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Why Your Life Sucks: And What You Can Do about It

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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,"

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.

"When you trust your inner promptings and act on them, synchronicity works with amazing precision." ~Alan Cohen

There 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

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The Wisdom of the Heart
The Dragon Doesn't Live Here Anymore
The Peace That You Seek
A Deep Breath of Life

THIS IS BOOK THAT SHOULD BE READ AND LISTENED TO. PLEASE PUT THIS ON CD SO YOU CAN LISTEN AS YOU ARE IN THE CAR, ON THE BEACH, WORKING OUT IN THE GYM, ETC. THE PERSON READING IT SHOULD DO SO WITH CONVICTION AND INTENSITY NOT JUST THE WORDS BUT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MESSAGE. PLEASE DONT RECORD THE BOOK WITH FEELING OF PAINT DRYING OR GRASS GROWING

I have read almost all(almost) of the metaphysical, spiritual and self-help books out there, and Alan Cohen is power-packed with upliftment! If you think your life sucks, don't be ashamed, angry, or complacent -- read this book! Alan is funny, upbeat, and incredibly wise about how we use our energy. The line that got me to buy this book was about "your energy is your most important currency." And here I was, worrying about my money! or lack of it. You won't want to put this book down, and he divides it into mini-chapters with fascinating subheads like
"You Waste Your Energy on Things That Suck," "You Say Yes When you Mean No," "You Starve Your Soul," etc. One of my favorite lines is "striving to make more money without an attitudinal shift is like fighting for peace. You can't get there from here." That's his approach to any area of your life you think sucks: you have to back up, turn the car around and take a look at how you are driving. Alan Cohen is down-to-earth, colorful, and specific about how to get out of the muck you're in. One of his lines is "You Label People," and "most labels stuff people into positions smaller than they are." If you are finding yourself kvetching about your life again, becoming grumpy, this high-quality gem of a book will inspire you to change your mind, and show you exactly how to do it. I may have heard some of the pointers he offers before, but never all in one place like this, and rarely with such a genuine conversational warmth. That's it!
That's Alan Cohen. He's genuine. "Never act out of scarcity or panic," he says. So no matter how your day looks, take a deep breath, and read this book. I rate my keeper books using an A.
His is rated A+++++. I've used up my orange marker underlining the whole thing. It's up to you, but if you think your life sucks, what have you got to lose?

The first time a friend handed me Alan's book, Why Your Life Sucks and What You Can Do About It, I handed it straight back to her and said, "what a horrid title. I can't read this. And besides, my life doesn't suck." A year later the book was handed to me again and I realized if a book found me twice then maybe I should take note.

I flipped open to page 4 and there at the top of the page was my life - "When you have a crush on someone, you will be crushed." Oh my god I gasped, how did he know. I was at that moment involved in yet another crush and Alan's words gave me the opportunity to look at my life and situations I had created in the past and was still creating in a new light. I could now admit that, yes indeed, my life does suck (in some instances) and I had to do something about it. I let go of the crush.

Now I give Alan's book to friends, with a little post-it note over the word "sucks" saying, "don't let the title get in your way." This book is a must read for those who are serious about getting on with their lives.

Ana Hays, Chicago, Illinois

I was pretty down, looking for answers when this book found it's way to me. I was just leaving the bookstore when something led me to backtrack down the aisle right to this book. I had been praying for guidance after several losses in my life, when God provided it to me via "Why your life Sucks...and what you can do about it". I couldn't put it down and I knew by the time I finished the 1st chapter, that this book was going to be invaluable to me. Thank You Alan Cohen. You have inspired me tremendously.

Of course the title got my attention, but the content of this book is powerful. This book has meant more to me than any other self help book ever. I loved the outline, found it very friendly which helped me to really understand what the guy is saying. In a word, brilliant! I'm sending copies to all my clients, friends and associates, everyone should read this book.

Dr. Dean Ardell

What a fabulous book...so full, so rich, so funny...and the title is 'purrfect"! When I first saw it, I was suprised by the title...but I've been so STUCK lately, and I must say, Alan, once again you have uplifted my soul! Thanks a whole universe!

I just finished reading Alan H. Cohen's marvelous book, "Why Your Life Sucks, And What You Can Do About It." I have to say that this book is a "must have" for those that wish to pursue a deeper meaning in their lives.

Cohen takes teachings from various world religions and spiritual belief systems, and blends them with various psychological techniques and philosophical perspectives to help us change the traits that cause our lives to "suck." I found material in this book that spanned across the entire spectrum of religious preferences (from Christianity to Buddhism, and I even found thoughts and ideas that even Satanists would agree with!) By combining these "words of wisdom" passed down through the ages, with modern examples and explanations, this book makes a great effort at showing you how you can turn your life around and keep it from "sucking!"

If you combine all of the relevant information found in this book, along with Alan Cohen's creative and enlightening method of writing, it's no wonder that this book has become one of my favorites mere minutes after reading it for the first, and certainly not the last, time!