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79th out of 99 books
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31 voters
Glad No Matter What: Transforming Loss and Change into Gift and Opportunity
by
S.A.R.K.
Though SARK has empowered millions to live their creative dreams, manage their businesses, and savor personal connections, the deaths of her mother and cat and the end of a treasured relationship tested her ability to walk her talk. But as Glad No Matter What shows, she journeyed through the spirals and layers of grief and loss and emerged stronger and more whole. In this...more
Paperback, 224 pages
Published
November 1st 2010
by New World Library
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I'm not ashamed at all to say that I adore SARK and have all her books. This one holds up with all the rest and yet also has a deep sadness that is not reflected in her other publications. I appreciate her raw openness in this one and yet, there is a hurried and rushed quality to it. SARK writes all her books by hand - literally, it's written in her own handwriting with colorful pens and bright, cheery drawings. This book follows in the same vein, and yet even her handwriting is cramped and hurr...more
Before reading this book I have to admit that I didn't know SARK from shinola, despite the fact that she has sold millions of books. I am so impressed with this work because not only is she exceptionally creative, she's also refreshingly authentic in her writing. Unlike so many self-help/spiritual growth authors who tend to position themselves on some pulpit of superiority (i.e., I've got it all solved), SARK openly admits there are times when she herself backslides into less than optimal feelin...more
Dec 22, 2010
Shevonne
rated it
3 of 5 stars
Recommended to Shevonne by:
Someone dealing with loss of love
I have read almost all the Sark books, and I love them. I don’t know what I was expecting from this one. The reason I got the book was to get some pointers on how to deal with the grief I feel from my sister’s passing. It hasn’t gotten better, and I was trying to find some ways to stop feeling so miserable. Even though Sark’s book has a few strategies on dealing with grief, they are things that won’t do much for me. Maybe for someone else, the tips will help them. For someone who is big on goal...more
Glad No Matter What was not the book I expected. I saw the title and the author’s name (SARK) then flipped through the text and saw the odd coloured font. My assumption was that this was a book written by chronically ill children about their experiences, perhaps for the benefit of a children’s charity. It was not.
SARK is a clever acronym of the author’s name- Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy. The book contains her reflections about life particularly the lessons she learns with the death of her paren...more
SARK is a clever acronym of the author’s name- Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy. The book contains her reflections about life particularly the lessons she learns with the death of her paren...more
This was my first exposure to SARK's writing, aside from her posters. It was a gift from a former co-worker as I left my job at the San Francisco Public Library. At the time, I didn't feel very gracious about the transition, and so it has taken me a while to finish reading this.
"Glad No Matter What" is primarily a book about the type of loss and change that surrounds the death of a loved one, but I could apply some of it to the loss and change I am currently experiencing as I transition to my ne...more
"Glad No Matter What" is primarily a book about the type of loss and change that surrounds the death of a loved one, but I could apply some of it to the loss and change I am currently experiencing as I transition to my ne...more
Last year when I ordered this for my library, I was a bit put off by the artsy~balloony colorful text and pictures. For some reason this year, just now, I LOVE IT. This book spoke to me easily and fluidly. Her common sense yet heartfelt suggestions for lifting yourself up and beyond whatever you're going through were highlighted by that colorful text and those whimsical pictures. I have suggested this book to several friends who are also "going through" something (aren't we all?!) and will do so...more
I'm giving it three stars because I generally like SARK & don't want to give less, but I think that perhaps I'm still to close to the subject to be able to judge whether this will help. Maybe I'll revisit this review later. Everyone grieves differently - their should be no qualitative review of grief. And I can feel her grief in her writing, which is physically harder to read than her other books (the handwriting is harder to read). That said, the experiences discussed aren't the same as min...more
SARK is the happiest, most productive humanist I know. She has suffered more, and yet is undaunted in her optimism, her quest for good health, her drive to give the gifts of mercy and grace, which she has received so gloriously, so abundantly. She is wise, compassionate and patient. Please, if this is your first SARK book, know she has suffered more than most of us, and comes by her optimism by great personal sacrifice. Take the time to look at the body of her work. Take her work, despite her su...more
I love SARK. I've attended two of her workshops and read almost all of her published works. That said, some of her books speak to me more than others. Glad No Matter What isn't one of my favourites, maybe because I've heard most of these stories before, but I do kind of wish I could shove this book at a few of my friends. If you're interested, read it!
From the back cover:
"This is not a book about feeling glad when you don't - how annoying. This is a book about finding and living from the glad pa...more
From the back cover:
"This is not a book about feeling glad when you don't - how annoying. This is a book about finding and living from the glad pa...more
This book has helped me process the loss of two close friends (one a cousin) who took their lives, one three weeks ago and the other a little over a year ago. It is a good book to give to someone you may know or get for yourself if there has been overwhelming loss in your life.
I've been reading SARK a long time and I haven't been thrilled with some of the books she recently but this one restores my faith in her ability to share her essential self on the page. For more:
http://satiasreviews.blogspot.com/201...
http://satiasreviews.blogspot.com/201...
SARK is really ridiculous sometimes (singing Amazing Grace at the DMV??), yet honest, wise, and open at the same time. I'm so glad a friend sent me this book just when I needed it. I'm going to keep reading it over and over until I loan it to a friend and hope it transforms him or her the same way!
Definitely better than some of her early books, when she was a marketing machine and I had lost all faith. Although there are some rather mental things in this one (including parallel universes and talking animals) I still quite enjoyed it.
Oshy recommended this to me. I read three minutes and thought hell yes. This is powerful storytelling and transformational work on emotional and mental health outlined with exercises, diagrams, and ideas. Thanks SARK.
This is the perfect book for someone who has gone through a crushing loss like heartbreak and is grieving the relationship and person he or she loved. I have felt so centered and cared for while reading this. I wish I owned my own copy.
This was a really great addition to my toolbox of grieving tools. I love sark and her inspirational writing. While it is totally cheesy at times, a lot of her work has helped me through some tough times!
The most helpful part was the 2 pages where she lists things to say to grieving people instead of the usual overworked and tired things we always say. The rest was ok, but this was not my favorite Sark book.
It's SARK - you can guess what to expect. But if you're willing to put aside your cynical mind, the healing can happen. I also like her use of lists of other resources - other books, other websites, other thinking and perspectives. There's a great series of personal stories at the end too - some takes on loss that aren't just about people dealing with death. Bankruptcy is discussed, for example. Altogether, good stuff, though, I know, I know, you may want to use a book cover when reading it on t...more
A genuine and sometimes even practical conversation about dealing with loss and the changes that feel like loss. I'm surprised at how well I liked this book. It reached me where I am right now.
This book and all of SARKS books have helped me with so much in my healing journey .
i only read this book yesterday and i think it has already changed my life.
I have read this book over and over. It is so healing.
so helpful for me right now. and LURVE the colourful writing and fun font
There were some interesting viewpoints that I enjoyed reading and pondering. It's a fun read with all of the color and formatting and personal handwriting. I liked her concept of living in the middle, and the part about micro movement wheels of delight. Micro movements are like ignition devices, and lead to huge results and substantial growth. Tiny baby steps really make a difference.
I loved this book! I read it after my grandfather passed away & I found that it made me feel better. I love Sark. :)
SARK just knows how to give you a kick in the pants.
May 18, 2013
Heather
marked it as to-read
May 09, 2013
Stephanie
marked it as to-read
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SARK (a.k.a. Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) is an American author and illustrator of self-help books. Five of her sixteen books have been national bestsellers, and she has sold more than two million copies of her books.
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