Rich, Free, and Miserable
Rich, Free, and Miserable

Author: John Brueggemann

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2023-06-14

Total Pages: 251

ISBN-13: 1442200952

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Compared to much of the rest of the world, America and its citizens are rich. But many people are also deeply miserable—at work, at home, or both. In this provocative book, author John Brueggemann unpacks why so many people are struggling, both emotionally and financially, in a nation that looks so prosperous on the surface. From a hospital patient reduced to a balance sheet to a parent working such long hours that he misses dinner, Brueggemann argues that market thinking has permeated every corner of our lives. In the pursuit of more and better, relationships erode, to the detriment of individuals, communities, and the nation as a whole. Rich, Free, and Miserable not only outlines these pressing social problems, but also offers practical suggestions for people looking to make a positive change.

Who is Rich?
Who is Rich?

Author: Matthew Klam

Publisher:

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0812997980

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"The long-awaited first novel from the acclaimed author of Sam the Cat is a provocative and hilarious satire of love, sex, money, and politics in our new gilded age--for readers of The Nix and This Is Where I Leave You"--

A Little Life
A Little Life

Author: Hanya Yanagihara

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2016-01-26

Total Pages: 833

ISBN-13: 0804172706

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A stunning “portrait of the enduring grace of friendship” (NPR) about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. A masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century. NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST • MAN BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • WINNER OF THE KIRKUS PRIZE A Little Life follows four college classmates—broke, adrift, and buoyed only by their friendship and ambition—as they move to New York in search of fame and fortune. While their relationships, which are tinged by addiction, success, and pride, deepen over the decades, the men are held together by their devotion to the brilliant, enigmatic Jude, a man scarred by an unspeakable childhood trauma. A hymn to brotherly bonds and a masterful depiction of love in the twenty-first century, Hanya Yanagihara’s stunning novel is about the families we are born into, and those that we make for ourselves. Look for Hanya Yanagihara’s latest bestselling novel, To Paradise.

Rich in Happiness
Rich in Happiness

Author: Alex J. Kim

Publisher:

Published: 2014-10-10

Total Pages: 216

ISBN-13: 9780692220351

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Do you want to be happy everyday for the rest of your life? RICH IN HAPPINESS contains secrets that can make your dream come true.It is simply a matter of knowing seven proven steps. Have you ever wondered... * If you can be joyful no matter what the circumstances might be?* Why some people are happier than others?* Why you feel like you are barely making it through each day?* How you can be productive and have fun at the same time?* How you can maintain the happiness peak you've experienced before? Alex J. Kim, formerly a data analyst for one of the Fortune 100 companies shares his twenty year research so you can have the life you always wanted. Rich in Happiness is interwoven with inspiring anecdotes, cross-cultural wisdom of the ages, recent discoveries by leading scientists, and enlightening humor.

You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero!
You Are a Miserable Excuse for a Hero!

Author: Bob Powers

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Published: 2010-07-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1429986506

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Why Do All the Nice Girls End Up Getting Kidnapped and Held for Ransom? In this book, YOU, the reader, are a thirtysomething part-time actor/full-time waiter suddenly caught up in a kidnapping. Julia, the girl you went out with last night, has been TAKEN HOSTAGE. What will you do? Will you go to the police and ask for help? Will you burst into the hideout, killing everyone in sight, then tell Julia that she shouldn't misinterpret this as some sort of big commitment? Or will you unplug your phone and just get really, really drunk? The choice is yours! You awake to the sound of the phone ringing. "Hello?" You hear a man's voice. It is muffled. "We've got Julia." "Wait, what do you mean?" "We have kidnapped your girlfriend. If you ever want to see her again---" "Whoa, she's not my girlfriend," you say. "I just met her. I mean, I had a good time with her and all, but I wanna take it slow with this one, I think." "We understand," the voice says. "But she's new to the city, and presently, you're all she has. Give us fifty thousand dollars by tomorrow or we'll blow her head off." If you want to go and ask your parents if you can borrow fifty thousand dollars, go to page 173. If you want to have sex with your ex-girlfriend, consider getting back together with her, then think better of it, go to page 183. BE VERY CAREFUL! You're directing the story and the CHOICES you make can result in MURDER, GRADUATE SCHOOL ENROLLMENT, TORTURE, MARRIAGE, POST-APOCALYPTIC SLAVERY, UNWANTED PREGNANCY, even TEMPING! It's YOUR STORY and YOUR LIFE. All you've got to do is decide which page you want to turn to. JUST MAKE A CHOICE!

The Secret
The Secret

Author: Rhonda Byrne

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-07-07

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 0731815297

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The tenth-anniversary edition of the book that changed lives in profound ways, now with a new foreword and afterword. In 2006, a groundbreaking feature-length film revealed the great mystery of the universe—The Secret—and, later that year, Rhonda Byrne followed with a book that became a worldwide bestseller. Fragments of a Great Secret have been found in the oral traditions, in literature, in religions and philosophies throughout the centuries. For the first time, all the pieces of The Secret come together in an incredible revelation that will be life-transforming for all who experience it. In this book, you’ll learn how to use The Secret in every aspect of your life—money, health, relationships, happiness, and in every interaction you have in the world. You’ll begin to understand the hidden, untapped power that’s within you, and this revelation can bring joy to every aspect of your life. The Secret contains wisdom from modern-day teachers—men and women who have used it to achieve health, wealth, and happiness. By applying the knowledge of The Secret, they bring to light compelling stories of eradicating disease, acquiring massive wealth, overcoming obstacles, and achieving what many would regard as impossible.

Mr. Monk is Miserable
Mr. Monk is Miserable

Author: Lee Goldberg

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2008-12-02

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 1440643598

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Based on the hit USA network series- from edgar(r) Award - nominated Monk screenwriter lee Goldberg Adrian Monk and his assistant Natalie are in Paris, touring the shadowy catacombs that wind beneath the city streets, lined with millions of centuries-old human bones. Of course, Monk notices one particular skull, declaring that the person was killed recently. With the delights of Paris overshadowed by murder, Monk will have to think fast-and see in the dark-if he's going to catch a cunning killer.

What You Think of Me Is None of My Business
What You Think of Me Is None of My Business

Author: Terry Cole-Whittaker

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 0593333071

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You have a God-given right to happiness, wealth, and success. In this dynamic book by Reverend Terry Cole-Whittaker, you’ll learn how to cast off the shackles of fear and false beliefs to discover your own inner path—the route to your inborn talents and limitless potential! Explore your deepest feelings with self-awareness strategies and consciousness-raising exercises. Learn how to cope with physical, mental, and spiritual problems, involving love, money, risk-taking, relationships, guilt, self-reliance, self-image, sexuality, and more. It’s all here in one astonishing book: the motivation, tools, and tactics to resolve personal conflicts—and change your life forever!

Odds Against Tomorrow
Odds Against Tomorrow

Author: Nathaniel Rich

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 2013-04-02

Total Pages: 318

ISBN-13: 0374224242

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While working for a financial consulting firm that offers insurance against catastrophic events, a young mathematician becomes increasingly obsessed with doomsday scenarios until one of his worst-case scenarios unfolds in Manhattan.

Good Enough: Autobiography of a Former Druglord: Incredibly Rich But Desperatly Miserable
Good Enough: Autobiography of a Former Druglord: Incredibly Rich But Desperatly Miserable

Author: L. Bruins-Slot

Publisher:

Published: 2019-08-16

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9789082983012

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Johan Toet crew up in the roughest neighbourhood of the Hague, a major city in the Netherlands. In surroundings where no one had a 'normal' job and crime was the rule rather than the exception, Johan had to build an identity for himself, and would do anything to be good enough for his 'friends'. He became a notorious criminal, earning millions as a druglord and getting anything he wanted. He was incredibly wealthy, but devastated by an intense feeling of emptiness. Who could he really trust? Betrayal and rejection were around every corner, draging him deeper and deeper into dispair. What kind of life had he made for himself, and how could he find a way out? His life took a dramatic turn when he was arrested and sentenced to eighteen years in prison. One night in his cell, he saw his life flash before him. Sitting on the edge of his prison bed, as if struck by a bolt of lighting, he found the answer he had been looking for all his life. It turned his life completely upside-down. Johan's autobiography aims to show that everyone is good enough.