Thank You Power: Making the Science of Gratitude Work for You

by Deborah Norville

Book Overview

Deborah Norville's groundbreaking and persuasive book argues that gratitude is the secret key to unlocking one's full life potential. Thank You . Can such small words hold life-changing power? Yes... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 078522193X
• ISBN13: 9780785221937
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.7" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

This is a very interesting and true book. The power of "thank you" is often forgotten because most people usually want more and never seem to appreciate what they already have.

Thanks to Deborah Norville for writing this fine book!

The premise behind THANK YOU POWER by Deborah Norville is a simple one; i.e., that we should all be more grateful for what we have . . . yet unfortunately, we often forget to express such gratitude--and that's a shame. Saying thanks can be fun . . . it can also make you feel better . . . in addition, it can even help you make more money as was pointed out in this one study: * Waitresses who simply wrote "thank you" on the check before handing it to their customers received on average 11 percent more in tips than those who didn't. Waiters who wrote a message about an upcoming dinner special on their checks also received higher tips. On average, their tips increased by 17 to 20 percent. In a world where personal connections seem increasingly limited, and sometimes stressful when they do occur. Thank You Power has great resonance. Norville also points out that saying thanks can help turn around those who have not been kind to you in the past, such as if you did the following: * What would happen if you came to work one day and said, "Hello, how are you? I baked cookies last night; want some?" Remember how that bag of candies made the doctors better thinkers? There may be someone who secretly has the dagger out for you, or perhaps he or she is just insecure and, in that insecurity, has been acting like a nitwit. A small gesture directed toward that person cost you little and could change him or her a lot. For one thing, it makes people more willing to resolve conflict. In one experiment, test subjects were told to sit quietly, make jokes, offer someone candy, or say they were uptight. Then they were put into a dispute that had to be resolved. The people who offered candy or make jokes were more likely to collaborate and work with the other parties to resolve the dispute. Once again, the good feelings from Thank You Power contribute to desired results. And there are many ways to bring Thank You Power to the workplace. I also liked the quotes that were incorporated into each chapter, including this one: *When other people are made to feel important and appreciated, it will no longer be necessary for them to whittle others down in order to be seen bigger by comparison.- -Virginia Arcastle Do get hold of this book, either for yourself or for those that you care about . . . keep in mind, too, that it would make an ideal gift for the upcoming holiday season . . . and I bet if you give it, you'd even get some thanks for having done so!

Thank You, Deborah Norville

The power of Gratitude has been written about by numerous authors over the years. What is encouraging is the growing amount of scientific work going into proving that having an attitude of gratitude has positive impacts not only on our relationships with others, but also on our health. Psychologist Robert Emmons, at UC Davis, has been among the leaders in studying the impact and his recently released book, "Thanks", is a great companion read to this book. Deborah Norville has made an important contribution to advancing knowledge of the power of gratitude because of her being a celebrity. Like it or not, in our celebrity crazed society, Norville will likely be read by many more than academics like Emmons et al. But, that is a good thing as it will magnify the impact of the works of Emmons and others. Besides kudos for writing on this subject, Norville deserves credit for way she has has woven, throughout the book, a plethora of references to leading studies on the subject of gratitude. The result is a book that is both educational and uplifting, a rare combination worthy of five stars. This is much more than the typical celebrity, happy talk, PR piece. Nicely done, Ms. Norville. Now if only, we could get millions more to practice living a life of gratitude. Of course, believers in gratitude know that the key to spreading gratitude is to role model living a life of gratitude, each and every day, in every way. For sure, such is challenging in the often negative world, but definitely the right choice. PS This is a great book to give as a gift to those joining us for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday!

Great Inspirational Book, A must buy!

I loved reading this book because of the positive things it stirred up inside of me. The stories were inspiring but more importantly I recognized what I was missing on those days I wasn't so grateful. Thanks Ms. Norville for reminding us of not only the importance but the incredible benefits of saying thank you. I see more clearly now how it's really up to me to participate in making my own day a great one and how easily I can also help make someone else's! I wish everyone would read this book. Can you imagine how much nicer our world would be?

BUY THIS ONE....INSPIRING, FUNNY, EDUCATIONAL, AND AN ALL AROUND GREAT READ!

I received an advanced copy of this book after meeting Deborah Norville at a book signing at a book expo in New York City this Summer, and I read it in one sitting (with notes!?!). I couldn't put it down! She is as dynamic of a writer as she is in person (and on TV) - she was very warm and gracious, and after reading her book, it is clear that she practices what she preaches. Her book is a seamless compilation of stories from her own life (one of my favorites is the one about the 'airport cat'), other people with incredibly interesting research sprinkled throughout supporting how being gracious and the power of thankfulness can truly impact your life in a positive way. It was a fantastic read that I recommend to everyone. Enjoy!