Official Review: Something Happened Today by Paul E. Kotz

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Re: Official Review: Something Happened Today by Paul E. Kotz

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This book sounds like a refreshing reminder to take a step back from the goings-on of this hectic life and look at the blessings around us. Filled with philosophical insight, personal reflections, and anecdotal wisdom, this book could benefit most of us, helping to maintain a positive perspective.
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Self-help yourself on the wsy to happiness - this booknis way out of my alley. Congratulations with BOTD, but I won't read your book.
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I usually shy away from non-fiction like this but lately, I have been trying to find the good in the little things. Living with a chronic illness can make this more difficult. This book sounds like it would be a really uplifting read for me!
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I love the brevity of the book. The short stories make for a quick read. Love the positivity I felt while reading. Thank you for the detailed review.
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This sound interesting and a good book to have each day a happy life. I'll give it a try, and read this novel :)
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I am very thankful to have found onlinebookclub because they nominate books for the book of the day that are based on something that I am currently going through. I like that this author kept his stories short and sweet instead of making it a novel. I also like that he covers a wide range of topics that everyone has dealt with or will deal with at some point in their lives.
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I can hardly believe there are eighty stories in this lovely collection. However, inspirational stories are not my thing.
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Sounds insightful. Although I didn’t get to read the book i assume its inspirational too bad the sample didn’t offer a glimpse
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Fast-paced and fun to read with meaningful stories, thoughts and lessons. Sounds like a winner. Great review!
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:shock: this book by paul e. Kotz. Is full of inspiration i most say. The preview is really encouraging look forward. (In pigin if someone do or say good things, we say your head they their) ( meaning you give out your best ) thanks paul e. Kotz.
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I fully enjoy anthologies such as this one. Your review is wonderful and explains a lot of what to look for. The story titles are interesting which makes me want to read it in order to find out more. I think that we could all use a little positivity from time to time and I am no exception. I also like that the stories are short and easy to digest. It sounds like it would be a great book to read on the go.
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A compilation of stories, especially inspiring ones, is a welcome respite from a emotionally or dramatic full book. I like that one of the theme of this look-for-miracle offering is happiness. Congrats!
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I'm always looking for books to further my positive mindset, so I might have to check this one out. Thanks for your review!
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I think it's sweet that the author wrote this to leave an inspiring book for his daughters. Appreciating the little things in life is something I always strive for, too. Teaching can definitely help in being insightful, so it's nice to know that the author was a teacher. It's great to hear that the tone of the book is both inspirational and humorous. I'm sure this makes reading it more enjoyable. Also, I like that his stories are brief and to the point, and that this is well-edited. I'm not sure I need some encouragement right now, but I can this benefiting others out there. Glad you enjoyed it so much! Thanks for sharing!
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I find the fact that the author wrote the book as an inspiration to his daughters absolutely charming. Also, the subjects in the book are important life lessons. Thank you for your review! This sounds like a very interesting read.
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