Guru Ratings
Anna Quindlen
Bad.
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.
A Short Guide to a Happy Life (2000)
At about 2,000 words, it’s not surprising that A Short Guide to a Happy Life has little to say. Quindlen’s motivational rant says:
- Get a life.
- Slow down.
- Build rich relationships.
- Give.
- Appreciate what you have.
- Enjoy the journey.
And that is all. You’ll want your money back.