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Cheaper Than Therapy: How to Keep Life's Small Problems from Becoming Big Ones

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The idea of the book is good, if you don't take care of the little things when they first appear, they end up snowballing and becoming big things. However, I thought the book would include more to read and digest rather than just drawings of paperclips. OK I get the message now offer some insight on motivation. The message didn't need 109 pages of paperclips to get the message across. One cartoon would have done. It took me all of 5 minutes to "read". Sorry, wanted more for the money.

Who wants to be uncomfortable? No one. Well, "Cheaper Than Therapy" uses the coolest paperclips to remind us that consistent comfort comes at a heavy pile up or at a high price. The truth isn't easy to hear but it's indeed simple. I'd recommend this book to anyone who wants to function better in life. I'd also recommend this book to anyone who wants to say, " I actually read an entire book today!" I'm a busy one and for me that in it self was theraputic. Thanks Gina! :)

Cheaper Than Therapy is a delightful lesson in becoming more self-aware and in learning to keep little worries from growing out of proportion. When I finished this easy read, it occurred to me that I could have used this advice twenty years ago. I immediately ordered two more copies of the book to give as gifts to two young friends whom I felt could benefit from the wisdom found between its covers. I would recommend it to anyone who is ready to take a small step toward a better way of thinking about life.

A quick read that leaves you feeling refreshed and confident to face the challenges ahead. This is not a book you'll read just once but one you'll reference again and again.

Every time I pick up Cheaper Than Therapy I find myself wondering how such a little book can hold such a powerful message. Perhaps it is because each page is cleverly and creatively designed to entice the reader, who is then eager to absorb and reflect on its valuable lesson...and, of all things, has fun while doing it. What a concept!

I recieved this book as a gift from my Father for my 30th birthday. At a time when I am trying to gain perspective, Gina's book hit the nail on the head. I truly enjoyed her use of examples that I could relate to in my day to day activities. The Lesson of the Paper Clips has made me realize how simple it can be to keep my life organized and to appreciate and overcome the challenges I am faced with. I am eager to read her upcoming book "The Lessons of the Chopsticks".

In Cheaper than Therapy; How to keep Life's Small Problems from Becoming Big Ones, Gina Greenlee has delivered on the promise of her book's title with a creative and entertaining approach to sharing one of her own life's great lessons with all of us. The lesson of the paper clips is elegant in its simplicity, profound in its implications and life changing in its application. This is a must read for everyone from elementary school students to corporate CEOs. From the moment you read Cheaper than Therapy for the first time, you'll begin to make positive changes in your everyday approach to handling life's challenges. I know I'll never look at a paper clip the same way again.

Thank you, Gina!!

A poignantly moving concept that everyone can use in everyday life. A simple idea that perpetuates itself and becomes something larger than the sum of its parts. A quick read and an excellent gift. Coffee table fodder of epic perportions...

What a great book, for yourself or to give to someone else! I love the variety of paperclip images, the white space, the words placed just so on each page. Read it quickly or relish each lesson within the larger lesson. I can't wait for the next installment!

Finally, a most enjoyable and interesting book filled with practical and useful guidance that can be helpful for every age and every level. Each lesson is deeply meaningful, yet stated so simply. A true Gem!!!