A book to raise the spirits and warm the heart. Includes the famous Kindergarten essay that was read on the floor of the U.S. Senate.
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"I appreciated the life lessons Robert Fulghum thoughtfully reminds himself to hold dear. His sense of humor about dealing with our path through life is charming and unpretentious. It was a joy to revisit what one easily forgets while living the day to day. Thanks, I needed this!"
— Sequoia (5 out of 5 stars)
" I remember feeling stupid for liking this book when I read it but enjoyed it just the same. My oldest daughter was in Kindergarten at the time so I had a front row seat. I've never been an Idealist and it was hard for me to give up and just let go. I'm glad I did "
— Msmurphybylaw, 2/17/2014" he's one of my faves. feel good, funny & quick good reads. "
— Becki, 2/15/2014" Very cute and very true. "
— Daphne, 2/9/2014" This is an odd, fun, and thought-provoking book. I think I liked it more than Jason. It's worth reading--sometime. "
— Bonnie, 2/8/2014" I LOVED this book. Not only was it hilarious at times, I thought his storytelling offered good life advice. "
— Susan, 2/1/2014" I very much enjoyed Mr. Fulghum's nostalgic viewpoints on life. This was a collection of life lessons learned and it was fun. "
— Heather, 1/25/2014" Superb book. It's amazing that one person's life experiences can be an inspiration to many. How his day can be one of life's lesson. "
— Gale, 1/16/2014" I read this a long time ago and although I don't really remember why I liked it so much, I remember loving it then. I liked it so much I read the following 3 or 4 books as well but I didn't like them nearly as much. "
— Renee, 12/5/2013" The very first author I fell in love it. Robert Fulghum is witty, heartwarming and honest. His random thoughts on life and love are good for the soul. "
— Just_jenn, 12/1/2013" He is my all time favorite author. I have read all his books and love everyone. Reread them often!!! "
— Kathy, 11/26/2013" There are few brilliant philosophical points this man makes. you can really sense his reaching for meaning in every thing.It's like a series of short stories,there're so meaningful, but some of them are so funny! You'll love it! "
— Dome, 11/22/2013" This was probably one of my favorite insightful "self- help" type books. "
— Gabriella, 11/18/2013" more than a cheesy saying oncoffee cups and t-shirts (and if you own one of those, please get off my profile now... its actually a book of essays that are quite funny and good "
— J, 10/12/2013" I expected that this book would be a collection of witty little quotes, but that is not the case. This book is full of many short stories with well crafted turns that either makes you reflect or laugh or both at the same time. Each story is to the point and that is refreshing. "
— Beth, 5/14/2013" One of the best books I have ever read. It really breaks life down and helps us remember that life is not as complicated as we try to make it. "
— Robert, 5/5/2013" Robert Fulghum is my spiritual leader. "
— Colleen, 3/12/2013" This book is good because it makes you realize that in order to get along in life, you really have to stick to the basics. I read this a long time ago and I think I have been kind of using this phrase (to myself) at my mantra. "
— Carol, 2/15/2013" Great perspective on life; a focus on the golden rule. "
— Dolly, 11/17/2012" Absolutely a great book...easy read, and hilarious! "
— Allyson, 10/6/2012" I've read this many times over in the last 20 years -- most recently to my group of geriatric reading group at New Market Manor Personal Care facility. An excellent read - for any age! "
— Darlene, 6/8/2012" Self help for the simpleton :) and/or those of us beyond help! "
— Paul, 5/7/2012" I found it entertaining. Mr. Fulghum is a preacher of some kind, so I wpuldn't mind listening to one of his sermons. He seems at least a bit misogynistic, but it's not overwhelming. I'd recommend it to a friend, but I wouldn't mind if they borrowed it for a long while. "
— Ben, 5/2/2012" Despise the man, hate the book. He is an acquaintance of my family, so perhaps it is personal knowledge/old stories tainting my view - or perhaps it is the Unbearable Triteness of Writing that did it. "
— Sarahmarie, 1/16/2012" A classic, love this book. "
— Nik, 10/11/2011" Special book I believe everyone should read "
— Tammy, 8/7/2011" I was disappointed in this book. "
— Cactuskid2, 5/21/2011" Everyone suspects this. But I guess Fulgham was the first to try to squeeze a whole book out of the idea. "
— Michael, 5/8/2011" Reread it before giving it to Goodwill.<br/>It's nice to be reminded of the simple goodness in life...and how fantastic dandelions are! "
— Chrissie, 4/21/2011" WHY????????????? I thought this book would give some insight into not seeking knowledge past kingergarten. Nothing was every explained and I am still seeking the answer. "
— Jocelin, 4/11/2011" Just love his his writing! This is from the day of the journal - long hand, on paper. :) "
— Sharon, 4/6/2011" superb book :) It's amazing that one person's life experiences can be an inspiration to many. How his day can be one of life's lesson. "
— Gale, 4/4/2011" One of the anchors on Fox News, Steve D., spoke at a graduation where I taught and lifted his speech verbatim from this trifle of a book. "
— George, 3/5/2011" New stories that once again make you realize the brilliance of ordinary and everyday life. "
— Ann, 2/16/2011" Has some nice stories in it, and the list of "kindergarten rules" are warm and fuzzy to be sure (and they might even be applicable as guidelines for a free society), but in the end there's not a whole lot of utility or wisdom to be gained from it. "
— David, 2/11/2011" picked up the yellowed pages off my bookshelf, and enjoyed it as much as the first time i read it:) a book that's good for the soul. "
— Oh, 2/10/2011" I so loved this book. Robert Fulghum is brilliant and he was so many things before he was a writer. A must read. "
— Ellen, 2/9/2011" I re-read this book at least once every month. It contains simple truths and lessons that are applicable to mundane life. :) "
— Charlene, 1/27/2011Robert Fulghum is the bestselling author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten and numerous other books. He grew up in Waco, Texas and now divides his time among Seattle, Utah, and Crete.