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Dare to Be Yourself: How to Quit Being an Extra in Other Peoples Movies and Become the Star of Your Own

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If you have EVER read a new-age book in your life, you are too advanced for this one. The author shells out page after page of facile, simplistic advice that could be summed up as, "Don't worry, be happy." You should also know that Cohen's religious leanings color the entire book. If you are religious and believe that God takes a personal interest in whether or not you are happy in your job, then you may get something out of this. If you are not religious, you will find yourself having to skip paragraphs and even entire sections. Very disappointing.

More spiritual than I would want. I am sensitive to spirituality in books since it is so dependant on the individual.

I read this book years ago, and it's still one of the firstbooks I recommend to people. It helps one realize that negative thinkingabout yourself is not only non-productive, it's harmful and keeps you from progressing in life as you want to; giving one the ideas and tools to become more positive-minded. Alan Cohen has written with a style that contains very powerful insight that is an easy read, and I like the one-liners at the beginning of every chapter; they help one focus on issues about to be covered.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who has had a "Dark Night of the Soul," feels despair, needs a new outlook on life, and could use helpful advice on new ways to think, thereby changing to a more positive life instead of always focusing on the negative.

A truly WONDERFUL book!

I went to the bookstore looking for something to satisfy my craving for inspiration and higher consciousness. I came upon Alan Cohen's book, "Dare To Be Yourself", in the new age section (although, upon reading it, I'm not sure why).

Anyway, everything about this book is profoundly life-enhancing, from the cover straight through to the last page. Mr. Cohen's writing style is conversational, and easy to follow. He gives many examples and analogies to clarify his points. As I read, I couldn't help but feel he was speaking directly to me, although, I suspect anyone reading this book will feel similarly.

As I continued to read, I knew that I would never be the same after finishing this book. In fact, people have told me I seem happier, and I attribute that to lifting the self-imposed limitations I've lived with up until to this point. It may sound funny, but it's as if the author has given me "permission" to just be me! Reading this book has been a major liberating experience for me. I've been recommending it to everyone I know, and I'm sure I will continue to do so. I can't wait to read his other books. Alan Cohen has a wonderful gift which he has chosen to share with the world, and I, for one, am extremely grateful. And now, I'm off to share MY gifts with the world! : )