The Nurse in the
Delivery Room Slapped Me...
Once
Stories and Perspectives to Help You
Unlock Your Amazing Potential
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Book Reviews and Feedback
When it's all said and done, for those committed to their happiness and fulfillment, ultimately one simple question governs the decision whether to purchase The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me... Once. "What is the likelihood that the stories and perspectives can really help me, my loved one or my friend get considerably more out of life?"
Well, when it comes to a topic important as my happiness and fulfillment, personally I have little problem with the old axiom of 'walking by faith and not by sight'. And although, again personally, I tend to shy away neither from doing anything and everything that has a reasonable potential of enhancing the degree of happiness and fulfillment in my life, nor being among the first to do so - I too appreciate that it most definitely doesn't hurt to have a ringing endorsement or two. And thus, on this page you will find inspired feedback we've received from a sampling of our readers detailing their feelings, perceptions and experiences with the book.
So go ahead, read away - then be sure to click the link at the bottom to order a copy. After all, no one knows the amazing possibilities a new perspective and outlook can introduce to your life - or a loved one's. And perhaps, if you don't take that first step, we never will...
A man shares the wisdom and inspiration he’s collected throughout his life.
Anthony doesn’t just file away bits of insight whenever he happens upon them; he seeks them out, initiating conversations with other people about life and their own experiences and outlook. In this collection of short essays, the author shares these ideas and stories and what they have meant to him, in hopes that they will inspire others. He argues that successful people largely create their own luck by how they respond to the circumstances around them. Conversely, those who feel that only bad things happen to them help fulfill their own prophecy through their attitude and expectations. Though he was deeply grieved by his mother’s death, the author decided to write this book to work through that pain, to turn that experience into something positive and to help others find better ways to respond to life’s challenges. He asserts that one can begin to change his or her life simply by altering how one looks at each day—as a grind or as an opportunity. He urges readers to appreciate the time they have and to make the most of it by improving themselves and helping others to do so as well. Many of his discussions are illustrated by stories in which he learned something new from someone in his daily life, or he attempted to turn someone around toward a more positive outlook. The essays are interspersed with poems, which offer more emotionally charged meditations on similar themes. He concludes with slightly more stern chapters, addressing how many people approach self-help books as quick fixes, arguing that changing one’s life requires a constant commitment. An outgrowth of his website, SomethingToShare.com, this succeeds because the author’s advice is directly derived from his own experience. Some may perceive his values as old-fashioned, however, particularly those about children and parenting.
Words to live by.
Source: Kirkus Discoveries, (review link)
Enrichment. What is your intended purpose? With the right attitude, this day anything is possible.
Sharing food for thought, something to ponder - think on from this book.
A book of purpose, faith, hopes, dreams, potential & losing a love one. This book shares on the highs and lows in life & death.
What you do tomorrow has impact on others & me the following day - for better or worse.
The author shares he was minding his own business, he was calmly working on figuring out where he was & what had happened. Then, all of a sudden, it happened ....
For no apparent reason, this woman whom he didn't know, lifts him up, smiles at him, then slaps him. Welcome to life! .... The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me ..... Once.
Real success can be measured only by way of opportunities made, not opportunities granted.
From Mother Teresa to Madonna, from William Shakespeare to Bill Gates, from Albert Einstein to Nelson Mandela, from Bill Clinton to the guy who created the Post-it Notes, each of these individuals has, through idea, belief, & deed affected countless people, in their own unique way, changing the world we know.
What is your intended purpose?
What is the bankable asset you have that can motivate you & positively affect the lives in the world around you?
When Things Are Unfair ... fair does not require that everyone possess the same mindset & capabilities.
As Les Brown, put it: "When life knocks you down, remember you have to look up to get up."
Nothing has ever knocked the author down with the intensity, heartache & sorrow, as the loss of his mother. He felt bitterness & pain.
The truth is, from time to time, life is going to knock us down.
At the age of nine, the author came across a book in the school library, with a simple message.
While she didn't have many friends, she would skate day in & day out. Skating was who she was.
Her neighbors didn't understand. All that mattered to her was doing what she enjoyed & she wasn't in need of anyone else's blessing.
After the author finished college, started his career, a conversation caused him to remember Miss Tessie Tate. He began to search for this book. The book was no longer in print & inquires to his elementary school for information went unsatisfied. The librarian had not even heard of Miss Tessie Tate.
A book service search was able to track down a copy for him.
Miss Tessie Tate was about being true to yourself. It was about the power of self determination. It was about deciding the direction that was/is best for you & not letting anyone turn you around.
The author of Miss Tessie Tate - Jean Horton Berg.
The author wondered how different our youth would be if school systems mandated inspirational & motivational reading materials as part of the required curriculum.
With the right attitude, this day anything is possible.
Everyday, there is fascinating new territory to discover, & every where you turn, there is even more purpose.
Maintain an open, positive mindset everyday.
When life presents us with tragedy, we must not only strive to survive it but to learn from it, prosper from it & grow.
What will it take to make you happy?
How do we get there? It all starts & ends with our mindsets. To be truly happy, it is necessary to surround ourselves with a wealth of positive, inspiring experiences, people, & thoughts.
Attitude is everything.
People & stocks are similar. While on any given day, for one, the returns may not be as expected, appreciable wealth is best realized when we invest meaningfully in a sensible, diversified manner.
Tomorrow, take the time to do something for yourself.
We are here for a purpose.
What step, big or small, can you take today to change your direction?
Stress -- Whatever it takes, get off the train.
When was the last time you felt powerless? Have you ever felt lost, ignored, victimized, or forgotten? When was the last time you felt completely alone?
Above all, stay humble, motivated, & impressionable. Know that you are blessed, opportunities abound, & life isn't quite finished with you yet.
Consider this:
life isn't fair
bad things happen to good people
rain will fall in our lives
failure can occur
sometimes life is more than fair
good things can happen to good people, & can be better appreciated as a result of the bad things
the sun can, & will, dry the rain
failure cannot occur without the decision to give up
What you do from here is up to you.
Death -- it's also necessary we use it, to be more motivated, passionate, & happy, to be more appreciative of the time we have & the people we spend it with, & remind us to live every precious moment & love it has to offer.
Five years later & the author shares it stills hurts from losing his mother.
He shares if you still happen to be blessed enough to be able to touch your mom's face, to hear your mother's voice, go to her, call her, do whatever it takes. Hug her, kiss her, tell her you love her.
Every day is a blessing, & every blessing a gift from God. Spend your blessings wisely.
D. Anthony is the author of "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me ... Once."
Source: Angela Watkins Thomas (review link)
I ordered this book and Loved it. I could hardly put the book down or not share this information with my friends and family. I will tell all of my friends and family to order the book and I know that they are going to love it.
Source: Kellie, (Pennsylvania)
I found "The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once" to be a "light" read with a "heavy" message. It re-enforced my need to maintain a positive outlook on life, given that not everything goes the way I would want it to. And sometimes if I look at things, that I felt did not go "my way", with a what did I learn from this experience, I found that I was actually better off as a result. I think that I have a positive attitude but reality dictates that I give myself a "slap...once" in order to keep that focus. I appreciated the occasional "slap" that the book gave me!
Source: Bennie, (Maryland)
First, I want to say that I am honored to be able to call you my friend. You have been an inspiration to me in many ways over the years and have watched me grow. The fact that so many more people can now hear your stories and life lessons is a blessing because I know how much they have meant to me over the years. As I was reading through the passages in your book so many emotions came to mind. From the way you have been able to take the tragedy of losing your mother to let others know that it's okay to cry, be mad, be upset, and to go through the grieving process in your own way, to the way you are able to shed light and bring a new perspective and meaning to one's everyday life is truly a gift. You have made me cry, laugh, and remember how important it is to love those around you who mean so much. You also remind me that your dreams can be your reality if you just let them come. Your book is something that I will treasure and continue to pick up and read at times when I am feeling down, confused, or just want that daily affirmation of inspiration. Thank you for sharing your life lessons with so many others who can now remember that inspiration can truly come from within. I know your mother is looking down upon you now with such joy knowing she has such a beautiful and talented son in so many ways. Thank you for the continuous motivation and inspiration that The Nurse in the Delivery Room Slapped Me...Once has and will continue to give for many years to come.
Source: Kim, (Delaware)
Out of all of the articles in the book that had an impact on me, the one that speaks to me most is Taken for Granted. Taken for Granted is an article that makes me take some time to reflect on my life. It requires me to be thankful for all of the good things that happen to me - and especially thankful for all of the not so good things that could have occurred, but did not because they were not in the plans of a higher power. Its message reminds me to celebrate life and all of the people that come in and out of my life at various times. After all, without most of those interactions, I may not have received some important information about this journey called life.
For me, Taken for Granted is a reminder to celebrate life and all that it has to offer.
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