Published Reviews:
“Elijah’s Coin” is a fast-paced, adventure-type book which is a real page-turner. Not only was I curious about WHO Elijah King is, I also wanted to find out the meaning of EK and G2G.
If I were still teaching my pre-U English or college English composition classes, I’d DEFINITELY recommend this book to my male students.
Usually bored, restless, cynical and pessimistic about many things in life, teenaged and college-aged guys may find this book right up their alley. Who knows, just like Tom, you may just find out what YOU want out of life after reading this book.
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There are books with hugely complex plots, and a myriad of colorful characters, Elijah’s Coin is not in that sector. This is a deceptively simple, feel good story that is a sheer delight to read….The quality of Steve O’Brien’s writing can not be bettered, Elijah’s Coin is a wonderful book, and although written as a novel it could easily share space in the psychology or self help sections of the book store. In what I think is a masterstroke each copy of Elijah’s Coin actually comes with two coins….you keep one with you, and give one to a friend. An excellent idea.
Simon Barrett, Blogger News Network. Read the full review www.bloggernews.net/119607
[T]his book (leaving aside its thriller segment, pretty good in itself) distinguishes itself by explaining a train of thought. The principles are not only stated but also explained and exemplified….the lessons in the book are essentially good. While following them won’t make one a billionaire or an accomplished lawyer/politician, I am more than certain they do help improve the quality of one’s life (and the lives of people around one too), making one truly successful in the one area that matters most.
Kay’s Bookshelf. Read the full review www.kaysbookshelf.com/2009/01/elijahs-coin-steve-obrien.html
Business:
I was hooked from the first page. Elijah’s Coin defines success in a way contrary to popular culture and teaches not only “a” lesson for life, but, in my opinion, “the” lesson for life. Many books can be enjoyable to read, but very few combine a beautifully told story with a message that can actually change your life. It changed mine. I think about this book every day.
L. Harrison, Palm Beach, Florida
Education:
This book touched something inside me. As an educator, I created an exercise that required students to observe something/anything, uninterrupted for an extended period of time–reflect and think about it. Then write about it. This book really hits the nail on the head when it identifies the importance of observation and thinking. In our harried world, most of us don’t take the time to observe. The book is brilliant, however, in that it makes the reader realize that observation and thinking are not enough–it also requires belief and action. Great lesson for life.
C. Nielsen, Pasadena, California
Religion and Spirituality:
I thoroughly enjoyed “Elijah’s Coin”. I brought my copy along on a business trip and couldn’t put it down. The main character’s journey from tragedy to triumph, teaches us a valuable lesson in life and author, Steve O’Brien, shares this lesson with us without being preachy or fake. I am suddenly interested in learning more about Elijah, one of the Bible’s most important and intriguing characters. I read “The Shack” by William P. Young, about the same time I read “Elijah’s Coin.” They are both good books, but what I liked about “Elijah’s Coin” is that I have more than a new perspective on life, I can take action. O’Brien leaves the rest of the story for readers to write while they apply the lesson from the story. I can’t wait to read the chapters that other readers will share.
J. Wood, Eden Prairie, Minnesota
