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Life Lessons from a 40 something... Paperback – July 19, 2017

by Pamela Sommers (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 68 ratings
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It’s a big, wide world out there…

So, whether you are fresh out of college and looking for guidance on how to figure out this whole “adulting” thing.

Or, if you are young at heart, with a secret ambition or dream goal on the back-burner and feel too afraid to take the leap.

In Life Lessons from a 40 something… Pamela Sommers, an award-winning entrepreneur reveals her tips and advice, with real life stories to help you overcome your fears, motivate you to be the best you can be and to go for your dreams.

She has learned the hard way, so you don’t have to.

This self-help and personal growth book is filled with golden nuggets of wisdom, just for you.

It is packed with tips and advice covering everyday matters in life; from personal topics; such as ways to boost confidence, manage loneliness, love yourself, self-care, build your self-esteem, self-worth and how to remain positive and happy within, to more practical issues such as how to manage your money and handle social situations. It is based on lessons that have been learned throughout her personal journey.

In a nutshell, it is a self-help and personal growth book created to empower and inspire.

By the time you finish reading this book, you will have everything you need to conquer the world.

‘The world is your oyster’

It all starts by taking the first step

Are you ready?

What readers are saying about Life Lessons from a 40 something...:

★★★★★ 'Life Lessons is a book that I wish I would have read years ago'
★★★★★ 'This is a warm and useful book that I would recommend to anyone from the age of 16 to 40'
★★★★★ 'Big-hearted advice from a wise lady'
★★★★★ 'An easy read and truly inspirational'
★★★★★ 'A very enjoyable read'

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  1. Print length
    230 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    July 19, 2017
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.52 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1999739108
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1999739102
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'Although geared toward teenagers and young adults, Life Lessons from a 40 something has all sorts of good advice applicable for all ages, even those of us who are 40 something as well. A pleasant read, full of Ms. Sommers personal experiences and the lessons she learned over the years.' - The International Review of Books

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pamela Sommers (July 19, 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 230 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1999739108
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1999739102
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.1 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.52 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 68 ratings

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Pamela Sommers

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Pamela Sommers is the author of bestsellers, Life lessons from a 40 Something…: For The Best Start In Life, Building Castles In The Sky: How To Make Your Dreams Come True & Fabulously You: Live a Life You Love. She has been featured in a number of publications including Success, The Independent, Metro, Belfast Telegraph, House of Coco and Spotlight magazines, and also in the HuffPost and LadyBossBlogger blogs, with her tips and advice for entrepreneurs.

She is the founder of SommerSparkle, an international multi award-winning online boutique that provides beautiful jewellery & accessories for special occasions, which have been showcased in British Vogue, Marie Claire and many others.

Pamela is passionate about inspiring others to make their dreams come true. She loves to listen to music, dance and enjoys horse-riding. She currently lives in London, England with her fiancé and son.

You can find her online at www.pamelasommers.com

www.instagram.com/pamela.sommers

www.facebook.com/PamelaSommersOfficial

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4.3 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the advice in the book nice, practical, and refreshing. They say it serves as a reference and provides great pep talks. Readers also describe the writing style as down-to-earth, friendly, and chatty.

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Customers find the advice in the book nice, practical, and refreshing. They say it serves as a reference when one needs a pick-me-up. Readers also mention the author eloquently opens up her experiences to help others along the way.

"...birthday is.Yes, this book is a great one for younger folk – of either sex – and a gentle reminder for those who may have forgotten some..." Read more

"This was an enjoyable read with some nice advice on helping people reach their full potential...." Read more

"...And, her stories help illustrate the points. A wonderful book that serves as a reference when one needs a "pick-me-up" or reminder." Read more

"...40 something gets right to the heart of the problems .Her practical advice is refreshing. Too many are not living the dream...." Read more

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Customers find the writing style down-to-earth, friendly, and chatty. They also say it's easy to read and integrate.

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Erron Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Down-to-earth advice and reminders for those at all stages of life
Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2019
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"Life Lessons from a 40 something" by Pamela Sommers at a first glance of the cover might give you the impression it is pitched at mostly women and mostly younger women at that, albeit perhaps approaching 40 years of age. Nonetheless, being a sucker for life improvement books I bought it and read it because I love to see what other people's take on approaching such important milestones as a 40th. birthday is.

Yes, this book is a great one for younger folk – of either sex – and a gentle reminder for those who may have forgotten some of life's lessons. In fact, it struck me as being a refresher course in the fact that you are a worthwhile being on this earth, an especially valuable message for those whose confidence and general outlook on life may have been bruised over the years.

The writing is down-to-earth and would not trouble any age group. Its easily applicable lessons in practical matters such as the section on money management, are excellent, especially given Pamela's background and experience in this area.

I also liked the way the book provided great pep talks on the importance and art of not letting fear hold you back in life. Well done, Pamela!
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ATV
4.0 out of 5 stars An Enjoyable Read With Good Advice For Young People
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2020
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This was an enjoyable read with some nice advice on helping people reach their full potential. I would hand this book to recent high school and college grads as a way to help them get life started on the right foot. While I personally already knew most of the things in the book, it was a pleasant reminder, and who can't use one of those? I did feel the book tried to tackle a bit too broad a range of subjects for one volume, but overall it was a good read.
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Tracie Barton-Barrett, author of BURIED DEEP IN OUR HEARTS
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful Book For Anyone
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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Pamela Sommers' book does a great job of offering sage advice in easy-to-read, as well as easy-to-integrate, format. Many beneficial sections of the importance of self-care, not everyone will like you, or should be trusted, as well as the importance of self-forgiveness are included. And, her stories help illustrate the points. A wonderful book that serves as a reference when one needs a "pick-me-up" or reminder.
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Darrell Case
5.0 out of 5 stars They do not face the sunrise with joy but dread
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017
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Pamela Sommers, Life Lessons from a 40 something gets right to the heart of the problems .Her practical advice is refreshing. Too many are not living the dream. They do not face the sunrise with joy but dread. They would like to start their own business or express their talent, but are afraid to trust their instincts. Too often we allow someone else to determine our success or failure. Each child should read this book and as she says spread their wings to fly. Thank you Pamela for reminding us it takes perseverance to see our dreams come true.
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Low Key
5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2022
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As a 30-something-year-old, I have to say that these tidbits do come in handy. It's hard to get it perfectly right when we just start out, that's why "older and wiser" hits differently when you are out of your younger days. Pamela Sommers's advice is relatable and possible, and I especially liked the advice about taking care of your skin. I definitely would give this advice to my younger self. Thank you for writing this. We appreciate your hard-learned lessons.
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Margaret L
4.0 out of 5 stars Valuable advice for young people
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2017
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This book provides a lot of useful and sensible advice for young people. It's optimistic, gentle, and down-to-earth, and is written in a friendly and chatty tone. It is different to what I had expected from the cover, as it's not focused on glitzy material things and is relevant to young men as well as women, so I don't think the cover does justice to the contents. I would have found this book valuable to read when I was a teenager.
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brandi blouch
5.0 out of 5 stars The lessons to my younger self.
Reviewed in the United States on November 23, 2017
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I often question why we learn our life lessons when we're older because we need them when we were younger. This book really would have been beneficial to my teen years and into college. I like how she intertwines real life stories with real life lessons. She eloquently opens up her experiences to help others along the way. I think I might even recommend this book for my niece and nephew high school students.. I will definitely keep it close at hand for referencing back to lessons I still have to learn.
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4.0 out of 5 stars I like the fact that the author not only gives advice ...
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2017
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Where was this book when I was younger? I could have used some of the life lessons in this book. I usually read fiction but for some reason this book caught my attention. I like the fact that the author not only gives advice but follows it up with examples in her own life. I could relate to some of her experiences. It is clear that what her parents instilled in her as a child helped her to navigate through the craziness of life. I am glad she shared these lessons. I would encourage young people to read the book and give it to their friends - regardless of gender.
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Miss A.
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational and fun to read!! xoxox
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2019
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Great book! I really enjoyed it and highly recommend this to any woman who wants some reassurance and motivation. I have to say this is on my top 10 for 2019!
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Morgan Bell
5.0 out of 5 stars Quotable. Candid. Real. Valuable.
Reviewed in Australia on December 12, 2017
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Heartfelt, warm, and consoling. This memoir masquerading as a self-help book is an unexpected delight. The writing style is conversational and familiar. The content is a highly relatable, candid confessional. Sommers delivers a series of brief personal anecdotes from her own life and the lives of others she has met or known. She reveals her parents are from Mauritius, of Asian descent, and that she herself was born in England and had experienced racism due to having darker skin. This isn't overtly religious - only one bible reference and one mention of prayer - and it steers well clear of the dangerous territory of becoming preachy, whiny, or bitter, which is a marvellous accomplishment in and of itself given the 'life advice' framework of the content. Instead we get a real person who doesn't claim to have all the answers, and certainly does not profess to teach the one right way of leading a life.

It is the story of the child of first-generation immigrants who feels emotionally handicapped from being raised with tough love and the weight of high expectations. This is a woman looking back at the words and actions of authority figures in her life from the vantage-point of maturity, deftly contrasting childhood incidents with observations about adult workplace behaviour.

It is also a light analysis of language and meaning, exploring euphamisms like "banter", "helping", "ugly duckling", and "self sufficient"; the dismissiveness of terms like "selfish", "stupid", "victim", "doormat"; the melancholy of rote utterances like "if only", "money talks", "comfort zones", and people that say they "prefer animals to humans"; and the power behind a simple assertive "thank you".

This book is at both times a consoling 'it's not your fault' to all the disenfranchised children, and a resource for getting along, holding your head high, and eliciting that much-needed smile from your fellow man.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eye opening!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2024
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A good self-help book that will open your eyes by giving good advice and encouragement.
It's clear message is is you really are good enough so love yourself and be kind to yourself and other.
Recommended!
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Jemima J James
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 30, 2022
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This is a well written book and I absolutely loved reading it. Absolutely brilliant well done 👏
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5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2018
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I really enjoyed reading this book and it kept me reading until the end. It also gaved me a new way of lookikng at thing and life. Would recommend.
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