The Big Book of Small Stuff: 100 of the Best Inspirations from Don't Sweat the Small Stuff

by Richard Carlson and  

Book Overview

The best of the best from the publishing phenomenon Don't Sweat the Small Stuff -- in time for the series' tenth anniversary When Richard Carlson wrote Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in January 1997, he had no way of knowing it would be the beginning of an unrivaled publishing success story. The book was the #1 New York Times bestseller for two full years, an unprecedented feat, and to date has more than nine million copies in print. A series of Don't Sweat books followed, each garnering impressive sales in their own right. Now, in time for the tenth anniversary of that first publication, Carlson has created The Big Book of Small Stuff , a best-of collection drawn from the series. It features pieces beloved by Calrson and his millions of fans, classic tales of inspiration and success like: Make Peace with Imperfection, Allow Yourself to Be Bored, Praise and Blame Are All the Same, See the Innocence, and more.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401302998
• ISBN13: 9781401302993
• Release Date: November 2006
• Publisher: Balance
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

(RAW Rating: 4.5) - Food for Thought

I received THE BIG BOOK OF SMALL STUFF as an early birthday gift. I've remember hearing the rave reviews of author Richard Carlson's previous book Don't Sweat the Small Stuff. So I cracked open THE BIG BOOK OF SMALL STUFF and was intrigued by what I found. This book is a wonderful inspirational read that I dare say offers something to everyone. It is chock full of humorous wisdom laced with everyday reality which encourages fun, yet thought-provoking introspection. One of my favorite passages is #35 "Absorb the Speed Bumps of Your Day." It uses the metaphor of a speed bump to remind us that the issues we encounter on a daily basis are minor in the overall scheme of things. These are mere speed bumps in our pathway and therefore our approach would be one of two things - 1) slow our frenzied schedule to deal with it or 2) we rush over our problematic speed bump causing damage to ourselves and the situation. With mini-passages entitled "Choose Your Battles Wisely," "Become a Better Listener" and "Let Other Have the Glory" (just to name a few), this book touches on a host of subjects and leaves you with deposits of wisdom that will help brighten your day. Reviewed by Nedine of The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers