Testimonials about The Gift - Richard's Latest Book

Wow, quelle découverte !

Pour vous mettre en contexte:
Je viens tout juste de finir la lecture de votre livre The Gift ce matin en me levant tôt inconsciament pour pouvoir le finir avant l'université. Moi qui n'a lu que les livres obligatoires dans sa vie mis a part L'alchimiste, j'ai dévoré votre livre en 3 jours me surprenant ainsi que mes proches. Ce livre, ça fait 2 ans que je le feuillette lorsque que je vais chez un de mes bons copains. En fin de semaine, il me l'a prêté.

Pour vous remercier:
Je tiens personnellement à vous écrire, car vous êtes venu me chercher incroyablement en Irving. Je l'ai même relu en diagonale pour bien recomprendre le tout. Je suis vraiment en ce moment au point ou Irving est au commencement du livre: Je suis en génie, je suis bon, mais je n'ai pas la passion. La vie est facile: J'ai tous les niveaux de la pyramide de Maslow(ami, famille, réussite, etc.) sauf la petite pointe qui ferai toute la différence: l'accomplissement personnel. Appelons là comme on veut (quête), c'est cette partie qu'Irving trouve finalement dans votre roman. Depuis un certain temps, j'en suis à la recherche, je fais mon chemin et peu à peu je sens que je m'en rapproche et c'est déjà ça. Je m'entoure de monde avec qui je peux en discuter, mais rare sont ceux qui font cette quête et surtout à mon âge.

Pour plus:
Encore une fois je tiens à souligner vraiment ce que votre livre m'a apporté. Je ne vous ai jamais rencontré, mais vous êtes un héros pour moi, un qui ose oser et qui le partage de belle façon. Ces mercis que je tiens que vous sachiez (j'ai toujours cru important de dire au monde que j'admire ce que je crois, car peu ont des qualités comme les vôtres et je crois bon qu'ils le sachent pour les encourager et leur dire que leurs messages ne font pas que passer comme du vent), j'aimerais savoir si vous revenez au Québec quelquefois. Je vous souhaite une bonne continuation dans votre quête
-- Mathieu Laneuville

It was a pleasure to read Richard's book. The story is compelling and the life experiences the main character goes through to develop awareness is very revealing of the path we all need to walk in order to be who we really are to express our uniqueness powerfully. I had a few ahah moments when the main character learns to manage his inner voices. That is brilliant. I knew this but it is expressed in a manner that hit home. I use some of these concepts on working with our inner voices in coaching regularly. When you learn to manager your inner voices so your "innter team" is on board with the vision and the passion, extraordinary performance is truly possible.
-- Diane Bonneau, CUCG, PCC, Executive Coach

Richard has done a great job at creating a wonderful book that combines a captivating story with performance enhancement teachings. I will include this book as part of my initial introduction with all my clients and athletes. As I told Richard personally, I think everyone should read this book for ideas on how to improve the quality of their life.
-- David Pollitt, CSCS*D, Optimal Performance Strength & Conditioning Consulting, DpHockey.com/Duquesne University Ice Dukes Strength & Conditioning Coach

I have a habit of rating all books that I read from 1 to 10; 1 being poor and 10 being excellent. A rating of 7 or more I consider worthy reading a second time, either for entertainment value or factual knowledge. I have never rated any book 10 of 10.

I am not a golfer but still considered Richard's book a 9. There is excellent entertainment mixed in with what I believe tremendous tools. The tools being; practice and focus. Practice, practice, practice does not make you better, only perfect. Practice with focus leads you to perfection. I enjoyed the book very much.
-- John W Doyle / Non-Golfer, Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada


THE GIFT is one of those hard to put down reads, and I finished it in two days. Very compelling to the golfer and corporate leader in me!
-- Doug Macnamara, Executive Leadership Consultant


THE GIFT is not just a golf book, not just a self-help book, but a combination that is captivating. An intriguing path to finding purpose and performance in all aspects of life.
-- Tracy Lyn Moland, Author of the Amazon.com best seller "Mom Management"


I couldn't put the book down, I read it in one session. I am currently going through some inner turmoil about what I want out of life and I found it hit a nerve regarding the search for some meaning in our lives.
-- Nick Holyome / Non-Golfer Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada


What intrigues me in THE GIFT is it profound yet simple blueprint for how anyone can experience the rare, joyous thrill of real success and peace of mind. Richard Monette has unearthed a mother lode, and the gold are here for the taking.
-- Printer Bowler, Author of the The Cosmic Laws of Golf and Everything Else

Without a doubt this is an incredible book with significant meaning, depth and valuable insight. I was inspired, entertained and moved.

Though the story centers around golf, (which I'm not really into), it is really the author's symbol of life...either work, personal or whatever element you want to understand and improve. THE GIFT teaches us that we are all players...in sport, in life, in business. Those who succeed in any and all aspects of life have a purpose, a quest, a desire...a relentless pursuit of achieving perfection.

"Play Life"...(loved the inscription)...play it like a game you love, play every shot like it was your last. If you give it everything you have you will indeed succeed. I sincerely loved it!
-- Karen M Bishop / Non-Golfer, Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada


Richard, you have crafted a book which is at once thought-provoking and thoroughly enjoyable to read.
-- Tom Jones, Regional Development Manager North America and The West Indies, International Rugby Board


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