This is an irreverent guide to living life like the Dude, the main character from the movie "The Big Lebowski", featuring lifestyle tips on how to be more laid back, inspirational lessons from the Dude, and hilarious facts about the movie. A commercial flop in its initial release in 1998, "The Big Lebowski" has since emerged as a cult phenomenon complete with an annual fan festival, midnight film screenings, and even its own religion. Now the founder of the Church of the Latter-Day Dude has brought together his own prophetic insights along with the advice of his top disciples to show readers how they, too, can lead a more relaxed, laid-back life based on the ways of Jefferey The Dude Lebowski. "The Abide Guide" is a self-help resource that believes "The Big Lebowski" is more than just a film; it's a way of life. Packed full of tips, investigations, and far-out facts related to the movie, "The Abide Guide" holds the answers to all life's questions. At once funny and profound, like the classic film itself, the book shows the easiest way to be Dude-like in a chaotic world; and includes moral and inspirational life lessons from key scenes in the film, the seven habits of highly lazy yet totally successful Dudes, and great Dudes from history who changed the world without trying.
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Oliver Benjamin founded The Church of the Latter-Day Dude in 2005. His website, www.dudeism.com, features Lebowski-related news, fan discussions, and art inspired by the movie. Raised in Southern California, he now lives in Thailand. Dwayne Eutsey serves as the Arch Dudeship of the church and is a writer/editor abiding in Eaton, Maryland with his wife and three children.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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As an active member of the Dudeist community I've been waiting a while for this book to be finished and released. I was a little apprehensive before reading it, not knowing what the balance between The Big Lebowski (TBL) and non-Lebowskiian Dudeist concepts would lie within.
I was pleasantly surprised that there was a good mix, and the concepts as presented within about TBL are actually quite insightful and aren't bandied about too much for no good reason.
The first part of the book is a wonderful deconstruction of TBL shedding light on some concepts I'd never dwelled on myself, giving me a few new things to mull over and maybe an extra life lesson or two to take away, as well as some new insights into society as a whole.
The second part take a look at a more broader part of Dudeism, encompassing many things from history and modern society that help tie Dudeism together so nicely with our core ethos. Merging parts of other religions and philosophies with social movements and people who exemplify different aspects of what we're all about it goes some way to moving Dudeism away from seeming like just some "movie cult" as it can often be perceived.
The third and final part looks at you, the reader, and how you yourself can learn to take it easier and truly abide with yourself and the world around you. This is really the true "guide to abiding" of The Abide Guide. With a little help from some other key figures in the Dudeist movement the authors explore how to attune yourself to the nature of your inner Dude in a near-parody of a self-help guide.
I certainly enjoyed it a lot, and look forward to further books on the subject that help to further flesh out what's been started here. An all-round great introduction to Dudeism and becoming more Dude.
I was pleasantly surprised that there was a good mix, and the concepts as presented within about TBL are actually quite insightful and aren't bandied about too much for no good reason.
The first part of the book is a wonderful deconstruction of TBL shedding light on some concepts I'd never dwelled on myself, giving me a few new things to mull over and maybe an extra life lesson or two to take away, as well as some new insights into society as a whole.
The second part take a look at a more broader part of Dudeism, encompassing many things from history and modern society that help tie Dudeism together so nicely with our core ethos. Merging parts of other religions and philosophies with social movements and people who exemplify different aspects of what we're all about it goes some way to moving Dudeism away from seeming like just some "movie cult" as it can often be perceived.
The third and final part looks at you, the reader, and how you yourself can learn to take it easier and truly abide with yourself and the world around you. This is really the true "guide to abiding" of The Abide Guide. With a little help from some other key figures in the Dudeist movement the authors explore how to attune yourself to the nature of your inner Dude in a near-parody of a self-help guide.
I certainly enjoyed it a lot, and look forward to further books on the subject that help to further flesh out what's been started here. An all-round great introduction to Dudeism and becoming more Dude.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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You need to be a certain kind of individual to appreciate this guide. A good start, well probably essential, is to watch "The Big Lebowski."
Having done that, preferably a few times, you'll start to get the hang of what this book is trying to say.
If you enjoy a chill, a white russian, and just generally lazing, this is for you.
Having done that, preferably a few times, you'll start to get the hang of what this book is trying to say.
If you enjoy a chill, a white russian, and just generally lazing, this is for you.
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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This book really ties my philosophy together.
13 Aug 2011
By 4CornersDude
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Format:Paperback
Though THE ABIDE GUIDE is classified as a self-help book, it could easily fall under religion, comedy, history, or philosophy. Within the first several pages it is apparent that much research and knowledge of older religion was required for the translation to Dudeism, though this book hit the nail on the head as far as an updated belief system for it's place and time. I found many lessons in the pages of The Abide Guide that pertain to my life everyday, however I believe the most important piece of advice on the path to just takin it easy is contained in the chapter "DUDERS UNANIMOUS: A 12-Step Program to Dudevolution." I believe #8, "Be Dude to everyone you meet," has been the main step that has helped to improve my daily interactions the most even before I knew of Dudeism. I also believe that #8 is the quickest path to a sense of Abiding. It should be #1. But that's just, like, my opinion man. The Abide Guide is a great read even for those that know nothing of The Big Lebowski or Dudeism as the authors take a scene by scene translation that stands on its own without prior knowledge of either. This book is more than just an interesting read but a wise investment. ABIDE.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
It tied it all together
20 Jun 2012
By RevGMS
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The Abide guide was a fun and entertaining read, using humor and wit to convey some deeper ideas for appreciating life, and checking what condition our condition is in. Explaining its connection to the movie and philosophies from the past, it also makes its connection to the present day. With our current state of financial crisis and seemingly endless wars, its good to know there are some Dudes out there taking it easy for us sinners. Maybe the Abide Guide can help you find your inner Dude.
There is a playfulness to the serious truth it conveys, not taking its self too seriously it asks us to consider how over consumption and over reaction can put our well being and world in peril. Reminding us life is full of strikes and gutters, but through it all the Dude abides. And that is cool man.
I would highly recommend this book for its humor and insight.
There is a playfulness to the serious truth it conveys, not taking its self too seriously it asks us to consider how over consumption and over reaction can put our well being and world in peril. Reminding us life is full of strikes and gutters, but through it all the Dude abides. And that is cool man.
I would highly recommend this book for its humor and insight.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Living like the Dude
28 Dec 2012
By Kristine Dukes
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Nothing is more needed in this day and age then guidance in how to live in the chaos and be peaceful with it. The dude has it right man.
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