"This is a wonderful book of modern parables, stories that remind us of what it takes to live a life of hope and joy in an age of cynicism. It will rekindle your love of life and your desire to make the world a better place."

"John Izzo weaves together the key strands for living and working on purpose. His stories of the power of purpose shine through every page."

"John is a great storyteller. And he adds his usual wit, provocative questioning and self -revelation to this very special guide to living a more joyous life. If you are at mid-career or middle age and think the best is behind you, read this book immediately, underline its messages, dog-ear certain pages. Return to it again and again. It's a fountain of youth!"

"John Izzo walks his talk. In a time of so many self-help wannabes, he rings true and his book is an inspiring and provocative look at what life could be like if we recover a 'second innocence.' Read this book if you want to get beneath all the layers of "stuff" that now covers your true self and find out how to live full out, with faith and compassion--for yourself and those you touch."

"John Izzo's compelling message in Second Innocence has the potential to profoundly and permanently change 'our' approach to life and the betterment of society as a whole."

"When I first picked up John Izzo's book, I couldn't stop reading it. Each story has a valuable message. Some of the people and experiences are familiar and some new but Dr. Izzo demonstrated that there is no encounter that is banal or worthless. Even the most mundane experience can help us rediscover the pure joy of being and a new sense of purpose and wonderment in our lives."