Seven, Jacqueline Leo
Seven, Jacqueline Leo
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Seven
The Number for Happiness, Love, and Success

Author: Jacqueline Leo

Narrator: Pam Ward

Unabridged: 6 hr 40 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/07/2009

Categories: Nonfiction, Self-help

Synopsis

In Seven, Jacqueline Leo explains the many valuable ways the number 7 can be a tool to define time, synthesize ideas, and keep one's mind and memory performing at top speed. Leo explores the powerful utility of 7 throughout cultures and the ages.Why are there 7 wonders of the world, 7 seas, 7 ages of man, 7 levels of hell, 7 primary colors, 7 whole notes of the musical scale, and 7 days of the week? And why, when asked to choose a number between 1 and 10, do most people choose 7? Leo celebrates the special qualities of the number 7 by delving into its mathematical, scientific, psychological, and religious significance. Most importantly, she shows readers how they can use 7 to simplify their lives, to enhance their happiness, sustain their love, and win at life.Full of Top 7 lists of advice and personal stories from experts and notables, Seven is guaranteed to provoke, enlighten, and amuse.

About Jacqueline Leo

Jacqueline Leo, after spending years in the magazine and newspaper business, founded and launched Child magazine in 1986. She later became editor-in-chief of Family Circle magazine and editorial director of the New York Times’ women’s magazine group. She was senior producer and editorial director for ABC News’ Good Morning America, editorial director for Consumer Reports magazine, and editor-in-chief of Reader’s Digest. She is currently senior adviser for business development at iAmplify.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cym on May 18, 2010

This is a clever and whimsical exploration of the role that the number 7 plays in our lives. As the dust jacket says, it is full of anecdotes and odd bits of information about 7 that will stand one in good stead for water cooler discussion. I found this wonderful book to be far more than a collage of......more

Goodreads review by Ellz on November 10, 2009

My thoughts...I have always been intrigued by things that have more significance than what is shown on the surface. The pyramids, the dollar bill, artwork and other things often have deeper meanings or secrets waiting to be discovered. Seven describes how the number 7 falls into that category. The a......more

Goodreads review by Haley on December 05, 2009

Seven by Jacqueline Leo Rating: 3/5 Seven is an intriguing book about the phenomenon of the number seven, the appeal we feel for it, the psychology behind the appeal, and so on. Unlike some non-fiction, Seven is very readable and interesting, and is written in a way that doesn’t make it funny or wit......more

Goodreads review by Becky on January 12, 2010

I've been reading this book for a few days... Thank you Goodreads and Jacqueline Leo for the giveaway! I'm finding (so far) that this book is incredibly difficult to follow! At first the author talks about how we as a society today have too much information coming in and it affects our attention span......more

Goodreads review by Brande on February 28, 2010

Seven:The Number for Happiness, Love, and Success by Jacqueline Leo, Edward Burger is one of the MOST fascinating books I have ever read! I have always been a fan of numerology and it has always captured my interest. Just a really fun concept! But when I read this book, it put such an intriguing spi......more

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