Life: The Reader's Digest Version: Great Advice, Simply Put

Edited by Peggy Northrop, Global Editor-in-Chief and the staff of READER'S DIGEST magazine is a small book containing a little information about a lot of things. Some of the information I found quite useful, and other passages had little or no interest to me. I like the concept of the book, and I in fact liked the book. However, with a project like this, one is undoubtedly going to have passages that are more relevant to some and less to others, making many people feel like I did, some useful, some not. That is probably why Northrop states that you can read it through, or put in on a shelf and use it like a cookbook, reaching for a special recipe whenever the occasion calls for it, and just like many cookbooks, you won't use every recipe.The book is divided into two main parts, the first on Being Better, and the second half on Doing Better. Within these two categories, there are pages containing succinct advice on a large variety of topics, which the book claims to be some of
the most essential facets of life. While that can be debated, there are some very practical solutions to things that come up for many people. Along with this are tidbits and nuggets of wisdom to help people live more happier lives. Actually, there's a section that consists of several pages on being happy. Other topics under Be Better include being a good neighbor, making a good first impression, looking ten years younger, writing a letter, forgiving, get more done, being comfortable alone, making friends, and meditating. Some of the topics under Do Better include scoring great seats, saying no, flying a kite, having a great time at a party, avoiding jet lag, making a great Halloween costume, talking with your doctor, setting a table, tying a necktie, giving a toast, ironing a shirt, leaving a legacy and running a meeting. As you can see, there are quite a number of topics about a lot of things, and I only listed a small portion of them.Again, some of the passages were quite
useful, but then others like the one on mastering the art of self-defense were not very useful at all. Practicing a melon eye-gouge move in the grocery store every week will not make you ready for anything.The book also contains a postcard that you can send in for a free one-year subscription to Reader's Digest magazine. So overall, it is a nice little hard cover book for the price. If you enjoy how reader's digest provides simple, short passages on topics, you will most likely enjoy this book. If you want any depth to subjects, this is not the guide you are looking for. But then, we know that the Reader's Digest version of things is not in depth, but quick and to the point with the bare basics. Simple little life lessons for those who like and want the Reader's Digest Version.

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