"Thoughts From the Heart" by Charles S. Haddad: Book Review

Thoughts From the Heartsuggest carrying a copy in your purse, briefcase or
backpack.
CharlCyn Press (1999)Much of the information included in "Thoughts from the
ISBN 0967459702Heart" 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 andintense with daily pressures, but Mr. Haddad breaks it
down to earth collection of essays he has written onall 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. Thewe just let it.
timeless and irrefutable advice is written in a clean andAs the cover states, think of Haddad's words and
clear writing style. Haddad is an inspiring and intelligentadvice as pearls of wisdom gleaned from his priceless
role model and leader with strong ethical standardsexperiences as a business leader, family man and a
and an optimistic outlook on life, and this is portrayed inpillar 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'sto peruse a copy of "Thoughts from the Heart." I
business experience and what family life has taughtbelieve it should be required reading for all.
him, is broken into four parts entitled: Getting to KnowWithout reservation, I highly recommend this book. In
Yourself, Getting Along With Others, Nature andparticular, I enjoyed the advice on raising children,
Human Nature, and Putting it All Together. Severalretirement, improving your attitude, and getting through
essays on relevant subcategories are included underlife. I suggest not loaning out this book but instead
each part. I guarantee everyone will find helpfulpicking up extra copies to give as gifts, for you will not
information to improve upon. The book is small andwant to part with this one. It is definitely five star
concise which makes it even more appealing, for it isreading material.
not a bulky book to carry around. To all adults, I