The Genius in All of Us

With his impressive range of phrasing options, Mark Deakins is an excellent interpreter of this gripping lesson on how potential can be developed through introspection, focused effort, and mindful connections with every part of life. He deftly conveys the author's optimism without trivializing the importance of his message. With the help of research, anecdotes, and historical examples, David Shenk says we don't have to feel constrained by our inherited talents or the momentum of culture and habit. By engaging with our mental processes and recognizing self-limiting attitudes, we can take choose and take control of the possibilities we manifest in ourselves. Dense with memorable concepts and creative ways to look at our potential, the program also reminds us that personal change requires a supportive social context. T.W. (c) AudioFile 2010, Portland, Maine