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Book Review and Give Away!

in Lifestyle on 08/24/09


I was quite thrilled to be asked if I would be interested in doing a review of There’s More to Life Than The Corner Office The Secret to Total Life Prosperity. By Lamar Smith and Tammy King.

From the Publisher:
“In ‘There’s More to Life Than the Corner Office’, a parable, Lamar Smith explores the relationship between a young, driven, narcissistic investment banker and a down-to-earth, successful older CEO who meet by a fortunate twist of fate. This touching story is about a young man whose life is out of control. His career entirely consumes him as he focuses solely on acquiring the brass ring, losing sight of what’s truly important to the point that he is separated from the woman he loves and on the brink of divorce. Initially dismissed by the young man as old and past his prime, the CEO takes him under his wing and shares the hard life lessons that he himself learned on the road to success.”

As the pages unfold we are invited to follow Patrick Mitchell, a career focused, single minded business man as he fights his way to the top of the corporate ladder. He is angling for the always coveted corner office, no matter the cost. When he has a chance meeting with business icon Al Crafton a new relationship is forged. Al is determined to show this young man that a life of balance should really be the ultimate goal. Will the new relationship help him to see there is more to life than that corner office? Will Patrick see that when you are chasing your dreams of financial success, you must honour your other relationships as well as your emotional and physical self? I promise you will be anxious to keep turning those pages!

Following the birth of my second child I made the decision to give up the career I loved to stay home with my children. I found much of who I was was easily lost in my work. So many of my goals, so much of my energy was zapped by career goals and needs. It was inevitable, there was always a struggle for balance between home and work. Even though I now work at home, there were still many moments when reading this book I found the conversations of balance, finding significance in each day, and living with joy, resonating with me.

I tore through this book in a couple of days and my Hubby has just jumped in. He is looking forward to reading this novel with a message.

Thanks to the people at Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. I have a copy of There’s More to Life Than The Corner Office to offer as a Give Away!

Entering is easy:
Are you a follower? 1 Entry
Not a follower? Time to start! 1 Entry
Grab My Button, or tell me you have it! 1 Entry
Is there a reader in your house that you think would enjoy this book? Tell me! 1 Entry
Blog about this Give Away. 3 Entries!

Don’t forget to leave separate comments for each entry and include that e-mail address.
Contest will close on Friday August 28th and is open to Canada and U.S.
Good Luck!

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    Comments

    1. Just A Mom (Call me JAM for short) says

      August 25, 2009 at 8:09 pm

      A reader in my house who would enjoy this book…

      Ummmm, that would be ME!

    2. Just A Mom (Call me JAM for short) says

      August 25, 2009 at 8:08 pm

      I’ve got your button on my sidebar…

    3. Just A Mom (Call me JAM for short) says

      August 25, 2009 at 8:08 pm

      I’m a follower from W A Y back…

    4. Kathy B! says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:24 pm

      What a great book review! It sounds like a great read.

      I think this is my first visit to your site. LOVE your blog 🙂

    5. JennyMac says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:11 pm

      Always love a good book rec! I have the kindle so I am going to look at that title now. Great giveaway MM.

    6. yonca says

      August 25, 2009 at 2:01 am

      Grabbed your cute button 🙂

    7. yonca says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:58 am

      Sounds really good! My hubby would like it.
      I am a follower 🙂

    8. Tami says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:27 am

      Good Luck to all who enter!

    9. Amo says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:27 am

      My husband and I would both love this book. He was recently laid off due to corporate cutbacks, and I am a SAHM who is looking for some way to make money from home. We are both searching for our career paths.

    10. Amo says

      August 25, 2009 at 1:25 am

      I am a follower! Love your blog!

    11. Debbie says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:28 pm

      I do think we would enjh
      oy this book! Thanks.

    12. Sara @ Domestically Challenged says

      August 24, 2009 at 11:00 pm

      This sounds exactly like something my hubs would like! And yepper, i have your button!

    13. Mrs. Fish aka Two Fish says

      August 24, 2009 at 9:24 pm

      Don’t count me…but what a great book to giveaway! I know balance is hard…no matter if you work from home or out of the home. I might just have to go check this one out for sure!

    14. jen c. smith says

      August 24, 2009 at 9:09 pm

      and see my first comment regarding my overworked husband who works equally as hard achieving a good balance!

    15. jen c. smith says

      August 24, 2009 at 9:08 pm

      and iave your button (want to share with me how to create those to work???)

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