Reviews

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Margaret Stoduto – June 22, 2017

   This book is great.
   I liked the format. Each chapter provides insight into the thinking of a person who is a survior or a doer, or both! The life stories of Joseph Campbell, Jane Goodall, Mother Teresa, and many others, some famous-some not, was fascinating. But even more interesting was seeing the will of others in overcoming life’s struggles. I have encountered a few “dragons in the middle of the road” of life. While each is a trial, the experience makes one a richer person. As a social worker, I will refer clients to this book.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Rob Pasqual – June 22, 2017

   As a teacher of adolescents, I read this book in order to give my students wisdom.
   I soon realized that I wished that I had read this book when I was younger. It is a wonderful compilation of information about how some of the greatest people have lived their lives and ways that we can learn from the best. This is a great book for learners of all ages. I was so excited about the book that I suggested it for “book club”. They loved it. It was interesting that all of us got something different from the book. Thank you, Baines and McBrayer.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   David Ferguson – June 22, 2017

   “How to Get a Life” is a simple format with a powerful message:
   Anyone can have a life. Each individual chapter is presented by a different contributor and expresses the life views and philosophies of some of the most famous, wise, and fascinating people in history. I especially enjoyed the pieces on Joseph Campbell, Oprah Winfrey, and Leo Buscaglia. Although not a history lesson, I learned more than I ever knew about Confucius and the Dalai Lama. This would make a wonderful gift for anyone, but especially a friend, relative, or co-worker at a crossroads in their life. I found it stimulating, motivating, and thought-provoking and am recommending the book to everyone.