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Surviving Your Serengeti: 7 Skills to Master Business and Life by Stefan Swanepoel

I've always been told not to judge a book by its cover, but I chose this book solely based on the stunning artwork on the front.  I am really glad I did.  This book provides an interesting way of looking at the challenges we face in life and business and how we handle them.  Through this 'fable of self-discovery', the author introduces the reader to life on the Serengeti.  Although I didn't feel a strong connection to the characters presented in the book, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about the 7 animals and the survival skills they possess and also how they relate to our survival in business and everyday life. 

I was drawn to the animal facts presented in the book and in some parts felt as if I was reading the narrative for a Discovery Channel documentary.  I think the author did a good job of drawing the reader into each animal, their skills, and then relating it back to life in a way that helps the reader step back and evaluate where they stand, if they possess the skill, or if they need to work on developing the skill.  I found that I was able to quickly identify a situation at work that related to each of the skills mentioned and it made the skills more meaningful.

I would recommend this book to managers/supervisors, business owners, or anybody that wants to identify traits that are necessary to be successful in business and life. 

PS - I believe that I am an Elephant
This book was provided to me free of charge by BookSneeze.com for my honest and unbiased review.