Hidden fun life lessons
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Curiosity doesn't kill the cat. Just life lessons with some humour.
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Philip M. Feelgood teaches valuable life lessons through rhythmical adventures of his animal friends.  Your kids will not want to put this book down.  Great gift for friends with kids.
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A very entertaining and easy to read book that teaches life lessons with funny antedotes that everyone can relate to. Mike Pniewski is able to get the reader to see the positive side of a bad situation without coming across preachy. I came away feeling refreshed and with a renewed sense of optimism. I highly recommend this book and plan to give several as gifts this Christmas.
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This book is unique in it's simple approch to the life lessons we all experience. Think of it as a way to decode the signposts in life that we tend to ignore or discount. I seems to have the uncanny ability to open to the appropriate passage when ever you look for some first aid for your fuzzy brain. Read enjoy, reread and enjoy, but most of all lend and give away as many copies as you can. You will make connections that last forever.
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With his well written, personal account of life lessons learned at the expense of his own so called "stupidity", Okechukwu Ofili draws the reader into his world of self discovery. Each of the 18 or so short narratives is a mixed bag of charmingly funny experiences plucked from various situations in his life journey. The overarching theme is that we are all humans and make mistakes; from the most ordinary to the most extraordinary among us. The true key to success is to learn, and most importantly grow from our mistakes and those of others. Ofili's use of his own personal blunders as well as those of key famous and infamous figures from history further illustrate his point and help to level the playing field for the average Joe, thus evoking the famous quote,

"A smart man learns from his mistakes; a wise man learns from the mistakes of others" ~ Anonymous

Ofili's capitalization on success through self reflection will help the reader to gain insight on what is truly important in life. I enjoyed this book.
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Whimsical but with wonderful life lessons. This is definitely a book to be re-read. It will be interesting to see what else jumps out on a second, or third reading. (Love the cover too, it suits the book.) Sometimes it is easier to learn things by allegory... well done!
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I love it when books that are designed for children are able to provide great lessons for the adults that might be reading it along with them. That is exactly what we get in Alinka Rutkowska's book MAYA AND FILIPPO MAKE FRIENDS IN AUCKLAND.

It allows us to see how best friends/brother and sister Maya and Filippo are able to make the best of a situation, simply by changing the way they chose to react to it. We have all been in a situation where things didn't go our way. What we choose to do at that moment can have lasting effects. For Maya and Filippo they were able to realize that attitudes can not only be contagious, but harmful.  When we choose to look at the bright side of things we can definitely enjoy life a lot more.

This is a great book that not just entertains but provides great lessons for all ages.
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Sleighframes was just plain fun to read. As we get older, life can get complicated and the daily avalanche of data flowing down the information superhighways can bury your most precious and fun times in life. Anyone that wants to spend some time smiling while they recall a "simpler" world and the joy that comes from remembering their role in it...has to read this book. This is not a story about a failed business.....it is a story about life experiences gained from the pursuit of dreams.
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I learned so much about human nature, social change and LIFE in this book. The subject matter could be have been theoretical and over my head - but the authors gave such great example stories to illustrate each point. One of the most inspiring lesson in this book is "Big Problems, Small Solutions." I loved the relaxed fun style of writing that made this book feel more like having a conversation with a friend than someone lecturing me. I will recommend this book to many people. Thank you!!
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I really enjoyed the interactivity of this book through the use of game exercises. It causes you to pause and to think about what's important to you. It's fun and light-hearted and the kind of book that you can return to again and again for personal inspiration and reference.
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Here is another of Tom's Swanson's quotable collections of one-liners that not only amuse, but teach worthwhile lessons "in 25 words or less!" It can be opened on any page to read a memorable line or two that will carry you through the day with a chuckle, and give you an attention-grabbing line to laugh about and discuss with friends or family. Tom Swanson provides plenty of smiles in his writing, but he also has messages worth thinking about for successful living and healthy relationships. It's a great book for your own enjoyment, or a perfect gift for someone who cares about "doing life" well.
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Fun and full of real-world lessons that makes you think of all the possibilities out there. Cliff keeps you laughing as he leads you through the ebbs and flows of his unconventional career path. The 4 Essentials will add insight to entrepreneurs and professionals alike.
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Life experiences shape our path and choices. The author shares some of her "stories" that have motivated and influence her life. Using a funny and joyful narrative, the author transport us to her childhood, first job, close encounters with a rat, moving to USA and back to Nigeria; to show us life lessons. The quick read motive us to strive to do more with our lives even if is not in a straight line.
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What a great lesson to teach our kids - that fame is not that fabulous. Every school library needs to have a copy of this book so kids can read an intriguing and fun-filled story about one of their own discovering who he is and learning life lessons along the way. Love the way the author took me back to my own junior and high school days with her clever sense of humor. I enjoyed following Steven's journey to be his own person, rebel against the status quo, and be willing to take risks. Ms. Brown does a superb job of describing characters we can all relate to and she leaves us wanting more - a sequel maybe?
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Wonderful little comedy with life's lessons worth the watch
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I love this book and have bought it for nieces, nephews, friends and grandchildren.  Not only is it a fun book to read (or sing), it has a very important lesson.  No matter the obstacle in front of us -- tall grass, snowstorms, or mud -- we have got to go through it.  A good life lesson for any age.
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Kelly Bryson uses humor and fun "plays on words" to teach us how learning to communicate compassionately brings us more love, empathy, intimacy, and overall enjoyment of life.
This book is a fun read and also caused me to revisit past interactions, and see that by taking this new approach at communication, the end result can be both me and the other people are happy and get our needs met.
I highly recommend this book!