Lawrence J. Danks

“Your Unfinished Life”
By Lawrence Danks

Get Out of Yourself: It is in Giving we Receive
Truly a motivational book that will help you look at your life in a whole new manner.

We all are familiar with kindness, being kind and receiving kindness from others. This is 160 pages of inspiring reminders that will bring back memories of how you have been helped, how you have helped others and more importantly, inspire you to reach further, higher, deeper and more often.

I found myself retrospecting and introspecting on my own gifts and acts of kindness. I also thought of situations and moments when I could have been kinder.
This book will help you if you are angered with your life or disheartened by how you have been treated by others.
His stories and anecdotes give insight and easily move you from cover to cover. Danks writes that we can and do make a difference in the lives of others. He discusses how we find ourselves in the process.
If you think we are doing enough, you will find ways and motivation to do more.

I particularly liked his 40 acts of kindness in chapter 7.

Time to learn ways to move forward and this book easily shows you how.

Great resources are included at the end of the book, too.

This awareness makes me a better person and I am thankful for Danks reminding me to stretch further into the human kindness envelope.
I learned it doesn’t take much… just make it a habit!

Loved his tips, suggestions and guides that brought more happiness and gratitude into my life. It made me more mindful to touch others. It’s not only important to have good will, but the will to do good.

It is a heart felt, heartwarming work.

I received a complimentary review copy.… (mehr)

Your Unfinished Life posits that personal fulfillment (happiness) comes through service to others -- specifically, through a practice of kindness -- and suggests that developing such a practice involves becoming attentive to opportunities for kindness; acting on these opportunities rather than letting them slip by; and being willing to act imperfectly -- to do-it-over or do-it-better-next-time if present actions fall short.

Much of the book consists of material quoted and excerpted from other sources, though often without sufficient attribution. Inadequate editing, organization, and design intrude severely on readability and clarity. Persevering readers, however, will find the message to be true and important, the tone compassionate and optimistic, and the stories of kindness and suggestions for kindly action inspiring.… (mehr)