The Meaning of Life [Hardcover]

Bradley Trevor Greive (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

It's an age-old question that has stumped the great minds of history: What is the meaning of life? In his hilarious and uplifting style, best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive finally provides the answer: Figure out what you love and do it.

Illustrated with playful photographs of animals, BTG's insightful prose again hits his target straight on. He muses about why we're here and our greater purpose in the grand scheme of things. His informal style provides a refreshing counterpoint to what has always been one of life's big debates. For example, when it comes to discovering your passion, BTG writes, "First, no one else will tell you about it--it's just like walking around all day with a sign on your back that says KICK ME".

The Meaning of Life is a witty, thought-provoking book that makes an ideal gift for anyone who's seeking their true purpose-and wants to laugh along the way.

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About the Author

New York Times best-selling author Bradley Trevor Greive, author of the modern classic The Blue Day Book, is a household name in 35 countries. His seven prior books have won awards worldwide and sold more than 10 million copies. Born in Australia, Bradley spent most of his childhood living in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. A graduate of Australia's Royal Military College, he served as a paratroop platoon commander before leaving the army to pursue more creative misadventures. Also an award-winning artist, cartoonist, poet, toy designer, screenwriter, inventor, and qualified cosmonaut, Bradley lives mostly in Sydney, Australia.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; FEP Removed edition (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740723367
• ISBN-13: 978-0740723360
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #212,787 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #11 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Health, Mind & Body > Mental Health > Depression
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > General
  • #21 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Essays

More About the Author

Since the debut of his international best-seller The Blue Day Book, Bradley Trevor Greive has become an international publishing sensation. A former Australian paratrooper, BTG left the army to pursue more creative misadventures. He has been bitten by wild monkeys and rabid bats and was accepted into the Russian cosmonaut program--though those incidents hopefully were unrelated. He spends most of his time in a tiny Tasmanian hamlet with his three very large dogs.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't let the cute pictures distract you :), October 14, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Meaning of Life (Hardcover)

I'm pretty versed when it comes to motivational and self-help books. There seems to be a trend these days that you must use at least 300+ pages to get your message across, when in reality 95% of that is just "stuffing".

"The Meaning Of Life" is a brilliant book because of it's to-the-point simplicity. Don't let the cute pictures distract you or flip through the pages so quickly; give some thought to the text. I was amazed at what this book did for me!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I LOVED IT!!!, November 3, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: The Meaning of Life (Hardcover)

I thought(and think) that Bradly Trevor Greive is the best author. I've read all of the other reviews and most of them were either good or horrible. I think that the people who say its the most meaningless thing they've ever read and could've been written by a ten year old are missing the point. Yes, it could have been written by a 10 year old but that's what makes it so fantastic! It's simple and funny.

When I saw the reviews that said the pictures were degrading animals I laughed out loud. I guess they want everyone to think that if somthing is funny then it is degrading. I thought they were extremely uplifting. After I read this book I spent my break asking the questions it asks.

All in all I would recomend this book to everyone who loves to have a good laugh and enjoys some of the most siple things in life

16 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can I rate more than 5 stars?, April 28, 2002

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"kevineglin" (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Meaning of Life (Hardcover)

This book is for anyone and everyone. The author sets the readers expectations in the intro, that this book does NOT provide answers - it is a book about questions. When I picked this book up at [local store], I found myself so overjoyed I read the entire book in the store. With useful wisdom applying to all areas of life, the book does not stress an answer or religeon or method, though it agrees with the loving happiness you will find stressed in any society or religion. Nothing metaphysical - this book is simple and may have a different meaning for each reader.
The most brilliant author since Aesop.