Shots of Wisdom: Laughing, Wincing, and Learning Through Life's Lessons
Shots of Wisdom: Laughing, Wincing, and Learning Through Life's Lessons
Shots of Wisdom: Laughing, Wincing, and Learning Through Life's Lessons
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DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF, OR THE BIG STUFF...FIND MEANING AND HUMOR IN ALL OF IT!
Did it ever occur to you that some of your toughest times might end up teaching you the most? Remember when you first learned that life isn't always fair? Or discovered the realities of having your trust betrayed, the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, or realizing that you fell in love with the wrong person?
Therapist, professor, author, and actor Dr. David A. Levy has lived through an enormously wide range of experiences - embarrassing moments, distressing episodes, moving encounters - that all of us can relate to. In Shots of Wisdom, Levy shares stories and lessons from his journey that have carried him through life's challenges.
The wisdom in these pages reminds us that the path to a life well lived is not always smooth. This book will be your companion when you need a boost and positive perspective. It will encourage you to embrace life's challenges, while laughing, wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking and get ready to see things from a different perspective - a brighter one.
Dive into Dr. David Levy's latest book and find...
- Over 40 autobiographical essays, each one containing a relatable and applicable life lesson
- A unique source of both humor and inspiration that reassures readers that life is meaningful and good
- A wonderful self-help gift book for both men and women from a professional psychologist
If books such as Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Chicken Soup for the Soul have interested you, then Shots of Wisdom should be your next read!
"Levy has masterfully gleaned wisdom of the ages and packed them into bite-sized and thoroughly enjoyable morsels of literary delight." -Tom Greening, Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology
"Dr. Levy's brilliant, touching, and humorous collection of stories showcases his well-honed, multi-faceted skills as a storyteller, educator, and psychologist. Readers will delight at the relatable snapshots of people, relationships, and events and find wonderful treasures of expertly distilled learning points embedded within." - Judy Ho, board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, associate professor, and author (Stop Self-Sabotage)
"Life is short. You can either suffer the pitfalls of life's lessons on your own - or you can learn those lessons by reading Dr. Levy's sharp-witted and insightful book." - Marilee Bradford, Producing Director, The Film Music Society
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"David Levy has nailed what it means to glean all the greatness out of life's masterful lessons in his new book, Life Is a 4-Letter Word! Laugh along with him, as I did, while drinking in these warm-hearted anecdotal stories that will help you keep life in perspective." - Kristine Carlson, co-author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff books
"Professor David Levy's book is insightful, profound, funny, and thoroughly original. Meaning in life is everywhere, he reminds us, and whether it changes us profoundly or sails right over our heads, it's nice to know it's there." - Lewis Colick, screenwriter (October Sky, Ghosts of Mississippi)
"David Levy's warm, funny and wise reflections on his life's journey offers both comfort and hard-won advice for readers looking to improve their own lives." - Dennis Palumbo, therapist, screenwriter (My Favorite Year), and author (Daniel Rinaldi Mysteries)
"A tour de force of wisdom nestled in a pithy, enjoyable and profound package." - Louis Cozolino, author of Why Therapy Works and Timeless
"Chicken soup, with a few dashes of Tabasco, and laced with scintillating humor." - Eric Shiraev, cultural psychologist, George Mason University
"Meticulously crafted, these engaging, funny, and often moving vignettes perfectly set up the brief but potent shots of distilled wisdom that follow." - Drew Erhardt, psychologist, co-developer of the Moodnotes and MoodKit apps
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