How to Skip Stones: And 43 More of Life's Forgotten Pleasures (Gift Anthologies) [Paperback]

Hyperion Books (Author), Eddie Bauer (Editor), Bauer (Editor)

Book Description

Series: Gift Anthologies | Publication Date: November 1998

An enchanting guide to appreciating the little things in life, this delightfully illustrated gift book offers simple instructions for skipping stones and 43 more "little things" that bring simple pleasures.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

What a satisfying, pared-down package of pleasure this is, with its white-on-black line drawings. Remember how much fun you used to have making noises with grass blades, skipping stones, and filling water balloons? All those are here and more, including some "just for adults" joys such as calling in well to work. How to have fun: 1. turn off TV and computer, 2. read this book, 3. smile.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion Books (Adult Trd Pap) (November 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786883766
• ISBN-13: 978-0786883769
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 5.1 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,611,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great stress busting book - good idea for Xmas stockings, September 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Skip Stones: And 43 More of Life's Forgotten Pleasures (Gift Anthologies) (Paperback)

I'm a father and thought this would be great to entertain my kids whilst travelling next year. That'll certainly work but it's also a good adult fun book with various 'how too's' like; How to phone in well to work, How to switch off the telly, How to have piggy-back fights etc. Certainly worth the cash - I know a few members of my family who'll be getting a stress busting copy this Xmas. Top bananas.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it., June 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Skip Stones: And 43 More of Life's Forgotten Pleasures (Gift Anthologies) (Paperback)

How anyone could not laugh, smile and rave about this book is beyond me. I loved it enough to buy the three the local store had in stock, and I still have a few people to whom I want to give copies, so here I am ordering more!

It's not to be taken as a manual, but rather a reminder, as the previous reader touched on.

Buy this book, it'll make you smile.

4.0 out of 5 stars an important reminder, March 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: How to Skip Stones: And 43 More of Life's Forgotten Pleasures (Gift Anthologies) (Paperback)

I disagree with the rather harsh review of the previous reader. While we may not need step-by-step instructions to watch clouds, most of us have a definite need to be reminded that there is value in the act. This book is an important reminder to enjoy life's simple pleasures.