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Living Loving and Learning
LIVING, LOVING AND LEARNING is a delightful collection of Dr. Buscaglia's informative and amusing lectures, which were delivered worldwide between 1970 and 1981. This inspirational treasure is for all those eager to accept the challenge of life and to profit from the wonder of love.
Paperback, 264 pages
Published
October 12th 1985
by Ballantine Books
(first published 1982)
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I read it as a teenager and I remember that I loved it.
One of the highlights---this poem by a female student who wished to remain anonymous:
'Things you didn't do'
Remember the day I borrowed your brand new car,
And I dented it?
I thought you'd kill me,
But you didn't.
And remember the time I dragged you to the beach,
And you said it would rain, and it did?
I thought you'd say, "I told...more
One of the highlights---this poem by a female student who wished to remain anonymous:
'Things you didn't do'
Remember the day I borrowed your brand new car,
And I dented it?
I thought you'd kill me,
But you didn't.
And remember the time I dragged you to the beach,
And you said it would rain, and it did?
I thought you'd say, "I told...more
I generally hate self-help/inspirational type books, however this book holds a soft spot in my heart. Prior to leaving for university my mom gave me this book and encouraged me to take risks, to be open to new people and new experiences and to accept every experience whether it be good or bad as moments where I learned something new about myself. I often refer to this book and have recommended this to many people...
Living Loving and Learning is a collection of Leo Buscaglia's lecture...more
Living Loving and Learning is a collection of Leo Buscaglia's lecture...more
estive em araçatuba recentemente e minha avó estava lendo este livro. na verdade, passei a infância e a adolescência vendo minha vó ler e reler este livro! nesta viagem passada, ela comentou que este é o livro preferido dela, e que a cada releitura ela se reanima e reaprende as coisas todas. ela acha o autor o máximo! eu, que adoro ler tudo o que as outras pessoas leem, me perguntei: puxa, por que será que eu nunca peguei este livro pra ler? se minha avó o adora, ele certamente deve ser bacana! ...more
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To be honest I wasn't expecting to like this book very much. It was one of those books always touted as something you "had" to read if you were going into education back when I was in college. So, of course I avoided it like the plague.
When my book group selected it, I ordered it from the library and gave it a shot. It was much better than I thought it would be. In some ways it was what I expected: Everyone needs love; everyone needs to show love to everyone else; everyone ne...more
When my book group selected it, I ordered it from the library and gave it a shot. It was much better than I thought it would be. In some ways it was what I expected: Everyone needs love; everyone needs to show love to everyone else; everyone ne...more
I haven't had time to review any books, but this one is so easy, I decided to write this out...
I read this book in the mid-1980's. It is one of the most important books I've ever read in my life. Don't let the title fool you. It's about all love relationships, not just those between a man and a woman. This book changed my life and it allowed me to except my children, whether they used green to color their tree's, or whether they chose orange, red, yellow and brown. Read the book and s...more
I read this book in the mid-1980's. It is one of the most important books I've ever read in my life. Don't let the title fool you. It's about all love relationships, not just those between a man and a woman. This book changed my life and it allowed me to except my children, whether they used green to color their tree's, or whether they chose orange, red, yellow and brown. Read the book and s...more
What is the experience of being a human being? In order to make sense of all the chaos that is life, Leo Buscaglia deliciously teaches us to embrace all that changes. Like the title of his book, being a human being is all about living, loving and learning. So if we find we have a lot of love in our hearts, we can love our way through all the chaotic changes and also become fully aware of ALL that is human which is to ultimately realize the "Yes" of life and the "No" of death ...more
What a fantastic book, so many things to take with you that it really makes you think about so many different things relating to life & love. He talks about his family & describes what it was like to grow up in such an environment. He describes their influences on him & what seemed to be the way a family should be like. The book has its good & bad meaning you'll laugh at one thing on the page & in the next paragraph you'll be deeply touched by something else. It was a real eye-opener reading th...more
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Thus far I go back and forth from laughing hysterically at the 70's vocabulary and being struck by the pure, simple insight which takes me deeper into learning how to truly be love, exude love, live it and pair it with my desire to harbour deeper relationships with those I come in contact with on a daily basis, instead of trying to categorize and define the way in which people relate to one another on a stale, flat and monotonous level.
Misa Niranon
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■42% done~Honestly... What am I doing reading this book?! -laugh- I tend to be bored and just pick up whatever is on the bookshelf that I haven't read, but seriously, this guy is really good. I can easily get into the "lectures". It's so flowy and what this guy says actually makes sense to me. I may not have a love, but I can know what it feels like just by reading. I've given quite a lot of love advice because of this guy~
I had a hard time getting into this book. I think Leo has some important stuff to say and I'd like to get at it, but this book was constantly shoved to the bottom of my "read" pile because I just wasn't in the mood for it. I finally returned it after only reading a few chapters. I might come back to it at a different time.
Is there anything else a man can ask for? Leo Buscaglia has the tremendous ability to bring out our finest self with this book! This book contains advice and points of view we should all be familiar with if you also belong to those people that think that this world needs a change :)
After reading this book, I saw that even through life’s troubles, it is necessary to practice being a loving person to oneself and others. The book explains how to “build bridges instead of barriers” with others.
Although other literature takes us in necessary directions, few works are as refreshing to the emotional well-being as Living, Loving, and Learning.
Although other literature takes us in necessary directions, few works are as refreshing to the emotional well-being as Living, Loving, and Learning.
Buscaglia is awesome. I try to imagine what it must have been like to have been one of his college students. I love how he embraces life and encourages us to embrace others, if not physically then by doing small acts of kindness.
Nn mi sento d dare un giudizio a questo libro, mi era stato consigliato, l'ho apprezzato e letto volentieri, ma era + x curiosità x un libro che nn è il "solito" romanzo e x magari seguire qualche consiglio!!
I read Buscaglia back to back with Peck's The Road Less Traveled and it was like night and day. Their approaches to life are opposites. I prefer Buscaglia. He's a big Italian teddy bear who wants everyone to get along and to find out what makes them happy, and to enjoy life. Peck is more Calvinistic - nose to the grindstone, delay gratification, if it feels good it's probably bad for you... Now of course, I read these books about 20 years ago so my memory might be embellishing - I do recall...more
This book was originally required reading for me. It became the best $0.01 I ever spent on Amazon. The lessons taught in Dr. Buscaglia's book cover a myriad of topics from communication to trust to feelings to hugs. Along the way he provides wonderful insight and advice to those who wish to understand themselves and everyone else who considers themself human. Surpisingly, this work was entertaining, informantive and useful to me and I am nowhere near being a member of the Bleeding Heart Brigade....more
Do a random act of kindness....When you receive a book from the library which you particularly resonated with... leave little notes of love in the book for the next person to find.
I opened up this book to begin to read and the page 111 (how very ascension) was circled in pencil the Index, for the chapter of 'Bridging the Barriers.' I immediately turned to page 111, since it was circled...and out fell a little note which said "i love you"
I was so filled with joy and warmth t...more
I opened up this book to begin to read and the page 111 (how very ascension) was circled in pencil the Index, for the chapter of 'Bridging the Barriers.' I immediately turned to page 111, since it was circled...and out fell a little note which said "i love you"
I was so filled with joy and warmth t...more
Em Shipley
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I read this in college and started it again to get ready for a new school year. I love being reminded about how important teaching is, especially in my own home.
I used to love these books when I was a teenager. I haven't read them in ages. Leo Buscaglia is such a positive and uplifting person.
The author has a warm, genuine way of describing; love, family, friendship, and acceptamce. His books and CDs are enjoyable.
A book about LOVE. Leo B. was such a man of his word. I needed to hear these words in the late 80's. Strongly rec.
Read and reread as a teenager. Helped me to be accepting and loving, I really liked his philosophy on life.
Leo is the best author when it comes to "LOVE"
This book is a must read for every one especially educators.
This book is a must read for every one especially educators.
I read this book while I was in college. It was a feel good book about becoming your authentic self
Love this book. It brought a lot of realizations especially on risk taking..
Very good book. Uplifting, inspiring...makes you want to be a better person!
Anyone who will teach someone something needs to read this book.
Currently re-reading this beautiful book.
lifelong learning is a great value to have
Still my favorite author of all time.
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