the anecdotes are easy to relate to my life
350019
the "zen" approach has proven helpful to me.  the anecdotes are easy to relate to my life.  good read
3688693
I enjoyed the book. It was simple to follow and easy to relate to.  Excerpts came to mind as I encountered a situation .  I refer back to it often.
819976
This book, a follow-up to Thompson's "Happy Tuesdays", is a series of encouraging short anecdotes intended to edify rather than to instruct. If you or someone you know suffers from depression, bipolar disorder, or any other challenging illness, this book will provide you with insight into what it is to live successfully with your illness. Each little vignette is less than four pages long, and the book is double-spaced which makes for quick, easy reading, even with problematic eyesight like mine. I found myself laughing and grinning with each of the small stories, and always coming away with the idea that I can do more on a bad day than I thought possible.
171948
This is a cute compilation of anecdotes by the author Ann Ipock. She tells her stories as though she is talking to you in person. I could also get into the stories a bit more (I felt) because I live in NC and visit Pawleys Island a good bit.
434866
This book is an easy read and I can relate with the situation, but only in a lower scale. My grandmother is from Singapore and the gist of the story is very similar to what I grew up with.  I understand most of the foreign words used and I chuckle when I come across them, because I haven't heard it said since I lived in the US.  There's excessive brand name dropping which I don't care too much for.
3977945
I like the down-home style of the stories.  I can really feel like I am there, watching or listening to Jesus or the other guys He worked with.  I have 14 favorite stories in this book, and everyone I show them too agrees.  We plan to use the book in our Sunday School class next quarter.
2856691
It is like listening to a Friend tell stories of their life experiences.  It is written in a simple yet interesting style
703254
Autobiographical collection of anecdotes describing her career and adult personal life. Includes some great memories of people that she's known and worked with over the years. Easy and enjoyable read.
267363
It is very accessible and easy to understand.  The meanings are clear and there is some explanation of cultural norms of the times.
  Mostly, you could get this book for the hilarity of the stories.  Funny is funny, raunchy is raunchy, and it is good to know that being able to laugh at the human condition is important in whatever century one may find oneself in.  The stories are the experiences of many very different folk, text they all fit together gently as a whole.
If you are too delicate or young to read about special relationships, there is a great deal of value, worth, and interest in the purely spiritual anecdotes and learned information.
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I love dogs, probably because for most of my growing up years my family had some dog or another around. So, I could relate with many of the stories within these pages - they brought back many pleasant, and not so pleasant memories of some of the dogs who have scampered through my life. Like the dog owners in this book, my family has a few dog tales, too, maybe even enough to fill a book. Thus, I appreciated this book and that the authors took the time to write their anecdotes and contribute them to Chicken Soup for the Soul. I know this book would make a great gift for the people in your life who have pooch pals.

Disclaimer:

In exchange for an honest review, Simon and Schuster, along with Shelton Interactive provided me with a complimentary copy of this book.
1735417
I really like this book.  I can relate to many struggles that she describes, both in my high school years, in college, and with my parents.  I can relate to so many letters that she quotes.  I am glad I picked up this book.  It's helping me realize that I'm not alone and that I'm not "weird."
258194
I now feel like the author is a friend, after reading the three memoirs of her life's realities.  No gloss, just from the heart.
1837335
Finding a variety of role models in life can be challenging. I know a few people that I respect intellectually, a few that I respect philanthropically and a handful of people I respect financially. Dave Ramsey speaks and writes in a way that makes me feel more like I am talking business with a mentor that I respect than reading a textbook.

In his financial books I appreciated the fact that he had been poor and brought himself back up. In the business world his experience with loss is just as valuable. Dave talks about the mistakes he has made and why they were mistakes. While I don't think I can make it through life without making mistakes, it sure is nice to have stories like these in my head as I move forward.

The book is easy to read, and made in to a lot of bite size chunks. I do wish that I had taken good notes while reading it. I guess I will have to read it again. :)
1627108
Ms. Daly's retelling of her experiences was an easy and enjoyable read. Her description of how we are greeted by loved ones who preceded us as we cross over to the next life are so similar to personal experiences I've had at the death of my own mother and heard of my grandmother. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in hospice care; she describes what compassionate hospice care can be.
2182535
I love her stories, the ways the books are laid out -- they're easy to read and remind me of who we all are at our centers.
3594024
As someone who has recently lost a father, this was a touching story filled with astute observations. Sometimes you don't really know your parents until it's too late, and trying to sort the pieces together once they are gone can lead to all sorts of surprises.  This book is easy to relate to, with the protagonist's internal conflicts explored in a beautifully vivid way of writing.  Despite being a work of fiction, I found it to be surprisingly realistic description of the sort of unpredictable family secrets that can turn a surviving child's life upside down, attempting to settle their parents unresolved business, despite the burning question of, why did you never feel you could reach out to us while we had the chance?  Were you hiding from us or because of us? And, why was I so cowardly as to let time slip away? Enjoyed this book immensely. Chock full of revealing observations, kindness, humor, and useful wisdom for anyone having a difficult time reconciling a parent's passing. Although a fun story written in a witty, easy to read style, it took me several days to finish, as I often found myself pausing, to re-read and reflect on particularly salient points which hit home with unexpected clarity.
4067654
I enjoy how Ariel tells HER story while sharing her life lessons in love, lust, and self-reflections.

I feel nostalgic, thinking back to those same stages in my own life. I love how she relates to her readers.

She has her target reader down-pat. I'm truly enjoying this read.