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Summary: Perfect for you or the cynic in your life.
Review: I decided to buy this book after checking out another book by the same author. All I saw was the title "How to be Happy, Dammit", and I thought "oh my god, that's something I would say!". I immediately knew this would be a perfect book for me, and I must say, it certainly is. I don't think you have to be a cynic to enjoy this wonderful little book, though being one does make you even more entertained by it. Now that I have myself a copy, I'm going to have to pick one up for all of my cynical friends.
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Summary: This book is icky !
Review: I dont know about the other ladies but I dont care for books written by authors who just want to vent their juvenile anger at men.I dont recommend this authors books to any woman,theyre just to prejudicial to be entertaining.I love my husband and I love men,and I think its criminal that a woman should write books such as these and have the audacity to call it humor.Nuff said.
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Summary: It's good dammit!
Review: I found it at a local bookstore and skimmed through it. Flipping through the pages, though the nice graphics and typefaces caught my attention, the text itself didn't make much sense. I picked up the book anyways because I really am a cynic looking for spiritual happiness. When I finally got around to reading it, I discovered why flipping through the book didn't make much sense. This is not a coffee table book. It must be read from beginning to end, otherwise it won't make much sense. It's a quick read, it only took me an hour or so and I'm a slow reader. It's very catchy, witty, to the point, and perfect for cynics alike. I bought the book for a couple of friends and they really liked it as well. I'm not exactly happier, but it did give me a better perspective on life as a whole. If you're skeptical, pick it up anyways. It's inexpensive, a quick read, entertaining even if you don't like the entire book, and you really have nothing to lose. If it doesn't jive you well, give it to a friend.
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Summary: Get Happier -- and try some new love language
Review: I love most of the books by Karen Salmansohn. And I agree that How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness, is one of her very best -- nice graphics, attractive book, with a funny and warmly helpful message. I have to add, with Valentine's Day coming (but good year round), she just published a new book, How to Speak Fluent Lovey Dovey in 11 Languages in 24 Hours, and I love it, too. Also attractively designed with a positive yet funny message.
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Summary: I'm HAPPY about one thing! (THE BOOK!)
Review: I LOVE THIS BOOK! the content, the illustrations, the layout, the whole attitude. It's just great! and having that bright book right next to my alarm clock is quite a bright way to start the day! It's just such a cute little book and it has nothing to do with being a cynic. Buy this for anyone you'd like to see smile!
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Summary: This book is good but...
Review: I love this book. It's funny, witty, and good for laughs. But, I have got to tell you. I'm getting sick of seeing Julie Norem plugging her book on every other popular book page. The review below is an obvious example
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Summary: Salmansohn excellent as usual -- A helpful companion !!
Review: I really like almost all of Karen Salmansohn's various and diverse books. They can be read for the humor, read for the insight, and/or read for comfort. For those of us sometimes troubled by our sensitive temperaments or our tendencies toward negative attitudes and feelings, How to be Happy - Dammit, can be a comfortable and helpful companion. It is an excellent book, in terms of 'the content, the illustrations, the layout, the whole attitude' as another reviewer summed it up. On my bedside, for when I can't get to sleep or I wake up feeling down, I keep copies of The Blue Day Book and KS's How to be Happy - Dammit. They are good books that help me keep my spirits up.
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Summary: Great book!
Review: I really like this book. The tittle could not be more accurate. This is a funny book! There are a lot of inspirational quotes and tales, followed by funny but accurate advise on how to change your view of the world to a more positive one.I do not normally read self-help type books at all. This one caught my eye and I am glad it did. Worth every penny.
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Summary: This book will make you smile
Review: I think that this book helps to give hope and reminds us to stop feeling sorry for ourselves all the time. While the other reviewers did not like the book at all, I completely disagree with the reasoning. This is basically a 'coffee-table' book. It has glossy pictures with simple statements about life's truths and the reality of being alive. Things aren't always great, but if you give up on life then you might as well go live in a cave somwhere. It contains positive thoughts and reminders of the fact that we don't always have to feel like victims. Some of the statements are pretty obvious and occasionally cheesy- but why is that so bad? It made me smile for 15 minutes and reminded me that 'doo-doo happens' in life, but when it comes down to it none of our lives are REALLY that bad.
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Summary: Makes you think and laugh, dammit!
Review: I think this is one groovy book! The graphics are sharp, and add to the lighthearted approach the author has taken to a heavy, heady subject (i.e. how (why?) individuals fit into the bigger scheme of the universe). You don't have to be an expert in chaos theory or zen or anything to understand, and ENJOY this book. Buy it, read it!
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