Review of Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless

[Anu Anand]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless" by Mitzi Perdue.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Mitzi Perdue's biography, "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless," unveils the behind-the-scenes life of Mark Victor Hansen, renowned co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Drawing from interviews with 140 individuals close to Hansen, the book narrates his journey marked by epic failures, including bankruptcy, repeated rejections, and failed marriage, exploring how Hansen turned setbacks into stepping stones and offering valuable insights on overcoming failure and realizing one's full potential.

Written with engaging prose, the biography captures Mark Victor Hansen's dynamic personality and his evolution from selling cards at nine to co-creating Chicken Soup for the Soul in his forties, becoming the #1 motivational speaker in his fifties, earning $225,000 per talk in China. In his seventies, he introduced The Mark Victor Hansen Library, inspiring countless with his relentless pursuit of learning. It provides a glimpse into the lessons learned from a life filled with ups and downs, emphasizing adaptability and continuous growth.

The inclusion of a summarized bulletin at the end of each chapter, titled "Learn from Mike," adds practical value to the reader's takeaway. The well-organized narrative, coupled with insightful pictures, helps vividly portray Hansen's life. The book shares quick stories of individuals positively influenced by Hansen and is adorned with inspirational quotes. What I found truly inspiring in this book was the story of Mark Victor Hansen earning $376 at the tender age of 9 by selling greeting cards. The idea that 'It’s okay to start with nothing, as long as you have a white-hot, burning desire,' as conveyed in the book, emphasized the significance of passion and determination in overcoming challenges.

There's absolutely nothing about "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless" that I dislike or wish to alter. This biography stands out as a professionally edited, highly informative, and truly inspiring piece of work. The careful inclusion of lessons, personal anecdotes, and meaningful quotes adds immense value to the overall reading experience. Giving it a solid 5 out of 5, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a motivational spark in their life. It not only provides a deep insight into Mark Victor Hansen's life but also leaves the reader with valuable takeaways and a renewed sense of inspiration.

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Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless
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[Sadiya_Khan]

It's really appreciative how well you described the content of the book. Indeed this is definitely perfect for people who needs a little push to keep going or even those who are starting from scratch.

[Gerry Steen]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless" by Mitzi Perdue.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Mitzi Perdue's biography, "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless," unveils the behind-the-scenes life of Mark Victor Hansen, renowned co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. Drawing from interviews with 140 individuals close to Hansen, the book narrates his journey marked by epic failures, including bankruptcy, repeated rejections, and failed marriage, exploring how Hansen turned setbacks into stepping stones and offering valuable insights on overcoming failure and realizing one's full potential.

There's absolutely nothing about "Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless" that I dislike or wish to alter. This biography stands out as a professionally edited, highly informative, and truly inspiring piece of work. The careful inclusion of lessons, personal anecdotes, and meaningful quotes adds immense value to the overall reading experience. Giving it a solid 5 out of 5, I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone in search of a motivational spark in their life. It not only provides a deep insight into Mark Victor Hansen's life but also leaves the reader with valuable takeaways and a renewed sense of inspiration.

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Mark Victor Hansen, Relentless
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This review highlights several attractive features contained in this book ; the fact that it is written by a famous author who writes quality pieces, anecdotes from Mark's life that enable the reader to understand how the man has accomplished so much, the teaching of how to turn failures into stepping stones of success, and an amazing fact that the Chinese were paying him $225,000 per speaking engagement. My interest in this book is piqued. This book must be worth my time to read it. I am adding it to my bookshelves thanks to this great review.

[Seetha E]

This is an informative review. I have read this book and love to learn many facts about the author of many Chicken Soup books that I read in high school. Turning set backs into stepping stones-many learnings for readers of all age groups.