Life Could Be Sweeter: 101 Great Ideas from Around the World for Living a More Rewarding Life

by William Sinunu

America may be one of the most powerful and wealthy countries in the world, but our intense work ethic and stressful lifestyles take an enormous toll on our quality of life. William Sinunu realized after a close brush with death that his own exhausting, career-driven existence was preventing him from truly living, and he needed to find a way to regain the health, happiness, and balance he had known growing up abroad and had witnessed during his career...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1569243743
• ISBN13: 9781569243749
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong Books
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 7.3"

Customer Reviews

To be read in small pieces

This is a great book to read a couple of stories from each night before going to sleep and each morning before getting out of bed. The author doesn't have an agenda for or against the American way. He simply is well-traveled enough to be able to share with us the many different ways that people around the world handle our common experiences. The stories are short (2-3 pages) and easy-to-read and are usually accompanied by a nice factoid or tidbit at the end. Like any book comprised of short vignettes, this book can lose power if one tries to read a lot of stories in one sitting. There should be no rush with this book...you sip from it to get the maximum effect.

If this book doesn't make you think, nothing will!

This is one of the best books I've read in a LONG time, ever perhaps. I zipped right through it and enjoyed every word. Not only was it incredibly easy to read, but it had tips and ideas that can apply to anyone. I've never really sat and thought about how the Europeans live in comparison to how Americans but some of the differences are startling. I won't divulge any of the book but I will say that I plan to incorporate more than a few of them into my daily life. I plan to go back and re-read this book again, making notes of the things that really speak to me. I also plan to give everyone on my 2006 Christmas list a copy to read for themselves. It is a gift... give it to yourself! You won't regret it! Happy reading!

Bite-sized changes for our fast-food culture

Sadly, my schedule is usually jammed from waking to sleeping - but I took some time read this fantastic gem. It was an easy read - and each reading was small and impactful, something I could do for 5 minutes here and there when I needed a boost. Better yet, the suggestions that Bill makes are small - sometimes we get wrapped up in the idea of making grandiose changes to our lives. Using some of the readings, I have been able to make small quality changes that have had a huge impact on my quality of life - giving me just enough perspective and distance from my daily chaos to be able and ready to make more. Give it a try, one or two at a time and see if you find a way to make bigger changes in your life.

Life Could Be Sweeter is a WINNER!

After recently reading this book, I enjoyed the author's stories of his experiences around the world. I truly enjoyed getting this insightful glimpse of people in other countries. We American's can learn from this book... I want to travel with Mr. Sinunu and live life a little sweeter!

Looking at life on the lighter side

On a personal level, I had some reservations about making an international trip later this year--too far, too much money, etc. etc. Then I read Sinunu's book. I quickly cast away any doubts I had. His book encourages you to do what you want to make your life sweeter; with no looking back. There are a great many lessons to be learned from this book; just go with your instincts--and "the flow". Life can certainly be fun. He captures the lighter side of situations as well as makes you see that all material things we Americans "need" are not necessary. Very enlightening! Eunice M.