Facing Up

出版者:Simon & Schuster

作者:Peterson, Peter G.

页数:426

价格:$14.00

装帧:Paper Textbook

isbn号码:9780671898908

具体描述

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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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.

拿到“Facing Up”这本书，第一感觉就是它一定是一本关于内在成长的读物。书名传递出的那种直接、有力、不回避的态度，深深吸引了我。我设想，这本书会不会像一个心灵的指南针，指引我们去审视自己内心深处的那些不敢触碰的角落，那些让我们犹豫不决、止步不前的恐惧和不安。它或许会剖析那些普遍存在的心理模式，比如完美主义、拖延症、或是对失败的过度担忧，并提供切实可行的方法来打破它们的束缚。想象一下，如果书中有一个章节，专门讲述如何与内心的“批评者”对话，如何将其转化为积极的动力，那将是多么有价值。我特别好奇，作者是如何定义“Facing Up”的，它仅仅是解决问题，还是包含了更深层的自我接纳和情感疗愈？也许，它会探讨一些关于情绪管理的技巧，教我们如何在压力之下保持冷静，如何在高涨的情绪中找到理性的平衡点。这本书会不会像一面镜子，让我们看清自己的不足，但同时又给予我们力量去改变，去成为更好的自己。我期待它能提供一些具体的练习，让我能在日常生活中去实践，去感受那种由内而外的蜕变。

“Facing Up”这个名字，让我联想到一种勇于面对未知和挑战的精神。我猜测，这本书可能是一本关于个人成长和自我实现的旅程的书。它也许会探讨我们在人生中遇到的各种障碍，无论是外部的困境，还是内心的挣扎，并提供一种积极应对的框架。我设想，书中可能会有一些引人入胜的故事，讲述那些敢于打破常规，挑战不可能的人们，他们的经历或许会激励我们去思考自己的生活，去发现那些被我们忽视的可能性。也许，它会包含一些关于目标设定和规划的章节，教我们如何清晰地认识自己的愿望，并有条不紊地去实现它们。我特别期待书中能有一些关于韧性和复原力的讨论，毕竟，生活不可能一帆风顺，重要的是在跌倒后能够迅速站起来，并且从中学习。这本书会不会像一本行动手册，提供实用的工具和策略，帮助我们在面对生活中的不确定性时，能够保持自信和乐观？我希望它能让我明白，真正的“Facing Up”并不仅仅是克服困难，更是一种不断学习、不断进步，并最终实现自我超越的过程。

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.

“Facing Up” 这个书名本身就带有一种直面现实、积极应对的姿态，光是读到书名，就忍不住对书的内容产生无限的遐想。我一直觉得，生活就是一场又一场的“面对”，无论好坏，都需要我们鼓起勇气去迎接，去处理。这本书会不会是在教我们如何在这种“面对”的过程中，找到力量，找到智慧？也许它会讲述一些在困境中不屈不挠的故事，或者是关于如何调整心态，将挑战转化为机遇的理论。我脑海中浮现出各种各样的场景：一个初入职场的新人，面对着陌生的环境和繁重的工作，他们是如何一步步克服内心的恐惧，最终获得成功的？一个经历了重大挫折的人，是如何在跌倒后重新站起来，并且比以前更加坚韧的？又或者，它会不会探讨一些更深层次的哲学思考，关于人类面对未知、面对死亡时的普遍情感，以及如何超越这些情感，实现内心的平静和成长？我特别期待书中能有一些具体的案例，能够让我感同身受，并且从中学习到实用的方法。毕竟，理论性的指导固然重要，但生动的故事和真实的经历更能打动人心，也更能激发我们去付诸行动。我希望这本书能像一位循循善诱的导师，引导我穿越迷雾，看到前方的光芒，让我相信，无论面对什么，我们都有能力“Facing Up”。