I Dare You!

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Summary: Don't start this book late at night.
Review: I am sure that Mr. Danforth was a brilliant man. This inspiring book is definately one-of-a-kind, as far as its ability to provoke thought, and make you consider the way in which you face the world each day. I wish I had my own copy of "I Dare You," so I could read it perhaps once a month, jsut to check the progress of my personal growth. One cautionary word of advice, however: Don't start reading this book late at night, especially just before a busy day. While the text is relatively short, the reader finds on one of the opening pages this challenge: "I dare you to finish this book before you go to sleep tonight." Now who could resist

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Summary: If I could only own one book, it would be this one.
Review: Received it as a prize at H.S. graduation 25 years ago. Mr. Danforth DARED us to pass the book along. I couldn't bear to part with mine. I read it again whenever life gets out of "square". Recommend it as a gift book for those "special occasions" for young people. I have misplaced by bible but I can find this book in seconds! Delighted to know it's still available. READ IT. Even if you are a grownup. I DARE YOU.

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Summary: Should be a must read...
Review: This book should be a MUST READ for every school age child in America! It's a clearly defined road map for good, successful linving! Adults will benefit just as much. Common sense!

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Summary: Lessons for a life time.
Review: This book was given to me as an achievment award. That was almost 20 years ago. I could not tell you how many time I have read and re-read the pages of this book. Mr. Danforth's message is just as valuable today as it was 20 years ago, actually more because I appricate the things he says so much more today. I have taken his dare to live my life with the ballance he suggest and I am a better person because of it. In my opinnion this book is a classic in motivation and success that ranks right up there among such titles as "Think and Grow Rich", by N. Hill, "How to Win Friends and Influence People", by D. Carnegie, "The Power of Positive Thinking", by N. V. Peal, and "The Geatest Salesman in the World" by O. Mandino. These books will build a foundation that you can build a trmendous life upon if you will read them and take their lessons to heart. Of these books, "I Dare You" is my favorite because of it's simple but effective message. This is truly a message that is just as valuable today as it was the day it was writen. If I could only own one book other than the Bible this would be the one book I would own. This is not a book that should be read once an put on a shelf it should be read over and over and passed around to friends and loved ones.

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Summary: William Danforth's "I DARE YOU"
Review: This is not merely a book - this is a clarion call to those who truly desire to be Achievers in Life - those who decide that they shall rank among the few who declare: Life doesn't happen to Me; I Happen to It! I intend to read this book again and again, until I too have joined those ranks, and I invite (in fact, I DARE) You to come along for the ride of Your Life

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Summary: 15 Years Later, It Still Works For Me
Review: When I graduated High School over 20 years ago my Aunt Mari gave me this book as a gift. I have been carrying on the tradition only becacause of the positive impact it continues to have on my life.

The first thing William H. Danforth does is to challenge the reader to finish the book before they go to sleep that night. Well if you do just that, you can barely sleep! (By the way, every year I read it, I make sure to meet that challenge!) You want to jump up and get those exercises in with the air rushing in your chest and swelling you up with pride. This is one of the most energizing books you will ever read. It illustrates and talks about the 4 components of life and how we must keep them balanced to be able to do anything we want to do.

When I finished reading it, I checked when it was written and found out it was early this century. However, it far outdoes the self-help books that flood the market today.

I will be giving this book to three neices and nephews this graduation and challenging them to read it once a year for the next four years because I know what it did for me during college and what it can do for them.

This is one of the least expensive gifts you can give someone, but it will help them Create their lives vs. simply living their lives. Even though it's on backorder, place an order and you won't be disappointed when you receive it!!!

Joe Martin