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Summary: Amazing!
Review: #1 New York Times bestseller. Since its introduction in 1991, this little book continues to touch the lives of readers with 511 suggestions, observations and reminders on how to live a happy and fulfilling life. Originally written as a gift to his son, H. Jackson Brown, Jr.'s simple fatherly advice is loved by people of all ages. Author website: www.instructionbook.com
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Summary: Screen saver version of this book is great!
Review: I love the screen saver software version of this book. Having these thoughtful bits f wisdoms pop up regularly on my computer is a great way to keep them fresh in my mind. This way I actually remember to live by the instructions more. Everyone that walks by my computer loves it too! I also like that I can set it to different languages to brush up on my linguist abilities too.
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Summary: It literally changed ...
Review: I picked up the book while staying in a Bed & Breakfast in the Napa Valley and began to read. It's little sayings were so simple, yet, meaningful. I had to find a copy. Glad I finnaly did!
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Summary: I love these snippets of wisdom.
Review: My sister had this book sitting on her coffee table. Whenever I was over her house I couldn't resist picking it up. As the rest of the family was interacting with each other, I would be pouring over H. Jackson Brown's practical words of wisdom.
The genesis of this book is a wonderful and heart-warming story. When the author's son was heading off to college, Brown decided to jot down a few words of wisdom to help his son through his college years. He typed it up and presented it to his son as they dropped him off at his dorm. A few days later his son called to express his appreciation of this "best gift ever".
The theme of these little instructions can be summed up by saying, "Be responsible, be positive and be appreciative." Still, you have to love the humor, joy, and practicality of each one. Some of my favorites are: No. 274 "Leave everything a little better than you found it." No.503 "Be alert for opportunities to show praise and appreciation." And No. 30 "Never buy a house without a fireplace." (Oops! Too late.)
Finally, to everyone who enjoyed this book I would encourage you to read another book of wisdom, The Book of Proverbs. Its words of wisdom are even better. (After all, Instruction No. 115 is " Give yourself a year and read the Bible cover to cover.")
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Summary: Great pick me up for a blue day!
Review: This book is just wonderful for making you feel warm and fuzzy all over about how simple life could be if only you simplified and got back to the basics. The instructions are useful and will make you a better person. This is better then 99% of the motivational and self-help books out there. Life a simple and honorable life, and this book will help.
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Summary: Suggestions, observations, and reminders to live happily
Review: this is a great book, including suggestions like: * compliment three people every day *sing in the shower * plant flowers in spring *return all things you borrow with a total of 511 suggestions for us to be better people, and live happily. this book is full of good suggestions.
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Summary: Great Gift Book!
Review: This little booklet is chock-full of one or two line passages of advice worthy of anyone's consideration. You've no doubt heard a few of these common-sense gems while most will be new discoveries.I highly recommend this book as a great gift for the young adult reaching a milestone in their lives or for anyone that could use a few good ideas that will truly help them live happier and more rewarding lives. No doubt about it!
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Summary: Never Buy a Beige Car
Review: Where would you get information like this? It is a perfect bathroom book (hoping your kids will read it) or for a vacation rental. I took some advice, #2-(Have a dog). I never tire of this wonderful book that you could read in 15 min. Five hundred reminders that could turn you into a better human being.
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Summary: Never Buy a Beige Car
Review: Where would you get information like this? It is a perfect bathroom book (hoping your kids will read it) or for a vacation rental. I took some advice, #2-(Have a dog). I never tire of this wonderful book that you could read in 15 min. Five hundred reminders that could turn you into a better human being.
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Summary: How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life
Review: With its pretty plaid exterior and easily read pages, this little book packed full of wisdom is perfect for most coffee tables. What an excellent gift! I treasure my copy of LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION BOOK. Jane Riley, author of SOLOMON'S PORCH
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