Review: ...a delightful and informative read.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 18, 2014
This book is a cornucopia of all those things that make for a delightful and informative read. If you're a fan of Animal Planet, this book will appeal to you. If you're a lover of art and poetry, this book is just right for you, too. If you're enthralled by stories, which teach valuable lessons, you would certainly love this book. And if you're looking for that certain something, which will enable you to gain deeper insights into the meaning of life, then this book fits the bill perfectly.Jeff Zias begins each chapter with a beautifully illustrated picture of an animal, and then there's an acronym for the animal's name. After, he includes an ingeniously crafted poem (either a haiku or senryū that relates to the acronym) and below, there's a story of innovation, which is ether a good example or a not-so-good one. However, Zias doesn't just leave you loaded with information; he also guides you along as you make the connection. In other words, he helps you to deepen your understanding of the concepts you've read about, yet allows you to form your own opinions, come to your own conclusions and implement the innovations in your own life in the way(s) that you choose.I'm fascinated by tigers, so I couldn't wait to get to the chapter depicting the TIGER (Total Immersion Generates Exceptional Results). The poem that is included reflects what the concept means, which is when you're totally committed and dedicated, you'll be successful What a marvelous innovation story about Jony Ive and Apple's iPhone is provided here! And there's so much to learn, too.I've never seen a book such as this one. In fact, I think it can be used as a text in many academic fields including business, education, history, sociology, psychology, literature, art and computer and technology. It's just that good! When I consider the value of this book, my mind extends to its creator. Mr. Zias is a positive example of innovation, as he has written a book which is totally different from all other books in this category.The Innovation Animals is a handy A-Z guide, which will leave you wanting more from Zias. Without a shadow of a doubt, I highly recommend this book.I wonder what other creatively innovative book Zias has in store for us next?