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Title: The Return of the Ragpicker
Review: Mr. Mandino dilutes his message by using most of his book to tell the reader that he overcame failure to become a great success. He goes on in exquisite detail to enumerate all his great accomplishments and acclaim. Unfortunately most people are not turned on to a message that says, "Look at all my awards and how great I am. Read my affirmations for six minutes a day and you too can be wonderful." While he is at this, he lets you know how he stands on gun control, the environment, TV and other political things.I am surprised his affirmations use negative words like "not". Many consider this an ineffectual way to write affirmations. A positive statement works better on the subconscious.He does come up with some good life concepts at the end of the book. Most of these can be found in the New Testament. I love Mr. Mandino and his earlier books. I have to wonder why he wrote this one in this manner.
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