Life Lessons from People Like You.....Cops and psychologists, bureaucrats and salesmen, lion tamers and morticians...everybody's got a story to tell and a life lesson we can take to heart. In the "Your Name Here GUIDE TO LIFE", you'll meet all kinds of accidental teachers, from balloon boy to Mother Teresa and Mr. Totally Secure. It's all here, along with a few insights about how to be truly happy. This is the book you'd write about your life and your wisdom, if we hadn't done all the work for you. Author Michael Rosenbaum has been recording the insights of everyday people for decades, capturing our essential truths and documenting our follies. This collection of life lessons delivers an instructive and funny tour of the human condition. Warning: Intended solely for people with open minds and common sense. Contains no preaching, lecturing, threats or magic formulas. Do not read this book while operating heavy machinery or performing brain surgery.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
For baby boomers, the morals of the stories are not new. As we read, we figuratively strike chords and nod in assent, then jot our own thoughts in the space provided to do so. Had we reflected more thoughtfully on these principles when we were the ages of today's X'ers and Y'ers, we would have improved our decisions and our lives. Get a copy of this book for each of your teen-plus children and grandchildren. After they read it(takes only an hour), quiz them to make sure the "truth has slapped them in the face".
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. Lavery
Format:Paperback
This is a book for the quiet, private moments that we can carve out of the day to form our thoughts and share them with ourselves. Michael gets us to that place quickly in "Your Name Here, GUIDE TO LIFE". But bring a pencil. When I began writing in the "My Story" space at the end of each chapter I found that I was truly interacting with, not just reading the book. Michael brings a punchy style, honed over many years of news reporting and public relations writing that gets us to the point quickly and then invites us to take the remaining time to ponder. Its like having a friend sitting and sharing an evening of stories and wisdom, and leaving you with a set of notes on your conversation. Prepared to be pleased that you can enjoy something so quickly and that you can have a delightful conversation with a book.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By T. Padgett
Format:Paperback
During my 51 years on this little journey of life I continue to amaze myself regarding the ways I can mess up. It's always nice to know that I have company. The cool thing is that I keep evolving by learning my lessons. I have a 14-year-old son that I would like to download my experience into with one click. But as most of us know, this "force feeding" approach doesn't work too well. After reading Michael's book, it quickly became apparent that maybe a third party could be a little more impressionable on him...but only in bits and pieces. I have begun leaving my son one of the stories every other day or so. I put them on his chair at his desk. Before he jumps onto Facebook for a marathon session, he can invest just a minute or two to read some reassurance--that he's not alone facing the daily challenges of life. It's all a matter of perspective and Michael did a great job of framing a lifetime of it. It's a gift I can't thank him enough for.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
I bought this for 2 graduating grandchildren, I wish I could have given it to my children! It would have been helpful to me as well when I was starting out into the world.
Published on May 26, 2011 by Ruby Walczak
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good review of "You"!
Michael has produced an insightful quick read that will benefit all people trying to improve themselves. It is sensitive and provides good thoughts for all. Read more
Published on July 6, 2010 by Peter Christman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Yeah, I could have written it, but I'm glad that I read it instead.
This was a very interesting book. Just as the title suggests had I had the time I very well could have written this one. Read more
Published on January 15, 2010 by Jennifer
4.0 out of 5 stars
Bottom line: no bull.
Michael Rosenbaum, [Your Name Here] Guide to Life (Barosum Books, 2009)
I've read a hundred books like this before. Most likely, so have you. Read more
I've read a hundred books like this before. Most likely, so have you. Read more
Published on November 30, 2009 by Robert P. Beveridge
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is like having a Zen Master and WC Fields in your back pocket
It is delightful to put into words all the assorted thoughts that we have during our lives in a concise manner and in an amazingly short amount of time. Read more
Published on October 14, 2009 by H. G. Conrad
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Clear messages in complex times
It really is important to be reminded from time to time to take a step back and really rejoice in what you have and not get bogged down in what you don't. Read more
Published on October 12, 2009 by burritodude
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved It!
In short, this book is great, awesome and outstanding. There is no reading through a bunch of muck to get to the point here. Read more
Published on September 5, 2009 by Darcy Bretz
4.0 out of 5 stars
I liked it!
Every once in a while you come across a book that just says it the way it is in as few words as are necessary. This is one of those books.I liked it! I really liked it.
Published on August 22, 2009 by Elaine Fogel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surrogate Dad
A few years ago while as I was enduring my daily train commute from a far western suburb to my downtown Chicago office, I started to jot down thoughts that I wanted to share with... Read more
Published on August 21, 2009 by W. Kirk James
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great review from a one time Skeptic
I was prepared to not like this book. I typically do not like life recipe books e.g. how to be thinner, smarter, get dates, solve all of your problems, etc. Read more
Published on August 17, 2009 by Scott Dann
