| Thoughts From the Heart | | | | suggest carrying a copy in your purse, briefcase or |
| | | | backpack. |
| CharlCyn Press (1999) | | | | Much of the information included in "Thoughts from the |
| ISBN 0967459702 | | | | Heart" is advice we might have heard at one time or |
| Reviewed by Kelli Glesige for Reader Views (8/06) | | | | another but forgotten. Life can be so difficult and |
| Charles S. Haddad has compiled a refreshing and | | | | intense with daily pressures, but Mr. Haddad breaks it |
| down to earth collection of essays he has written on | | | | all down so we see how all the pieces fit nicely |
| advice for life as a father, grandfather, husband, | | | | together and how wonderful life can be, and truly is, if |
| businessman, friend and community leader. The | | | | we just let it. |
| timeless and irrefutable advice is written in a clean and | | | | As the cover states, think of Haddad's words and |
| clear writing style. Haddad is an inspiring and intelligent | | | | advice as pearls of wisdom gleaned from his priceless |
| role model and leader with strong ethical standards | | | | experiences as a business leader, family man and a |
| and an optimistic outlook on life, and this is portrayed in | | | | pillar of the community. The world could be so |
| "Thoughts from the Heart". | | | | harmonious and remarkable if everyone were required |
| This collection of essays, obtained from Haddad's | | | | to peruse a copy of "Thoughts from the Heart." I |
| business experience and what family life has taught | | | | believe it should be required reading for all. |
| him, is broken into four parts entitled: Getting to Know | | | | Without reservation, I highly recommend this book. In |
| Yourself, Getting Along With Others, Nature and | | | | particular, I enjoyed the advice on raising children, |
| Human Nature, and Putting it All Together. Several | | | | retirement, improving your attitude, and getting through |
| essays on relevant subcategories are included under | | | | life. I suggest not loaning out this book but instead |
| each part. I guarantee everyone will find helpful | | | | picking up extra copies to give as gifts, for you will not |
| information to improve upon. The book is small and | | | | want to part with this one. It is definitely five star |
| concise which makes it even more appealing, for it is | | | | reading material. |
| not a bulky book to carry around. To all adults, I | | | | |