Customer Reviews

The Wish List

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I have been keeping for sometime a notebook in which I write things that I want to do in my life from sailing, visiting Italy, and writing a magazine article to eating less fried foods, and stop worrying for once. I have about 500 entries and its a great feeling when I can slash them off after they are completed. I bought Kipfer's 14,000 Things to be Happy About and I liked the lists of things she mentions that make you happy since it was so diverse and amusing. When I saw The Wish list, I thought perfect for me because it was just lists of wishes like that of my notebook. I like this book a lot because its simply ideas and wishes that I would never have thought about. From simple wishes such as join a health food co-op, learn to play the piano, stand up for a friend to the challenging, have dinner with former governers, hike the Appalachian, sit next to Jack Nicholsen at a Lakers game, this book has tons of ideas. I have added many entries from it and have never failed to be entertained by Kipfer's ideas. This is a small thick book that would fit well in a stocking, on your desk, and in good reading spots such as an office or even a bathroom. I love to pull it out and pencil off or circle entries that I have done or wish to do.

My sister and I each received this book for Christmas, and I haven't been able to put mine down. I am amazed at how many things I can already cross off, and how many things I have left to do. When I saw "own a corgi", I knew this book was for me!

I bought this for my friend who was suffering from a mid-life crisis. By marking the things he had done in red, he was able to see how many great experiences he had had in his life. More importantly, he saw how many more there were to look forward to experiencing.

I was thoroughly disappointed in this book. This was not a book for reading. I can't believe it was on Oprah's list. What a hoax this was! This is the time that I should have looked at the book at a book store (and not purchased it sight unseen over the internet) to see that it was mostly blank pages with a few typewritten words.

Don't look for a sequel.

This book is wonderful because it sparks ideas. When I read "Plant herbs from seeds in window boxes", I thought it sounded like fun. Maybe it's not as exciting as "Win the Nobel Peace Prize", but The Wish List succeeds at conveying the idea that all experiences are worthy and one can learn from them. I recommend this book for anyone stuck in a rut and who needs a jumping off point to get out of it.

Like the first idea is the book says, "Try everything once."

This book made me realize two things when I received it in 1997. First, I need to remember how many things I have accomplished in my life. Second, what an accomplishment or "wish" is to one person is not to me. I define my own success.

I have dealt with depression and lack of motivation for many years. Whenever I feel like I need a pick-me-up, I whip out this book and start thumbing through it. It has loads of ideas on things to do in your life. I recommend it to anyone and everyone who feels a little hopeless or bored sometimes. GREAT book!

I wish I had bought two...my husband got his for Christmas from me and he hasn't even looked at it yet. I have looked at it and love it. I may snatch it from him...

I bought this book about 5 years ago and have had so much fun reading it. I know I'll never get to do all of the "wishes" but I do check them off as I complete them. I would love to see how many I can achieve in the next 40+ years. It's a great book when you're bored to just pick up and open to any page. My kids have fun looking at it with me too. This is one of the greatest books I've ever opened!

Allows you to let your imagination go and dream BIG. You can even enter your own wishes. You don't have to accomplish each one, but let yourself go and DREAM!!!