How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness
by Karen Salmansohn
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Author: Karen SalmansohnDesigner: Don Zinzell
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2001-07-31
ISBN: 1587611198
Number of pages: 236
Publisher: Celestial Arts
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Book Review: Got ADD? This is your guide to happy.
Summary: 5 Stars
I have no patience for self-help books. The print is small. There are no pictures. They throw in references to religions I don't believe in, lists I don't feel like making, blah blah. Let's face it, when you look for self-help books, you're oftentimes hurting. Who wants to read 300+ pages of mouse-type spiritual-psychobabble that some friend INSISTED you read when you feel like nobody really understands what you're going through anyway? Not me. I thumbed through a million "self-help" books before stumbling on this ray of sunshine. "How To Be Happy, Dammit" is sunshine, dammit. The kind of sunshine you want when your mind is racing, dammit. I respect where the negative reviews are coming from... this isn't a step-by-step "one life fits all" manual to living what society says your life should be. Rather, it's a medley of food for thought -- that's actually DIGESTIBLE. Eat it up. And come back for seconds if you want. Spit some out when a friend is down. It's all good. A dash of zen. A pinch of Patanjali. Some physics, just for good measure. And pictures. Groovy typeface. Aside from the reference to answering machines ... this book is timeless. If you're going through a break-up/divorce, you'll get something out of this book. Moving? There's inspiration for you, too. Unemployed? It'll uplift you. I particularly appreciated the fact that this book touches on a variety of tenets, yet doesn't cram one or the other down your throat. Food for thought ... that you can digest ... especially if you're tired of bloated self-help books. "How To Be Happy, Dammit." Read it. Share it. Love it.
Summary of How to Be Happy, Dammit: A Cynic's Guide to Spiritual Happiness
Guaranteed to perk up even the most cynical spirit, HOW TO BE HAPPY, DAMMIT is the first and only self-help book that merges psychology, biology, eastern and western philosophies, quantum physics, and the Zen of Bazooka Joe. Think love and happiness have passed you by? Think no schmaltzy book can help you capture the life-joy you're looking for? This book is different, promises author Karen Salmansohn. Peek within its colorful, uniquely designed pages, and you really will find pearls of wisdom to help you discover more satisfaction every day. And you'll find no saccharine sweetness here. This book tells it like it is, exploring the ups and downs of life in a straightforward, thought-provoking, and humorous way. HOW TO BE HAPPY, DAMMIT is the self-help book for people who don't buy self-help books. It may not change your life (unless you let it), but it will certainly brighten your day, even if you are a die-hard cynic. ? Includes 44 life lessons that will save you years of time, effort, and navel-gazing.? Inspiring, fanciful graphics and illustrations throughout.? Karen Salmansohn's book How to Make Your Man Behave in 21 Days or Less Using the Secrets of Professional Dog Trainers has sold over 450,000 copies.Happiness Books
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