One last chance. One wild weekend. Flat out the funniest book of the year. "Paul Rudnick makes me lie hysterical on the floor, screeching with laughter and sobbing with fury that I can't write the way he does." -- E. Lockhart, author of We Were Liars and The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-BanksMy name is Caitlin and up until forty-eight hours ago I had never:Tasted alcohol, kissed a boy, sang in public at the top of my lungs, kidnapped anyone or -- WHAT? STOLEN A CONVERTIBLE?Now I'm in jail and I have no idea what I'm going to tell:The police, my parents, the mayor, all of those camera crews and everyone on Twitter.I have just noticed that:My nose is pierced and I have-WAIT? IS THAT A TATTOO?I blame one person for this entire insane weekend:My famous cousin.Who is also my former best friend.Who I have HATED for the past four years.Who I miss like crazy. NO I DON'T!!!!IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT, HELLER HARRIGAN!!!!
It just isn't Noodle's fault that his mom forgot to remind him to turn in his library book. Or that he didn't finish his homework. Luckily he learns not to blame others, but instead to take responsibility for his actions.
Poverty. War. Bureaucracy. Divisiveness. Gridlock. Exploitation. Farmland degradation. Water shortages. Oil Spills. Nuclear meltdowns. Unemployment. Job dissatisfaction. Debt. Divorce. Depression. Anxiety. Addiction. Fear. Isolation. Loneliness. The 21st century world we live in is charging full steam ahead, seemingly at the speed of light. Though this breakneck pace has created many amazing marvels of modern technology, it has also created a more complex set of interlocking problems than our species has ever seen before. We all contribute to perpetuating faulty global systems in one way or another, but it takes a lot of humility to be able to admit that. By firstly focusing upon changing and improving one's own ways of living, and beginning with the mantra of “it's all my fault” — rather than immediately pointing fingers and telling everyone else to change — we can break down cultural barriers, inspire action, and make much more rapid progress to reduce the immense suffering that exists in this world. Directly or indirectly, it affects us all. It's time for a new paradigm; a new type of culture that incorporates the interests of all global citizens. It's All My Fault lays out how we got here, how we can move forward in this journey, and delves deep into personal insights and vivid experiences from the author's life. It describes a practical set of innovative ideas that have the potential to ultimately lead to the day in which many of our greatest challenges — such as poverty, homelessness, and underemployment — become a thing of the past.
The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg takes a lighthearted approach to how to respond to the all-too-common claim "It's not my fault!" Emotional literacy is embedded in this funny cautionary tale: Why is your homework so messy? It's not my fault! I blame my pen. Why can't I read these test answers? I blame my pen. Why is your assignment so late? Um...I blame my pen? A boy steadfastly refuses to take responsibility for any of his mistakes. He just blames everything on his pen, his backpack, his comb, his pillow--whatever happens to be at hand. For a while, this approach works at home and at school. He's positively convinced he has it all figured out until...all the inanimate objects rise up and revolt. What can he do when a talking pen and talking backpack decide to rebel? The #1 New York Times bestselling picture-book author Jory John encourages kids to accept responsibility while keeping the laughs coming in this fun-filled tale.
The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed. ? C.G. Jung Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude. ? William James
Learn to stop making excuses and focusing on what you can't control and break free from the blame game that is sabotaging your success. “It’s not my fault!” These words seem like a common, harmless excuse. They can even seem like the truth. But according to psychologists Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend, this phrase is really a dangerous, self-destructive trap that keeps you from the life you want to live. But there is a way to turn the trap into a launching pad—and it's simpler than you think. Using eight principles, powerful true stories, and years of experience as professional psychologists, this bestselling author duo of Boundaries will teach you how to start getting what you want out of your relationships, your career, and your life. Learn the one skill you need to begin transforming your life Discover eight powerful principles to help you shift your focus Written by psychologists who are leading voices on mental health and leadership Even if you've gotten a raw deal from other people, your DNA, or life's circumstances, there is always something you can do to make things better. With the transformational insights in this book, break free from the blame game that is sabotaging your success and start really living.
A large segment of the population struggles with feelings of being detached from themselves and their loved ones. They feel flawed, and blame themselves. Running on Empty will help them realize that they're suffering not because of something that happened to them in childhood, but because of something that didn't happen. It's the white space in their family picture, the background rather than the foreground. This will be the first self-help book to bring this invisible force to light, educate people about it, and teach them how to overcome it.
An estimated 1 in 4 women experience pregnancy loss, such as miscarriage or stillbirth. So if you've been pregnant before, but didn't get to come home with a baby, this is the guide for you. This evidence-based month-by-month survival guide is written by a mother who has had both stillborn twins and two successful 'rainbow' pregnancies.
In the bestselling tradition of "The Rules" and "The Surrendered Wife" comes a controversial, empowering guide that says what women know already--that men are primarily responsible for marital problems.