Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die [Paperback]

Karol Jackowski (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2000

Once you get your hands on this heavenly book you wont be able to resist its inspirational instructions on how to live lifelike you have nothing to lose.

TEN FUN THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE blends humor, insight, and wisdom in a way thats accessible and irresistible. Nothing exhilarates and sends the soul soaring more than having the best time everso much so that face muscles ache from such hearty laughter, writes author Karol Jackowski, a nun for more than 35 years. May you have millions of such laughs. Time rarely gets more divine that that.

Featuring whimsical illustrations and pointers on how to rediscover a fulfilling lifeincluding how to treat yourself, get some depth, and make yourself interestingTEN FUN THINGS TO DO BEFORE YOU DIE is a boundless well of enthusiasm and encouragement. Its a deceptively simple guide to lifeand a way to rediscover the power of wry humor, humanity, and faith.

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review

The cover of Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die says that its author is "nun other than" Karol Jackowski, which gives you a hint of the humor and humility that suffuses this sister's faith. (The cover's funky design, in the style of those old Monty Python animated interludes, is a tip-off too.) "Nothing exhilarates and sends the soul soaring more than having the best time ever--so much so that face muscles ache from such hearty laughter," she writes. "May you have millions of such laughs. Time rarely gets more divine than that." Each of the titular 10 things--from "Write Something at the End of Every Day" to "Think about Nuns" to "Live Like You Have Nothing Left to Lose"--is described in a short chapter, illustrated with very funny line drawings. Even people who can't stand self-help books may enjoy this one, because its voice is so delightfully free of sententiousness and so disarmingly candid. Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die is a book that will challenge and comfort the reader, and serve as a reminder that we were created to enjoy the world--a message that will give many readers permission to do just that. --Michael Joseph Gross

About the Author

Karol Jackowski, a nun for more than 35 years, is now a member of the Sisters for Christian Community. She is also currently chief operating officer for a small chain of specialty gift stores called ALPHABETS in New York City. She lives in Manhattan.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion; 1st edition (March 8, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786885475
• ISBN-13: 978-0786885473
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #279,023 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #63 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Nonfiction > Philosophy > Ethics & Morality

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A joy to read..., December 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Fun Things to Do Before You Die (Paperback)

A beautiful book! I loved the humor and insight; even my 14 year old son enjoyed it, and there's a tough audience. You'll be very glad you got this book.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sublime, often humorous way to put life into perspective, June 23, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Fun Things to Do Before You Die (Paperback)

A wonderful book! Karol Jackowski combines humor with profound insights about life. She shares ways to accept our responsibilities in life with joy.

I read this book several years ago and still return to it frequently. It is like taking a quiet retreat from the busy, hectic world

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique blend of humor and insight., July 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: 10 Fun Things to Do Before You Die (Paperback)

Nuns were never like this when I was young. Sister Jackowski writes with humor and wisdom about having fun with God. I found it insightful and thought-provoking. Many, many good ideas for improving your life. I highly recommend it to everyone, but especially Catholics.