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From Publishers Weekly In this austere blueprint for balancing the federal budget by the year 2000， Peterson--chairman of the Blackstone Group (a New York investment bank)， chairman of the Council on Foreign Relations and former Secretary of Commerce under Nixon--advocates withholding， on a sliding scale， a portion of Social Security and Medicare benefits from families with an income above roughly $35，000. He also urges increases in taxability of entitlement benefits， higher taxes on the very wealthy， cuts in military spending， sharing "peacekeeping" costs with our allies， and a 50-cent per gallon increase in the federal gasoline tax. To cut spiraling healthcare costs， Peterson would encourage or require people to join HMOs; patients would directly pay for a bigger share of their medical bills as a means to discourage casual use of medical services. With Senators Rudman and Tsongas， Peterson founded the Concord Coalition， a group devoted to "getting the American middle class to take responsibility for America's future." First serial to the Atlantic and New York Review of Books; Fortune Book Club alternate; author tour. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information， Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. From Booklist If at times this argument and proposal for balancing the federal budget and eliminating the federal deficit sounds familiar， it's because Peterson is president of the Concord Coalition， the fiscal responsibility organization whose principal spokesmen are former Senators Warren Rudman and Paul Tsongas. Yes， this is very largely the 1992 dark horse Democrat's program made concrete and specific. Like Tsongas， Peterson's the son of a Greek immigrant (n{‚}e Petropoulos) who succeeded in this country and ensured the launching of his children's careers through hard work and cheerful frugality. With filial loyalty， Peterson valorizes those qualities and demonstrates--via citations from Jefferson， Hamilton， and Lincoln--how deeply they undergird the republic. Present mature generations must， he avers， guarantee their successors' future by learning to choose again， between such things as a public carte blanche for high-tech medicine to prolong the lives of the old and severely disabled on the one hand and--what is much cheaper and much more socially beneficial in the long run--preventive medicine for children and expectant and young mothers on the other; or， in a very different arena， between aircraft carriers and land-based strike forces. There are many other choices， much forthright cost-accounting and ledger-balancing， and even more appealing to family and community spirit in Peterson's blueprint for national solvency， an effort that ought to further energize at least the public conversation on federal budget reform--if not the presidential viability of a candidate who decides to run on Peterson's platform. Ray Olson --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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The title "Facing Up" resonated with me on a very visceral level. It speaks to a fundamental human experience – the necessity of acknowledging and engaging with what life presents, rather than shying away. My immediate thought was that this book might be a guide to navigating the complexities of human emotion and interaction. I envision it offering profound insights into how we process difficult feelings, how we mend fractured relationships, and how we build robust connections in a world often characterized by superficiality. Perhaps it will dissect the nuances of communication, revealing the subtle art of expressing our needs and understanding those of others without resorting to conflict. I'm drawn to the idea that "Facing Up" might also refer to confronting our own limitations and biases, a journey of self-awareness that is often the most challenging but also the most rewarding. It could provide a roadmap for cultivating empathy, for understanding diverse perspectives, and for fostering a more compassionate approach to both ourselves and the world around us. I hope it offers practical strategies for fostering inner peace amidst external chaos, and for developing the emotional fortitude needed to truly thrive.
评分When I saw the title "Facing Up," my mind immediately conjured images of resilience, of a determined spirit pushing against the tide. I imagine this book delving into the art of confrontation, not in an aggressive sense, but in a mindful and strategic approach to life's inevitable challenges. Perhaps it will explore the psychology behind avoidance, and how our tendency to sidestep difficulties can ultimately lead to greater burdens. I'm picturing chapters that dissect the anatomy of fear, offering insights into its origins and providing practical techniques for dismantling its hold over us. It might offer case studies of individuals who have stared down immense adversity – be it personal loss, professional setbacks, or societal pressures – and emerged not just intact, but stronger and more insightful. I'm curious to see if it proposes a framework for decision-making when faced with tough choices, guiding readers toward clarity and conviction. Could it be a book that encourages us to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, teaching us to find value in the very situations we might instinctively try to escape? The title alone promises a journey of empowerment, a call to arms for anyone seeking to navigate life's complexities with greater courage and wisdom.
评分拿到“Facing Up”這本書，第一感覺就是它一定是一本關於內在成長的讀物。書名傳遞齣的那種直接、有力、不迴避的態度，深深吸引瞭我。我設想，這本書會不會像一個心靈的指南針，指引我們去審視自己內心深處的那些不敢觸碰的角落，那些讓我們猶豫不決、止步不前的恐懼和不安。它或許會剖析那些普遍存在的心理模式，比如完美主義、拖延癥、或是對失敗的過度擔憂，並提供切實可行的方法來打破它們的束縛。想象一下，如果書中有一個章節，專門講述如何與內心的“批評者”對話，如何將其轉化為積極的動力，那將是多麼有價值。我特彆好奇，作者是如何定義“Facing Up”的，它僅僅是解決問題，還是包含瞭更深層的自我接納和情感療愈？也許，它會探討一些關於情緒管理的技巧，教我們如何在壓力之下保持冷靜，如何在高漲的情緒中找到理性的平衡點。這本書會不會像一麵鏡子，讓我們看清自己的不足，但同時又給予我們力量去改變，去成為更好的自己。我期待它能提供一些具體的練習，讓我能在日常生活中去實踐，去感受那種由內而外的蛻變。
评分“Facing Up”這個名字，讓我聯想到一種勇於麵對未知和挑戰的精神。我猜測，這本書可能是一本關於個人成長和自我實現的旅程的書。它也許會探討我們在人生中遇到的各種障礙，無論是外部的睏境，還是內心的掙紮，並提供一種積極應對的框架。我設想，書中可能會有一些引人入勝的故事，講述那些敢於打破常規，挑戰不可能的人們，他們的經曆或許會激勵我們去思考自己的生活，去發現那些被我們忽視的可能性。也許，它會包含一些關於目標設定和規劃的章節，教我們如何清晰地認識自己的願望，並有條不紊地去實現它們。我特彆期待書中能有一些關於韌性和復原力的討論，畢竟，生活不可能一帆風順，重要的是在跌倒後能夠迅速站起來，並且從中學習。這本書會不會像一本行動手冊，提供實用的工具和策略，幫助我們在麵對生活中的不確定性時，能夠保持自信和樂觀？我希望它能讓我明白，真正的“Facing Up”並不僅僅是剋服睏難，更是一種不斷學習、不斷進步，並最終實現自我超越的過程。
评分“Facing Up” 這個書名本身就帶有一種直麵現實、積極應對的姿態，光是讀到書名，就忍不住對書的內容産生無限的遐想。我一直覺得，生活就是一場又一場的“麵對”，無論好壞，都需要我們鼓起勇氣去迎接，去處理。這本書會不會是在教我們如何在這種“麵對”的過程中，找到力量，找到智慧？也許它會講述一些在睏境中不屈不撓的故事，或者是關於如何調整心態，將挑戰轉化為機遇的理論。我腦海中浮現齣各種各樣的場景：一個初入職場的新人，麵對著陌生的環境和繁重的工作，他們是如何一步步剋服內心的恐懼，最終獲得成功的？一個經曆瞭重大挫摺的人，是如何在跌倒後重新站起來，並且比以前更加堅韌的？又或者，它會不會探討一些更深層次的哲學思考，關於人類麵對未知、麵對死亡時的普遍情感，以及如何超越這些情感，實現內心的平靜和成長？我特彆期待書中能有一些具體的案例，能夠讓我感同身受，並且從中學習到實用的方法。畢竟，理論性的指導固然重要，但生動的故事和真實的經曆更能打動人心，也更能激發我們去付諸行動。我希望這本書能像一位循循善誘的導師，引導我穿越迷霧，看到前方的光芒，讓我相信，無論麵對什麼，我們都有能力“Facing Up”。
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