Maynard Good Stoddard Boeken

Among the chapter headings in this volume, there are a number that may require a complete reading for full understanding.'Hand-Me-Down Genes,' is such a one. 'Lock, Stock, Barrel and Bluing' is another. And then there are 'Invest Not Thy Whole Wad,' 'Ants Are No Picnic,' 'Things That Go Bump In The Daytime.'As for 'Take My Husband -- Please,' 'Gone To Waist,' 'Tooth Or Consequences,' 'My Walk With 'Lady' Luck,' and 'House By The Side Of The Road,' you can draw your own conclusions.Better yet, why not check the entire shebang (a well-chosen word) and see if you are right? My guess is you'll miss at least by the proverbial mile.

The book presents thirteen paradoxical and thought-provoking principles that generate positive living. The following topics are discussed in an interesting manner, including real-life illustrations, humor, and insightful quotations: Living, Coping, Achieving, Overcoming Failure, Giving, Investing, Serving, Praying, Forgiving, Loving, Aging, Believing, and Worshipping. The fundamental thesis of the book is that we are not equipped for successful living unless we have some inner core principles to give us guidance. That's the symbolism of the compass on the cover. Just as an actual compass gives us reliable guidance in finding our way through an unfamiliar wilderness, sound principles guide us through the maze of choices we make on life's challenging journey. While the book is written especially for Christian readers, the principles are valid for everyone. The author writes from an evangelical Christian perspective, but the book is not sectarian. The sound Scriptural foundation presented resonates with readers of various religious persuasion. The thirteen chapter format is designed to make it appealing for small groups. At the end of each chapter, seven discussion questions are given to give guidance in applying the principle.

Among the stories from the Saturday Evening Post you may have missed that you will find South s for the Birds''Hair Today--Gone Tomorrow''There's No Time Like Snow Time''My Duels with Tools''Me and Other Dumb Animals''Anyone for Peanut Soup?''And, of Course''Eating Jell-O with Chopsticks'Among the stories that have yet to appear in the Post, for whatever reason (too classical, comes to mind):'Munch Ado''Cashing in on Wall Street''What Price Sunshine''Blue Genes''Glue and I''The Marriage-Go-Round''The Meek Shall Inherit the Earth?''--.Don't Make Me Laugh'In truth, of course, I hope they do make you laugh. Perhaps, out loud at times. But at least snickering all the way.