Chris Fabry's narration flows so naturally that one forgets the author isn't the reader in this production. Fabry seems to offer just the inflections that Leman intends. As the author blends humor into his discussion of childhoods impact on adulthood, the listener can hear the smile on Fabry's face. Leman believes that understanding ones memories can help one improve ones self-image, make the most of oneÕs strengths, and overcome ones weaknesses. The key is which childhood days are remembered: evaluating the types of memories one returns to is revealing about personality and self-image. Woven into the mix is Leman's previous writing on birth order. Fabry's melodious reading makes a thought-provoking topic engaging
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"I started this book over a year ago and got through the meat of it and was able to use some of the exercises to uncover certain gifts and passions that I didn't realize were there or simply ignored. I finally finished that last chapter. It's a great tool if you need help finding yourself."
— Shanna (4 out of 5 stars)
“Fabry’s melodious reading makes a thought-provoking topic engaging.”
— Audiofile" It's very similar to his other books, but there were some new nuggets (especially the insight into why we repeat negative behaviors and how to recognize when your memories are just wrong/severely skewed and methods of correcting them). "
— Elizabeth-anne, 9/19/2013" I downloaded this on my Kindle and it was free which was the only reason I downloaded it. There is a lot of redundancy and it isn't quite what I thought it was going to be. In all honesty, I couldn't finish it. I read 3/4 & I'm done. "
— Heather, 6/20/2013" The reader can gain new insight into how a person's childhood affects them later in life. Very informative and the writer gives much food for thought. "
— Susan, 6/17/2013" What three memories prior to the age of 8 do you remember? What do they all have in common? Find the thread and discover how those early childhood memories are affecting you in your present life. "
— Marie, 11/29/2012" I especially like the chapter towards the end of the book about making positive memories for your own children. It reminded me to be more deliberate in my actions to create a good environment for my children. "
— Deanne, 11/14/2012" I bought this at the airport on a whim. "
— Scott, 10/2/2012" More of self help then what i was looking for....interesting concepts though and found some validity. "
— Robs, 9/25/2012" it was an interesting unique book. Good information and funny. "
— Betty, 9/28/2011" This book reminds me of my bs essays that I'd write in high school in that it was a bunch of blah, blah, blah almost completely void of actual information. "
— Darcy, 7/19/2011" I gave this a 3 even though I didn't finish it. It had some interesting things, but I got bored halfway through it. "
— Ann, 6/26/2011" Step by step, Kevin helps us to really think about why we do what we do...so that we can really think about making changes where we want to make changes. A very pertinent book for anyone who is not 100% satisfied with either their upbringing or their reactions to life. "
— Margaret, 4/21/2011" Dr. Leman is entertaining and very easy to read. Interesting subject. I bookmarked one page of questions to go back and ask my husband. "
— Tami, 3/29/2011" Interesting to a degree - but I also believe that while your childhood may form who you are, as an adult, you still choose your actions. "
— Greta, 3/5/2011" I especially like the chapter towards the end of the book about making positive memories for your own children. It reminded me to be more deliberate in my actions to create a good environment for my children. "
— Deanne, 1/6/2011" I bought this at the airport on a whim. "
— Scott, 12/11/2010" What three memories prior to the age of 8 do you remember? What do they all have in common? Find the thread and discover how those early childhood memories are affecting you in your present life. "
— Marie, 6/16/2009Dr. Kevin Leman is an internationally known psychologist, humorist, father, grandfather, and bestselling author. He is a former consulting psychologist for Good Morning America and is a frequent guest on national media, including Fox & Friends, The Early Show, and Focus on the Family. He has taught and entertained audiences worldwide with his wit and commonsense psychology.
Chris Fabry is the author of more than thirty books, as well as a former broadcaster in Christian radio. His radio credits include Focus on the Family, Love Worth Finding, and Reaching Your World with Luis Palau. He and his wife, Andrea, live in Colorado with their nine children.