Amazon 5 out of 5 |
Online Book Club 4 out of 4 |
"I rate Maximum Joy 4 out of 4 stars. It is engaging and inspiring. It promotes charitable giving and shows how one can find hope in hopelessness. In addition, it reveals how one can actually bring more joy into their life. Moreover, it was exceptionally well edited; I didn't see any grammar or typos. I recommend it to anyone who has the dream of reaching out to the needy around them." - Rosemary Wright, Official Reviewer, onlinebookclub.com
"Each of us has a great capacity for joy and the act of sharing never fails to tap this inner wellspring. I highly recommend this touching story because it reminds us of this simple truth, which is too often forgotten. Maximum Joy especially points us to the joy of sharing with others in need." - Donna D'Ingillo, Founder, Institute for Christ Consciousness; Author, Teach Us to Love
"Maximum Joy is a delightful and heartwarming story of the adventure of awakening to one's spiritual destiny. It is touching, yet quite profound and insightful. It speaks to the spirit and indeed brings joy to the heart." - The Honorable Martin Risacher (Ret.)
"Heartwarming and inspirational. It's a tale of hope and resilience with a backdrop of a sweet love story that will leave your spirit lighter having read it." - Julie Simons, LCSW
"In my 50-year search to find meaning and positive energy in and for my life and family, I have read many books, starting of course with both the New and Old Testament, and I was so taken and moved by the novel Maximum Joy, written by Rich and Bonnie Vannucci, that I strongly recommend their book to everyone out there that are searching for meaning in their lives. I've read and really enjoyed Mitch Albon's books and God Winks at You by Squire Rushnell and all of Lee Stroubel's outstanding books that I continue to go back and read as a reference for my life's compass. I now have added Maximum Joy as an additional reference guide to these classic books and highly recommend this great book for anyone like me that are searching for meaning and joy in your lives. You will find great inspiration in each chapter. - John Blouin
"What a joy to read this well-written, engaging, and inspiring story of one man’s experiences and lessons as he follows his heart to help destitute children. Page after page, thanks to the storytelling ability of the authors, I felt right there with Nic, experiencing what was happening [as he worked] with poverty-stricken communities. Woven into all the various descriptions were pieces of truth, beauty, and goodness that shine through the story, making me feel happy to know that these qualities exist for people living in such dire situations. The overarching truth that we are all children of the Creator and need to learn to live in harmony, along with the many other insights found here, make one want to cherish and share this book widely, because clues for solving the problems in our world lie within the covers of this book." - Allene Vick
"Went ahead and bought the Kindle version. Read the first few chapters pretty quickly. Easy read. So far, it's a pretty original story. Very spiritual. I can definitely see why the authors called this Maximum Joy. Wish there were more feel-good stories like this." - Johnathan Summers
"The interweaving of biographical and spiritual experiences make reading a delight. The authors have penned a humanitarian 'experience' that is accounted in real world events with spiritual context, providing the reader with an enlightened message that can change the world around you one event at a time." - Jeff Rhoade
"I chose this book primarily because I knew it to embrace the concepts of faith and love... I would recommend it first to anyone wanting to read a delightful book, but especially to anyone interested in... living a faith-filled life. I can’t think of anyone I know who would not enjoy it." - joilinxo (Amazon Reviewer)
"I have never felt such a genuine connection to any story before this. It literally sparked a feeling in me that changed my perspective about myself and the world, making me think about my life and the kind of impact I want to make. If you’re into self-discovery or just need a little inspiration to reboot your positive thinking, this is a must read!" - Mark M. (Amazon Reviewer)
"A powerful reminder that giving back, even in the smallest way, has large implications. The sharing of your time, talents, and treasures are why we are here. We never stand taller than when we bend to help a child." - RP1280 (Amazon Reviewer)
"Each of us has a great capacity for joy and the act of sharing never fails to tap this inner wellspring. I highly recommend this touching story because it reminds us of this simple truth, which is too often forgotten. Maximum Joy especially points us to the joy of sharing with others in need." - Donna D'Ingillo, Founder, Institute for Christ Consciousness; Author, Teach Us to Love
"Maximum Joy is a delightful and heartwarming story of the adventure of awakening to one's spiritual destiny. It is touching, yet quite profound and insightful. It speaks to the spirit and indeed brings joy to the heart." - The Honorable Martin Risacher (Ret.)
"Heartwarming and inspirational. It's a tale of hope and resilience with a backdrop of a sweet love story that will leave your spirit lighter having read it." - Julie Simons, LCSW
"In my 50-year search to find meaning and positive energy in and for my life and family, I have read many books, starting of course with both the New and Old Testament, and I was so taken and moved by the novel Maximum Joy, written by Rich and Bonnie Vannucci, that I strongly recommend their book to everyone out there that are searching for meaning in their lives. I've read and really enjoyed Mitch Albon's books and God Winks at You by Squire Rushnell and all of Lee Stroubel's outstanding books that I continue to go back and read as a reference for my life's compass. I now have added Maximum Joy as an additional reference guide to these classic books and highly recommend this great book for anyone like me that are searching for meaning and joy in your lives. You will find great inspiration in each chapter. - John Blouin
"What a joy to read this well-written, engaging, and inspiring story of one man’s experiences and lessons as he follows his heart to help destitute children. Page after page, thanks to the storytelling ability of the authors, I felt right there with Nic, experiencing what was happening [as he worked] with poverty-stricken communities. Woven into all the various descriptions were pieces of truth, beauty, and goodness that shine through the story, making me feel happy to know that these qualities exist for people living in such dire situations. The overarching truth that we are all children of the Creator and need to learn to live in harmony, along with the many other insights found here, make one want to cherish and share this book widely, because clues for solving the problems in our world lie within the covers of this book." - Allene Vick
"Went ahead and bought the Kindle version. Read the first few chapters pretty quickly. Easy read. So far, it's a pretty original story. Very spiritual. I can definitely see why the authors called this Maximum Joy. Wish there were more feel-good stories like this." - Johnathan Summers
"The interweaving of biographical and spiritual experiences make reading a delight. The authors have penned a humanitarian 'experience' that is accounted in real world events with spiritual context, providing the reader with an enlightened message that can change the world around you one event at a time." - Jeff Rhoade
"I chose this book primarily because I knew it to embrace the concepts of faith and love... I would recommend it first to anyone wanting to read a delightful book, but especially to anyone interested in... living a faith-filled life. I can’t think of anyone I know who would not enjoy it." - joilinxo (Amazon Reviewer)
"I have never felt such a genuine connection to any story before this. It literally sparked a feeling in me that changed my perspective about myself and the world, making me think about my life and the kind of impact I want to make. If you’re into self-discovery or just need a little inspiration to reboot your positive thinking, this is a must read!" - Mark M. (Amazon Reviewer)
"A powerful reminder that giving back, even in the smallest way, has large implications. The sharing of your time, talents, and treasures are why we are here. We never stand taller than when we bend to help a child." - RP1280 (Amazon Reviewer)