Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World Is Getting You Down: More Than 750 Sayings and Anecdotes [Hardcover]

Allen Klein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2, 2006

Handy desk-reference offers over 750 witty quotations. A resource for writers, readers, speakers and anyone who likes to have a perfect line on hand, this marvelous and affirming book features humorous words from the famous and infamous including Charlie Chaplin, Dr. Seuss, Bill Cosby, John Cleese, George Burns, et al. Black and white drawings throughout.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Handy desk-reference offers over 750 witty quotations. A resource for writers, readers, speakers and anyone who likes to have a perfect line on hand, this marvelous and affirming book features humorous words from the famous and infamous including Charlie Chaplin, Dr. Seuss, Bill Cosby, John Cleese, George Burns, et al. Black and white drawings throughout.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (May 2, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517100142
• ISBN-13: 978-0517100141
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,415,801 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For information about my workshops, or, reprintable articles about humor go to my website: www.allenklein.com

--Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor

--Hunter College (New York City) Hall of Fame honoree

--Certified Speaking Professional from the National Speakers Association

--2005-2006 President of The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (www.aath.org)

As of July 2011, I have authored seventeen books about humor as well as books about the positive side of life.
My first book, The Healing Power of Humor, is currently in a 36 printing and ninth language translation.

I am the world's only "Jollytologist"

I have BA from Hunter College and a Master's degree from St. Mary's College in MN.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cheers!, March 5, 2001

By 

Jacki Kwan (Potomac, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World Is Getting You Down: More Than 750 Sayings and Anecdotes (Hardcover)

This little but mighty book is both a personal and a professional gift. One can turn to any page and find a quip for a little "pick me up." As a speaker and workshop presenter on the health benefits of humor, I find this book a valuable tool to emphasize ideas. For instance...."Humor is not a condiment. It's a main course. It's not a trinket; it's a gem. It doesn't need justification; it's essential." Gene Perret. The quotations are alphabetized by subject matter and that makes it easy to find sayings pertaining to a certain concept.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great gift book, December 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World Is Getting You Down: More Than 750 Sayings and Anecdotes (Hardcover)

This is a quick read, yet it is a book you may find yourself turning to again and again. My only complaint is that the source information includes only the authors/speakers' names.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Light-hearted, upbeat quotes to cheer up a dull day!, November 9, 2001

By 

Karen Oberst "quote_lady" (Klamath Falls, OR USA) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World Is Getting You Down: More Than 750 Sayings and Anecdotes (Hardcover)

More than 750 upbeat, humorous quotations.

Quotations on laughter, play, jokes, wit, frivolity, amusement and other topics will make you smile, giggle, or even laugh out loud--and if the quotes don't, the whimsical illustrations by Monica Sheehen will. But the quotes aren't just funny, they are intended to lift your spirits. Many make you think even while you are smiling.

If you need cheering up, or you're having a bad day, this is the book for you!