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Summary: Bathos
Review: This book was recommended to me before I began law school. I guess it was an well-intentioned attempt to save my soul before I entered three years of cynicism and greed or whatever. So I read the book, and thought the beginning was kind of clever and light-hearted, but in a matter of pages, the book's tone got on my nerves. You could almost hear the author sing-songing tired old platitudes about his brand of la dolce vita to point of escapism. The descriptions of his life - the object of his lessons - aren't too bad if you're reading lazily in the middle of summer (but he's no Shakespeare). It's the quasi-sermonizing and the self-conscious, wide-eyed innocence (bordering on annoyingly wispy wonderment) at the end of each passage that can make the average realist wonder in impatience if Fulghum should consider writing for Hallmark greeting cards - I never knew 196 pages of mush could seem so long. I guess "stop and smell the roses (and the daisies, orchids, gasoline, laundry, and chicken-fried steak)" is more marketable than "wake up and smell the coffee." But, if one is inclined to drown out their burnouts through (what I consider) constant denial and flaky feel-good prattle, then to each his/her own. No mistake, there are a few interesting points that you can pick up...but it's like a middle-aged man putting his literary finger-paintings on the fridge for everyone to see. If you are the kind of person to have your daily affirmations/spiritual walk while on the toilet, this would be the perfect bathroom book - I won't say that it should be used as toilet paper though (it's not THAT bad). I think that pretty much sums up my sourpuss opinion.
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Summary: great book
Review: This book was great. I was riveted by Fulghum's thoughts on everything from love to chicken-fried steak. He is an amazing writer and thinker. Much of his writing really hits home.
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Summary: I am a Kindergarten Teacher and I agree with Robert !
Review: I am a certified teacher teaching Kindergarten in Georgia. I read Mr. Fulham's book "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" while still in college. Now that I have taught Remedial Reading and Math, Fourth Grade, First Grade, and Kindergarten, I completely agree with Mr. Fulham. I know there are important skills to be learned in every grade. However, if a child does not get a firm foundation to build on, the tower of blocks can only be so tall before it falls. That foundation is taught in Kindergarten. Along with state-mandated skills, the Kindergarten teacher must teach respect for self and others, responsibility, friendship, patience, an "I can" attitude, triumphs and disappointments. We also show the child love while expecting more from them that most parents do. A poster of Robert Fulham's essay is hanging on my wall at school.
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Summary: Small miracles
Review: 51 short essays. Each of them is like a small miracle. Fulgham has an incredible talent to notice small common things, that usually remain overlooked by us, and then write two page stories about them. The simplicity of his writing is his main strength. He can put things in the right perspective. He shows his opinion on what really matters and what only seems to be important. Robert Fulghum must really love life. His essays are his way of celebrating it.Slow down, read this book and think about what you do and who you are.
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Summary: opportunity
Review: I'm using this as an opportunity to to tell Mr. Fulghum how much fun his work is to read. I have "Kindergarten", and have it on my desk for people to borrow on their breaks at work; and have adapted bits and pieces for the company newsletter. Mr. F.: I love your God-given insights. Thanks for the new perception on life in general. I'm always recommending it to my friends, some of them under 20 years old. Everyone loves it. Looking forward to getting your other books someday.
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Summary: Random book!
Review: I must say that I really haven't ever read a book this random... In short, it is a journal of Fulghum's thoughts--on everything from a deaf boy raking the leaves in his backyard, to watching a man setting up a Valentine's display in his store window. The one thing I didn't like about the book was that it didn't focus so much on kindergarten, which was the reason I bought it. Despite that, it was a warm, light-hearted book to read. Fulghum may be a little "random," but his thoughts are refressing. Overall, a fun book.
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Summary: Nice. Relaxing. It will make you smile
Review: If you are looking for proof of intelligence to impress the Mensa board, a philosophy text to go up against Plato, Socrates, or Aristotle, a major religious epiphany, a serious commentary on matters of gave import, or scientific advice on diet, excerise, or water conservation, this is not the book for you. What Mr. Fulghum does offer is a gentle reminder that life is NOT all about stress, work, proving your intelligence, and rote responsibilty. His essays are short reflections on the good things in life, the simple innocence of childhood, and cherishing the moments we have here. As a career woman, wife, and mother I find it very helpful to have such reminders... there is a lot more to life than work, and it is sometimes easy to forget that the little things really do matter, that it is important to relax and enjoy yourself now and again, and that we should try to learn from our mistakes no matter how grown up we become. The style is simple, poignant, humourous and easy-going. An excellent de-stresser at the end of a tough day. It made me smile.
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Summary: Uncommon Thoughts .... The Wisdom Behind It All...
Review: I picked up this book in a bookstore one day not expecting much. I read it a little over a year ago, when I was in 7th grade. The thing about the collection of little "stories" that grabbed me was the terribly interesting point of view. This book is not for the weak-minded. There are morals and points behind the analogies. It focuses on people in general, and what there really is to life. This author has a great supply of wisdom, and while I don't agree with everything written, I greatly respect his "advice". I'd rather give it 4 1/2 stars.
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Summary: Have to disagree
Review: During the twelve minutes it took me to read this in the thrift shop, I found several statements that are of dubious worth. Milk and cookies are not good for the large number of people who suffer from lactose intolerance and struggle with obesity. Flushing five valuable gallons of potable water each time you use a toilet is not necessary or recommended in every situation, as well. Taking naps in the afternoon can disrupt one's sleep pattern at night and is hardly recommended for young, healthy adults. Fulghum should have stuck to rules governing social interaction rather than issue blanket statements on health, diet, and the environment that can hardly apply to all situations.
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Summary: Everyday Philospohy
Review: Robert Fulghum offers some uncommon insights on everyday occurances. This book made me laugh, cry, relate, but most of all it made me think. Mr. Fulghum casts a new light on everything from the life lessons of primary school, religious philosophies and the minor disaster of walking into a spider web on your way out the door to work. I throughly enjoyed this collection of essays on many levels. As often as it made me laugh, it also made me examine the nuiances of my own life.
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