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The Birth Order Book

Why You Are the Way You Are

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Written by: Kevin Leman
Narrated by: Wayne Shepherd
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Firstborn? Only child? Middle child? Baby of the family? Find out what it means to you, your relationships, and your career. Do you realize that of the first 23 astronauts in space, 21 were firstborns and the other two were the only child in their family? Are you aware that many successful entrepreneurs are middle children? Is it any surprise that most comedians are the youngest child in their family?

It's all about birth order. Birth order powerfully influences who you are, whom you marry, the job you choose, and the kind of parent you are. And Dr. Kevin Leman's The Birth Order Book will help you understand yourself, get along better with others, overcome ingrained tendencies you never thought you could get rid of, and be more successful in the workplace.

This revised and updated audio edition of Dr. Leman's classic book includes more than 30 years of experience and research, current examples, and fascinating stories to show how birth order impacts your life. Thousands of people have unlocked the secrets of birth order already. Shouldn't you be one of them?

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Book Review: The Birth Order Book by Kevin Leman

I wish I had read this book 34 years ago. We only have one daughter, and if I’m being honest, I wouldn’t rate myself high on the “wonderful parent” scale—not for lack of time or resources, but for a lack of truly understanding our lovely daughter, Chelsea.

Things began to change when Chelsea had three little boys of her own. Suddenly, I saw firsthand the importance of understanding the personalities shaped by birth order—London, the oldest with a big heart; Harper, the middle child; and Rhodes, the baby of the family. Kevin Leman’s book opened my eyes to how these positions in the family often shape temperament, behavior, and even life choices.

Leman’s insight is both practical and deeply human. He explains patterns in a way that makes you nod, smile, and sometimes wince as you see yourself in the examples. As parents, we may not have gotten it quite right the first time, but as grandparents, perhaps we can approach things differently—taking more time to understand and nurture each unique personality.

This is a must-read for parents, grandparents, and anyone who wants to better understand the people they love. It’s not just a book about parenting—it’s a book about connection, empathy, and seeing each person for who they are.

Gerry Scott
Vancouver, B.C

If only I knew

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So many useful insights learned about myself. love the author. will definitely re-listen. great author

very insightful

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Very informative! I read this book years ago but love the option of listening to it now as well on Audible.

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Great

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Pretry good points and eye opening in so many parts. But could be more concis

Valid point but salesman tone

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