A Short Guide to a Happy Life
by Anna Quindlen
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Book Reviews of A Short Guide to a Happy Life
Book Review: Short yet profound
Summary: 5 Stars
"OK, now it's been said, and noone ever needs to say anything more."
That was my first thought after finishing this remarkable book. Ms. Quindlen helps us to learn the easy way - reading a short, warm, and very inspiring book - what she learned the hard way - by losing a loved parent: being present in every present moment. I have heard and read this advice many times, but never so clearly, concisely, and convincingly. Read this book!
Jan Hunt, author of The Natural Child: Parenting from the Heart and A Gift for Baby - Un Regalo Para Bebe
Book Review: Disappointing
Summary: 1 Stars
I like Anna Quindlen, but this book was a dissapointment. I can't imagine why it sells so well other than brilliant marketing and the author's good name. Perhaps I simply expected too much, but there is not much more to this booklet than "you should get a life, and appreciate it." Over half the pages (literally) have no text but are filled with unoriginal b/w stock photos. You will finish what little there is to read in this book in a matter of minutes, and be left with little more to think about other than "I wish I hadn't spent ten bucks on that." Those who seek truly thought-provoking advice on living a happy life would do well to read the writings of Gary Zukav, the Dalai Lama, or newcomer Taro Gold.Book Review: Your grad doesn't WANT a fat book right now!
Summary: 5 Stars
...I know I like Anna Quindlen's writing, but wasn't sure what to expect from "A Short Guide to a Happy Life." Here's what I found: a very slim book with lots of photographs. Was I disappointed? Not at all. This is a perfect gift for a graduate - after all those final exams and papers, the truth is that your graduate isn't ready to even pick up a full-length book for a while, let alone read one! This book is filled with the kind of advice that is a happy antidote to all those "go out and knock 'em dead in the business world" speeches. Quindlen advises the graduate to walk in awareness, and appreciate the small moments that life has to offer. Good advice for anyone - graduates, dropouts, whoever....Book Review: If you are entangled...
Summary: 5 Stars
Excellent book that revisits a message told many a times about taking things easy and appreciating what you have in life.
I had been going through a spiritual awakening like many other people but was only going down a spiral of seeking 'wisdom', and a perfect state in which I'd one day find a perfect way to live life. This book help me find a floor to stop the free fall. It just reminds us that life is what you are living in this moment, and waiting for this one day when you learnt to be perfect that never is to be is such a waste.
Enjoy the journey rather than suffer anxiety, depression and other problems related to finding a perfect psychology.
Thanks Anna.
Book Review: A Memorable Tiny Book
Summary: 5 Stars
"A Short Guide to a Happy Life" is a tiny book with a big dose of wisdom. The black-and-white photographs are original and interesting and the text only takes less than 10 minutes to read. This is the perfect book if you just want a few minutes of inspiration. Anna Quindlen quotes quite a bit so there is even less of her writing than you might expect. Still, I loved the ending and I think it was profound in its own way. This is a short reminder to "get a life" instead of being consumed with work. I'm giving this five stars because it has a very memorable ending which made me think about my life in a new way. I think a trip to a beach is now in order.
~The Rebecca Review