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The ability to laugh at annoyances, crises, and even outright disasters can literally save your life. The author presents a series of proven techniques for overcoming the negative effects of loss, setbacks, upsets, disappointments, trials, and tribulations.
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I wrote this book after my wife died. Her humor helped me get through the three difficult years of her terminal illness. Hundreds of people have told me how it helped them to not only deal with life-challenging issues but everyday trials and tribulations as well. It must have because the book is now in 24th printing and seventh language translation. (as of 02/01) For more, check out allenklein.com
The ability to laugh at annoyances, crises, and even outright disasters can literally save your life. The author presents a series of proven techniques for overcoming the negative effects of loss, setbacks, upsets, disappointments, trials, and tribulations.
From the Author
I wrote this book after my wife died. Her humor helped me get through the three difficult years of her terminal illness. Hundreds of people have told me how it helped them to not only deal with life-challenging issues but everyday trials and tribulations as well. It must have because the book is now in 24th printing and seventh language translation. (as of 02/01) For more, check out allenklein.com
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In laughter, we transcend our predicaments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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San Francisco, New York City, Add Some Nonsense, Charlie Chaplin, Spotting Life's Setups, United States, Woody Allen, Smile Be Your Umbrella, Steve Allen, Uncle Tom, Virginia Tooper New!
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In laughter, we transcend our predicaments. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
literal humor, comic irony, clown nose Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
San Francisco, New York City, Add Some Nonsense, Charlie Chaplin, Spotting Life's Setups, United States, Woody Allen, Smile Be Your Umbrella, Steve Allen, Uncle Tom, Virginia Tooper New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- The Beginnings of Provocative Therapy by Frank Farrelly on page 54, and Back Matter
- Woody Allen by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Humor & Psychotherapy (Master Work) by Thomas L. Kuhlman on page 63, and Back Matter
- Notes to Myself: My Struggle to Become a Person by Hugh Prather on page 24, and Back Matter
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- The Personality Disorders Treatment Planner by Neil R. Bockian on 11 pages
- Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul: 101 Healing Stories About Those Who Have Survived Cancer by Jack Canfield on 5 pages
- The Courage to Laugh by Allen Klein in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Almost Home: Embracing the Magical Connection Between Positive Humor & Spirituality by Jacki Kwan in Front Matter, Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illnes by Herbert Benson on page 273, page 275, and Back Matter
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If you have any interest at all in the therapeutic value of humor and laughter, you owe it to yourself to check out The Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (www.aath.org). By joining that nonprofit organization you support the ongoing understanding ...
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