True service of others is anonoymous and life changingja One man's selfish drive for power and money can become so intense and yet that drive can become unselfish for power of the goodness that is in each one of us, some hidden deeper than others but yet we are all basically good people. The difference is those who act on their goodness. This book made me want to become that type of person. It is truly a life changing book. I want to secretly do things for others to help them love themselves and others because of this book. We who read and act on this book can... more info
Read it at 18 and you will always give from your heart... The book was a role model in a sea of despair. I have tried to live its principles for more than 30 years. A wonderful graduation gift. It weathers well on a second go through. Marvelous and thought provoking. I loved it! Linda Schiller-Hanna
A magnificent obsession indeed! This book is a beautiful articulation of the philosophy of ethical egoism. Start doing good, even if motivated by self-interest. From there, the momentum of goodwill will carry you forward. An interesting philosophy revealed through a wonderful story.
A moral lesson in an immoral world Magnificent Obsession encourages one to be a better person for purely selfish reasons. The key is to do for others anonymously for the good it will derive you. This book picks up the story where Dr. Hudson's Secret Journal leaves off. A young man, Bobby, is on a course of mediocrity and indifference. He becomes inspired by Dr. Hudson, a respected surgeon who has an idiosyncratic view of life, through a freak accident. When he lives and Dr. Hudson dies, Bobby becomes obsessed with redeeming himself in the... more info
