The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die

Written by John Izzo

Narrated by John Izzo

"What brought you the greatest joy? What do you wish you had learned sooner? What ultimately mattered and what didn't?" asks Dr. John Izzo. Based on a highly acclaimed public television series, this book takes the reader on a heartwarming and profound journey to find lasting happiness.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ascent Audio
• Release date: Nov 22, 2007
• ISBN: 9781663740489

John Izzo

Dr. John Izzo is the author of four books and a sought after advisor on soul in work and life. His best selling book Awakening Corporate Soul (now in its fifteenth printing) has sold over 250,000 copies. He is an American who now lives in Vancouver, Canada. He is a speaker, consultant, and coach, working principally in the U.S. and Canada. Each year he speaks at over 65 corporate and association events to over 50,000 attendees. Dr. Izzo’s work has been featured by the likes of Fast Company, CNN, INC magazine, ABC World News, the Wall Street Journal, Nurse Week, the LA Times, CBC, and numerous print and electronic outlets worldwide. He is a regular monthly contributor to the Globe and Mail’s Career section.

Reviews for The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die

[Wad3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A simple, easy-to-read book that allows us to see life through the experiences of older people. (Translated from Spanish)

[krumbs_1 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

This book is supposed to be based on interviews conducted with over 200 older people (60 and older), but only about 50 of those are dealt with directly in the book. The "secrets" are nothing new, and less commentary or platitudes on the part of the author would have made this a more appealing read.

He includes a couple of different versions about what "sparked" the idea for the book, and some of the quotes appear twice. A tighter edit pass could have helped.

[biunicorn_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die
by John Izzo Ph.D.

I enjoyed reviewing this poignant 178 page charmer, it got right in there and tugged at my heart strings. I must applaud the author on his innovative idea of interviewing whole bunches of " happy" people, basically dubbed so by their friends and neighbors, and asking them a series of questions that ultimately lead him to the fact that their were some common denominators between them and their happiness.

This format was delightful, it listed the secret, and then discloses the stories and the philosophies that make it so. This unique and heart warming read was just what I needed to keep a soft heart and an enlightened mind. I would recommend it to seekers everywhere. This precious number has made it's way right into my spiritual toolbox. Thanks, John for the awesome blueprint.

Love & Light,

Riki Frahmann

[dannywon · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thsi really is a motivational book about the transcience of life, and a carpe diem screwam to alla to get goin with what you like, want and need in your life. Izzo interviews a host of insprirational seniors in search of "success," and what finding personal success in a spiritual sense is all about.

[lilac_lily01 · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The five secrets shared in this book are nothing entirely new. You will probably have heard each one before. However, being reminded of these basic principles every once in a while can be quite helpful.The author John Izzo came up with these "secrets" after having interviewed over 200 people over the age of 60, who apparently had found meaning and happiness in their lives.

The Secrets according to them:
1. Be true to yourself by living with intention. Know your heart's desire and seek it.

2. Live with no regrets by taking chances.

3. Become love by seeing yourself and others with kindness and compassion.

4. Live in the moment.

5. Give more than you take.

When I started this book I was expecting to hear more direct quotes from the elders that John Izzo interviewed. Instead most of the insights gained were paraphrased or summarized. I was a bit disappointed by that. A while back I had read a similar book "If I Live to Be 100: Lessons from the Centenarians" by N. Ellis and I truly enjoyed hearing the exact answers of the interviewee's.

Nevertheless "The five secrets you must discover before you die" is an inspirational read and should be reread every once in a while to help us focus on the important things in life.