Don't Worry, Be Grumpy: Inspiring Stories for Making the Most of Each Moment
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| Rating | : | 4.33 (588 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1614291675 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Laugh aloud even as you look at life anew with these stories from the bestselling author of Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?In 108 brief stories with titles like "The Bad Elephant," "Girlfriend Power," and "The Happiness License," Ajahn Brahm offers up more timeless wisdom that will speak to people from all walks of life. Drawing from his own experiences, stories shared by his students, and old chestnuts that he delivers with a fresh twist, Ajahn Brahm shows he knows his way around the humorous parable, delighting even as he surprises us with unexpected depth and inspiration.
I'm no a buddhist but I really enjoy this book I'm no a buddhist but I really enjoy this book. It consisted of short stories. Granted, not all stories are good but it's still enjoyable to read them. Even our 7yo loves this book. We've been reading it every night. The stories are short enough to keep us entertain, yet meaningfull.. Amazon Customer said Very insightful. Each short story provides a life lesson, tinged with humor and grace. Ajahn Brahm presents the lessons of life in an enjoyable, easy to read format.. Nice stories for all public Angel Medinilla Not only for Buddhists or meditators, these stories written in a humorous way will bring you a lot if peace and several insights
Ajahn Brahm’s latest collection of stories are funny, endearing, and, of course, infused with wisdom." (Arnie Kozak, author of Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness)"In irreverent and inescapably humorous ways, Ajahn Brahm's Don't Worry, Be Grumpy collection of stories become unforgettable learning experiences." (Jean Smith, author of Life Is Spiritual Practice) . With every story, the irrepressible Ajahn Brahm gently challenges our conventional views, giving us a fresh perspective imbued with wisdom and compassion." (Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick)"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good metaphorical story is worth that many more. This describes the delightful new book Don’t Worry Be Grumpy. "I love a book that I can open randomly to any page and know I’ll find a valuable teaching
He is the author of Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?, The Art of Disappearing, and Mindfulness, Bliss, and Beyond.. After pursuing a degree in theoretical physics from Cambridge University, Ajahn Brahm, born in London as Peter Betts, headed off to a forest monastery in Thailand, where he studied under the famed meditation master A