Book of the Week - Who Moved My Cheese?

This week's book has a strong moral, Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson M.D.


Synopsis
Who Moved My Cheese? is the story of four characters living in a "Maze" who face unexpected change when they discover their "Cheese" has disappeared. Sniff and Scurry, who are mice, and Hem and Haw, little people the size of mice, each adapt to change in their "Maze" differently. In fact, one doesn't adapt at all...

This timeless allegory reveals profound truths to individuals and organizations dealing with change. We each live in a "Maze", a metaphor for the companies or organizations we work with, the communities we live in, the families we love places where we look for the things we want in life, "Cheese". It may be an enjoyable career, loving relationships, wealth, or spiritual peace of mind. With time and experience, one character eventually succeeds and even prospers from the change in his "Maze".In an effort to share what he has learned along the way, he records his personal discoveries on the maze walls, the "Handwriting on the Wall". Likewise, when we begin to see the "writing on the wall", we discover the simplicity and necessity of adapting to change.

Review
My Aunt was the one who gave me the book, she said that it was a story that effected a lot of people. I think it was bad of her to tell me this, because when I began reading the book I was really expecting to have an epiphany. Sadly, I didn't have one.

The story was...cute. I can see why it would effect a lot of people, but for me it didn't really touch me in anyway. I do understand the moral and it does make sense, but I found that the story turned my away from it.

Its an extremely short book with large font, a very easy ready (makes you feel like a child again). Great to keep in your bag for those times when you find yourself waiting. But for me I its not that high on my list.

PV Rating : ♥ ♥ (2/5)