It's hard to separate work from life, maybe because work is part of everything we do, both at home and in the workplace. But one thing is certain--...
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Nov 24, 2011
Eduardo
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This book was written for women to start with. I am not sure how it showed up in my bookshelf but it could have been my wife who bought it for herself or to give to one of my daughters. I guess it is safe if you are a woman to write to women, so I will give her a break.
Amanda has issues. I know I like a book by the amount of highlight I put on it. I put a lot of highlight here and there but some pages I had to go with my eyes very fast upon them because she rambles and rambles about More...
Amanda has issues. I know I like a book by the amount of highlight I put on it. I put a lot of highlight here and there but some pages I had to go with my eyes very fast upon them because she rambles and rambles about More...
Sep 18, 2011
Laura
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I listened to this book on CD in my car. It was a very uplifting and helpful book. It talks about a lot of self help type things of facing fears, following your souls path, choosing to be happy, etc. The author lives in Utah and I heard her speak at Time Out for Women.
She was inspirational to me because she tried a lot of things even if she was unsure as to whether she would be good at them. Her books give me courage to try new things and to find what I truly love to do. To live More...
She was inspirational to me because she tried a lot of things even if she was unsure as to whether she would be good at them. Her books give me courage to try new things and to find what I truly love to do. To live More...
Sep 08, 2009
Colin
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I picked this up as an Advance Reader Copy a couple of years ago and never got around to reading it. I recently found it in my basement and decided to read it. It took me less than 2 hours, and found it was a mere collection of self-help platitudes. Almost nothing of real merit, although I gave it two stars rather than one just because I think the philosophy of the book tends in the right direction (i.e. you'll be happier in life if you love the things you do, and do the things you love).
Feb 17, 2009
Maria
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I loved this book. Amanda Dickson speaks to women/moms. Very insightful. She teaches how to accept ownership of your own reactions to others' comments and life's experiences. So now when people ask how I'm doing, I'm tempted to answer with her little joke, "I'm obsessing about my children, or my weight, or both."
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Apr 29, 2009
Jill
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Books that make me think about why I do what I do always make me a happier person. I appreciate that author's peppy (my dad would say "perky") outlook. Sometimes I just need to be jolted out of a funk by someone refusing to let me wallow in it - and she does just that.
In the beginning I thought this would be a book all about being happier with work done outside the home, but it isn't. It's about finding joy, your joy no matter your work - homemaker, mother, engineer, f More...
In the beginning I thought this would be a book all about being happier with work done outside the home, but it isn't. It's about finding joy, your joy no matter your work - homemaker, mother, engineer, f More...
Apr 10, 2010
Cam
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This was written by a (somewhat) well-known KSL radio personality. She's had some interesting experiences and a great attitude. This was a quick read. I found she repeated herself a lot, and she's a little too "cutesy" for me, but I think her heart was in the right place.
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Nov 21, 2008
Trish
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This was a book group book, otherwise I never would have read it. It a self-help book of sorts on being happy and doing that which brings joy to your spirit. I agreed with most of the premises for finding joy and loving what you do. It was a quick, easy read and had some funny and good insights. I liked it well enough.
Jun 17, 2010
Bobbical
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I just finished this book, I want to "read" it again - I have the CD's. Amanda has a way of discussing issues that is unique and uplifting, while challenging us to look at live in a different, more uplifting way. Fun, insightful, and worth the read!
Jun 13, 2008
Catharine
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Amanda has some great thoughts on "how to be happy." She geared this book more on "How to be happy in your work," but everything was applicable to other aspects of life as well. The book is written like Amanda's talking to you, and as she's a radio announcer, you can just hear her voice coming out on every page. Amanda's philosophy is that we choose. We choose what we want to do with our lives. We choose our attitudes, we choose whether to be a complainer or whether to be
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Sep 23, 2011
Kaylyn
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There are some really great concepts in the book and I feel like it made me want to really analyze my attitude towards life. I didn't love it because I felt it was very repetitive and sometimes took awhile to get to the point.
Sep 12, 2010
I heard this woman speak at a women's conference over the weekend and she was so touching and funny and fun to listen to. I loved her message and if this book is more of the same, I'm pretty certain I will love it.
Dec 25, 2010
Joyce
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I enjoyed listening to this on CD, because I love the way I can hear the smile in Amanda's voice! This was a very positive, uplifting, encouraging book. Just be happy...it really is your choice!
Oct 16, 2011
I have been lucky enough to have listened to her talk twice at a Women's Conference. I was able to meet her, and she signed my copy of this book. Amanda is very amazing woman.
Oct 07, 2009
Alison
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LYnn and I read this book together and found it very engaging with a ton of simple but worthwhile advice. A quick read with lots to offer.
Jun 13, 2009
Lauren
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super fluffy...basicly the message is"be happy... it's better than not being happy"...d'uh. Nothing practical or instructive. skip it.
Jan 23, 2009
Lori
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This book was great. Amanda Dickson is amazing. This book lifts your spirits and makes you feel so joyful. I loved it.
Aug 26, 2009
Angela
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Funny, uplifting, a little repetitive, a little too perky at times, but some common, good sense ideas of ways to look at life.
Mar 20, 2010
Terrie
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I could just hear Amanda Dickson talking as I read the book. Her sense of humor is very evident. She talks about such topics as handling criticism and the antidote to critism and that faith moves us to do all things. I think the best advise for me in the whole book was to "Get Off the Dead Horse". I was very uplifted by this book!
Nov 04, 2009
Jennifer
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It was nice to remind myself to check my attitude every once in awhile. Easy read, very engaging.
Sep 05, 2009
Shelly
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I loved this book! It really clarified things in the busy chaotic life that I lead!
Feb 26, 2009
Joanne
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I really like this book! It has a lot a real-life applications and does help me have a better perspective and be a better Mom and wife and teacher and daughter and sister and friend. It is a quick, fun read. My second time was just as fun as the first!
Nov 21, 2008
Jen
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This is a great read with some wonderful tidbits of information for finding joy in your life. Although Amanda can sometimes be annoyingly joyful (Lol!) her thoughts on finding joy are right on. Finding joy in the simple things, letting go of a dead horse, killing with kindness, etc., etc., are wonderful reminders of what we have in our life and finding appreciation in it. I think you'll like it.
Jul 19, 2009
Rachel
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Love it! This is the book I have been wanting to write for years, but Amanda beat me to it. What I loved most was the idea that your life can make sense to outsiders including your family and still be the wrong life. It is the hardest thing to take the leap and change to a happier existence, but that is what Amanda did. Inspiring! Read it! This is not only a Mormon book. Anyone who struggles finding their purpose with their work will appreciate Amanda's experiences.
Feb 25, 2008
Jake
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Advice is given in a cheerful, often self-depracating manner that is enjoyable and quick.
Like most books of this sort, the point is made a couple of times, with several examples, sometimes to the point where you start skipping ahead.
She does tend to oversimplify some things, but that's the beauty of self-help: some things work for some, and different things work for others.
A light-hearted, encouraging read.
Like most books of this sort, the point is made a couple of times, with several examples, sometimes to the point where you start skipping ahead.
She does tend to oversimplify some things, but that's the beauty of self-help: some things work for some, and different things work for others.
A light-hearted, encouraging read.
Jan 21, 2008
Heather
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This book has a good message, and I actually do enjoy cleaning my counter tops more than before I opened the book, but I couldn't finish it. It was TEDIOUS reading, because she is just saying the same thing over and over and over, while she comes up with a zillion new anecdotes to prove her one and only point. Once I realized that, I didn't feel too guilty to quit reading.
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Dec 06, 2007
Marci
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I couldn't help but read in her voice. I listen to her almost everyday for at least a few minutes so it was like I was just hearing her talk. And she writes like she's talking. It was upbeat and fun but I did find it a bit repetitious/much and so I have to admit I never finished it before I had to return it to the library. But it's a fun book.
