Guru Ratings
Janet Luhrs
Meh.
Remember my ratings criteria. I’m not judging these gurus on “global” or moral values, but very specific criteria. Many of my favorite books would be rated “bad” by my criteria for self-help (probably, because they are not self-help books). My ratings don’t reflect how well an author met his own goals, but how well they met my criteria for useful, accurate self-help.
The Simple Living Guide (1997)
A one-stop shop of inspiration and advice for bringing simplicity to your:
- time
- money
- pleasures
- romance
- work
- virtues
- family
- food
- health
- housing
- travel
- and more
The book is a 50/50 mix of empty chatter and down-to-earth advice.
Simple Loving (2000)
A bunch of poems, stories, and tips about simplifying intimate relationships.