- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Jodere Group (June 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1588720284
- ISBN-13: 978-1588720283
- Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 15 x 1.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 386 g
- Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #223,774 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Why Your Life Sucks is a book that gets right to the point. Its in-your-face title and message hits the reader right between the eyes. Whether it's over a job, a relationship, or money issues, everyone has times when they just don't feel right. In this no-hype guide, Alan H. Cohen will give the ten reasons Why Your Life Sucks - and teach you what you can do about it! He'll show readers how to throw away expectations, stop trying to fix other people, and stop wasting energy. Stop laughing at the title, and buy this book!
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"Alan Cohen has distilled the essence of hundreds of self help and consciousness raising tenets, and in the process created a simple yet powerful antidote to the ailment of the "sucky" life. With a writing style that is humorous and humble, straightforward and non-judgmental, Cohen takes the reader through a journey of self-discovery that reminds us that the ultimate power over our lives lies in our hands alone. He covers ten basic reasons your life may suck, with anecdotes and personal experiences to illuminate each, and then hands you the keys to unlock the door to your own joyful path. A great self help book works simply to remind us of what we already know, deep down inside. This book does not give vague hints or mysterious exercises meant to create the illusion of growth. It strips away the nonsense and reminds us that, despite evidence to the contrary, the only thing standing in our way is us. I loved this book. It was a joy to see myself reflected in its pages. And with its hilarious title, it will be a joy to share it with my family and friends." -- Zanne Marie Gray, BookReview.com
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Be Gone, Oh Life That Suketh!,
By Mike Hollywood "Papa Mike" (Goleta, CA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do about It (Paperback)
Like the books that offer the reader the opportunity to get rich quick, everyone would like to think that we are just a short read away from easy street. An author of seventeen self help books, Mr. Cohen appears to have found the formula for the good life. Like the infomercials on T.V. there is a hell of a lot of money being made by people "selling us" the way to happiness and success. With all this in mind, I might add that I was rather skeptical of this book. So I must admit that I was surprised at the many helpful ideas the book offered. So if you feel that your life, well, sucks. Read the book, just keep in mind that doing something about your life requires far more than reading a book. Perhaps the next title should be, "Beyond a Life That Sucks,"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent book,
By "tammienc" (Kernersville, North Carolina United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do about It (Paperback)
I've bought 2 copies of this book, loaned both of them out, and forgot who I loaned them to. As a counselor in a community mental health center, this book is amazing when I work with people who choose to remain "victims" and are unable/unwilling to do anything different. This book is a must-have for therapists but you don't have to be a therapist to benefit from this book.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Be the one you love!,
By Rebecca Johnson "The Rebecca Review" (Washington State) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do about It (Paperback)
"When you trust your inner promptings and act on them, synchronicity works with amazing precision." ~Alan CohenThere is a moment in your life when you realize you are taking care of everyone else and you have forgotten to take care of yourself. That is when you may notice a sense of soul-starvation, illness, a lack of energy, depression and a list of other negative factors appearing in your life. At about this time, you start to feel that your life "sucks." Self-help guru Alan H. Cohen has written a comforting book to show you the 10 reasons why your life might suck and to present a roadmap to leave your past hell and enter a future life filled with triumph instead of tragedy. Through Alan Cohen's message I realized that everything I needed was inside me and lately I've learned how to listen to my heart and not just my head. I really had a good time laughing out loud throughout this inspiring book. Not only does Alan Cohen speak to you as a friend, he adds a witty touch to reality checks. You can't help laughing along and enjoying this entire reading experience. The book is divided into 10 main sections, which include such topics as: "You Give Your Power Away," "You Say Yes When You Mean No," and "You Forgot to Enjoy the Ride." I enjoy Alan's love of quotes and his thoughts have been inspiring me for years when I heard them on the "Dave 'til Dawn" show on the radio. After going through a few months of deep soul searching I knew it was time to read all of Alan's books. I needed a reality check, but in a manner that was comforting and healing. There is an amazing rescue story in this book and an interesting perspective on how you can lose weight. Now I realize why yoga can be great for weight loss. Alan really answered a lot of my questions in "Why Your Life Sucks." He also captures profound ideas in one sentence. "Wherever you go, you will find yourself." ~Alan H. Cohen Although I agreed with 99% of the advice in this book, I am not so willing to eternally responsible for agreeing that there is no heaven or hell. I found it interesting that Alan was quoting a few scriptures but had rejected those two ideas. Then he got me interested in looking up additional books. There are quotes from many religions and also from a variety of sources throughout this book. It is not a religious book, but will definitely help you along in your spiritual path. Alan is against guilt trips and in favor of a feeling of freedom and acceptance. Alan goes beyond commonsense and shows you how to live in an enlightened reality. He encourages the reader to take care of the body and soul. I also loved his descriptions of his life in Hawaii. I will continue to dream about night-blooming jasmine and clouds that turn pink at sunset. ~TheRebeccaReview.com P.S. You might also enjoy reading: The Wisdom of the Heart
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