Positive Words, Powerful Results: Simple Ways to Honor, Affirm, and Celebrate Life Paperback – June 2, 2004

Cleaning out a bookcase I came across Mr. Urban's book, one of those 'must have's' but never had taken the time to read. So I read it, and now I want to get a copy for all of my daughter's teacher's, coaches, for my daughter's themselves! It is such a powerful reminder of the power of the tongue! I especially like that in the second half Mr. Urban gives specific ways to implement positive words in the classroom, on the team, etc. I have been discouraged by the increased usage of foul language on our high school campus, but he even has a suggestion of what worked at a high school when all the adults were onboard with the same question when hearing a profanity: "In this school, we don't talk like that." and then walk away. It sounds so simplistic, but like Jesus' Biblical lessons, the true lessons to make life more beautiful aren't difficult. I highly recommend this book... let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me...

I purchased this book not too long ago because I had borrowed it from my local library and read the 1992 publication of it. Even though that book was put out over 20 years ago now and is very old, I can still able to practice and apply the tips and techniques (or better yet, the truth about life) into my own life and it's help me on more than one occassion tremendously. If anything, I think this book deserves more that the five stars I can give because if there was an option to give 100 stars, I would! This is a marvelous read and I so happy I came upon it. Maybe it wasn't luck after all, but God telling me to read it and buy it. Thank you very much Hal, my friend! You have won me over and I will make sure my future children if I have any, get these time tested advices as well.

Very positive perspective of life.

This is a powerful book. Everyone should read it!

Our school district offered professional development credit for reading this book and answering some questions about each chapter and that is the only reason I bought it. However, I am so glad that I chose to do so because the suggestions for positive thinking not only will help me in the classroom with my students but also in my personal life with family and friends. I already see some results with a friend who tends to be very critical and negative no matter what we talk about and with my moody daughter. I recommend this book to everyone, bosses, supervisors, employees, moms, dads, everyone.

I have already read this book and loved it so I bought multiple copies for friends!

This book gave me an opportunity to reflect on how my words have affected my children, my students and my colleagues. There are many words I wish I could take back! I enjoyed the quotations and plan on using a few. Thank you!

When my son was coming home, after a year of being away, I decided to research and find out how to make our relationship better. This book is right on point with it's insightful look at the way teens think, and what they really want from parents, and life. It gives real life suggestions about how to bring about change.