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Shut the Hell Up!: 101 Reasons to Appreciate Your Life, Government, and Society Today

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I first read about this book in The Boston Globe. Then I saw an article in GEORGE magazine online. Recently I saw the authors on ABC TV in Boston. I listened to their message in an interview and I was sold. The book has helped me remember why I should appreciate life's simple moments. Now I just read another awesome review in The Improper Bostonian! The book's powerful message is everywhere -- including my personal bookshelf!

What a perfect gift for your friendly, neighborhood whiner. You know who I mean, the one person who will always find something to complain about regardless of the situation. We can all appreciate and benefit the humor of the authors, Jannery and Barney. Some days you need to appreciate freedom of religion or even the invention of the flushable toilet.

An excellent gift for graduates (high school and college), twentysomethings and everyone else.

Great minds think alike, I have had some of these same thoughts over the years, am glad somone put them in writing!

I first heard about Shut the Hell Up! on a talk radio show in Texas, my home state. Two weeks later I was traveling on business in St. Louis and I heard about the book on another radio show. I bought the book that day. Now people call me "Mr. Positive!" My entire outlook has changed -- for the better.

At first I thought the title was crude, but it got my curiosity. After reading the book, I realized it is basically about NOT complaining. It's purely positive! I've even started my own Appreciate Your Life Journal. Thanks for the totally positive attitude!

Get ready for a bestseller! Forget clever titles like "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff" and "Chicken Noodle Soup for the Soul" because "Shut the Hell Up!" says it all in 101 motivating examples. You must read this book...it is America's appreciate-your-life-bible!

I bought this book with pretty high hopes and was very disappointed. I think the reviews I saw on-line must have been submitted by the publisher and/or authors. If this book cost $1.25 it would have been priced right. It is basically a collection of little statements and/or facts that are supposed to make you feel better. Some are as short as one sentance ... saying something like "gas is on average $1.50 per gallon cheaper in the US than in Europe" ... hmmm, I'm feeling better already!?!

It's about time someone had the guts to write a book like this. I heard one of the authors on Wisconsin radio. Thanks for reminding me what I have to appreciate in the United States. It's easy to forget just how good we have it.

Just got this book after hearing an interview with the authors in Toronto, Canada. Now I feel guilty if I complain about anything! Especially after reading about the 98 year old man who ran a marathon (that's 26+ miles). Inspiring!

This is one of the worst "books" (if you can call it a book!!) that I have ever read!! It's pointless, meaningless drivel that a sixth grader could have written. Maybe the authors are in sixth grade? One of the authors, Beth Jannery, claims to be a writer. This isn't writing! Don't waste your money!