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This is a book by Spencer Johnson that will help readers focus on what they want in life to be happy and successful. This applies to both our personal and professional lives. Summary of the Book The Present is a story about a young man and his journey into adulthood. He is in search of The Present, a mysterious gift that an old man tells him about. The old man has also told him that The Present is “the best present a person can receive”. Soon, the young boy has become a man and is not satisfied with his life and work. He goes back to the old man and asks for his help in finding The Present. However, the wise old man tells replies, “Only you have the power to find The Present for yourself”. The man begins his long and tireless search for this special gift that will hold the secret to his personal and professional happiness. He goes to every place that he knows and has been searching for a very long time. He finally finds The Present and the promises that it offers. The story is inspiring and the readers will learn that they too can find happiness if they go in search for their special gift. 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.