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The Antidotes to Modern Living: The Sweet Dose of Poetic Justice to Restore Your 'Self'
In our digitised 24/7 world we have lost more than we can ever gain. We have lost our true self. The Antidotes to Modern Living – the book of poetic justice – allows you to reclaim just that. And have fun along the way. Direct from the laboratory of the entrancing and mysterious Dr X, this is a unique, intoxicating, user-friendly blend of great ideas and great ways forward. Hope and possibility delivered, chapter and verse. It may well be the best and most enjoyable known elixir for the modern condition. (Accept no substitutes!)
167 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 9, 2014
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January 31, 2022
'The Antidotes to Modern Living: The Sweet Dose of Poetic Justice to Restore Your 'Self'' by Dr. X is a book of humor and poetry to battle back against life as it is.
This book is filled with silly poems, funny definitions, serious stats and gentle (and not so gentle) prodding to the reader about things like work without play and harm we do to the environment.
This was a fun, if not very deep, book. It made me smile a few times and I enjoyed reading it.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Vivid Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
This book is filled with silly poems, funny definitions, serious stats and gentle (and not so gentle) prodding to the reader about things like work without play and harm we do to the environment.
This was a fun, if not very deep, book. It made me smile a few times and I enjoyed reading it.
I received a review copy of this ebook from Vivid Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this ebook.
November 17, 2014
I received a free digital copy from NetGalley to review.
This book is filled with so many "features" that make it a quick and easy read. There are silly poems about serious topics, inspirational quotes from a variety of celebrities and even Dr. X himself, "Lack-of-Reality checks" that discuss the sad state of the world that inspired these poems (such as environmental damage and all-work-no-play lifestyles), hilarious definitions of modern slang, and therapeutic "antidotes" concocted to tap back into your motivation.
As a CyberBaby, there were times when I didn't like how brutally the other dissected and dismissed technology - of course there is an element of addiction that puts up a Facebook wall between us and the people who truly matter, but it is also a wonderful tool for meeting new people, discovering new interests, keeping in contact with those far away, and even for people like me who struggle with face-to-face interaction to have valuable conversations.
However, I felt many of the other themes, such as not taking life so seriously all the time, considering your personal values, putting yourself and those you love first, and thinking before doing were all very good.
While I rolled my eyes at some bits, it was overall an enjoyable experience that made me think about what matters most to me and what I should do to show that.
This book is filled with so many "features" that make it a quick and easy read. There are silly poems about serious topics, inspirational quotes from a variety of celebrities and even Dr. X himself, "Lack-of-Reality checks" that discuss the sad state of the world that inspired these poems (such as environmental damage and all-work-no-play lifestyles), hilarious definitions of modern slang, and therapeutic "antidotes" concocted to tap back into your motivation.
As a CyberBaby, there were times when I didn't like how brutally the other dissected and dismissed technology - of course there is an element of addiction that puts up a Facebook wall between us and the people who truly matter, but it is also a wonderful tool for meeting new people, discovering new interests, keeping in contact with those far away, and even for people like me who struggle with face-to-face interaction to have valuable conversations.
However, I felt many of the other themes, such as not taking life so seriously all the time, considering your personal values, putting yourself and those you love first, and thinking before doing were all very good.
While I rolled my eyes at some bits, it was overall an enjoyable experience that made me think about what matters most to me and what I should do to show that.
July 26, 2015
I was given a galley of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was a great book. A quick read filled with poems, anecdotes, and sage wisdom, it left me feeling cheered and upbeat. At times sarcastic and others endearing, this is a great read if you need a quick pick-me-up.
This was a great book. A quick read filled with poems, anecdotes, and sage wisdom, it left me feeling cheered and upbeat. At times sarcastic and others endearing, this is a great read if you need a quick pick-me-up.
September 29, 2014
I loved this book so fabulous and a quick read. Well written and I couldn't quit reading it! I read it in one sitting I need to more books like it!!
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