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Summary: too bad it only goes down to 1 star
Review: I was given this book as a gag gift. I regret the day that I actually read it. Here's the basic message "Be good.", it's nice that so many adults are willing to be maniuplated by a statement that has haunted them since Kindergarten. If you need a solution merely "Being good" is not a solution. Change something within yourself. Don't avoid the actual problem. And most of all DON'T preach about this book to other people, they might sucker-punch you, I know I would.
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Summary: too bad it only goes down to 1 star
Review: I was given this book as a gag gift. I regret the day that I actually read it. Here's the basic message "Be good.", it's nice that so many adults are willing to be maniuplated by a statement that has haunted them since Kindergarten. If you need a solution merely "Being good" is not a solution. Change something within yourself. Don't avoid the actual problem. And most of all DON'T preach about this book to other people, they might sucker-punch you, I know I would.
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Summary: The best book I have ever read.
Review: I've read more books in my 23 years than most have in their entire life and I have to say that this is the most amazing, on point book I have ever read. If anyone can say anything negative about this book I would be shocked. She basically simplifies and breaks down life. The advice she has given in the book and on her show is advice that is right on point. We know what what is right and wrong yet we usually choose what is easiest, often suffering in the long run. If people were to live their lives with honesty and integrity, the world would be an easier place. If you've read this book and was offended, chances are you've been in the same situation as some of the examples in the book and don't want to admit that you were wrong. I think that the guidelines set in this book should be taught to every child and adult on the planet.
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Summary: A must read if youre trying to develop a moral center
Review: Id like to preface everything I say by admitting that I listen to the radio show approximately 1-2 times a month. This book is an excellent door to examining one's own actions. Dr Laura uses examples from her radio show to illustrate her points. It is a quick read but I found many of points to require some deep pondering. The book basically challenges the reader to go beyond rationalizing bad behavior to developing a philosophy of personal responsibility. Its clear, concise and devoid of demagoguery. All in all, this book offers a practical guide for making life's toughest decisions. The author challenges the reader as well as equips them with the tools to rise to the challenge. I at least challenge you to read the book before reviewing it.
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Summary: The no-nonsense radio doc brings staright talk to print.
Review: If you are in a transition period in your life where you really want to examine yourself, your behaviors and your relationships this is the book for you. Noted Radio psychologist Dr. Laura Schlessinger, known to millions as simply "Dr. Laura" packs her standard no-nonsense-2 punch in analyzing an array of interpersonal difficulties that we all face in some way or another.The nature of the book is mostly anecdotal as Schlessinger uses the stories of various persons with whom she has spoken on her call-in show. Using short vignettes, she paints vivid pictures of behaviors and dilemmas common to us all. These pedagogical scenarios--usually just a few paragraphs long--have pithy little titles such as "But...It Is Expedient" and "But... I Just Don't Wanna." Without using a lot of complicated psycho-theory, she points out that often problems are not that complicated. Often, problems we have or we perceive ourselves as having are really just difficulties we have facing the reality of a situation and disliking the consequences of "doing the right thing." Some persons might misconstrue the good doctor as setting herself up as some sort of moral arbiter or values guru. She makes no such claim and demands no adherence to any creed but personal responsibility and courage. This in and of itself, will upset a lot of people in our culture where such concepts are not pretty, sexy or glamorous, but it is not so much ridiculous tripe as her detractors would claim. In fact, a lot of it is just common sense with which any agnostic could agree.. I stumbled across this book at a time when I needed a good Jewish mother like Dr. Laura to straighten me out on a number of issues I was facing as I was living away from home on my own and supporting myself for the first time in my life. A lot of the problems I felt people were giving me were, in fact, problems I was giving myself. In a very real way this book helped me come to accept a lot of what I had already known all along--I would have to move on from these situations, no matter how difficult, if I wanted things to be better. No one was going to stop and hold my hand as I moaned the "poor me" song and wept crocodile tears. Get this book, read this book, and become a better person as you see yourself in the scenarios....
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Summary: Cut through your excuse-system and take responsibility!
Review: If you never read another self-help book in your life, read this book! Dr. Schlessinger cuts through all of the typical excuses people present to explain why they "had to" behave irresponsibly or selfishly, and she points out the ethical choice points that always exist in the social dilemmas of everyday life. "Dr. Laura" describes how a good life always begins with good choices and good behavior. If you want satisfaction in your life, you'd better wake up and smell your excuses, clean up your helpless act, and start to behave like a mature, responsible adult. Therein lies happiness
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Summary: Doing the right thing feels great!
Review: If you want to feel good about yourself, if you want moral courage, and if you want personal freedom, this book tells you how. It clarifies the "wishy-washy" amoral thinking of our society that leads to broken hearts and broken lives.
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Summary: Doing the right thing feels great!
Review: If you want to feel good about yourself, if you want moral courage, and if you want personal freedom, this book tells you how. It clarifies the "wishy-washy" amoral thinking of our society that leads to broken hearts and broken lives.
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Summary: Ho hum
Review: More self righteous tripe from the most abrasive woman in America. Avoid
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Summary: Thought-provoking and life-changing.
Review: Not generally a fan of Dr. Laura, I have to concede this is a valuable book. It's premise that we allow ourselves to act immorally through denial is on-target and powerfully argued. This was the first book I read by Dr. Laura, and I thought it meandered somewhat (later finding most of her books do this to a certain degree). Nonetheless, you can benefit by bending your ear to her point of view. For a few-hundred pages at least.
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