Other People’s Words by Seth M. Siegel

Disclosure: I received a free copy of this book to facilitate this review. All opinions are my own.

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When I began my journey of self-healing and finding joy I made a point to write down affirmations. This became something I did built from my love of quotes. So to have the chance to read this book felt like it was meant to be part of my journey. 

Book Description

When we are confused or sad, lonely or angry, or simply in need of a boost in a relationship or in our life goals, each of us can be uplifted by the wisdom of others.

New York Times bestselling author Seth M. Siegel has spent a lifetime collecting quotations that can guide us through virtually every life challenge and experience. The result is Other People’s Words, a must-have collection that belongs in every student’s dorm room, every executive’s office, and on everyone’s night table.

With nearly 1,200 quotations from more than 700 sources organized into 200 categories within 11 thematic areas, anyone of any age can be motivated by the insights found in this uplifting book. Other People’s Words brings together moving, beautifully worded ideas from the ancients to the moderns and from the famous to the unknown to motivate, to teach, to heal - and to inspire.

Other People’s Words will be an enduring source of guidance for family, friends, graduates, co-workers, and retirees. Indeed, for all of us.

About Seth M. Segel

SETH M. SIEGEL is a lawyer, activist, writer, and successful serial entrepreneur. His essays on water and other policy issues have appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, and in leading publications in Europe and Asia. Siegel is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. He is a highly sought-after speaker on a range of topics including water policy, Middle East politics, and national security. He is married and lives in New York City.

My Thoughts

As someone who loves a good quote, I found this book to be a treasure chest of wisdom. 

I found it very interesting that the author took quotes he had collected for years and organized them into categories. This must have taken a lot of time and I truly appreciated the work he did. 

The author showed his love of quotes by going from jotting them on scraps of paper to typing them to eventually organizing them to create the sections of this book. The quotes are not only wonderful but they have inspired the author, his friends and family as well as many who have b\read his book.

I can see myself rereading this book many times over the years just to be reminded of other people's wise words.