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Don't Worry, Be Grumpy

Inspiring Stories for Making the Most of Each Moment

Published by Wisdom Publications
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Laugh aloud even as you look at life anew with these stories from the bestselling author of Who Ordered This Truckload of Dung?

In 108 brief stories with titles like "The Bad Elephant," "Girlfriend Power," and "The Happiness License," Ajahn Brahm offers up more timeless wisdom that will speak to people from all walks of life. Drawing from his own experiences, stories shared by his students, and old chestnuts that he delivers with a fresh twist, Ajahn Brahm shows he knows his way around the humorous parable, delighting even as he surprises us with unexpected depth and inspiration.

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Product Details

  • Publisher: Wisdom Publications (October 21, 2014)
  • Length: 240 pages
  • ISBN13: 9781614291848

Raves and Reviews

"I love a book that I can open randomly to any page and know I’ll find a valuable teaching. This describes the delightful new book Don’t Worry Be Grumpy. With every story, the irrepressible Ajahn Brahm gently challenges our conventional views, giving us a fresh perspective imbued with wisdom and compassion."

– Toni Bernhard, author of How to Be Sick

"If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a good metaphorical story is worth that many more. Ajahn Brahm’s latest collection of stories are funny, endearing, and, of course, infused with wisdom."

– Arnie Kozak, author of Wild Chickens and Petty Tyrants: 108 Metaphors for Mindfulness

"In irreverent and inescapably humorous ways, Ajahn Brahm's Don't Worry, Be Grumpy collection of stories become unforgettable learning experiences."

– Jean Smith, author of Life Is Spiritual Practice

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