Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life [Paperback]

Theresa Cheung (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 2003

A great cup of coffee is, in the words of the author, "the lubricant of great thoughts, conversation, and celebration." Here, Theresa Cheung has brewed up an original concept-the principles of a happy, contented life can be found right under your nose, in your coffee cup! This one-of-a-kind guidebook outlines the seven principles of coffee wisdom that are as rich, enlightening, and invigorating as the beverage they celebrate.

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Conari Pr (November 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573248657
• ISBN-13: 978-1573248655
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,182,064 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A One-of-a-Kind Guidebook To Both Life And Coffee, May 28, 2004

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Janet Boyer "Author, Blogger, Radio Host" (Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life (Paperback)

"The seven principles of coffee wisdom are as rich, enlightening, and invigorating as the beverage they celebrate. Whether you decided to dip into or read this book from cover to cover, the positive reflections, practical strategies, and inspirational techniques are all designed to help you stay fully awake, live life to the maximum, and feel good every day. It goes without saying that drinking a delicious cup or two as you read or reread this book is of course highly recommended." -- Theresa Cheung in Coffee Wisdom

Seven steaming principles for a more happy, contented life can be found right under your nose--and in your cup of coffee!

In the delightful book Coffee Wisdom - 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life, author Theresa Cheung has brewed up a one-of-a-kind guidebook to both life and coffee. Featuring coffee-personality quizzes, trivia, and quotes, she shows readers how the pleasures of coffee growing, making and drinking parallel 7 principles for better living:

1. Reheating causes bitterness. Your past is the reason, not the excuse.
2. Start with fresh grounds. Learn from your mistakes, don't repeat them.
3. Use the correct grind. Put right what you can and accept what you can't.
4. Use high-quality beans and fresh, pure, cold water. Celebrate your uniqueness.
5. Get the proportions right. Challenge irrational thinking.
6. Boiling destroys the flavor. Check your stress levels.
7. Drink it while its hot. Live in the present.

From the "penny universities" in 18th century London, to celebrated coffee drinkers like Voltaire and Beethoven, this 173 paged book gives fascinating tidbits on the history of coffee and its notorious drinkers. For example, did you know that France's most prolific author, Honore de Balzac, drank over sixty cups of coffee a day and slept only 2 hours a night? Or that Bach loved coffee so much he composed Coffee Cantata?

This books provides much more than coffee trivia, self-tests, and recipes, however. Cheung serves as an encourager and cheerleader, coaxing readers to release mindsets and habits that no longer serve our well-being and growth. She shares the story of Roger Bannister, the runner who smashed the world record by running a mile in 4 minutes. After that barrier was broken, runners all over the world began to run 4-minute miles. So it is with our mental barriers, Cheung asserts. If we strongly believe we can achieve something, we will.

Filled with common-sense wisdom and fascinating tidbits, this book is an aromatic treat for the soul. I highly recommend it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cute Concept... As it is With Coffee... so With Life...., January 22, 2004

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Julie Jordan Scott "Writer, Life Coach - Owne... (Bakersfield, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life (Paperback)

Cheung delivers a clever little book destined to be read in many coffee shops and to be perched on many coffee tables.

It is not deep or far reaching in content... it is quirky, well blended and not too rich or over-boiled. (A little coffee humor for you today.)

It will not win any big literary awards and may be just the thing for your coffee loving friend. Content wise, there are some gold nuggets and fun factoids in magazine like sidebars called "The Coffee Box."

5.0 out of 5 stars For people who love coffee and life, December 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Coffee Wisdom: 7 Finely-Ground Principles for Living a Full-Bodied Life (Paperback)

What a charming book! If you love coffee you'll love the clever way the author mixes popular psychology with the enjoyment of making and drinking coffee. A book to dip into at any time day or night and one to definitely leave out on your coffee table.