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A 3 page book review that analyzes the characteristics of Stephen Covey's bestseller 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (1989), which has become a classic in its field. This is because Covey concisely and clearly explains to his readers how to reorient their thinking so that it mirrors the behaviors of people who have learned how to be effective, in their personal and professional life. Examination of Covey's book reveals how he effectively accomplished his tasks as an author. No additional sources cited.
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to reorient their thinking so that it mirrors the behaviors of people who have learned how to be effective, in their personal and professional life. Examination of Coveys book reveals
how he effectively accomplished his tasks as an author. Is the book clear? : Yes. Covey adopts a straightforward writing style that is conversational in tone and eschews using
jargon, which is a factor that frequently makes texts inaccessible to readers outside of a specific field. When he does use a word that may not be known to the
average reader, such as "synergize" (habit number 6), he defines it. For example, Covey explains that "synergize" means the "relationship which the parts have to each other" in forming a
coherent, integrated whole (Covey, 1989, p. 263). Does the book provide sufficient detail? : Yes. The structure of the book ensures this feature. By enumerating beneficial business behaviors as
"7 habits," Covey automatically subdivides his discussion of human behavior into digestible blocks. As the structure of the book then addresses each "habit," it provides a logical framework that ensures
that each habit will be thoroughly discussed and delineated. Is the tone of the book reasonable, etc.? : Yes, As mentioned above, Coveys writing style is clear and straightforward.
Likewise, his conclusions are logical and naturally fit with the reality of his readers. For example, Covey (1989) indicates that effective people tend to visualize their desired outcome; they "see"
it in their minds before actualizing it in the physical world (habit number 2). As this indicates, the tone is reasonable, logical and conveys to the reader the sort of
idea with which one can feel immediate identification, a sense of "thats true." What do you think is the best part of the book? : While the student researching
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