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Whether we’re up or down, our loved ones are there for us. How do you love and support the people around you?

Life is a rollercoaster

posted on March 02, 2009 by R.Loz

Reading through the book brought to light many personal travels through my own peaks and valleys. My personal and business life has been a rollercoaster ride (highs and lows or . . . Read More

65 years of Peaks and Valleys

posted on March 02, 2009 by PKB

"Through 65 years of “Peaks and Valleys” I never thought before that they “are not just things that happen to you.” Looking back, I can see just how true that is.

I got . . . Read More

My light bulb suddenly went on!

posted on March 02, 2009 by JR Coleman

I was lucky enough to have been lent an early copy of this book by a friend of mine who works for the board of ed.

I mention that my friend works in education because as i . . . Read More

For a friend...

posted on March 02, 2009 by Rosemary

I thought this book had a simple but very positive message.  And just recently, the husband of a good friend of mine died suddenly and unexpectedly -- he wasn't even 50 years ol . . . Read More

Lucky me

posted on March 02, 2009 by Daneen B H

My brother recently rushed himself to the hospital. Just like most men, I knew that it had to really bad for him to go see anyone the medical profession. I received the call a . . . Read More

Is That What You Call It?

posted on March 02, 2009 by Teresa Green

My life has resembled an EKG reading. Both of my parents died from cancer. Devastating losses for me. My son contemplated suicide from pressure and stress during his college yea . . . Read More

When I lost my family, I found myself

posted on March 02, 2009 by Anonymous

There is an amazing serendipity to reading this book at this time. I can relate this to a very personal situation. I am an actor and artist. I had been caring for my mother for . . . Read More

Sharing helped my friend through a tough time

posted on March 02, 2009 by P. Campbell

I was able to use something I learned in Peaks and Valleys to help a colleague who was going through a really tough time. I work for a media company and our PR director sat down . . . Read More

Opportunity strikes when you least expect it

posted on March 02, 2009 by Robin M.

Reading the book reminded me of a difficult time in my life when I was fortunate to be connected to a great spiritual support group (note to self: maybe it’s time to reconnect!) . . . Read More

Uncovering the real me

posted on March 02, 2009 by Joleen Fridson

For the past 25 years I have always been the rock of support for my friends and family.  I have helped many a person become successful a the expense of my own career.  I tried t . . . Read More

Amazing.

posted on March 02, 2009 by neville
A terrific book. I guess the author has written this and has been realeased just at the right time when the things are going tough in the world and everyone needed some hope and st . . . Read More

Peak to Peak Principle

posted on March 02, 2009 by Bernard Wong
I always love Dr. Johnson books. The story approach which can inspire and develop of new and difference of my perspective on business and life issues and challenges. Recent reading . . . Read More

One teacher's experience

posted on March 02, 2009 by Coreysgirl52002
This was by far the best book I have ever read. I checked it from my local library and couldn't put it down. Everything in it makes perfect sense, especially in these tough times. . . . Read More

Enjoying the journey

posted on March 02, 2009 by charlie
Picking up the book yesterday in our book store, I read the first chapter and decided to get this book, as I am familiar with other books by the author. Recently we as family move . . . Read More

Turn Your Valley Upside Down And Take A Peak

posted on March 02, 2009 by Jonah
I went to jail for a crime I did not commit. Instead of playing the victim and becoming angry I started a jail house ministry of helping those who could not read or write and began . . . Read More

The Universe Creates the Opportunites

posted on March 02, 2009 by Miss Kitty
First of all, I have to say WOW! I loved this book! :) I am a BIG fan of Spencer Johnson's books...as I have listened to Who Moved My Cheese, The Present and Peaks & Valleys. I l . . . Read More

still reading

posted on March 02, 2009 by abrown
i'm still reading the book but i want to gain insight from other reads while i finish the book. . . . Read More

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  • What sensible vision have you created for your family? How does life compare now to before you had that vision in place?
  • How has being humble and grateful made you more loving?

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