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Reflections on Life: Why We're Here and How to Enjoy the Journey | 
 enlarge | Author: Allen Klein
Publisher: Gramercy
Category: Book
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Rating:  7 reviews
Sales Rank: 604581
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 144
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 6.6 x 6.6 x 0.8
ISBN: 0517228122
Dewey Decimal Number: 082
EAN: 9780517228128
ASIN: 0517228122
Publication Date: May 2, 2006
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iReflections on Life/i is a collection of 500 inspiring and uplifting quotes on life. Each chapter's theme offers insight into living a well-rounded, fulfilling life#8212;for example, "Find Forgiveness," "Keep Active," "Ponder the Positive," and "Make Music." This collection will keep readers smiling down every road of life.brbr"Life is an adventure in forgiveness."#8212;iNorman Cousins/ibr"We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do."#8212;iMother Teresa/ibr"The chief cause of stress is reality."#8212;iLily Tomlin/ibr"In the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."#8212;iAbraham Lincoln/i
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Recommended for everyone! July 24, 2006
Reader Views (Austin, Texas)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Reviewed by Jeanette Cain for Reader Views (7/06) br / br /I don't know about you, but I often wonder what life means to me. Most of us have at one time or another played the game Life or read Life magazine. Author Allen Klein remembers the Life magazine well. In his introduction, of "Reflections on Life", he tells, of a word, game he played as a child that describes the popular magazine, and life itself. br / br /What's Life? br /A magazine. br /How much does it cost? br /Twenty-five cents. br /I only have a dime. br /That's tough. br /What's tough? br /Life. br /What's Life? br /A magazine. br / br /I was hooked after reading the first page. I knew I had to read every word. This book is a collection of about five hundred quotations. Quotations are written by many famous and not so famous people. br / br /All the quotes are from people of all walks of life, about life. I tried to choose a favorite quote, but it just was not possible. I loved them all. Many of the quotes that jumped out at me were in the sections titled: "How to Enjoy the Journey". If I had to choose just two I would choose one written by Margie Klein. My second choice would be one written by American actor, Harvey Fierstein. br / br /This book of quotes is a must read. My recommendation is for everyone and every age. I also suggest buying several copies to give to friends and family. They don't call Allen Klein the "Jolly-tologist" for nothing! br / br /
This Is My Kind Of Book July 15, 2006
Alan Gettis (River Edge, NJ USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What do Tiger Woods and the Dalai Lama have in common? How about Grandma Moses and Gilda Radner? Albert Einstein and Yogi Berra?Or, what about Friedrich Nietzsche and Julia Roberts? The answer is that their quotes on life are all contained in Allen Klein's book, "Reflections on Life: Why We're Here And How To Enjoy The Journey." In fact, this gem of a book contains the wisdom, pathos, and humor of hundreds and hundreds of well known people from ancient through contemporary times. However, one of my favorite quotes is from an anonymous source: br /Remember, life is not what happens to you but what you make of what happens to you. Everyone dies, but not everyone fully lives. Too many people are having "near-life experiences." br /This is my kind of book. It's easy to read and digest, but is packed with reflections that may have a significant impact on your life. Highly recommended as a gift to yourself or someone you care about.
Life is a Journey to be Enjoyed July 13, 2006
Richard R. Blake (San Leandro, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Best selling author, Allen Klein has collected quotations from 500 well known personalities on their philosophy of life and its' meaning. The book is made up of three sections, with answers to three questions. "What's life?", "Why we're here?" and "How to enjoy the journey." br / br /The quotations tie to a theme within each of these subjects. The text is made up of quotes that are sometimes humorous, sometimes inspirational, sometimes encouraging, and often profound. A random sample is from Annie Dillard, American writer: "How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives." br / br /Another is from Rick Warren, from the "Purpose Driven Life." "One of the greatest gifts God has given you is the ability to enjoy pleasure...He wants you to enjoy life, not just endure it." br / br /To get the greatest benefit and enjoyment from your reading you must read and assimilate a few pages at a time. Reading between the lines while doing some soul searching I was reminded to "lighten up", to "loosen up", and "not take myself so seriously." br / br /The author has included a complete index of authors. This becomes a handy tool for referring back to some of those favorite quotes or quips you want to read again. br / br /This is a book for your coffee table, your night stand, and an excellent book to pass along to a friend. Keep an extra copy on hand to use as a gift for those special occasions. br / br / br /
Take time to reflect July 10, 2006
Susan Alcorn
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The wonderful quotations in "Reflections on Life" offer everything from ancient wisdom to contemporary humor. Klein's collection of inspiring quotes are gathered from both well-known and lesser known figures. I particularly like being able to turn to any of the sections ("What's Life?," "Why We're Here," "How to br /Enjoy the Journey"), read a quotation or two, put the book aside for a while, and then spend some time considering its message. br / br /Buy "Reflections on Life" and then take time to reflect. br /
The Gifted Journey July 9, 2006
Lisa Frye (Henderson, NV USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you have ever doubted why you are here, "Reflections on Life" will definitely help you find your purpose. It is an amazing collection of wisdom from far and near, yesterday and today. This book is an awesome journey on life, from some of the world's wisest men and women. Take this journey, with the author, Allen Klein, and begin to live your best life.
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