Overall rating and opinion of "If life stinks get your head outta your buts"
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Re: Overall rating and opinion of "If life stinks get your head outta your buts"
So far it seems a bit repetitive, and I agree with some others that the author is talking down to the reader.
-- Maurice Sendak
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I'm working my way through this one. I often have trouble reading books like this because of the sometimes arrogant or even blaming tone or attitude. I always find it overshadows any good points or arguments that have been made. I like how you said it might help younger readers avoid the same mistakes, but I wonder if any readers would immediately be off-put by the attitude and dismiss the entire work.Kareka88 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2018, 17:37 I didn't care for the author's arrogant attitude. Some of his facts and ideas were good. I read the official review for the book, and I agree with the reviewer that this might be a good book for younger readers. It will help them not to make some of the mistakes the author did. It would allow them to start on a confident and well-informed path.
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I agree with you. The idea is spectacular but the content between the covers seem like common sense to me. Nothing has been an earth-shattering eye opener for me.
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I side on not preferring the style of writing in this book either. The author seems unprofessional and difficult to place much trust in due to the repeated curse words mixed with biblical scripture quotes.Alicia09 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2018, 22:17Thank you for pointing out some of the draw backs of this book. I also found the authors tone to be quite arrogant at times. I think that if the author had included more examples and stories of times when he made mistakes, I would have forgiven his cocky attitude. Then again, I've heard some people say they like that writing style.Kareka88 wrote: ↑01 Nov 2018, 17:37 I didn't care for the author's arrogant attitude. Some of his facts and ideas were good. I read the official review for the book, and I agree with the reviewer that this might be a good book for younger readers. It will help them not to make some of the mistakes the author did. It would allow them to start on a confident and well-informed path.
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I am relieved to read your opinion! I felt like I was the only one who felt this way!!okachjohn wrote: ↑02 Nov 2018, 02:25 This book is not interesting to read. It did not inspire me. The language used in the entire book is informal.
There are many errors in the book. Language errors.
Poor paragraphing. The title makes little sense to any serious reader.
But is that really the way to advice his readers?
The formatting of the chapters is not upto to any good standard.
Even if the author was addressing the general audience, the language used makes the authors book sound awkward.
The conclusion is also not interesting to read.
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I agree with you. I wish I would have read these reviews prior to choosing to read this book!psmortimer wrote: ↑13 Jan 2019, 23:35 I just finished reviewing it. I'd say it's okay for newbies but is repetitive and full of cliches. I wouldn't recommend it to someone who has done any self-improvement work since it is a collection of things found elsewhere.
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I agree with everything you have written. The book was full of clichés, curse words and...biblical scriptures. Odd mix.melissy370 wrote: ↑02 Nov 2018, 19:16 This book was a mixed bag for me. The author did have some catchy phrases and the parts on responsibility and changing your thinking is true. However, he didn't really give any concrete ways to go about achieving these things. The repetitiveness was off the charts and there errors throughout. Also, as others have noted, he came off as not genuine in caring, but as arrogant. I gave this book 2 out of 4 stars.
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