Life's Little Instruction Book Volume II [Paperback]

Jr. H. Jackson Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993

The author's followup to Life's Little Instruction Book advises readers to jump in a pile of leaves with someone you love and never drive while holding a cup of coffee between your knees, among other pithy, practical tips. Original.

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About the Author

H. Jackson Brown, Jr. is a New York Times number-one-best-selling author who lives in Nashville, Tennessee.

He is the author of Life's Little Instruction Book (volumes I, II, and III), Live and Learn, and Pass It On (volumes I, II, and III), When You Lick a Slug Your Tongue Goes Numb, The Little Book of Christmas Joys, with Rosemary Brown and Kathy Peel, and with Robyn Spizman, A Hero in Every Heart. He has also written fourteen Life's Little Treasure Books and two Kids' Little Treasure Books. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Rutledge Hill Pr (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558532161
• ISBN-13: 978-1558532168
• Product Dimensions: 6 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,084 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and full of practical wisdom, June 30, 2007

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John Chancellor "Mentor coach" (Spring Hill, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life's Little Instruction Book, Volume II: A Few More Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life (Paperback)

This is the second volume in a series. It is delightful, easy to read and full of practical wisdom. It can be read in one sitting. The suggestions(512) are short, one or two sentences and were written by Brown to his son. The gems of wisdom are what you typically think of as being handed down from generation to generation.

It should not be read an stuffed in the bookshelf. While we probably have heard or know most of these bits of wisdom, we do need to be reminded of the thoughts. So it is helpful to read them ever so often. The more you read them, the deeper your understanding and appreciation of these truths.

A few of my favorites:

Act with courtesy and fairness regardless of how others treat you. Don't let them determine your response.

Spend your time and energy creating, not critizing.

Keep your private thoughts private.

Treat your employees with the same respect you give your clients.

When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

The book is entertaining and enlightening. Well worth reading a few times a year.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An OK book., April 4, 2007

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Michael Silkebakken "book dude" (3801 N Geraldine, Apt. 6, OKC, OK 73112) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Life's Little Instruction Book, Volume II: A Few More Suggestions, Observations, and Reminders on How to Live a Happy and Rewarding Life (Paperback)

This book was mildly useful. Much of it was smarmy trash but there were a few tidbits that were worthwhile. For me, it is entertaining to read books like this.