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Life 101
Do you know why you don't learn about how to handle guilt, overcome fear, achieve goals, or be happy in school.
Hardcover, 535 pages
Published
November 30th 2000
by Prelude Press
(first published April 1990)
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One of my Top Three favorite books.
I found this book literally in the garbage. My grandma cleaned out a bunch of old books from my aunt's house and was going to throw them away so she brought them by to see if there was anything I'd like. The only one that stuck out was this book. It was very obviously a self-help book and I was depressed at the time (sophomore year of high school so who isn't depressed and religion didn't help, which is when my atheism also came about). I figured I'd give it a shot and a lot of it make sense.
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I was surprised that there actually WAS a book with this title out there. And it's chock full of humorous, serious and altogether too true tips to live a better life and avoid the most common mistakes. Everyone should be handed a copy of it at age 18. Of course, most wouldn't begin to understand (or believe) a lot of the contents until at least 25 or 30. lol
Very interesting and insightful book. It shares some of the insights and tools about life that are very worthwhile. Have you ever pondered WHY LIFE? Insights such as, we are here to learn and do. OK, not earth-shattering, but read it for yourself. It is a great gift for a high school or college graduate.
Sep 29, 2012
Kelli
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I just skimmed this book. It has lots of good quotes from famous people/philosophers and so on. It could be a good book for someone who's not already an expert on life, the universe, and everything, like me.
this was a really good book for being motivated to start trying to achieve the things in life that you are after, I have and will continue to recommend this book
A lovely book! It made me laugh and taught me quite a few things. I loved all the quotes and I legitimately walked away with quite a few things to contemplate.
Sweet little reminders that we are only human; a kind of 'everything I needed to know I learned in kindergarten' primer.
Read one section each day over the last few months. I really liked some of the sections that had great insights.
Thank you best bud, Jake for giving me this book! It really changed my perceptions in life. :D
Easy to read. Lots of enteraining quotes. Kind of bubble-gum pop psychology but still worthwhile.
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changed my life
I want to assign this to my kids when they're in 5th or 6th grade. The book is that easy to read, and common-sensical........... which I say with ambivalence because I know PLENTY of people who DON'T live by its precepts. Really lays things out for people who otherwise would make excuses, blame everyone in the world before blaming the (wo)man in the mirror, and otherwise fail to accomplish what they deserve to attempt. A really great read, and desperately important for the underachiever, too.
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I found this book on my dad's bookshelf when I was maybe 12 or 13. Intrigued by the cover, I started reading it. I'm 23 now and have returned to it again and again. Worthwhile life advice presented in a non-pretentious way. Plus, the authors are funny.
Picked this up from the used paperback store because it looked interesting. It was, but just barely. If I were to write such a book, maybe I could do a better job?
I have learned so much about myself from this book. It has helped me accept myself for who I am, and to stop trying to please everyone else.
read this. and also Do It! (Let's get off our Buts). And enjoy it, because there are no more to come - this fabulous man is dead.
Jun 22, 2008
Kimbra
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
everyone!
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This book is full of amazing head trips! It is heavily marked and frequently reviewed.
Inspiring. Gets you look at things in a new light. Why we do the things we do.
On my faves...always will put a smile on your face, Therapy for the reader's soul.
wonderfully simple book with deep thoughts about life and living.
I like quotes and this has plenty but is just so-so.
May 14, 2013
Rain Yanes
marked it as to-read
May 09, 2013
Anthony
marked it as to-read
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