The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success Hardcover – November 3, 2002

What an excellent book! I read it in one sitting. David's story is fantastic and inspiring. Thanks Andy. I'm starting right now!

Incredible inspiration and instruction for success woven into a story you can’t put down. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a guide to success.

Good book

Over the past few weeks, I've delved into Andy Andrews' writings: The Traveler's Gift, The Noticer, and The Final Summit. Andy wrote them in that order but I read them in the order of Noticer, Summit then Gift. Would I recommend following my reading plan? No, I would begin with Gift then read Summit.The Noticer has nothing to do with the other two so you could read it at anytime. In my opinion, it's the weakest of the three.But this is a book review of The Traveler's Gift, so let's get on with it.The book jacket proclaims: "Seven decisions that determine personal success," a pretty big promise to the reader. And the statement intrigues enough for you to pick up the book and start reading. Then Andy delivers on the promise which encourages you to not only start but read to the finish line. When I read Gift, in racing parlance, I sprinted to the end.David Ponder, the traveler, faces troubles--he loses job, daughter needs surgery, money's not in the bank--and adds to his problems when he drives and his car hits an icy patch, slides off the highway, and plows into a large oak. The accident provides the impetus for his journey through time.In his travels, he meets seven historical figures including the archangel Gabriel. David Ponder converses with and receives a letter from each of the seven characters. Each letter gives a one-sentence description of a decision then elaborates on the theme.Andy does a marvelous job of using history and the lives of real people to illustrate his overall advice for living a life of purpose and significance. He elevates the human condition and energizes the human spirit by offering to the reader sound counsel for life's decisions.For me, the takeaway can be printed out on a single sheet of paper and posted on the bathroom mirror. I've typed out the decisions, seven concise statements to help focus a person's life. They'll hold a place of prominence to remind me daily of the choices I can make to shape a better future. The seven decisions are worth memorizing and then practicing.I find The Traveler's Gift a book worth having and sharing. Definitely a book I would give to others with great delight.God bless and good reading.--Tom The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success

The book The Traveler's Gift by Andy Andrews, is about David, a middle-aged man who believes he has hit rock bottom in his life. At the moment he hits the bottom he gets in an accident. Instead of finding himself in the hospital, he finds that he has "traveled" through time and space. He visits seven people that made a difference in history. Each person on his journey gives him a piece of advice that influences him, and the rest of his life. The advice focuses on the characteristics that make a person successful. These seven pieces of advice, or attitudes, are known in the book as "the seven decisions that determine personal success." After David finishes his journey he finds himself in the hospital. None of his circumstances changed, but because of the experiences he had, he then approaches life with renewed hope and optimism. The lessons he learned changed his life and taught him how to harness the potential he has within him.This book is written in a way that is straight forward and easy to understand. Every characteristic can be applied to nearly any aspect of anyone's life. Andy Andrews writes in a way that will motivate you to be the best person you can be. The characters' attitudes are an incredible example of being the best person you can become. Their simple influence is inspirational that will change the way you think. The chapters are outlined so that if you only wanted to read about the specific attributes, you easily could. That being said, the story line is very basic and has no unexpected twists and turns. It is still a page turner, because every page is filled with inspirational quotes, comments and insights.It is a self-improvement book disguised as a fictional novel. I thought that it was a little cheesy, but I believe it was a creative approach to writing. The simplicity of this book makes it one that I will turn to for motivation when I am feeling discouraged. Every decision of success was explained clearly and promotes positive thinking. I really enjoyed reading this book because it made me want to be a better person. Each attribute was written in a way that made them seem obtainable, and realistic. If you are looking for a book that will inspire you, this is a must read.

Libro de fantasía que si tu quieres al final te puede dejar con excelentes reflexiones. Muy bonito y fácil de leer.

A really good read, could not put it down and easy to follow, just incredible. A lot of good advice

Dieses Buch habe ich vor Jahren gelesen. Jetzt möchte ich dass meine Kinder und Freunde es lesen. Ein tolles Geschenk.

Great book ive read in 3 days such a good book easy to read and with great insights

This book is all about the seven decisions or seven things which we should implement in our life.This seven decisions is narrated through seven short stories. And in the end author try to show the future after implementing seven decisions in our life.