Wear Sunscreen

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Summary: So far, you're all right
Review: Each reviewer who has posted a review prior to mine is absoultely correct, each in his or her own way. Yes, this book is probably an attempt to cash in on a good thing. Yes, this book is mostly seventh grade advice. Yes, this book dispenses advice that has a down-home, wholesome quality to it. And, yes, the book makes for good listening. So you're all right. But what I think some folks who have reviewed the book have missed is that, finally, somebody put down in words that are well-written, almost lyrical in nature, some really good, sound advice. You can't argue with her--Ms. Smich is right on all accounts. Or she isn't. I guess it doesn't really matter since she even includes a disclaimer. What really does matter is that the book, and consequently the article, will only be what you want it to be. If you enjoyed "Desiderata" because it sings to you or because you found one bit that meant something to you, you're likely to get something out of Ms. Smich's text and might want to have a nicely bound version of it like this book. If you didn't, you probably won't.

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Summary: Great Pick Me Up
Review: Got this book as a gift when I was feeling down...now have given it out to several friends as pick me up gifts as we all go through some sort of midlife crisis. It's been there for me when I needed it...

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Summary: Great Pick Me Up
Review: I bought this book thinking that it was a little bit more than the song "Wear Sunscreen." This book is only The words to the song. It is a great book, I just wanted to make sure that you knew that it is the words to the song and nothing else.

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Summary: This is a song
Review: I bought this book thinking that it was a little bit more than the song "Wear Sunscreen." This book is only The words to the song. It is a great book, I just wanted to make sure that you knew that it is the words to the song and nothing else.

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Summary: This is a song
Review: I bought this book thinking that it was a little bit more than the song "Wear Sunscreen." This book is only The words to the song. It is a great book, I just wanted to make sure that you knew that it is the words to the song and nothing else.

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Summary: A book for everyone
Review: I gave 7 copies of this book to friends at our college graduation. It is simple, straight forward wisdom for everyday people.

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Summary: A book for everyone
Review: I gave 7 copies of this book to friends at our college graduation. It is simple, straight forward wisdom for everyday people.

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Summary: FIVE STARS ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS BOOK!!!!
Review: Initially, I was skeptical of Ms. Schmich's inspired, heartfelt advice for living. But after friends convinced me that this was not just another "get rich quick" scheme, I really started to listen ...and listen! ... and Listen!!!! Ms. Schmich's advice has the kind of downhome wholeness and hermeneutical quidditas I've never experienced from any writer except Ayn Rand who is still my all time favorite. I don't think there's any amount of money you could pay to make this book too expensive. And I can't believe I'm the only reader who has had similar experiences???

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Summary: FIVE STARS ARE NOT ENOUGH FOR THIS BOOK!!!!
Review: Initially, I was skeptical of Ms. Schmich's inspired, heartfelt advice for living. But after friends convinced me that this was not just another "get rich quick" scheme, I really started to listen ...and listen! ... and Listen!!!! Ms. Schmich's advice has the kind of downhome wholeness and hermeneutical quidditas I've never experienced from any writer except Ayn Rand who is still my all time favorite. I don't think there's any amount of money you could pay to make this book too expensive. And I can't believe I'm the only reader who has had similar experiences???

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Summary: This is the commencement speech we should have heard.
Review: Mary Schmich's funny, wise, and oh-so-true faux commencement address is a joy to read over and over again, and a great gift for recent graduates or to folks just needing a lift. If you are old enough to appreciate the wisdom of her words, you'll nod your head and smile. If too young, listen to what she says, and trust all of us, wear sunscreen. You'll thank us later.