- Paperback: 248 pages
- Publisher: Hyperion; 1st edition (Jan 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786881852
- ISBN-13: 978-0733800849
- Product Dimensions: 16.6 x 14.1 x 1.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 133,554 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Braille edition of the popular bestseller. "Let go of the idea that gentle, relaxed people can't be super-achievers," advises Dr. Richard Carlson in his widely popular self-help book, DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF. In 100 chapters--each only a few pages long--Dr. Carlson shares his ideas for living a calmer, richer life. This book has been on the New York Times bestseller list for 38 weeks and is No. 3 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list. Two small volumes in braille.
About the Author
Best-selling author Richard Carlson, Ph.D., creator of the popular Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series and the just published Don't Get Scrooged, died suddenly of cardiac arrest enroute to New York on December 13. Carlson, 45, published his first book in 1985 and went on to publish more than 20 books that remain popular in English and in translation in 130 languages and 35 countries. Richard Carlson grew up in Piedmont, CA. He received his undergraduate degree from Pepperdine University and his Ph.D. in psychology from Sierra University. He was in private practice as a psychotherapist when he started to publish books about psychological and spiritual health. As his books started to attract a large audience, he began writing full time so he could teach more people how to live with presence and ease by cultivating gratitude and generosity. Dr. Carlson was a large supporter of and participant in the National Center for Family Literacy and at the time of his death he was working on a project with them called for "A Penny a Book" from publishers, authors and literary agents to promote literacy. Dr. Carlson is survived by his wife and life partner of 25 years, Kris Carlson, his co-author on Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love and the author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff for Women, his loving daughters Jasmine and Kenna, sisters, Kathleen Carlson Mowris of Olympic Village, CA and Anna L. Carlson of La Selva Beach, CA, and his parents, Barbara and Don Carlson of Orinda, CA. A private memorial service will be held next week. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Richard's honor to local food banks, Challenge Day, Girls Inc. or Children Inc.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
This must help everyone who has a habit of going through the stress syndrome. It puts things into perspective and shows that we can definitely improve the quality of our lives by handling things correctly. It is an inspirational book and one that I refer people to and return to myself on many occasions. That must qualify as being the sign of a successful publication!!?!!
Format:Paperback
There are many reasons why I would recommend this book, too many to write here, but I'll try to be brief:
the writer's voice is so friendly and you can't help but feeling you're listening to a close friend giving you advice. The advice he gives is well organized in tiny chapters so you can always find your way around the book easily and look at what bit of advice you think will help you most. Also, each bit is independent, you don't need to take it in order.
The advice is all full of positive thinking, acceptance, tolerance, embracing reality and being proactive, taking initiative and not letting yourself get trapped into vicious circles of negative thinking.
The core lesson of the book is not taking your problems too seriously or blowing them out of proportion. I for one have a tendency to make a mountain out of a molehill, and this booklet helps putting things in perspective and deflating false fears.
the writer's voice is so friendly and you can't help but feeling you're listening to a close friend giving you advice. The advice he gives is well organized in tiny chapters so you can always find your way around the book easily and look at what bit of advice you think will help you most. Also, each bit is independent, you don't need to take it in order.
The advice is all full of positive thinking, acceptance, tolerance, embracing reality and being proactive, taking initiative and not letting yourself get trapped into vicious circles of negative thinking.
The core lesson of the book is not taking your problems too seriously or blowing them out of proportion. I for one have a tendency to make a mountain out of a molehill, and this booklet helps putting things in perspective and deflating false fears.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've owned two copies of this book over the years. The first copy I lent to a friend who in turn lent to a friend and so on. Needless to say that this great little gem of a book never found its way back into my eagerly waiting hands.
I've purchased another copy since then and read chapters from it from time to time. We all tend to stress about the little things in life, and I'm no different. Whenever I find myself getting unduly frustrated or uptight, a read of this book always helps me put things back into perspective.
I'm a firm believer in not sweating the small stuff: Not just the book, but the principal of it. Life's way too brief and fleeting to always be tied up in minor details and insignificant issues. Save it for the big problems, I say.
This is a handy little guidebook that does well to serve as a constant reminder to keep things in perspective. I believe every household should have a copy of a book like Richard Carlson's 'Don't Sweat The Small Stuff".
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I've purchased another copy since then and read chapters from it from time to time. We all tend to stress about the little things in life, and I'm no different. Whenever I find myself getting unduly frustrated or uptight, a read of this book always helps me put things back into perspective.
I'm a firm believer in not sweating the small stuff: Not just the book, but the principal of it. Life's way too brief and fleeting to always be tied up in minor details and insignificant issues. Save it for the big problems, I say.
This is a handy little guidebook that does well to serve as a constant reminder to keep things in perspective. I believe every household should have a copy of a book like Richard Carlson's 'Don't Sweat The Small Stuff".
How To Keep Your Man: And Keep Him For Good
Real Life Dramas - Volume One: 1
Darren G. Burton
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Best small book I have ever read
I had never heard of this book and, being British, I had never heard the expression "Don't sweat the small stuff", but I was intrigued. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Pooh
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what a great little book, I like the fact that all the chapters are bite size, I can pick the book up anytime and read a snippet but also if I want to reread any area its easy to... Read more
Published on 10 Feb 2010 by M. Watson
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This is a perfect book to have on your coffee table or at your bedside. Reading
any of Richard Carlson's 2 page chapters a day is wonderful support in having
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Cheered me up rightly!!
this is a fantastic book - the chapters are short enough to keep your attention, and the content is clear enough to keep you remembering how to calm down next time you almost... Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by Mrs Oz
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This is I think the best self help book I've read. It doesn't get bogged down in pyschological terms and theories but condenses ideas into very easily accessible short chapters... Read more
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