“It is so easy to become cynical in today’s world. Is it just human nature or is it the state of humanity? Maybe it’s about how we choose to see things – the color of the glasses we wear. Maybe seeing the world differently, more positively, might be as simple as changing out the lenses. That is what this book can bring to your life; the path to changing out your lenses and showing you a world full of opportunity and wonder.”
-Gary Gardia, M.ED., LCSW, CT
End-of-Life Care Speaker/Consultant/Psychotherapist
“With Perfect Circles, John Michael Stuart has given all of us permission to be perfectly imperfect. His story is one of tremendous challenge and great joy. It will leave you laughing and crying, and will help you realize that we all have perceived disabilities we can overcome. The book is, to borrow a new word I learned reading it, a wonderful “ZERP” that inspires, uplifts, and motivates!”
-Reverend Doug Foglesong
Spiritual Life Center, Las Vegas, NV
“John Michael Stuart’s book is as inspiring as it is intelligent. I recommend it to anyone undergoing life’s difficulties.”
-Steve Martin
Writer/Comedian/Actor
“Perfect Circles is delightful, thought provoking, brutally honest, and funny all at the same time – very much like John! He helps people cope with unexpected limitations in their lives with an unparalleled empathy. In completing our circles, we touch our own humanity and thus recognize the humanity in others.”
-Mary Spriggs
Registered Nurse
“John’s insight to the resiliency of the human spirit is amazing. Growing up as the lead singer of the Osmonds, I always pushed myself to perfection. Being labeled as the “One-take Osmonds,” I spent most of my life with issues of self-acceptance even though I, unlike John, had been blessed with strong physical abilities. The message is the same no matter what gifts you possess or what your liabilities are. John encourages us to move past adversity and build upon your God-given talents. This book is one of the most insightful self-help books I’ve ever read. It’s true when John states that the acceptance of ourselves has universal relevance to each one of us in finding true joy and contentment.”
-Merrill Osmond
Entertainer
“John Michael Stuart’s book, Perfect Circles, is a deeply moving personal account of overcoming obstacles and making a life of value. It made me laugh; it made me cry; most of all, it made me think. It is the kind of book that is needed by anyone struggling to find his or her own path. You can’t read it and be unmoved or unchanged. It is the best self-help book I have read in years-and I read them all!”
-Judi Moreo
Author, You Are More Than Enough: Every Woman’s Guide to Purpose, Passion, & Power
“I found John Michael Stuart’s book Perfect Circles to be the most insightful, well written book on the subject I’ve ever read. I grew up with The Magic of Believing, The Power of Positive Thinking, Think and Grow Rich, etc. I’ve read all of Robert Fulghum’s books and have great respect for all these authors and many others. I’ve read The Road Less Traveled, The Peter Principle and The Prescription. You might say I’m a positive thinking self-help junkie.
John Michael has a beautiful command of the English language. He is able to communicate to the reader with unmistakable clarity the importance and do-ability of self acceptance. He helps the reader accept the value of adversity, get past wasting resentments, and on with life.”
- James C. Hill