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"Hard work never killed anybody." This conviction built our great nation and made it the star-spangled superpower that it is. But Bradley Trevor Greive (BTG) wants us to know when enough's enough! Funny and perceptive, The Book for People Who Do Too Much reminds us that, in fact, hard work has killed a whole bunch of people. It has also caused premature aging, unsightly baldness, and explosive indigestion and is responsible for a lot of very questionable fashion statements.Too many people drive themselves beyond reasonable limits to do more, have more, and be more. BTG points out that ironically, they actually end up with a lot less. "It's like climbing mountain after mountain and never taking the time to look at the view," he says. With his trademark combination of engaging animal photos, gentle humor, and priceless insights, BTG urges us to have the courage to say NO, and to learn to use this liberating two-letter word in a way that is amusing and empowering and won't offend. Saying no can sound selfish, but by saving time to enjoy our lives and pursue our true passions, we'll ultimately have a lot more of ourselves to share with those who are most special to us.

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Bradley Trevor Greive was born in Australia's untamed island state of Tasmania in 1970, but spent most of his childhood living in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, and Singapore. A graduate of Australia's Royal Military College, BTG served as a paratroop platoon commander before leaving military service to pursue more creative misadventures. The change of direction has paid off; his work consistently dominates the gift book charts. Also an award-winning artist, cartoonist, poet, toy designer, screenwriter, and inventor, BTG lives mostly in Sydney, Australia, with his rabbit, Biff.

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  • Hardcover: 120 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 1, 2004)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0740741837
  • ISBN-13: 978-0740741838
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #178,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Still a winning formula, December 15, 2004
By Robert C. Chesnavich (Pittsburgh, PA 15210) - See all my reviews
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At some point in reading Bradley Trevor Grieve's mini-sermons one can't help but get hit by a wave of "Why didn't I think of this?" The idea of taking a simple lecture on enjoying life for what it is and complimenting it with animal photographs that perfectly and often very humorously illustrate his point is so simple that it's genius. In "The Book For People Who Do Too Much" Grieve continues with this formula, and for the most part the results are successful.

Saying "for the most part" however separates this book from some of his classics. Grieve does stumble a bit here, and I think that might have to do with the subject matter. The concept of trying to do too much in a quickly complexifying society is something that is mostly unique to humans. Trying to find animal equivalents to this is difficult, and at times some of the attempts to link pictures and text seem a bit forced.

However the earnestness and thoughtfulness that Grieve always puts into his subject matter is no less on display here, and that easily overcomes such objections. In the introduction Grieve states that this book was born out of his own propensity for doing too much, and the book's story make it clear that he is speaking from experience. And despite the aforementioned misses Grieve includes a few howlers, though like most of his best pairings they are better seen than described.

So overall good, but not quite Grieve's best work, and so not the best starting point for those who are new to him. For those people I recommend "The Meaning Of Life". But for those who have other of his books and looking to get more this makes for a quality addition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Book for People Who Do Too Much, August 29, 2006
This little book is clever, funny and full of adorable pictures of animals depicting the various states we live in as we go through life trying to do everything. The advice is wise and it's worth reading over and over again.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Bought It for the Pictures - Wasn't Disappointed, August 16, 2005
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Although the words ring true throughout the book, it's the photos that capture your attention. A great little book for gift-giving, this book is a welcome addition to any coffee table, end table, office or even bathroom bookshelf. :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Another Pick-Me-Up
This is also another book of the same flavour from the same author. In that sense, there is really nothing new here, and the advices in the book can be found better expressed... Read more
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