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Title: One of the worst self-help books I ever read
Review: I read a lot of self-help books, and after reading the unanimously positive reviews here I was really looking forward to diving into this one. What a disappointment! This book is a never-ending collection of platitudes. The author's advice could be summarized like this: just think positively, and all your problems will go away. For example: (Page 49)"When I vacationed in Bali, I lost 10 pounds in two weeks. I wasn't even trying to lose weight. I went to banquets and ate rich desserts. Why did I lose weight? I was having such a good time that when I lightened up emotionally, I lightened up physically." Yeah, right...
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