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5.0 out of 5 starsA nice reflection that life is made up of moments that cannot be made up, rewound, to make the most of life
ByMonivaon September 14, 2016
This is an excellent little book. I got it as a gift for another, but quickly read it, and loved it. There are nice photos in it, for reflection, and the thoughts and musings are worthwhile. As she quotes Pail Tsongas No one on his deathbed ever said, I wish I had spent more time on my business. This book is an admonishment, though a light one, to remember to live each moment, to realize each moment, as the gift that it is, and that moments are just that, momentary. Here and then gone. Don't waste them. But said in a way that is charming and poignant, painted in reflection with the lovely photos which punctuate the book.
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1.0 out of 5 starsDo not purchase on Kindle
Byannmiller57on May 30, 2015
This might be a fine little gift book. I made the mistake of purchasing on my Kindle and what a mistake it was! Amazon, if you are going to offer this book in the Kindle library, at least list the number of pages (less than 30) and a better description. Or post the most helpful Kindle reviews first. Lesson learned on my part.
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5.0 out of 5 starsA nice reflection that life is made up of moments that cannot be made up, rewound, to make the most of life
ByMonivaon September 14, 2016
This is an excellent little book. I got it as a gift for another, but quickly read it, and loved it. There are nice photos in it, for reflection, and the thoughts and musings are worthwhile. As she quotes Pail Tsongas No one on his deathbed ever said, I wish I had spent more time on my business. This book is an admonishment, though a light one, to remember to live each moment, to realize each moment, as the gift that it is, and that moments are just that, momentary. Here and then gone. Don't waste them. But said in a way that is charming and poignant, painted in reflection with the lovely photos which punctuate the book.
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Byannmiller57on May 30, 2015
This might be a fine little gift book. I made the mistake of purchasing on my Kindle and what a mistake it was! Amazon, if you are going to offer this book in the Kindle library, at least list the number of pages (less than 30) and a better description. Or post the most helpful Kindle reviews first. Lesson learned on my part.
ByJoel L. Gandelmanon September 19, 2001
Anna Quindlen's A Short Guide to a Happy Life has a WONDEFUL message: Get a life. She means a full life, where it's fully understood that the "clock" is ticking. Live and appreciate the beauties of the present...now..rather than having to be jarred into this realization.
"One day you were walking around worryng about whether you had anything to wear to a party and reminding yourself to buy Kitty Litter or toilet paper," she writes. "And then you were in the shower lathering up, or you were lying on a doctor's table or the phone rang. And your world suddenly divided, as my world did many years ago. It divided into 'before' and 'after.'"
The problem is this: that quote is a decent part of the book.
This book is shockingly short. It's almost like an expanded newspaper column (if you're a fast reader it'll take 5 to 10 minutes to read this). And as thin as it is, some whole pages (in some cases two whole pages) are covered with beautiful photos. So as good as the MESSAGE is -- it IS a good one and wonderfully expressed -- this book can DISAPPOINT because it is shockingly thin in content, even for a thin small book. If you're after a good, QUICK pick-me-up that you can read quickly when times look bleak of you think you're losing yours sense of prorities, this is for you. If you expect a content-heavy book that's more than an expanded newspaper column it is not.
"One day you were walking around worryng about whether you had anything to wear to a party and reminding yourself to buy Kitty Litter or toilet paper," she writes. "And then you were in the shower lathering up, or you were lying on a doctor's table or the phone rang. And your world suddenly divided, as my world did many years ago. It divided into 'before' and 'after.'"
The problem is this: that quote is a decent part of the book.
This book is shockingly short. It's almost like an expanded newspaper column (if you're a fast reader it'll take 5 to 10 minutes to read this). And as thin as it is, some whole pages (in some cases two whole pages) are covered with beautiful photos. So as good as the MESSAGE is -- it IS a good one and wonderfully expressed -- this book can DISAPPOINT because it is shockingly thin in content, even for a thin small book. If you're after a good, QUICK pick-me-up that you can read quickly when times look bleak of you think you're losing yours sense of prorities, this is for you. If you expect a content-heavy book that's more than an expanded newspaper column it is not.
ByJack Springhillon June 17, 2018
Fabulous words of advice for people of all ages. I think this book should be a graduation gift for every college graduate.
ByMary A. Sankowskion January 21, 2018
Anna Quindlen's gem of a book is a perfect gift for a graduate or a good friend. She gives wonderful life advice accompanied by excellent photos.
Byjmbon March 23, 2018
This should not be ordered as an e-book. wish I had known it was only 50 pages long before I paid 9 dollars for it. 15 minutes of reading not worth the money
ByKimberly OCon August 10, 2013
And yes I am an Anna Quindlen fan, but even if you don't like her or her politics, this book is just awesome. The advice is simple and practical. It makes me feel like I am having a very good cup of hazelnut coffee with cream and talking to my best friend. And then reflecting on the conversation on the drive home. Of course the Kindle delivery was instant as always, but Ms.Quindlen delivery? Sheer perfection.
Bynwmon March 25, 2017
No idea how she got this published as a book. At best this is an inspirational blog post without substance and a collection of photographs.
ByELIZABETHon July 17, 2018
Sweet real life book that every woman can relate to. A quick read Makes a wonderful just because I was thinking of you gift!
ByT. Michaelson July 7, 2018
Over the course of many years, I've purchased this little gem as I keep giving my copies away. This is Quindlen's finest work, a short book in simple terms about what really matters in this life. I've read all her books but this and her lovely 'Good Dog Stay' are labors of love.
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