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Life's Little Instruction Book: 511 Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. originally wrote "Life's Little Instruction Book(TM)" as a gift for his son who was leaving home to begin his freshman year in college. Brown says, "I read years ago that it was not the responsibility of parents to pave the road for their children but to provide a road map, and I wanted to provide him with what I had learned about living a happy and r...more
Paperback, 160 pages
Published
September 29th 2000
by Thomas Nelson Publishers
(first published 1991)
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My folks gave this book to me on St. Patricks Day 1992. I have since read it. They made some notes throughout which made it extra special. My Dad even added a few at the end, "512 - Always date letters, papers and documents (still do this and kick myself when I don't), 513 - Wear sweaters instead of lighting fires, 514 - Be Happy, 515 - Be Swedish (from the full-blood Swede)." Dad added a quote as well from Ray Bradbury, "If we listened to our intellect, we would never have a love affair. We'd n...more
sweet little book , reminds you of many things to do or to be aware of .... lovely
Some of the 'instructions' make a lot of sense, and are just good advice in general.
I read this little book when I was a little girl. What children hear from their parents, and teachers, and what they read in books become a part of their subconscious. I recently reread it and realized that, that is what this book is to me. There is very good advice in there that I followed throughout my life without remembering where it came from. It was a good supplement to the many lessons my parents taught me. I have a very early edition so some may say it's antiquated, but I would say it's...more
Reading a few pages again. Here is the first page:
1. Compliment three people every day.
(Alice says: this is done in the South but not here in Colorado which is very interesting to me. Also, I just remembered if you are in the San Antonio area and you compliment someone's ring or skirt be sure you touch it or you put the "whey-ho" on it which is the evil eye. This is very important culturally to know these things.) Anyone who knows the correct Spanish for this please correct my horrible spelling...more
1. Compliment three people every day.
(Alice says: this is done in the South but not here in Colorado which is very interesting to me. Also, I just remembered if you are in the San Antonio area and you compliment someone's ring or skirt be sure you touch it or you put the "whey-ho" on it which is the evil eye. This is very important culturally to know these things.) Anyone who knows the correct Spanish for this please correct my horrible spelling...more
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i have the eBook of all the three volumes in a total of 1532 advises .. i haven't read them all.. what i did was print them all and try to do one advice at a time. i don't skip and i don't check till i do it. so, yeah.. i can say that it's really fun.
its one of those things that help you get the most out of life
its one of those things that help you get the most out of life
Contains 511 'instructions' that will lead to a successful and happy life. This was a graduation present from a wonderful family. I read it rapidly. I wish I'd followed every instruction in this book. I recommend it for any young person entering the world. A wonderful, graduation present!
I simply grabbed this book due to it's title and I read it rather quickly with a smile upon my face. These little tips and the advice given here is general advice that everyone should take into account in their own lives to live a full life. Happily, satisfied, and just plain good.
" ارشادات الحياة القصيرة" لــ جاكسون براون
كتاب رااائع ، عبارة عن نصائح قدمها لابنه وهو داخل الكلية ف اول سنة ليه ، النصائح مثيرة للفكر ، يعني تقعد تتسائل ، يا تري ليه بيقوله كده ؟؟ واشمعني يعملها بالطريقة دي ؟؟
وبتلاقي ان نصايحه مفيدة جدااااا ف الحياة :)
كتاب رااائع ، عبارة عن نصائح قدمها لابنه وهو داخل الكلية ف اول سنة ليه ، النصائح مثيرة للفكر ، يعني تقعد تتسائل ، يا تري ليه بيقوله كده ؟؟ واشمعني يعملها بالطريقة دي ؟؟
وبتلاقي ان نصايحه مفيدة جدااااا ف الحياة :)
Received as a gift when I worked in the school library. Never forget how much I enjoyed working there for Mrs. Bransky (sigh). Anyway, this was such a thoughtful, lovely little gift. I can't imagine anyone not finding something in it to make them smile.
Dec 31, 2009
Kamran Khan
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Recommends it for:
Whosoever wishes to bring small personality improvements
Really nice. Small pocket book which you must gift to your juniors. I read it myself and would like my little nephews (Muizz/Raffey) to read it when they begin to understand.
Profound,
Kamran Khan
Profound,
Kamran Khan
A keeper. Written by a father for his son who was heading off to college; his randon collection of tips for successfully dealing with life and basically being a happy, socially-responsible human being. Just great little reminders.
I had this book lying around the house ever since I was in elementary school. When I first read it, it made no sense to me. Recently, I found it in my basement and read it again. It was really cute and useful. I'll have to remember to bring it with me when I move out.
I don't remember if this was bought or if this was a gift. either way, it's a lovely book. I happily read it and let a few people borrow it. I think I was lucky to get it back each time.
Nothing amuses me more than reading from the elders (old people). You'll learn more from them; and even more from their books that held their thoughts.
I don't necessarily agree with all of the instructions (I LIKE to use profanity,) and some are repetitive. but it's cute and sweet and some are nice reminders.
I read this last night, and i couldn't help thinking how much of these suggestions and observations were actually helpful. I quickly made a list of my own. :3
I just found this book lying around in my house, and read it since I had nothing else to do. It wasn't bad though...Some of the tips were pretty good/funny.
I enjoy Taking this little book out every year and highlighting what I have accomplished in it. Slowly but surely each page gets checked off :)
Apr 27, 2011
Sherea
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I love this book. It was a quick read. I borrowed it from the library, but I've added to to my Amazon Wish List to purchase for my daughters.
This book is filled reminders on how to live, how to be generous and kind... among several other things. It's a quick read AND a must read for all.
Very interesting. Some things I disagreed with and others I agreed with one hundred percent. Overall a very helpful and inspiring little book from father to son.
A lot of the advice given is very good advice, some based on common sense, and others that are simply eye-opening.
Jul 21, 2012
Faisal Alraslany
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I like how simple his instructions and some of them silly but still liked them. I love the story of the book too.
This book says:
Don't waste time grieving over past mistake. Learn from them and move on.
غصه اشتباهات گذشته را نخورید، از آن درس بگیرید و بگذرید.
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
شجاع باشید، حتا اگر شجاع نیستید به آن تظاهر کنید. کسی متوجه تفاوت آن نخواهد شد.
Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very saftly.
خوب گوش دادن را بیاموزید، گاهی اوقات فرصت ها به آرامی در را می کوبد.
Don't waste time grieving over past mistake. Learn from them and move on.
غصه اشتباهات گذشته را نخورید، از آن درس بگیرید و بگذرید.
Be brave. Even if you're not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference.
شجاع باشید، حتا اگر شجاع نیستید به آن تظاهر کنید. کسی متوجه تفاوت آن نخواهد شد.
Learn to listen. Opportunity sometimes knocks very saftly.
خوب گوش دادن را بیاموزید، گاهی اوقات فرصت ها به آرامی در را می کوبد.
This is the kind of book like the famous quote: "If advice was good, no one gave them out freely."
This is a great coffee table book, always good to have around for reference! My favorite items are: #346, #383, #41 and #510.
There are several of these in the series, and they make PERFECT graduation gifts.
Amazing n valuable suggestions .. I think i will read the complete edition of 3 volumes of this book .. !
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Date of Birth: 1940
H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is an American author best-known for his book Life's Little Instruction Book which was a New York Times bestseller. Before becoming famous as a writer, Brown acted as a creative director of an advertising agency in Nashville, Tennessee. It was simple words of wisdom gathered from other people and his own experiences that made him a best-selling author.
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H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is an American author best-known for his book Life's Little Instruction Book which was a New York Times bestseller. Before becoming famous as a writer, Brown acted as a creative director of an advertising agency in Nashville, Tennessee. It was simple words of wisdom gathered from other people and his own experiences that made him a best-selling author.
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