Nancy H. (nancytoes) reviewed Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do About It on + 9 more book reviews
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I didn't finish this book, although I think there's some useful advice, because the author pretty much tells you that it's possible to live as long as you want to ("You can create a thriving personal economy in the midst of recession; stay vitally healthy in the midst of the "flu going around"; find a delicious mate in the midst of a field of total Bozos...and have your body function well until the day you decide to leave."), which is taking the positive thinking thing just a bit too far. It's like saying those who become ill are asking for it.
There's a lot to like about this book. "Giving your power away" is a good way to look at not taking control of your own life, for example. I simply found the bit about illness too upsetting, having just lost my mother -- who, by the way, successfully fought cancer for 17 years and did have a fantastic attitude but was soooo not ready to go -- just prior to opening this book.
There's a lot to like about this book. "Giving your power away" is a good way to look at not taking control of your own life, for example. I simply found the bit about illness too upsetting, having just lost my mother -- who, by the way, successfully fought cancer for 17 years and did have a fantastic attitude but was soooo not ready to go -- just prior to opening this book.
Margaret H. (tothehilt) reviewed Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do About It on + 82 more book reviews
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Alan Cohen is one of the best of the New Age positive thought writers with an easy touch. You feel like you are getting (good) advice from a real friend. Short pieces which can be read quickly in any order, some humorous, all relevant.
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An easy to read book about common mistakes people make in their lives. You don't necessarily have to experience a traumatic event like divorce, infidelity, unemployement to benefit from the book. This isn't a book for deep thinkers or intellectuals. The themes are covered in short sections and at times the book is New Agey.
Terry B. (ladylovesbooks) reviewed Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do About It on + 2 more book reviews
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This book is jam-packed full of little jewels of wisdom. I started out highlighting the parts of it I wanted to go back over later, but I gave up when ALMOST EVERYTHING was marked! It always helps me to see things from a different perspective, and this wonderful book points out likely problems and easy ways to change your mindset. I did disagree with some of his spiritual outlooks, like all paths to salvation are okay. The scriptures clearly say there is only One way, etc. One must glean what one can from all books, and it was an easy read, at times difficult to put down. Very enjoyable!
