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Summary: real life saver
Review: I received this book from my ex-wife just after our divorce. At first I thought it was a crule joke. But after reading the life 101 book I realized that she could have given me A great gift.. Like the book states, Not all parts will pertain to you at this time, but it is a wonderful refference for later... I have purchased at least 15 of these books. and given them all away.. I usually buy one for myself and start rereading it when someone will say something that relates to a chapter in the book and I point it out to them and the next thing you know there goes another book... at this price it is easy to give them away... MR BILL
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Summary: A Definite must read!!!
Review: I have read many books, particularly self-help books, and this is top three. It may even fill the #1 slot. Whatever issues you are dealing with and whatever approach you take to looking at life, this book covers it in a way that does not offend nor patronize. It is not only sensible and inspiring at the same time(a rare find), the authors have a sense of humor that shows through at precisely the right moments. Although it has around 400 pages in the paperback version, it is very easy to get through, plus every other page contains a quote, not full text, so do not let length deter you. It deals with everything from the parts that body, mind and emotion play in your life, both separately and together, to "emergency" situations such as depression, addictions, being overweight and fear, to many major concepts of physical and mental health and happiness. It is not a book you must read from beginning to end, although it certainly would be worth your time. It IS a book that requires you to think and use if it is to help you. My suggestion would be to read it all the way through and then go back to the parts that applied to you and use the exercises.
Although it is a self help book, it does not have that feel, which makes it alot more approachable to those who do not go for the Jungian, Freudian or other abstract schools of thought that often dominate the genre.
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Summary: A handbook on how to get by in life
Review: After reading Ain't Nobody's Business, I purchased this book. Again Peter McWilliams delivers the goods in a well written, common sense manner. I would not rank this as just another feel good self help book as it's much more than that; well worth a read.
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Summary: The Best!
Review: I found this book in 1991. Nothing prepared me for the life-changing power in its pages!!! This book says in plain language what every philosopher,thinker,wise man, and "guru" has said from the beginning of time. It is arranged so that you can open up to any page and get benefit. After putting the tools in this book into practice, I began to experience life in a very new and dynamic way...Reading this book was my moment of "aha!" The ultimate in New Thought and practicality...Beware though, in these pages is hidden dynamite!!! Your life will change if you work the steps..I gave 50 copies of this book away!! It works...I give it 10 stars, but they only are giving me space for 5....Get it and ENJOY!!
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Summary: A Waste of Money and Time
Review: I got nothing out of this book. I've read many self-help books, and this is among the worst. McWilliams provided worn-out cliches, and the book reads slowly. If you want good selp-help books, check out Denis Waitley and Anthony Robbins.
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Summary: You have nothing to Lose reading this book!!!
Review: I use to ponder on the meaning of life all the time. But no matter how much or how hard I thought about that, I couldn't come up with an answer. Everything I did seem meaningless, and I was so empty inside I thought about killing myself many times. Finally during my Jr. year in high school I hit serious-depression. I swear, it was the most painful thing anyone can ever experience. That was the time when I found this book in the library, and for the first time I started to look at life the way a humenbeing should. However, climbing out of depression was "VERY VERY VERY PAINFUL". Even now I get emotional just from thinking about the past. Iam so afraid, that one day I might visit depression again. At that time I forgotten how to talk, react or feel other people. Because my self-esteem escaped my body. Only thing left in that shell was my heart-which I found out later to be the essence of everything. It was the loneliest and darkest hours of my life. Then I found god, and he lead me to this book. Without this book I could of died. God and this book guided me through those tough times. And I hope it will continue to guide me in the future. And yes! I know the meaning of life now! Thx Life 101!
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Summary: i read this book over 10 years ago
Review: I was 13 when my brother handed it to me... wait- i think i was 13! anyways... I read it... loved it... it made life make more sense... I began to love reading quotes after reading this book. i progressed to the rest of the series... and loved all of those just as much.... Now that i am nearly 26... i have lost my first copy- the hardback... but i've bought over 20 copies for friends and family.... i recently lent my paperback copy and the rest of the series to my bf's dad who is having a midlife crisis... I am about to buy three more copies to send to new friends I've made... i alone will keep this book a best seller!
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Summary: The kind of book you read over and over.
Review: This book blows me away. Puts life in perspective and teaches us to lighten up and move on. Bravo.
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Summary: A carefully constructed read.
Review: This book is structured such that on all the even pages there are a short pithy quotes that summarize the textaul body on the book on the odd pages. The book is written in the style of a manual so that you can dip into it at any point with no need to refer to material that came before. The basic thesis of the book is if you want to enjoy life you have to place one hand on the tiller and steer yourself towards the people, places and things that you like. A way to chart your course is taken from Alan Lakein's "How to get control of time and your life", which is an excellent book. Strategies for dealing with misteps are also covered. The author tries overtly to avoid religion, but a slight Christian undertone runs through the book, probably unintentionally because of the author's and those he quotes cutltural background.
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Summary: Simplistic, humorous book on life.
Review: This book really wasn't for me. It's the same tripe as 101 other books of the genre. Although, it might be useful to the right person. I'd happily recommend it as a gift for a teenager, or anyone who doesn't usually read books. The book reads a lot like the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" series, with quirky quotes and anecdotes, but very little substance. On the bright side, after reading Chomsky or Neitzche, McWilliams is a comic relief.
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