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Peaks and Valleys, by Spencer Johnson, explains how to make both good and bad times work for us. This applies to both professional and personal lives. Summary of the Book This title brings the story of a young man who lives miserably in a valley, until he meets an old man who lives on a peak. This encounter changes his work and life forever. In the beginning, the young man does not realize he is talking with one the most peaceful and prosperous people in the world. But, through a series of tête-à-têtes and experiences that happen up on the peaks and down in the valleys, the young man starts to make astonishing discoveries. Ultimately, he understands how he can use the old man's incredible ideologies and practical tools in both good and bad times, and become calmer and more successful himself. About Spencer Johnson Spencer Johnson is known for the ValueTales series of children’s books. He is also the author of Who Moved My Cheese? - An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life.