30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Maybe 4 stars. The first 3 chapters were so ho-hum I almost quit, so boring and platitudinous that it was really just wading through. The next 2 chapters were pretty good, and the last ok. "

" Pretty trite and predicable. No one seems to have noticed the internal contradictions. "

" This book puts together "life lessons" learned from from surveying members of the oldest generation, 65-100 years old, asking them to talk about what they have found to be most important in life, what they regret, what they would do differently, and what choices impacted their lives the most. I enjoyed reading their accounts, and it was good reminder about what truly is important in life. "

" Bland writing and obvious wisdom. My expectations exceeded the book's merit. Very disappointing. "

" I liked this book a lot. It will probably go on my re-read shelf. "

" This book is a compilation of stories told to gertonologist while gather data from American citizens over the age of 65. More than 1,000 individuals participated in this survey. It took the author five years to complete the project, but what I have read so far is wonderful. "

" This is an excellent book. It's a quick read, and it gives some fantastic lessons for ways to be happy in life. I loved this book, and I would recommend it to everyone. "

" I found a lot of good information here -- hopefully I will remember to follow the great advice I read. It was a good reinforcement of some of the things I already in my life, such as choosing experiences over things (traveling with extra money instead of remodeling the kitchen, for example). "

" Somewhat academic to read, but really great advice and reminders on how to live a fulfilling life. "

" Read only about half of the book. The stories were not as interesting as I had expected, nor was the interspersed commentary enlightening. "

" This book has something to change my life practically in every chapter. For that reason I would read a little, implement what I read, then go back and read again. If you could get advice from the "experts" on living, would you? Read this book and see. "

" Great book! Recommend for all ages to read. Good perspective for important topics in life! "

" One of the best books I've read... Highly recommended! "

" there is nothing new here. should've been a blog entry. c've saved some trees. "

" I really enjoyed this quick read. It's lessons were straightforward and very grounding. I came away feeling uplifted and recharged. Recommended for vacation or before bed reading. "

" I don't usually like self-improvement or advice books, but reading this was very enjoyable. Simple but not superficial. "

" Honestly, I didn't finish reading the book, but I got some great advice from it nonetheless. For example, hitting your kids really doesn't help, and make sure you choose a career you can wake up in the morning to. "