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A Short Guide to a Happy Life
A Short Guide to a Happy Life
Author: Anna Quindlen
"Life is made of moments, small pieces of silver amidst long stretches of tedium. It would be wonderful if they came to us unsummoned, but particularly in lives as busy as the ones most of us lead now, that won't happen. We have to teach ourselves now to live, really live...to love the journey, not the destination." — In this treasure of a book, ...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780375504617
ISBN-10: 0375504613
Publication Date: 10/31/2000
Pages: 64
Rating:
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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3.4 stars, based on 89 ratings
Publisher: Random House
Book Type: Hardcover
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Helpful Score: 2
This is a cute little book about how to have a happy life. Easy read and good for teens graduating from High School.
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Outstanding, uplifting, delight to read! quality of the writing is fantastic!
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Very, very helpful. My friend quit her job and moved to CA to seek a new life after reading this.....gut wrenching!
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In this book, Anne Quindlen reflects on what it takes to "get a life" - to live deeply every day and from your own unique self, rather than merely to exist through your days.
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A Short Guide to a Happy Life reads like a commencement speech. Basic advice is--don't wait for a life changing experience to change your life. Savor the little pleasures, and treat your life as though you only had a limited time to live (which, of course, you do). A VERY short book (50 pages, mostly pictures), one might even be able to get a teenager to read it.
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reviewed A Short Guide to a Happy Life on + 19 more book reviews
Sit down for a little while and enjoy a short, relaxing and uplifting perspective on life.
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This book is a wonderful sweet read to pick up your spirits. A wonderful friend shared it with me to my delightand touched my heart!
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A short guide to a happy life-Anna Quindlen style!
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Quick read. Wonderfully thought provoking.


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