Lynne's Book Reviews: Review: Life is a Verb

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Review: Life is a Verb

Author: Patti Digh

Genre: Self-help / life (2008)

About: Not your typical self-help book. More like a "life" book and how to enjoy it fully.

Descriptive Words: "What would you be doing today if you only had 37 days to live?"

Thoughts: Wow.

That's it.

Just kidding, but I borrowed this book from the library after seeing it on Molly's blog - My Cozy Book Nook and I wish I had my own copy. Molly loved the book so much that she's focusing on one statement in the book a week. If you're a writer or just enjoy writing, you'll love the Free Write exercises in the book.

The author focuses on six practices: Intensity, (say yes), Inclusion (be generous), Integrity (speak up), Intimacy (love more), Intuition (trust yourself), Intention (slow down). The book is made up of colorful, whimsical pages with random sayings everywhere: Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions ~ The Dalai Lama. Creativity involves breaking out of established patterns in order to look at things in a different way ~ Edward de Bono. Ninety-nine percent of all failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses ~ George Washington Carver.

This is a book not to read but to savor and experience. Lovely, yummy, juicy.

Source: Library

Why I Chose: I saw it on Molly's My Cozy Book Nook blog, and I love books that suggest ways to live life to the fullest.

Recommend? Yes, absolutely.

Rating: 5/5

Other Reviews:

Sarah Morgan
My Cozy Book Nook
Women on Writing - author interview
Patti Digh - Author's blog

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ibeeeeg · 772 weeks ago

This is an excellent book, much to be gleaned...for sure.
This is where I came up with the idea for my blog name... Polishing Mud Balls.
I don't own this one but intend to do so.
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Lynne2525 63p · 772 weeks ago

I thought about you when I was reading the polishing mud balls part and wondered if that's where you got the name...how funny!

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Staci · 772 weeks ago

I so loved the way you reviewed this...in fact, one of the best review styles I've come across in a long time. Very fresh, fun, and informative. I want this book!!
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Lynne2525 63p · 772 weeks ago

Thanks Staci. I thought I'd do something different, and I thought the "descriptive words" section would be kind of eye catching.

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chewdigest 47p · 772 weeks ago

I just added this to my wish list. I love that it is 37 days and not a whole year. I was so excited when I read the Happiness Project, but taking on a whole year of self improvement turned out to be way over my head. I think that I fell off the bus back in March. 37 days? I think that I can handle.
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Lynne2525 63p · 772 weeks ago

I could never do anything for a year, Gwen. Thirty-seven days is definitely do-able.

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tootooroo 36p · 772 weeks ago

i don't normally read self-help books, but since you gave this a five, looks like i'm going to have to check it out. it definitely sounds interesting though.

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Jenners · 772 weeks ago

Ever since I saw this on Molly's blog, I've wanted it. It sounds really wonderful ... and I love how you can sum up the lessons in such a succinct way!

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athirac 40p · 772 weeks ago

Ok.. now I'm convinced! I'm placing an order for this book.
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Katie · 772 weeks ago

Sounds like a great book, I will have to order it. I also loved The Instant , a ebook I picked up a while ago which was an interesting mix of self help and fiction.

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Lynne2525 63p · 772 weeks ago

Hi Katie, thanks for stopping by. I tried to click on the link for The Instant but it wouldn't take me there for some reason. I tried to google it but couldn't find it. Must be because it's an ebook. Sounds good though!

Sent from my iPad

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Katie · 772 weeks ago

I don't know why that happened. Try this URL http://www.theinstantbook.net/
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Lynne2525 63p · 772 weeks ago

Katie, okay that worked on my desktop computer. It's because it was on my iPad that it wasn't working. Thanks so much!

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Savvy Working Gal · 770 weeks ago

Thanks for reviewing this book and introducing me to Molly's blog. I am enjoying her meme.
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Lynne2525 63p · 770 weeks ago

Molly's blog is wonderful, and so is the book. That's great that she's doing a meme for it.

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