This book is about letting go of all the serious stuff in life and remembering to laugh at ourselves in the process of life. One quote that sticks with me so far, "of course there is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings." Arthur Rubinstein. Great perspective on life!
I thought that the first chapter was the best part. There were many thought provoking questions. The rest of the book was good, but sometimes too verbose. I did not find it compelling, but I liked it.
On the upside, this was short. On the downside, it was the worst kind of comedy reinforcing "men" v. "women" and how we all need to accept our roles and that would make life easier. Yikes. Picked this one up on the recommendation of a friend transitioning to retirement; will take her future recommendations with a grain of salt.
Recomand aceasta carte celor care simt ca au pierdut legatura cu lumea exterioara (prieteni, familie sau chiar si straini de pe strada, magazine etc.), aceasta fiind un ghid potrivit in a va invata de ce este imperios necesar sa mentineti o legatura indiferent de intensitatea acesteia cu semenii vostri. Inca un motiv pentru care merita sa aprofundati aceasta carte este de a invata cum sa traiti cu stresul transformandu-l in bucurie.
To be honest, I didn't feel strongly about this book. Some of the main themes: don't sweat the small stuff, loosen up and recognize what you can and can't change. A little funny, a little redundant — but generally good-natured and helpful.