If you don't care about that then this book is great for you
582963
The only reason I'm giving this 3 stars instead of 5 is because the book was about an inch shorter than all of my normal sized ones in the series. It's just a little frustrating that they don't match. If you don't care about that then this book is great for you.
1654067
this is a personal journy I do not need a passinger on If you want to work on your self get this book
823541
Great writing style. A real thought provoking book. You really can't care about everything thrown at you.  This books help you realize what is important to you.
4129133
If you're looking for a self-help book disguised as a novel, your search is over: "The answer is yes" is...the answer for you. It's the second book I read by Sara Lewis (the other one, "But I love you  anyway" was slightly better, I think) & I'm convinced now that  this must be what the author tries to do- she aims to make the reader feel  better about themselves, after finishing the book. And how does she do  this? Well, she creates these characters that have all sorts of flaws,  & that usually are going through a rough patch in their lives...&  then she describes, step by step, how everything changes for the  better.
If you're looking for a deep look into relationships, if you're  looking for three dimensional characters, if, in other words, you're not  looking for a self-help-type, easy to read book...then this is not the book  for you. If on the other hand you're taking a day off work & want to  curl up in bed with a comforting, light book, this is a good choice. The  fact that you'll probably forget about it 10 minutes later doesn't take  away its value. Funny, warm books like this one can be very good company.  And Sara Lewis is a good writer, in that she does what she sets out to do:  she writes books that make the reader feel a little bit better, a little  bit more optimistic.
2316216
I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early copy of this book, sent right from the author, cause we're cool like that. Anyway, I'd have NO qualms telling Rodney that this book was misleading nonsense, but it isn't. Sure there's a humor twist, but for all of that it really does provide relationship tips that are ACTUALLY easy to follow. Not 1,405 things to do to keep him/her happy. Just some simple things you can do that will actually make a difference in your relationship. I don't put my stamp of approval on just any book, but this one has mine.
2731999
This book is great for new Christians or more mature Christians.  It helps you understand that it really is not about you.
4545974
I actually care a lot about sustaining a good weight for my height and age. The beauty of this book is that it teaches the reader to put the focus on things that matter. Now, I don't need to lose weight right now. I read this book to find out if there was something I didn't know about sustaining where I am. Instead, it fed my need for confirmation bias, if you know what I mean. I'm on the same page with Dr. Tommy Voris. As a guy who runs about a mile 2 or 3 times a week, and plays soccer another 2 days a week, I stay in pretty good shape. I find that my weight stays the same even as I grow leaner (because muscle weighs more than fat). The most important takeaway, focus on where you want to be and what you want to do, and not on the crappy stuff you have to do to get there. After awhile that stuff won't seem crappy anyway. When you don't eat so much, your stomach shrinks, it takes less to fill you up, and you hate the bloated feeling that comes from overeating. You also notice more when you're carrying all that fat around, because your body uses so much energy just for the lethargic process of digestion. And so on. You get the picture. Get this book.
246963
How about this- I absolutely love it and i'm not going to spend a lot of time explaining myself to you.

It's one of the greatest books ever written.
3545120
The good thing about the book is that it tells the we are not overloaded with information, we are over-consuming it.

The detox headline because, it makes us realize the toxins we have surrounded ourselves with. An easy to read guide. And the book name is well justified. Practice self control, shut down the internet, be pragmatic, perfectionism wouldn't take you far or help you accomplish much that you desire to. Make an effort to cleanse your mind and thought and in a way your whole being.

If you think, you are doing so well on your own, grab this book and figure out what more you can do. We all have the same 24 hours. :)

Happy reading.
3347322
In this book, as in all her works, Alexandra Stoddard is not telling you to change YOUR bedside lampshades just because she mentions it in her book. She's not telling YOU to wear acid green, that she loves and she's not telling YOU to check the Caffeine label on the coffe. She's telling you what SHE does and how SHE chooses happiness. No one is going to be able to "Choose Happiness" by following HER suggestions verbatim. What she IS telling you is to look at her examples and find these things in YOUR life. Hers may be silly and trite to you, as some of the negative reviews have mentioned, but the basic idea is sound indeed. You just have to find your own.
The most I got from this book is BEING MINDFUL. Now, we all know this, it's nothing new, but all of this is cumulative anyway. It won't do you a whit's good to practice these tips for a day or a week. It has to be all the time.
...It may not be YOUR path to happiness, but it's a fine start. Thanks Alexandra, I read it often.
1519560
Reading this book really helped get me out of a funk. This was the first self-help book I've read, so I can't compare it to others, but it's got a thumbs up from me. What I got out of it is: I got to care about things because I'm human; I just need to evaluate what I choose to care about.
540961
This book is great for positive reviews....if you need assistance with writing for improvement, it's not going to help though I guess you could just choose the opposite :)
4922481
For me it is great advice. I have much experience with typical therapy and already know the ropes.  This Is How, really gets right to the nitty gritty , with absolutely no B.S.
Having been a huge fan of his other books , and loving his irreverent humor, I was not expecting this straight forward no nonsense advice.
It is not always easy to hear the truth but I give advice to people who ask for it, I feel it is a disservice to them to sugar coat things.  This book is like that.
If you would rather someone hold your hand and pat you on the back while you enjoy feeling sorry for yourself, you not care for the advice.

I myself may not always want to hear that I am capable , and should, do what I know I need to do..
I do not want to make it sound like he is being brutally truthful.  There is still some tasteful humor, but the better thing to point out is he is gentle with you as he explains how to recognize dysfunctional things you may be allowing in your life and not even realize it.
It feels like a sensible manual for life.  For example he talks about common phrases such as I just want to be happy.
But points out things ways in which we tend to keep grasping at things , thinking that will make the happiness come while all the while we seem to have blinders on and don't even have a good idea of what happy is to us.

I am paraphrasing all the that. It is simple , helpful , direct advice and in a very easy to digest format.
46550
I won't bore you minor issues of the book but there are few.  Get it.  Read it .  And enjoy it!!!
4529329
If you're looking for another perky "won't a clean house feel GOOD?" kind of organizing book, this isn't it. I attribute the large numbers of three-star reviews to the fact that most Americans aren't prepared to take a zen approach to their household and are looking for ways to store and arrange what they already own. But if you're like me and have the desire to simplify life, enjoy what you have, and do away with all the things you don't need, you'll likely find this book a breath of fresh air.

Don't look at this as a cleaning strategies book. Look at this as more of a "tidying life coach," that will prompt you to look more closely at the reasons why you are holding onto things that are neither useful nor giving you joy. KonMari says that most often, it is not because we actually need them, but because they either tie us to the past or ease fear about the future... and I find that to be absolutely true. Even if you don't buy into some of the Shinto-related suggestions (as a Christian, I'm not going to be setting up shrines or thanking my possessions for their desire to serve me), there is value in the call to slow down and appreciate what you have for the purpose that they serve. I especially like how she urges readers to let go of guilt attached to unrealized intentions, which keeps you holding onto things that no longer make sense for your lifestyle. She may approach it differently than I would, but I agree 100% that focusing on gratitude for what you do have is the surest way to find contentment.
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Some readers will be put off from the title of this book. Get over it. Marc McCutcheon has written a well-done motivation book to encourage someone who knows very little about publishing. Step-by-step this book introduces you to the world of nonfiction writing.

As he says at the conclusion of the first chapter, "Okay. Ordinary people can write extraordinary books. We've just seen a few examples to prove it. Are you inspired? Is your adrenaline flowing? Is your heart beating paradiddle in your chest? If a little voice inside your head is shouting, "Good heavens, I could do this," run, don't walk, to the next chapter. The fact is, if you think you can, you can."

Every writer whether you are a beginner or a professional can gain something from this how-to title. I recommend it.
3433804
Wonderful book - you can skip around and cover just the sections you want to discuss and when appropriate.  silly too - so not so super serious and takes the mystery out of any wrong info they may have