Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You--at Work and in Life Audiobook, by Spencer Johnson Play Audiobook Sample

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Read By: John Dossett Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Listen Time: at 1.0x Speed 1.50 hours at 1.5x Speed 1.13 hours at 2.0x Speed Release Date: March 2009 Format: Unabridged Audiobook ISBN: 9780743583084

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Total Audiobook Chapters:

2

Longest Chapter Length:

70:33 minutes

Shortest Chapter Length:

58:26 minutes

Average Chapter Length:

64:29 minutes

Audiobooks by this Author:

7

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Moved My Cheese?, a brilliant new parable that shows readers how to stay calm and successful, even in the most challenging of environments.



A young man lives unhappily in a valley. One day he meets an old man who lives on a mountain peak. At first the young man doesn’t realize that he is talking to one of the most peaceful and successful people in the world. But in the course of further encounters and conversations, the young man comes to understand that he can apply the old man’s remarkable principles and practical tools to his own life to change it for the better. Spencer Johnson knows how to tell a deceptively simple story that teaches deep lessons. The One Minute Manager (co-written with Ken Blanchard) sold 15 million copies and stayed on the New York Times bestseller list for more than twenty years. Since it was published a decade ago, Who Moved My Cheese? has sold more than 25 million copies. In fact there are more than 46 million copies of Spencer Johnson’s books in print, in forty-seven languages—and with today’s economic uncertainty, his new book could not be more relevant. Pithy, wise, and empowering, Peaks and Valleys is clearly destined to becomeanother Spencer Johnson classic.

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"A simple, short and intuitive story about the management of the highs and lows momemt of your life. The story is so simple and is of a common sense to anyone that sometimes we did not realize we had wasted many opportunities which come with the good times and disguised in the bad times."

— Edwin (4 out of 5 stars)

Peaks and Valleys Listener Reviews

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  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a quick read (or listen on CD like I did). It was a perfect follow up to The Secret because it invoked action. I liked the concept of the "sensible vision" to follow. "

    — Bryan, 2/20/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This book is about 2 sides of same coin Life, Peaks and Valleys,how to deal with Peaks without being arrogant and how to deal with Valleys without feeling as a looser,as they are the two sides of same LIFE... "

    — Gautam, 2/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This is a good, simple read filled with great reminders about living happy and harmoniously with yourself and others. "

    — Rebecca, 2/13/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Simple (sometimes a little too simple), practical advice to manage life's ups and downs. "

    — Paula, 2/8/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great principles to use in good and bad times! "

    — Ann, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some good lessons in here. A bit simplistic for my taste, and I could have done without the bookends (they serve no purpose whatsoever), but a helpful message nonetheless. "

    — Todd, 2/7/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book made me rethink my entire view on life! I didn't read this book, I studied it! I've already red it twice and plan on reading it many more times!!! "

    — Hashim, 1/26/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoy these small thought provoking books. This book offered me different ways to view my work/life situation. When asked I will always recommend the works of Spencer Johnson, Ken Blanchard, and Patrick Lencioni. "

    — Tt, 1/25/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " This book reminded me of the messages found in Paulo Coelho's books, albeit in a more straightforward manner. It's an easy read, 100 pages. It tells the story of one man and how he learned to turn his valleys (low points) into peaks (high points), a philosophy we can all benefit from. "

    — Katie, 1/18/2014
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A positive way to view life told in a parable....not sure how easy it is to apply this outlook without environmental prompts to interrupt old thought patterns. "

    — Jessica, 1/5/2014
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " It's simple and it has changed my life. That's how i will write about this book. "

    — Fransiska, 1/4/2014
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " It's a very simple message that everyone knows but sometimes need to be reminded of: Remember the valley's when you are on the peaks and vice versa. Remember and be grateful for the lessons wherever you are in life. "

    — Ellen, 10/31/2013
  • Overall Performance: 1 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 51 out of 5

    " i was really disappointed this time from spencer, the book seemed empty "

    — Bahaa, 10/28/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " This was a great read. It provides an easy to follow system for getting through valleys (bad times) and staying on peaks longer (good times). Don't let go of your copy, it takes time to make these strategies into habits. "

    — Dave, 10/23/2013
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " "Peaks and Valleys" was much slower than the preceding book, "Who Moved my Cheese." It was essentially the same message, but told in a much more boring way. "

    — Nicole, 10/19/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I enjoyed this short, quick read, but not as much as Who Moved My Cheese. It's a decent inspirational title that gives tips about how you feel about events in your life. There is a silver lining to every cloud. When you are on the cloud, it helps if your thoughts can keep you there. "

    — Desiree, 9/9/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " one of the best ! really useful smart and inspiring "

    — Sara, 4/17/2013
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " I read this book a number of years ago and I plan on dusting it off and rereading it this weekend. "

    — Gidget, 3/15/2013
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Another business/personal motivation book. It can be read in one sitting at a bookstore, next to a large plate glass window watching the people walk by. "

    — Dante, 2/3/2013
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " The author of "Who Moved My Cheese" again writes a short story to illustrate some truths about how we can move through the peaks and valleys of life and work with greater peace and control. The insights are fairly basic, but the story communicates them in a refreshing way. "

    — Laurie, 10/7/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Self-help books are usually not my thing...and neither was this. I gave it an extra star because it's not embarrassingly horrible or too preachy and there is a redeeming philosophical quality to it. "

    — Jason, 4/3/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Esperava mais. Um conjunto de lugares comuns, superficialidade e poucos bons insights para aproveitar. "

    — Marcos, 3/2/2012
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Just seems like a "common sense" book. "

    — Anji, 2/23/2012
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I read this for work. It was an easy read, had some nice ideas in it, but I've never been a fan of this style of writing, so it's certainly not going to rank high on my list. "

    — Becky, 10/24/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " I loved Who Moved My Cheese, and I wanted to see if this was as good. Borrowed from library. Short! "

    — Carole, 9/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautiful, easy to read, enjoyable and lots to learn from. "

    — Faabomalik, 8/5/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Excellent short book that is thought provoking. I warmly recommend this to any worriers (like me). "

    — Fabian, 5/7/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Fun quick book about being positive and always looking to innovate and improve. Attitude! "

    — Adam, 4/19/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " This book made me rethink my entire view on life! I didn't read this book, I studied it! I've already red it twice and plan on reading it many more times!!! "

    — Hashim, 4/2/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Great inspiration in dealing with life's struggles. "

    — Cindy, 3/22/2011
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " Great principles to use in good and bad times! "

    — Ann, 2/16/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Good, but not better than "who moved my cheese"! :) "

    — Sangeetha, 1/29/2011
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " Beautiful, easy to read, enjoyable and lots to learn from. "

    — Faabomalik, 1/8/2011
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " A positive way to view life told in a parable....not sure how easy it is to apply this outlook without environmental prompts to interrupt old thought patterns. "

    — Jessica, 12/19/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " I never understood why these books ever make it as best sellers.... "

    — Stan, 11/13/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " it's a good book. short and a bit too preachy, but overall good. "

    — Kimara, 7/30/2010
  • Overall Performance: 3 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 53 out of 5

    " Some good lessons in here. A bit simplistic for my taste, and I could have done without the bookends (they serve no purpose whatsoever), but a helpful message nonetheless. "

    — Todd, 7/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " "Peaks and Valleys" was much slower than the preceding book, "Who Moved my Cheese." It was essentially the same message, but told in a much more boring way. "

    — Nicole, 6/24/2010
  • Overall Performance: 5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5

    " wonderful book very practical and very inspiring. tells how you are responsible for everything you have or will have, which is a fact which most people ignore unknowingly i truly wish that the book had pages which never ended. "

    — Anuradha, 6/5/2010
  • Overall Performance: 4 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 54 out of 5

    " I read this book over lunch. As a parable it was easy to read. And as a parable requires further thinking. I could match my own journey through peaks and valleys yet want to revisit soon in a quiet moment. "

    — Quantum, 5/28/2010
  • Overall Performance: 2 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 52 out of 5

    " Was given this at a conference and read it because I finished my book and was still on the plane with nothing to read on the way home. Very quick read, about an hour. Simplistic parable about how you are in control of your own happiness, really. Nice story. "

    — Kathy, 5/24/2010

About Spencer Johnson

Spencer Johnson, MD, is one of the world’s most respected thinkers and beloved authors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, an MD from the Royal College of Surgeons, and medical clerkships at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School. He is a co-author of the New York Times bestseller The One Minute Manager, and more than forty-six million copies of his books are in print worldwide in more than forty-seven languages.

About John Dossett

Spencer Johnson, MD, is one of the world’s most respected thinkers and beloved authors. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Southern California, an MD from the Royal College of Surgeons, and medical clerkships at the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical School. He is a co-author of the New York Times bestseller The One Minute Manager, and more than forty-six million copies of his books are in print worldwide in more than forty-seven languages.