Why is Everyone So Cranky?: The Ten Trends Complicating Our Lives and What We Can Do about Them

by C. Leslie Charles

Book Overview

If you're mad as hell and not going to take it any longer, take a look at this book. Road rage, death threats, teen violence, explosive aggression on television and radio. It's North America's anger... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786884436
• ISBN13: 9780786884438
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Hyperion Books
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Now We Know Why Everyone Is So Cranky!

We've all asked the question, "Why is everyone so cranky?" countless times but C. Leslie Charles is the first person I know who has actually attempted to answer the question. And boy, does she answer it! She not only shares the 10 trends that are making us cranky, but she offers constructive solutions that can be applied by us all, no matter what our state of crankiness is. She has a way of getting inside our minds, but better yet, she gets inside our hearts and reminds us that nobody has to be cranky. We choose our attitudes and reactions. This is a well-written, at times entertaining, book that makes you think, laugh at yourself, and resolve to do better. Just reading this book will make you want to work harder at being less cranky. Thank you for holding the mirror up to us, Leslie!

Prescription for Rage Relief!

This book accomplishes two great things. First, with all its questions and quizzes, it helps you wake up and see exactly what is bugging you/making you cranky. Second, and probably more important, it shows you how to create a life prescription that not only takes care of a lot of the stressful stuff, but sets you on a better path towards personal peace.

The Cure for the Crankies

Leslie Charles provides us with a wonderfully witty approach to dealing honestly with the increasing crankiness that each of us encounters and produces on a daily basis.She provides a frank assessment of the current level of stress existing in the world and also practical and positive steps for improving the situation.More than just theories, I deeply appreciate the fact that Charles has actually used these steps to improve her own life. If she was able to overcome so many obstacles, I know that there is hope for all of us to do so by following her advice.I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to make a difference in the world.

best if read before holiday shopping!

'good thing I read this before the holidays... it should save me from an arrest! Now I know why I am cranky and why you're cranky too! I bought one for my in-laws! Just kidding... Cranky does more than answer the obvious... it gives real-world solutions to make life more fun!

What a fun read with "real" information and healthy humor!

The "Cranky" book has been my traveling companion. Not only does it highlight some startling facts and trends, but it also made me laugh. Leslie Charles blends her "real-life" experience (and what a life she has led) with 10 powerful trends. I've been telling many friends this is a fun and important book to read.