What I Know Book Review and Giveaway

January 1st, 2010 |

Author: admin

I was asked if I would like to review the book titled What I Know uncommom wisdom and universal truths from 10 – year olds and 100 – year olds. I was really glad I did. This book was written by Roger emerson Fishman with Joe Rohrlich and published by Clarkson Potter/Publishers.

One thing that really inspired me to read this book was the author Roger Emerson Fishman was inspired by his Grandfather to write this. What’s better then an elders wisdom. It also made me think much about my own Grandfather who I miss so much.

From the back of the book:

Full of inspiring insights and profound life lessons on everything from friendship to parenting from 10 – year olds and 100 – year olds, What I Know will remind you that great advice doesn’t always need to come from a guru or a sage. Wisdom can often spring forth from the most seemingly ordinary, everyday people in the most extraordinary ways.

I would like to share with you the Book Trailer. If you aren’t hooked after the description you will be after you see the trailer.

My thoughts and Opinions:

I absolutely loved this book. I found it very uplifting. There were a couple times I was teary eyed but the majority of this book I read with small laughter and big smiles.

One of my favorite parts of this book was about Major League Baseball Player Bill Werber. It really stopped and made think today as back in the days your word actually meant something in todays world sadly it does not. The New York Yankees paid for him to go to college if he agreed to sign with them to play baseball. Just before he signed another team approached him offering more money. Well when he made the agreement to the New York Yankees he gave his word. He turned down the offer from the other team and signed with the Yankees as he had agreed. You don’t see that kind of word now. I loved Bill Werbers advice. I can’t tell you, you have to read the book for your self.

Here is a favorite quote from the book:

It’s not all about whether someone will ‘be there’ for you. It’s all about whether you will ‘be there’ for someone else.

Thomas n. (10 year old)

I would really highly recommend this book to everyone. It really filled my spirits and had me thinking about a lot of things. If there is another book that follows this one day I can tell you I will get it because I loved this one and I plan to read it over and over again! I also plan to get my Dad to read this too!

Thanks Joe for sending me a copy to review! I am really glad you did! Thumbs UP on this book!

Now onto the giveaway:

ONE of my lucky readers will be able to win an autographed copy of the book What I Know. This giveaway will end January 15, 2010 at 11:59 PM Central Standard time.

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FTC Disclosure: I was provided a copy of What I Know to read and review. I was not paid for this review. This review is my honest opinion.

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Tags: Clarkson Potter, Clarkson Potter Publishers, Joe Rohrlich, Potter, Roger Emerson Fishman, What I Know

Greetje said,

Happy new year!!

May many of your dreams come true.
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admin Reply:
January 1st, 2010 at 10:19 am
Thanks Greetje! May many of your dreams come true! Happy new Year!

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susan varney said,

can share wisdom of others mverno@roadrunner.com

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Melissa Burmester said,

I learned that you can learn something new daily.
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Molomatic said,

I learned that one of people featured in this books is a 100-year-old man the author found on Youtube!

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Molomatic said,

I’m following on Google Connect!

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Michael Capp said,

I learned To be a true friend, you have to be honest always and people will keep coming back to you like a flock of birds

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Birdie S. said,

I learned that Jacob lives in LA with his wife & son Jack….& he traveled all over the country to get input for this book !!!

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Birdie S. said,

I follow U on GFC/Birdson

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Kristen G. said,

I learned that he met a 100 year old man on Youtube and he’s still kicking and playing the Banjo with gusto!!

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VanillaSeven said,

Happy New Year Stacie. This year will be a better year for us
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January 2nd, 2010 at 8:05 am
It sure will VanillaSeven! Happy New Year!

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Holly G. said,

The birth of his son, Jack, motivated the author to write this book.

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Kerrie Mayans said,

I learned that some of the best advice came from kids which means you are never too young or old to offer advice to people. I especially loved the comment from a child that said – “If you are thinking about having a baby, you better start preparing now by collecting lots and lots of sleep.” I wish i would have done that six months ago

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Melissa said,

I learned that one of the people interviewed was Houdini’s assistant! Thanks for the chance to win!
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I follow you on twitter (FC_Melissa).
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I follow your blog.

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Kim said,

learned this about the author: Roger lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Courtney, their son, Jack, and their chocolate lab, Norman.

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Kim said,

twitter follower- kgail11

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Kim said,

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Christina S said,

They have a lot of great reviews for this book

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Sara said,

I learned that the authors hero was his grandfather.

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Carla Spence said,

I learned that the author was inspired by his son being born.

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Sean Fidance said,

I learned that the author met a 100 yr old man on YouTube.

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claudia Hubka said,

I learned there are good Christian sites out there if you look for them.

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Mia J. said,

I lkearned that he actually met The Banjo Man on YouTube.

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Candie L said,

I love the quote from Houdini’s assistant “I learned something from the Houdini’s: to have faith in yourself and faith in each other. That’s the secret to everything.” – Dorothy Young. Thank you

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Sheila P said,

I learned that his grandfather was his hero.

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lily said,

I loved Dorothy’s quote on Faith!
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Belinda Shaw said,

I learned that there are really nice people still out there in our changed world.

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Mary Ward said,

I learned that Jacob Bloch, the author’s grandfather, said there is wisdom in every single person’s life story. I so believe that!

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REBECCA TOWNER said,

you can learn something new every day

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Sarah said,

I learned that you can buy it at Borders.

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karen said,

“I learned something from the Houdini’s: to have faith in yourself and faith in each other. That’s the secret to everything.” – Dorothy Young

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Erma said,

I learned that one of people featured in this books is a 100-year-old man.

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Jay F. said,

I visited the website and found that the author is the founder of a company called ZIZO Group. Ends up they do consulting on web sites and are involved in P&G’s Capessa site.

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Ed Nemmers said,

The author’s hero was his grandfather!

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Susan said,

I learned theat the author, Roger Fishman, and his wife Coutney have a young son named Jack. And A chocolate lab called Norman

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Susan said,

Super Mommy to the Rescue Follower via Google

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Super Mommy to the Rescue RSS subscriber

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oneangel said,

The authors hero was his grandfather.

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susan smoaks said,

very cool, i love talking to older people they have so much wisdom

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Tim Hughes said,

This something I learned from the Claremont school section… Over the course of one muggy June day, I laughed, joked, and shared stories with over 100 4th and 5th graders who helped set the bar high for this book with their honest and distinct takes on life.

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Tim Hughes said,

I am a google friend follower-packerfantimmy

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Maja Meza said,

Jacob lives in LA with his wife & son Jack and he traveled all over the country to get input for this book

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Maja Meza said,

follower

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Melanie said,

Harry Houdini’s assistant added her wisdom to the book! Wow.

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Veronica Garrett said,

I learned the author’s hero was his grandfather.

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Gianna said,

To be a true friend, you have to be honest always and people will keep coming back to you like a flock of birds..

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Charlene Kuser said,

I learned from the author who said.”We all have stories to tell. It is just a matter of taking the time to listen and share because uncommon wisdom and universal truths are all around us.”

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