Verlag: Ballantine Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 0375761020 ISBN 13: 9780375761027
Zustand: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
Verlag: Ballantine Books, 2006
ISBN 10: 0375761020 ISBN 13: 9780375761027
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Zustand: Very Good. Signed Copy . Signed/Inscribed by author on title page. (mentoring).
Verlag: Random House Publishing Group, 2006
ISBN 10: 0375761020 ISBN 13: 9780375761027
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. 1 Edition. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.
Verlag: Random House Publishing Group Nov 2006, 2006
ISBN 10: 0375761020 ISBN 13: 9780375761027
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Deutschland
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - We all need people to help us find the way. In this stirring new book, acclaimed author and educator Eric Liu takes us on a quest for those guiding lights. He shares invaluable lessons from people whose 'classrooms" are boardrooms, arenas, concert halls, theaters, kitchens, and places of worship-and in the process, he reveals a surprising path to purpose.As he entered fatherhood and a phase of changing ambitions, Eric Liu set out in search of great mentors. He found much more. He encountered people from all walks of life, from all across the country, with something powerful to pass on about how to change lives. Among those Liu portrays in vivid and fascinating narratives are one of Hollywood's finest acting teachers, who turns a middling young actress into a project for transformation; an esteemed major league pitching coach, haunted by the players he's let down; a rising executive whose eye for untapped talent allows her to rescue a floundering employee; a master clown whose workshop teaches a husband-and-wife team to revamp their relationship, onstage and off; a high school debate coach whose protégée falters at the pinnacle, and thus finds triumph; and a gangland priest who has saved many and yet still must confront the limits of his power to heal.In these pages are remarkable stories of apprenticeship-of failure, hope, and discovery. These are stories of men and women who learned to hear the sound of other people's voices and, in so doing, found their own way to a better and fuller life. As Eric Liu reminds us, these are our stories. Lyrical and accessible, Guiding Lights is a course to benefit any reader, a superb work of narrative nonfiction, and an exciting departure for its accomplished author. This book will change how we live, lead, learn, and love. Pass it on.
Verlag: Random House Publishing Group, 2006
ISBN 10: 0375761020 ISBN 13: 9780375761027
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. Eric Liu is the CEO of Citizen University and directs the Aspen Institute&rsquos Citizenship & American Identity Program. He is author of several acclaimed books, including Become America and You&rsquore More Powerful Than You Think.