Making Choices

by Alexandra Stoddard, Marc Romano

The author of Grace Notes and columnist for McCall's magazine shares her philosophy for living a fulfilling life of responsibility, decision, courage, and empowerment. 75,000 first printing. Tour.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

222 pages, Hardcover

First published February 18, 1994

About the author

ALEXANDRA STODDARD is a philosopher of contemporary living and author of many best selling books, including the classic Living a Beautiful Life: 500 Ways to Add Elegance, Order, Beauty and Joy to Every Day of Your Life, Choosing Happiness: Keys to a Joyful Life, Things I Want My Daughters to Know: A Small Book About the Big Issues in Life, and You Are Your Choices: 50 Ways to Live the Good Life. Alexandra's newest book Happiness For Two: 75 Secrets for Finding More Joy Together, published in January 2008, is now in its second printing.

Reviews

[Dorothy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first read this book when it came out in late 90s and just reread during a vacation. Based on the intervening 20 plus years of life experience I acquired in between reads, a lot of Alexandra Stoddard’s life advice is on point.

[C · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having a hazy recollection of reading Alexandra Stoddard’s “Living a Beautiful Life” as a girl, I’m revisiting her works with pleasure. Her words are thoughtful, her advice straightforward & her privilege, though clearly there, is acknowledged gracefully many times. She has a certain way of seeing the beauty in the ordinary ups & downs of life & a clear feminist streak despite her background. I often feel I’m listening to a wise friend. Many times I’ve stopped to jot down a few of her gems, and I’m tempted to pick up a used copy just to thumb through from time to time.

[Lisa Baudry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is really helpful.

[Myat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite writing style and not a big fan of the quotes because I am not very sure how it ties to the topic.. But still a read and agreed with certain values that the author expressed.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars - I’m currently on a Stoddard kick

[Jenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is not up to the usual Alexandra Stoddard standard. That said, the chapter on saying "No" is great and I recommend part 3 of the book as well.