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El Memorandum de Dios
Offers comfort and encouragement to anyone with faltering self-esteem or a lack of motivation.
63 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1975
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Og Mandino
94 books908 followersAugustine "Og" Mandino II (December 12, 1923 – September 3, 1996) was an American author. He wrote the bestselling book The Greatest Salesman in the World. His books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into over twenty-five different languages. He was the president of Success Unlimited magazine until 1976 and is an inductee of the National Speakers Association's Hall Of Fame.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
Mandino was born December 12, 1923. According to the 1930 U.S. Census, he was named after his paternal grandfather.
Mandino was once the editor of a high school paper and planned to attend the University of Missouri's journalism school. But in the summer of 1940, before Mandino was able to enter college, his mother died suddenly from a massive heart attack. This happened while Mandino's mother was in the kitchen preparing his lunch. After the incident, Mandino decided to work in a paper factory until 1942. Afterwards, Mandino joined the United States Army Air Corps where he became a military officer and a bombardier. He flew for thirty bombing missions over Germany on board a B-24 Liberator during World War II. It was also during this time that Mandino flew with fellow pilot and movie star, James Stewart. Mandino kept a personalized 8 X 10 photograph of Stewart. This photograph hung on the wall of his home office where he wrote his books.
After his military duties, Mandino discovered that many companies were not hiring many former bomber pilots. As a result, he became an insurance salesman. Traveling on the road and sitting in bars at night, Mandino became an alcoholic. He was unable to keep a job. As a result, Mandino's wife, together with their only child, left him. One wintry November morning in Cleveland, Mandino almost tried to commit suicide. But as he sorted through several books in a library, volumes of self-help, success and motivation books captured Mandino's attention. He selected some titles, went to a table and began reading. Mandino followed his visit to the library with more visits to many other libraries around the United States. He read hundreds of books that dealt with success, a pastime that helped him alleviate his alcoholism. It was in a library in Concord, New Hampshire, where he found W. Clement Stone's classic, Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude, a book that changed Mandino for the better.
Mandino eventually became a successful writer. His works were inspired by the Bible and influenced by Napoleon Hill, W. Clement Stone, and Emmet Fox.
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Displaying 1 - 16 of 16 reviews
August 3, 2008
very warmly written, and the detail is beautiful. i have to disagree with the description as it's not a narrow queasy self-help-ish type book. it is a good read for any and all.
like finding an i love you note from mom in a packed lunch as a child.
like finding an i love you note from mom in a packed lunch as a child.
November 13, 2018
Es increíble que en 94 páginas el autor de un apapacho al alma colmado de esperanza.
Un libro recomendado para iniciarte en la lectura, adolescentes, gente enferma o en duelo.
Muy recomendable
Un libro recomendado para iniciarte en la lectura, adolescentes, gente enferma o en duelo.
Muy recomendable
January 3, 2018
The God Memorandum is a dialog that speaks to your heart of hearts that the Creator is not only real but dwells within expressing Himself on this 3 dimensional plane... The Creator created creation by becoming the creation created. Not merely something to be read just for the sake of reading, but the very rock on which we can build ourselves. Salvation is a ladder that reaches from the heart of man to the heart of God. It has 3 steps: belief is first, and this is what he thinks perhaps is truth..., faith is next, and this is what he knows is the truth..., fruition is the last, and this is man himself the truth. Belief is lost in faith, and in fruition faith is lost and man is saved when he reaches deific life, when he and God are one.
November 27, 2015
La voix de Og Mandino est fascinante , son imagination n'a pas de bords , Ainsi Il lui est venu l'idée de jouer le rôle de Dieu et d'inventer des belles paroles qui jouent sur les facultés affectives des croyants mais qui n'ont rien a voir avec la réalité.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y94nE...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y94nE...
December 9, 2023
I loved the book so well that I bought several and gave them away as gifts. One recipient passed his copy on to a female Friend of his. When I purchased several they were moderately priced at an affordable price. Now, they’re a tad bit pricey. Og Mandino is a prolific writer of inspiring books. His style is easy to comprehend and enjoyable. He concentrates mainly on spiritual themes.
January 31, 2021
It felt like being kissed by the Creator, welcoming you home, reminding you of who you are! Caution: Read with an open heart!
March 18, 2022
No soy para nada fan de este tipo de lectura, para quien le guste que la disfrute, pero yo esperaba encontrar algo completamente diferente en este libro
April 23, 2023
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June 20, 2024
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October 16, 2024Lindo para su género, yo esperaba algo distinto
March 1, 2013
To me this book came at a great time in my life. (God does things on His time) I have not found a better more discription of how Gods see's us. It was life changing for me. I sometimes go back to the words Og put together on this Momorandum. If your feeling inadiquite please search for this memorandum and read it.
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April 4, 2008Haven't started it - read a couple pages to see if it looked interesting - no idea yet but i'll get to it.
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December 1, 2013this book is to be read every day for 100 days
January 1, 2015
I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to enlarge their spiritual life, no matter your religion, race, or creed. Read it and discover the miracle you truly are!
July 8, 2023
Excellent synopsis of a great book, actually I have 2 copies
April 28, 2017
Another brilliant piece of work from Og Mandino. It's a short read and offers so much insight to life. Wish millions more people would read this and implement these directives into their lives, what a different world this would be!
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