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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
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Surprisingly shallow rehash of a variety of philosophical theories. If I'm in a lenient mood I'd say that the author manages to present a very low-entry introduction to stoicism and an odd mix of Buddhism-related mindfulness ideas... But honestly, it's more a mixture of superficial interpretations of ideas from greater minds being passed on as profound personal thoughts. I liked the modern day approach to the idea of choosing one's values carefully (chapter 2), but much of the rest lacks maturity, argumentation and depth. A statement like "Our pain often makes us stronger, more resilient, more grounded. Many cancer survivors, for example, report feeling stronger and more grateful after winning their battle to survive" (page 148), really just makes me cry inside. Not to mention the whole 'winning a battle' crap (cancer and its treatment in NO way resembles a fight, it's like saying you lost your battle to automobiles if you die in a car accident), it also stinks of Mother Theresa-style idolization of suffering.
This book is a great example of how to create clickbait with a catchy title.
This book is a great example of how to create clickbait with a catchy title.
challenging
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It's fine, nothing revolutionary.
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Minor: Death, Drug use, Grief
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
It's funny how this book can bring you down at first but then later on tells you why it's okay to be down most of the times and what's important is that you'll learn how to bring yourself up. Really, in a way, it changes your perspective in life. Instead of pushing away your life, you gradually learn how to embrace it. Most of all, it does tell you how and why you should not give a f*ck on everything. If you want to know, just read this book.
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I didn't know I already gave a review on this book which was not really everything what the book says. I honestly didn't even remember the contents of this book which is why I decided to reread it again three years later, and I now finally understand....
Manson's remarks often hit you right in the gut. But they're also honest and true, so we start accepting the reality of it all.
(I'll be back to edit my review coz it's 4 in the morning and I should sleep)
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I didn't know I already gave a review on this book which was not really everything what the book says. I honestly didn't even remember the contents of this book which is why I decided to reread it again three years later, and I now finally understand....
Manson's remarks often hit you right in the gut. But they're also honest and true, so we start accepting the reality of it all.
(I'll be back to edit my review coz it's 4 in the morning and I should sleep)
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
reflective
medium-paced