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25 Life Lessons from Racqui the Flying Squirrel Kindle Edition

by Daniel K. Berman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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During a time of exceptional challenges in his life, inspiration and instruction came to the author from an unlikely source: a perky "arboreal rodent," who came to be known as Racqui (pronounced like "Rocky"), the flying squirrel. Racqui established with the author and his wife a relationship that, in its closeness and depth of understanding, is unusual for humans to enjoy with a wild animal. Initially, the author considered the squirrel's presence in his life as mainly a welcome source of entertainment and diversion. Gradually, he came to realize that something more profound and meaningful was happening. Racqui seemed to have come into his life not just to entertain and inspire him but to teach—or at least remind him of—some important lessons, which the author eventually committed to writing. This book is the story of that relationship and the life lessons that have been revealed through it.
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    August 22, 2016
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01JESTFTA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Godot Press (August 22, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 22, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1244 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 72 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Daniel K. Berman

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Daniel K. Berman's publications have spanned a broad range of subject matter and disciplines but always with the goal of making a worthy topic interesting and accessible to readers, with a strong pro-consumer orientation.

His work as a credit counselor in the 1980s led to publication in 1988 of his first book on consumer credit, which the American Library Association called "a thorough and enlightening primer on a subject of interest to most Americans."

In his subsequent series on the U.S. credit system, Dan brings to bear his training as an investigative news reporter and a social science PhD, presenting the results of meticulous research in an easy-to-read and entertaining format.

His newest offering is a centennial edition of a history of Lithuania published by his grandfather in 1921. In his introduction, Dan describes the detective work through which he solved various mysteries relating to the book, not the least of which is why it so infuriated the country's dictator that the family was expelled from the country as a result.

Dan is a San Francisco Bay Area-based writer and consultant. In their spare time, he and his wife, Anny, enjoy exploring the area's natural beauty and many cultural offerings.

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Reoy
5.0 out of 5 stars A Message with Life-Changing Potential
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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I wouldn't have thought that a book about a squirrel could be so interesting and even relevant to current events but the author has managed to accomplish this and more.

Like THE LITTLE PRINCE (which makes an appearance in Life Lesson #2), 25 LIFE LESSONS is a book that can be read at different levels. At the most basic level, like the French classic just mentioned, it is pure—whimsical—entertainment, with some informative natural science material thrown into the mix. Moving up a level, this is a kind of handbook for daily living, both practical and spiritual, which fans of classics like the late Stephen Covey's 7 HABITS would probably enjoy. At its highest and most meaningful level, LESSONS represents an argument for the merits of reaching out to understand and appreciate the unfamiliar.

Why is this big deal? Because it has important implications with regard to addressing most of what ails the world today. Just think about it: if the approach being advocated were implemented to any serious extent, that would certainly go a long way toward reducing the prejudice, conflict and strife that is at the root of so much suffering. There would also be a positive impact on the environment, with more people attuned to the value of nature.

As a kind of allegory that is both simple and powerful, this is a book with life-changing potential.
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Rita M. Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars A grand book worthy of five stars and more
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
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What an outstanding little book! Lessons to improve our lives can be found everywhere in nature - they are free of charge, clear and uncluttered by rhetoric and are, most often, subtle. We are privileged to have guidance from a smart, affectionate flying squirrel named Racqui (pronounced Rocky) through the gifted writing of Dr. Daniel Berman who, with a compassionate heart, pays attention to, and treats with utmost respect, one small flying squirrel who, in effect, "adopts" Dr. Berman and his wife, Anny. He learns about trust from Racqui, and how to take the initiative, to not be afraid to ask for what you want, and to not be discouraged by failure, positive and vital lessons for us all. This is a handbook to being a better human being, taught by a bright-eyed, big-hearted little squirrel and offered so generously through Dr. Berman, so that we, too, have the opportunity to grow in awareness, spirit, and consciousness. This is a book well worth purchasing and recommending to everyone you know and care about.
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Vasu
5.0 out of 5 stars Racqui!
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2016
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Absolutely loved this ebook! Dr. Berman's way of describing Racqui's personality is amazing. Each life lesson combined with Racqui's behavior (or the presence of its mind) makes one feel and retain the value in that lesson.
The book also delves into the squirrel's anatomy, natural behavior towards rearing young ones, fight or fright situations etc. in a simple scientific way.
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avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2016
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If you are open to having a meaningful relationship, don't rule out a squirrel, who in this wonderful ebook turns out to be as loving as a dog or a cat.
With the world so filled with such negativity, it is certainly comforting to read such an upbeat story. I highly recommend this ebook!
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Lina
5.0 out of 5 stars Great lessons
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2017
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This is a great book with meaningful and insightful lessons. I really enjoy reading it. Thank you for sharing the beautiful moments of Racqui and your family with us.
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book! It is the very first time for ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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Amazing book! It is the very first time for me to learn life lessons in such an unique and interesting way.
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Wild Souls
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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Amazing life lessons uncovered with encounter of a squirrel.Great book!
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Dina Dewes
5.0 out of 5 stars Welcome, Racqui!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2016
Tiny creature... big love!
For big smiles and great joy... welcome Racqui!
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