You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way
by 'Aunt' Laya Saul
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Author: 'Aunt' Laya SaulEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-12-01
ISBN: 0972322973
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Kadima Press
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Book Review: An inspiring field guide to 'wayfind' the terrain of life from the 'University of Hard Knocks'
Summary: 5 Stars
'YOU DON'T HAVE TO LEARN EVERYTHING THE HARD WAY: WHAT I WISH SOMEONE HAD TOLD ME'
by Aunt Laya Saul
I love to read - & also learn from - books on life skills, especially those that have come from the 'University of Hard Knocks'.
This particular book is one great example, & I must say that it certainly lives up to its secondary title, "What I Wish Someone Had Told Me".
Although it is intended for young adults, the book is definitely relevant to anyone who wants to make his or her life a grand project.
I would even say that this book is a distilled version of Napoleon Hill's 'Law of Success', since it covers a very broad spectrum of proven success principles, from A (accountability, action, assertiveness, etc.) all the way to Z (zestful living [take time to enjoy; connecting with loved ones], zen [be quiet, just listen], etc.).
What I like most about the book as a reader/reviewer is the author's deliberate prefacing of key sections or passages of each chapter of the book with pointed questions for introspection.
From the way I see it, especially for a young adult venturing into a fast-paced, rapidly-changing turbulent world, this intended pause as envisaged by the author certainly serves as a strategic reminder of one's constant need to probe, reflect & ponder before making the next move.
Also, the author's writing style is succinct, with warmth & candour, especially when she touches on sensitive topics like BGR (boy-girl relationship), sex, alcohol/drug abuse & even suicide.
From the standpoint of reader friendliness, the book is spiced with many inspiring stories ['The Butterfly Story' is great!] & interesting anecdotes [I like "Be Nice"], as well as jam-packed with wise & witty quotations [e.g. "Anyone who thinks they can't make a difference hasn't been alone in a room with a mosquito"] to drive home the author's overall message that life is what you make of it.
In other words, life is a life-long do-it-yourself project.
Also, success is a function of 'The One Per Cent Adjustment', to paraphrase the author.
This book will readily serve as your appropriate field guide. As the author puts it, "this book is about mapping some of the terrain of life & showing you a few hot spots."
Her choice of 'Attitude' as the beginning segment, 'Gaining Attitude' towards the end, plus A Final Word with 'The World is Your Oyster', is refreshingly apt for a book on life skills.
I always hold the view that attitude is the #1 success attribute for anyone who wants to survive & thrive in the 21st century.
Overall, I have really enjoyed perusing this wonderful book, & I reckon this is partly fueled by the author's oft use of short staccato bursts of sentence crafting, which makes reading a breeze.
For companion reading, I would recommend Sean Covey's '7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens' & 'The 6 Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make: A Guide for Teens'.
Summary of You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way
You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way covers a lot of topics that teens need and want to read about: from sensitive areas like sexual abuse, pain, and hard times, to issues like understanding how to deal with peer pressure and making the right choice about drugs. These are the topics that teens asked Aunt Laya to write about. They also asked for inspiration and ideas about goals, life s changes and sex. Laya Saul does not shy away from any topic that can empower a young adult. She gives teens the tools to meet life s trials head on! Like a favorite aunt, Laya Saul encourages her readers to use challenges as stepping-stones. This comforting and strengthening book reads like a letter written from the heart. Although it was written with teens in mind, the book is finding its way into the hands of readers spanning generations! The wisdom is practical, timeless, and helpful. Each chapter is written in bite-sized portions and packed with ideas, stories, quotes, and questions for introspection. Inspiring, motivating, comforting, and helpful, You Don't Have to Learn Everything the Hard Way is sought after by teens and the adults in their lives who want them to succeed. It s a great gift to be tucked under the pillow of your favorite teen, or read together to open discussions or bond. This book has become a beloved reference that the reader can return to over and over.Health, Mind & Body Books
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