Book Reviews of Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life

Who Moved My Cheese? is a sweet analogy about four different personality types and the process of acceptance. The story is designed to make the reader think about which personality type they fall under (Sniff, Scurry, Hem or Haw)and what kind of results each type received. It packed a lot of punch for such a short story!

I loved the tidbits of advice that were 'written on the wall' along the way:
Change Happens-They Keep Moving The Cheese
Anticipate Change-Get Ready For The Cheese To Move
Monitor Change-Smell The Cheese Often So You Know When It Is Getting Old
Adapt To Change Quickly-The Quicker You Let Go Of Old Cheese, The Sooner You Can Enjoy New Cheese
Change-Move With The Cheese
Enjoy Change!-Savor The Adventure And Enjoy The Taste Of New Cheese!
Be Ready To Change Quickly And Enjoy It Again & Again!-They Keep Moving The Cheese

Every once in a while a tiny gem appears and this book is one of them.

I really enjoyed this book. It's easy and quick to read and very informative. It helped me alot to deal with changes that were going on in my job.

A masterfully told story that anyone can relate to. This is one great self help book.

Change can be a blessing or a curse, depending on your perspective. The message of Who Moved My Cheese? is that all can come to see it as a blessing, if they understand the nature of cheese and the role it plays in their lives. Who Moved My Cheese? is a parable that takes place in a maze. Four beings live in that maze: Sniff and Scurry are mice--nonanalytical and nonjudgmental, they just want cheese and are willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Hem and Haw are "littlepeople," mouse-size humans who have an entirely different relationship with cheese. It's not just sustenance to them; it's their self-image. Their lives and belief systems are built around the cheese they've found. Most of us reading the story will see the cheese as something related to our livelihoods--our jobs, our career paths, the industries we work in--although it can stand for anything, from health to relationships. The point of the story is that we have to be alert to changes in the cheese, and be prepared to go running off in search of new sources of cheese when the cheese we have runs out.

Change is inevitable. Anyone who is having trouble digesting that statement would do well to read this point. The book's analogies may seem a bit juvenile, but sometimes the simplest way to explain things is simply the best way.

Personally, this book changed my outlook on life and how I handled things being thrown my way, forcing me to see the futility of fighting something far beyond my control.

If something in your life is about to change and you're hesitant about the situation, dedicate the one hour to read this book cover to cover. It is completely worth it.

Very quick read and really gets you thinking about where you fit in the "hunt for cheese."

This book offers a great perspective on the attitude it takes to be successdul and happy.

Amazing little book! Well worth reading! The "lessons" / ideas about how to deal with changes learned from these mice are ones that are really PROFOUND and once reflected upon give much food for thought, and , hopefully, for CHANGE !! GREAT BOOK ! QUICK READING !

Excellant Reading!!

Easy and entertaining read while giving great insights into dealing with change. A must read for any person in the workforce.

This was a book that my principal had us teachers read when there was a lot of changes going on in the district. It really helped me adjust.

One of my favorite books. It's a very quick and easy read, packed full of lessons that we can and should apply in life. Highly recommend this book, especially to those who are going through involuntary change in life, whether it's career, relationship, health.

This is a very quick read, but a really great book. It uses easy to understand and relate to examples in real life to compare how we react to change at work. We bought copies of this for all our employees and it was a hit.

Easy, quick read. I didn't love it; it just seemed odd having the main characters be mice and people. I think it could've been written better, but it had some good mantras.

I know that this book was distributed in hundreds of companies to their employees as a moral booster, and that (According to the prologue) it has changed lives, but I found the "Story" of two mice and two little people named "Hem and Haw" to be annoying. I didn't learn anything that I didn't already know (As far as accepting change and moving on in life after a major change). I was sorry I wasted a PBS credit on this one!

This was helpful in giving me a new way to think about things. I read it as a young kid and it actually helped me understand goals and priorities in school better.

This book was very good and lets you see a different side of change. I totally recommend it.

"Sometimes we may act like

Sniff who sniffs out change early, or

Scurry who scurries into action, or

Hem who denies and resists change as he fears it will lead to something worse, or

Haw who learns to adapt in time when he sees changing leads to something better!

Whatever parts of us we choose to use we all share something in common. A need to find our way in the maze and succeed in changing times."

This is a quick read; a fun book that hits the target in explaining on we react differently to change and provides guidance on how to accept change.......In this changing world, I recommend it highly, to be read as a business book or for your personal life.

I read this book on the advice of my supervisor who raved about it. To say that I was disappointed was a huge understatement. Trying to make sense of the whole thing and stay awake was a significant challenge. Although many people have hailed this book as the new coming of personal time and work management as well as a life philosophy, I found it extremely boring and personally useless. I have read thousands of books in my life and this is one of the two worst books that I have ever read.

We were required to read this book at my last job. It gave me great insight for how I cope with problems in my work and life and it also helped me identify why my co-workers did certain things when faced with a problem. I'd recommend this book.

This book proves P. T. Barnum was right: there's one born every minute. Don't even waste your time on it. I'd give it 0 stars if I could.

can be a great help in astressful time

What a great book! It's a very quick read and can be applied to any change anyone may be facing (job, relationship, home, etc.). It is one long metaphor to how different personalities handle change (when someone "moves their cheese") and what things are effective and what things hold us back. I recommend this to everyone!

This is a quick read...not many changes. By using analogies of the mouse and cheese, it demonstates the best way we can deal with changes and stress in our lives. Very helpful suggestions of coping if you're going thru marriage or job problems.

a good book to use as a guide to help you learn to cope with changes in all facets of life.

This was a cute little story and was a very quick read but people can definitely relate to it. I would tell exactly which character I am like and also see what character I SHOULD be like. I could see each of my co-workers in this story too. I think everyone should read this book becuase it gives you a new perspective that is useful in all situations, ie work, home & relationships.

great book. Read book in hour.

Challenges you to think outside the "norms". Good approach to life.

Intriging book, Highly recommend reading this gr8 book

It's a simplistic story told in an almost child-like "fable" style, but it's surprisingly good and effective. A great little (and I do mean LITTLE) book for all of us who have to be dragged, kicking and screaming, into any change.

Great book on dealing with change in our lives! A must read for everyone!

It's change. Nobody likes change. Some folks do better with change than others. Try to be one of the more adaptable ones.

very good, simple view of perception in the work place.

Excellent little book! I read it 5 years ago and it's simple lessons stay with you -- it's good. It teaches how important it is to seek out and embrace change and not let life just "happen" to you.

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Easy and quick to read!

eleventh edition

Very Cute book, Quick read

This book was great..insightful and easy reading.

Book about how to deal with change.

Great book good reading

I read this book at the suggestion of a friend and it was truly a good thing for me. It gives insight without being pushy about it. Good reading.

Excellent.

A book about change and how it impacts all of us, regardless of occupation or life situations.

a great book on how to succeed in these chaging times.

A good book that jumpstart my decision to leave a former job for my current one. A wise move on my part!

I simple parable told through the characterization of two mice named Sniff and Scurry and two little people named Hem and Haw. Insightful and very motivational.

I read this book years ago. I thought it was fantastic. I would recommend it to everyone!!!!

If you receive this uninspiring, revolting piece of trash from your employer, start looking for another job -- the end is near!

Change is inevitable, but it doesn't mean workers should sit back and accept everything corporate America dishes out.

I LOVE this book. It's a great easy story for practicle life lessons. Good for adults and teens entering college!

Easy to read. Excellent book. My teenage niece even liked it.

An inspiring and encouraging book that will change the way you view yourself and your priorities.

A classic book for anyone who wants to suceed in today's ever-changing times. A fun read!

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