54 Simple Truths: How to Face the Challenges of Life

by Michael Wash

"This book gives plenty of information and ideas but more than that, it gives the reader hope. The hope that can lead to an honest reappraisal of our own experiences, and the confidence to be the person we most want to be. Who would benefit from this book? Anyone who wants to make the most of their life, and learn about living" -Dr Mary Connor Author and Consultant in Coaching and Counselling. "This is a book that doesn't pull its punches, which speaks honestly and directly about the challenges of life, offering advice from the author's own experience and from the world's wisdom. Dip into when you need to face up to harsh realities, when you need to hear a wise and friendly voice, when you need reminding that you are valuable and worthwhile" -Susan Quilliam - Author of 21 books on relationship psychology, National Press journalist and broadcaster. "Although many of us can ask friends for advice, most of those friends will be unwilling to give advice which may be seen as insensitive or uncaring but which may be very much required. This book does what a really good friend should be able to do, that is give honest advice in a world that is not always fair or kind" -Dr Niamh Leonard Consultant Histopathologist, St James Hospital, Dublin Michael Wash gives simple, practical and powerful lessons on the importance of choice and responsibility. His book guides you through stressful times with practical suggestions and reveals ways to make your actions more peaceful and caring. "54 Simple Truths" could save you a lot of grief. It may even save your life. -Niki Collins-Queen, Licensed Professional Counsellor

234 pages, Paperback

First published March 7, 2013

Reviews

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review
By Christine Pohl-Peters
54 Simple Truths : How to Face the Challenges of Life
By Michael Wash
54 Simple Truths gives us insights to deepen our understanding about life’s challenges and how we can face them better. It is a self-help book for reflecting on our inner selves and the decisions we make in our lives. It is a guide to get you on the path and back to the reality of getting your life transformed for the better. I found a lot of stories in there that I could relate to.
One story that stood out to me was about a boy who was very troubled and was being fostered. He thought that no one loved him and he decided to end his life. Thank Goodness for the loving foster parents who decided to check on him and saved his life. He realized that someone does love him and care for him despite his faults.
I also learned in another story about blame. We have to try to start not blaming anyone even our self. It is just when something happens move on from it and transform the situation. No blame is really needed. It is just another challenge we need to deal with in life.
54 Simple Truths is a book that can be used by anyone. It is about love, life, death, depression, hope and much more. It also includes a practical help and the author offers real professional support through his web site at www.54-self-help-books.com It can help us on all of our journeys to learn to face the challenges we are dealt and move forward to happiness in our life.

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[Jasveena Prabhagaran · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book tells how to take the good with the bad, discard negativity and focus on the goodness in life. I had good time reading this and it certainly opens up my eyes on life's truth. a book that makes you feel good and light-hearted after reading it