In Other Words – A Book Review by Mark Pintar

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Who Moved My Cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson, M.D.

who moved my cheese?
By: Spencer Johnson, M.D.

“Who Moved My Cheese?” was recommended to me by my personal coach and fellow SFPNN author, Lisa Vaden. It is a short book, but packs quite a punch. It is the story of two mice, Sniff and Scurry, and two “Littlepeople,” Hem and Haw, all of whom live in a maze. They spend their days searching the maze for cheese to nourish them and make them happy. They find success for a while, but then something suddenly changes, and we get to see how each reacts to the change.

Johnson does a great job of using these characters to illustrate how we react to changes in our life. While I don’t think we react to every situation the same way, I can see parts of myself in each of the characters. Not only does Johnson give us a mirror to reflect ourselves, but also helps us accept and deal with change so we can be more successful -- however we may define that.

“Who Moved My Cheese?” can be shared with anyone, from children to adults, though not everyone will get the same thing out of it. I hope you take the short time to read this little story, and will soon use “The Handwriting on the Wall” to achieve what you desire.

--- © 2004, In Other Words, A Book and Movie Review by Mark Pintar

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