of her own biography.
This book was somewhat of a painful read and lacked professionalism from it's author.

Oona?.......2003-01-07

This supposed biography of Oona O'Neill Chaplin spends much of its time discussing Eugene O'Neill and Charlie Chaplin. Certainly Oona lived in the shadow of Charlie, but she doesn't emerge as a person in this biography. The book is poorly written. Too much repetition of points made, some really silly sentences of superficial statement. And no depth. Nonetheless, it's an interesting read because of the people and the lives narrated.

Very interesting subject, really bad writing.......2002-03-23

The subject matter is, needless to say, very interesting. But the book reads like it is written by someone whose entire literary education centered on cheap romance novels. The author doesn't seem to have any access to any of Oona's friends or family while researching this book. Almost all of her historical data seem to have been hearsay and 2nd hand. Remarkable and unfortunate on the author's part.

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Misguiding`

Accessible book discusses ideas, gives example riffs

Good 7-string starter book

A method for the 7 String guitar

Introducing 7-String Guitar
Dan Begelman
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Misguiding`.......2005-11-02

I found this book poor, to say the least.
The author spends the majority of the book talking and demonstrating "power chords". Please. How difficult are those? root - fith. You can find them anywhere on the fretboard! Save your money and look for another method.

Accessible book discusses ideas, gives example riffs.......2004-09-03

This is a good introduction to 7-string guitar, and it might even give some ideas to intermediate 7-string players who want to learn some new riffs. The book assumes some familiarity with 6-string guitars, but a raw beginner should be able to jump right into this book. It introduces very fundamental music theory and every example is written in both standard notation and tablature, so musicians of all skill levels can follow. It includes a CD with audio versions of every written riff, so those who play mostly by ear can also benefit, and those reading the music or tabs can check their performance against the CD to see if they're getting it right. The book is divided into 4 "units." Unit I is 6 pages of very basic theory, including notes, intervals, (common) scales, chords, and arpeggios, mostly defining the terms but also giving short scribe/tab examples. Unit II -- by far the largest section of the book -- deals with the 7th string tuned to low "B" -- the most common "rock/metal" variant. This unit covers 2-, 3-, and 4-string power chords, and has numerous short (2- to 8-bar) examples of chord, scale and arpeggio patterns as well as combination riffs. Many are "blues-rock" riffs, which Begelman says are not commonly used in modern 7-string rock; so he also ventures into more contemporary examples of "high/low" dual guitar riffs. Unit III is a much thinner (8 page) examination of jazz 7-string (low "A" tuning), covering chord structure, low string as bass accompaniment, two-note chord voicing with bass accompaniment and a full-page 12-bar blues example. Unit IV is really only 6 short paragraphs about "Other tunings and Applications" which really only introduces two specific alternatives, one Jimmy Page and one Limp Bizkit tuning. To summarize, the book has useful and interesting information and example riffs, and the included CD is helpful (almost mandatory for any music book, really). The brief discussion of theory and an included "guitar tab glossary" make the book accessible to novices. Whether or not it is worth the money is purely subjective, but I find it to be so.

Good 7-string starter book.......2002-12-05

The title fits the content: "Introducing 7-String Guitar". This provided exactly what I was looking for, heavy metal/rock and jazz 7-string. What a contrast in styles but those are the most common applications for a 7-string. The book provides chords, scales, tunings, voicings and the CD has 66 solid examples of both styles of music. It contains examples of jazz progressions with a walking bass line (my favorite part). There are plenty of rock/heavy metal examples. Also, in the rock/heavy metal section, there was a clean pleasant arpeggio style picking example utilizing the 7th string. Overall there are plenty of usable examples, clear and easy to understand.
I feel this book is for the intermediate to advanced 6-string guitarist who is brand new to the 7-string.
I have to rate this book highly because it was perfect for my current skill level and I play both music styles. If you are new to 7-string, get the book.

A method for the 7 String guitar.......2001-05-28

This book is a method book as opposed to a reference book. There are many examples in many different styles. It's a book aimed probably for the early intermediate guitarist. It should show more of the dissonant Korn/Fear Factory style. I'm guessing from some of the examples that this guy leans more towards progressive bands like Dream Theater. It includes a CD and audio examples always help.

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For centuries, people have used the tarot to help them gain access to spiritual knowledge and explore universal truths. You don’t have to be spiritually inclined to get something out of the tarot. Even the most hard-boiled materialist, with the assistance of The Knight, The Fool, the Lovers, the Hanged Man, and all the rest of the major and minor arcana, can achieve deep insights into their own true natures and the natures of others in their lives. Used properly, the tarot can reveal to us our deepest longings, help us to confront our fears, and allow us to recognize unspoken emotional and psychological obstacles to happiness.

Come along on a fascinating journey as world-renowned spiritual teacher Amber Jayanti reveals the mysteries of the tarot and shows you how to tap into its uncanny power as a tool for personal exploration and growth. Discover how to use the tarot to:

Reveal new options
Get a new perspective on and re-envision your life
Find hope, support, and encou ragement
Increase mental and emotional clarity
Reaffirm what you already know
Connect more deeply with your intuition
Explore universal truths
Answer some of life’s biggest questions

Tarot For Dummies explains how the tarot works, what it can and can’t do for you, and how to get the most out of it. And it guides you step-by-step through:

Shopping for the right deck for you
Handling the cards and interpreting spreads
Preparing for a reading
Finding spreads that are relevant to loved ones, friends, history, and special events
Distinguishing the elements of a great reading
Linking the tarot with astrology, numerology, the Qabalah and other sources of wisdom

Do you long to see your life from a different perspective – to “see the big picture?” Let expert Amber Jayanti show you how to interpret the tarot and re-envision your life through this ancient, mystical system of pictures.

Customer Reviews:

Best Book on the Rider Waite Deck.......2007-09-22

I have been working with the tarot for 40 years and was looking for a book to recommend to my students. So many books on the tarot are limited in scope,(focusing only on the major arcana or the minor arcana) or geared toward readings with one-line interpretations that are less than accurate.

The author has captured the essence of perennial philosophy and ancient mystical traditions (including kabbalah, numerology, astrology, colors, and mythic images) in an easy to read concise fashion to give you tools for unlimited exploration and personal growth.

Instead of 'quick fix' answers, this book teaches students to understand symbols and to discover personally meaningful answers that give a person not only guidance about one's life, but also award the reader with insights into one's inner strengths, in order to make good choices and deal with life in positive ways. I put this book on par with Angeles Arrien's The Tarot Handbook which is based on the Thoth Deck.

I tried to like this book...........2007-07-15

I really, really tried to. I just couldn't get into it. The author was kinda preachy for my taste. There was a lot of information on Qabala and mystery schools, which I didn't think went well with a book for begining tarot readers. She doesn't really believe or care that much about card reversals. Is this to save the space or was it too hard to explain to us "dummies"? I read the whole book, but it took forever because I couldn't get into it. I've read many other tarot books, and I would reccommend any of them over this one. If you feel you have to read it, please check it out of the library or borrow from someone else. I found very little useful information here, and all that I did find was available in better books.

Looking for a secular approach to tarot? DON'T buy this book.......2004-09-07

Another 1 star review of this book states the reason for the low rating is the fact that the book is focused on the psychological and clinical aspects of tarot. That review is exactly what prompted me to buy this book. As an atheist who is very interested in tarot from a psychological, therapeutic standpoint, the idea of a book that left out all the religious, wiccan, spiritual, magical, and other assorted hocus-pocus nonsense was just what I was looking for.

This book is NOT such a book, and I'm sure the author would encourage you to stay away from her book if you don't believe in fairies, witches and goblins. I encourage you to avoid this book if you're a secularist, or have a shred of rationality in your thinking. If you want to learn about magical societies, spiritual silliness, and just plain amazingly hysterical things like a globally shared consciousness, then go ahead and buy it. If you believe in Santa Claus, this might also be a great purchase for you. You could also pick it up if you want to laugh until your sides hurt at what some people believe. I sure did.

Four stars, only when viewed as an introduction........2004-03-01

If you already know some basics of Tarot or are interested on a more deeper occult level this book is not for you. But if you are a total DUMMIE on the subject, you should read it! You should also read it when you are interested in various kinds of tarot-decks wich are covered extensively in this book or have no basic idea about tarot interpretation. Be not deluded however to place tarot in such a microscopic level as Jayanti does. One should not forget that tarot is a philosophical machine wich can postulate metaphysical mechanics. This book has a somewhat "materialist" approach.

a review by denelder.......2003-11-22

Amber Jayanti delivers again!

Authoress of the classic "Living the Tarot", when Amber writes a book on Tarot, we know to expect great things. In TFD, she not only lives up to our excited expectations but far exceeds them. You must see for yourself just how much information is packed in this book.

With her usual expert writing skill, Amber gives us a strong examination of a wide range of Tarot aspects, that will be useful to all levels of the reader's expertise. With sensitivity she maintains her gentle sense of fun and humor, giving her views in a non-threatening way that is especially valuable to her beginner readers. In giving concise, thorough explanations, this work becomes valuable to her intermediate and advanced readers.

It is truly no wonder and with much deserved credit, that Amber's books bring rave reviews, with use of such words as `compassionate', `knowledgeable', and `insightful'. Her work itself proclaims these attributes loud an clear. She will without doubt, be a historical figure in the Tarot World with such books as these.

In this work we are getting Amber's views which while influenced by her Qabalistic leanings, does not demand that her reader have such knowledge. There are 22 sections to this book... beginning with the Introduction we are started off with some `behind the scenes' thoughts. Making Friends with Tarot, covers pictures, archetypes, and making the Tarot personal. Who Uses the Tarot and Why, contains examples of how Tarot can be put to use. Let's Go Shopping, is a discussion on many of the popular decks and the choices available to you. History and Mystery, is a fascinating look at the historical aspects of Tarot. Mystery School Tradition, looks at what such groups are and are not, as well as what they teach or not.

A Magic Mirror, contains excellent advice and opinions on how to handle reversal cards. The 22 Major Arcana, describes each of these cards then asks pertinent matching questions. Strength, Death, and Moon have some of the best descriptions I've ever seen in print. Minor Arcana, shows different ordering choices for the suits and then the individual numbered cards of the suits. The 16 Court Cards, gives us different ways to view these cards, with examples and excellent thoughts to consider before then covering each card individually. I thought the Queen of Wands was especially good!

Experiencing the Tarot, covers finding your Soul and Personality Cards but also has an excellent article on linking cards to historical events. Handling Mixing Interpreting, is detailed thoughts for setting the proper `stage' of respect and spiritual mood, without the usual foolishness some people get into. More importantly in this section, Amber covers situations that a person may get from their client but are better left to the experts (for example a doctor) and proper questioning methods. Meditating With Tarot, gives various ideas on this useful practice as well as covers that interesting aspect of color usage. Tarot Spreads, is insightful and ethical guidance for when dealing with others. Be sure to check out Amber's own spread! Help Wanted, covers becoming a professional in realistic and legal manner.

Several important, related sub-topics are covered. Following are sections that are easy to comprehend, as Amber shows us how to connect Tarot to Qabala, Astrology, Numerology, and the philosophy of Alchemy.

We then have the Top 10 Tarot Misconceptions and The 10 Cards Most Likely To Cause A Freak-Out, which are both wonderfully covered with good choices of cards dealt with. I was especially impressed with Additional Resources, as this section is covered with a firm grip on the reality, that different people need different books and teachers. We then come to a comprehensive, complete, and most importantly accurate, Index.

Amber's strength is in not just handing out answers, but in making her reader think for themselves. She aids them to decide how they, as an individual, feel about each card. Emphasis is always on doing what feels right for the individual, rather than dictating some personal dogma as many writers do. You never get the impression of, "it's my way or the highway!" with Amber.

Now, what didn't I like? I read through this book twice and only found one thing that bothered me... page 76 on the Fool entry; Amber didn't cover the symbolism of the little dog. That's it. Otherwise, I can only repeat two words over and over-- "excellent! wonderful!"

Book Description

Special Edition with Rider-Waite - the world's most popular tarot deck! Tarot Deck & Book Set For Dummies provides an accessible step-by-step approach to start your relationship with tarot. Using the special abridged edition of the Tarot For Dummies book, even the most apprehensive students will quickly learn to understand the meanings of each card. Packaged with the most popular and fundamental of tarot decks - the full-size Rider-Waite Tarot.

Customer Reviews:

great for beginners.......2006-07-18

i have recently gotten into witchcraft and wicca, and the tarot also called out to me. so, i decided to buy a beginners tarot deck, and found this one! it's really great. i've already read for other people, and i only bought it last week! this book and deck set ROXORS!

good for starter.......2005-02-21

I bought this book because it came with standard rider deck, exactly what I wanted and as a beginner. I have no complain for the cards, but card interpretation in the book is somewhat different from other source and I am going to buy another book 'learning tarot for beginners' to make sure I learn about tarot. The book is thinner than full dummie version, which is good enough. I would recommend people to buy the set if you never owned tarot, but suggest to read other books for deeper understanding.

this is an abridged version.......2003-11-11

Everyone should be aware that the book that comes with this set is an abridged version of Tarot for Dummies. It contains 100 fewer pages than the original and is missing Chapters 10-12, 14-17.

A big disappointment.......2003-08-24

Ms. Jayanti is big on the history of tarot cards and obviously a psychology buff. She interprets the cards as a psychologist might see Rohrschach ink blots. "I don't work with the tarot to predict the future," she says.

Tarot is a great teaching tool for substance-abuse counselors, according to this author. She lets the client do the interpreting of the cards as pretty pictures, much as a psychiatrist might ask a patient to interpret ink blots.

This author calls it a "fallacy" that some think tarot readings help you find out about your future.

To her, the cards are merely a symbol system that can assist you in understanding yourself -- and you can forget about predictive readings for others. "Lighting candles or saying prayers" to her is "just plain ignorant."

I'll take a book that tells me how to read the cards. If I want psychoanalysis, I'll go to a psychiatrist.

Great, but ...........2003-03-03

This book is easy and great for beginners. As a tarot fan for 2 years I recommmend this book which comes with a deck of Waite Tarot( It saves you a lot of money so you don't have to buy another deck separately). This book does not really teach you how to interpret cards, it just let you think and make your own decision.... Also, the author does not really believe tarot is a tool for telling the future. In fact, she defines tarot as a tool for understanding subconscious. It only teaches you few spreads. That's why it got 4 stars, not 5 stars. Besides that, this book is very good!

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The Secret answers the question, "What do I need to do to be a great leader?" Books on leadership abound, and most of them emphasize one or another of the ideas explored here. But only The Secret pulls all of the five essential concepts together into a coherent plan for achieving leadership success.The core idea, based on the authors' years of experience and drawn from examples of the best leaders, is that leadership comes from service. The five ways in which leaders can succeed through service are seeing and shaping the future; engaging and developing others; reinventing continuously; valuing results and relationships; and embodying the values. Each strategy is explained in detail, with exercises and tips for integrating them into the leadership matrix.The Secret is not dry dogma; the authors show their ideas at work by following the example of a struggling leader who enrolls in a mentoring program at her company. It traces her progress in understanding and applying these concepts, and her subsequent transformation into a respected and effective leader.

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Regurgitated Archaic Concepts.......2007-08-31

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Great!.......2007-08-24

Wow this is such a good audio book, I listen to it many times; and began to apply it rapidly; it is very simple and applicable!

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know - And Do.......2007-06-28

Excellent book for managers and employees to read to become better leaders. Makes a distinction between being a manager and a leader.

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know - And Do.......2007-06-08

I am a District Manager for a pharmaceutical company and I work hard to develop my team to be leaders. This is a quick read with great impact. Ken Blanchard does not disappoint. After reading the book, I bought one for each of my team and presented a powerpoint at our District meeting to discuss the high points of the book.

Worth Reading.......2007-03-09

It is a quick, easy read that efficiently delivers insight. It is well worth reading. The story line is light but the book makes great points.

The Secret!: Discover What Great Leaders Know -and Do

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The Secret!: Discover What Great Leaders Know -and Do

Manufacturer: Serve
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000ATTGP6

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The Secret answers the question, "What do I need to do to be a great leader?" Books on leadership abound, and most of them emphasize one or another of the ideas explored here. But only The Secret pulls all of the five essential concepts together into a coherent plan for achieving leadership success. The core idea, based on the authors' years of experience and drawn from examples of the best leaders, is that leadership comes from service. The five ways in which leaders can succeed through service are seeing and shaping the future; engaging and developing others; reinventing continuously; valuing results and relationships; and embodying the values. Each strategy is explained in detail, with exercises and tips for integrating them into the leadership matrix. The Secret is not dry dogma; the authors show their ideas at work by following the example of a struggling leader who enrolls in a mentoring program at her company. It traces her progress in understanding and applying these concepts, and her subsequent transformation into a respected and effective leader. -- this text refers to a different edition.

The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do (Unabridged)

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The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do (Unabridged)
Miller, Ken, Mark Blanchard
Manufacturer: audible.com
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Audio Download
ASIN: B0007RWWWA

Stepping up to responsibility.(The Secret: What Great Leaders Know-and Do)(Book Review) : An article from: Training Media Review

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Stepping up to responsibility.(The Secret: What Great Leaders Know-and Do)(Book Review) : An article from: Training Media Review
Deanne Bryce
Manufacturer: Thomson Gale
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital
ASIN: B000E110YA
Release Date: 2005-12-22

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This digital document is an article from Training Media Review, published by Thomson Gale on July 1, 2005. The length of the article is 755 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Stepping up to responsibility.(The Secret: What Great Leaders Know-and Do)(Book Review)
Author: Deanne Bryce
Publication: Training Media Review (Magazine/Journal)
Date: July 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13 Issue: 4-5 Page: 18(2)

Article Type: Book Review

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