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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!

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Contest will close on Friday August 28th and is open to Canada and U.S.
Good Luck!

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    Comments

    1. Connie says

      August 27, 2009 at 12:34 pm

      This looks like a great book that both my husband and I would read! He would have it read in a day, me in a week or so. 😀

    2. Secret Mom Thoughts says

      August 27, 2009 at 12:28 am

      I’m a follower. Sounds good.

    3. Amy says

      August 26, 2009 at 2:36 pm

      Sounds like a good read. Thanks for sharing. We follow.

    4. Mad Mom says

      August 26, 2009 at 1:35 pm

      I’m a follower! 🙂

    5. Jennifer says

      August 26, 2009 at 5:56 am

      I’m following you! And I would love this book! 😉

    6. Wanda says

      August 26, 2009 at 5:02 am

      A reader in our house who would most enjoy this book would be my husband. He works in a corner office at work and he definitely thinks there’s more to life than that.
      wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

    7. Wanda says

      August 26, 2009 at 5:01 am

      I just became a follower of your blog. Please enter me in your draw.
      wandanamgreb (at) gmail (dot) com

    8. Kimberly says

      August 26, 2009 at 3:13 am

      Hey thanks for stopping by my blog. I am pretty interested in reading more here on yours! 🙂

    9. Muthering Heights says

      August 26, 2009 at 2:10 am

      That sounds like a good book!

    10. Foursons says

      August 25, 2009 at 11:01 pm

      The book sounds interesting, so I guess I’m the one in my house who would like to read it!

      Thanks for visiting my blog. Is it mandatory to eat cookies while reading the book? ‘Cause if not, then just pass me up when you draw my name and move on to the next winner. I refuse to do anything that doesn’t involve a good cookie, or 2, or 3, or 4, or….

    11. diane says

      August 25, 2009 at 9:47 pm

      Sounds like a great book, but I’ll leave the winning to others.
      Love your blog, but you already know that. xo

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