Self Help Book - "The Simple Truth"

84ayrtonsenna · Post by **84ayrtonsenna** » 10 May 2014, 10:36

Hello all, I've been reading through various discussions here and I must say I am enjoying it!

I have to confess, I enjoy reading self help books, it is not because I am in a sorry state, but I enjoy reading them as a form of resetting my life and making me think twice about how I live it.

I've read quite a few, from books such as "Eat That Frog", "Man's Search for Meaning" and " The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change" to Bear Grylls' "A Survival Guide for Life".

But I recently came across a relatively new book on Amazon called "The Simple Truth: The Meaning of Your Life" by S.Jones

(Anyone heard of this author before??), which takes a different approach. The book is only available on Kindle (not paperback) which is a shame as I prefer reading "real" books (Anyone agree?). This is how the author describes the book;

"What is the meaning of life? What is your belief? The same burning question has been baffling humanity for thousands of years. The truth is, the answer is simple, but very important. One must shy away from developing a scientific or religious answer, but a more personal answer. An answer which I hope will empower your life, no matter what your age or situation in life."

At first I was a bit disappointed as to how short the book is, but when I read it all, it made me think, and literally nod in agreement! Most of the book is written to prove 1 main point - How to live a happy life.

The author gives an example of his own life, sayings and a story about a stranded bird (funnily moving!).

To fully understand what the author means, I read it twice. I must confess, It has changed me a bit, not dramatically, but my daily way of life has changed!

Has anyone else read this book? Has it had an effect on you too?

Fran · Post by **Fran** » 15 May 2014, 07:10

This isn't really a book at all, more of a pamphlet which could really have been a paragraph. Needed a quick read last night so picked this one ... what a waste of my 45 mins, I don't normally fall for the "self help" guru stuff and IMO this pamphlet is nothing but newage waffle - the message is in essence find what you love to do and do it! Wow! how incredibly earth shattering.
My suggestion would be save your £2 and go buy an icecream - you'll feel a lot better after it.

gali · Post by **gali** » 15 May 2014, 07:47

Fran wrote:This isn't really a book at all, more of a pamphlet which could really have been a paragraph. Needed a quick read last night so picked this one ... what a waste of my 45 mins, I don't normally fall for the "self help" guru stuff and IMO this pamphlet is nothing but newage waffle - the message is in essence find what you love to do and do it! Wow! how incredibly earth shattering.
My suggestion would be save your £2 and go buy an icecream - you'll feel a lot better after it.

Thanks for the warning. I don't read self help books as well and will certainly skip that one.