Shots of Wisdom: Laughing, Wincing, and Learning Through Life's Lessons - Softcover

Levy, David

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798823357807

Publisher: Cognella Press, 2024

Synopsis

DON'T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF, OR THE BIG STUFF...FIND MEANING AND HUMOR IN ALL OF IT!

Did it ever occur to you that some of your toughest times might end up teaching you the most? Remember when you first learned that life isn't always fair? Or discovered the realities of having your trust betrayed, the pain of saying goodbye to a beloved pet, or realizing that you fell in love with the wrong person?

Therapist, professor, author, and actor Dr. David A. Levy has lived through an enormously wide range of experiences - embarrassing moments, distressing episodes, moving encounters - that all of us can relate to. In Shots of Wisdom, Levy shares stories and lessons from his journey that have carried him through life's challenges.

The wisdom in these pages reminds us that the path to a life well lived is not always smooth. This book will be your companion when you need a boost and positive perspective. It will encourage you to embrace life's challenges, while laughing, wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking and get ready to see things from a different perspective - a brighter one.

Dive into Dr. David Levy's latest book and find...

• Over 40 autobiographical essays, each one containing a relatable and applicable life lesson
• A unique source of both humor and inspiration that reassures readers that life is meaningful and good
• A wonderful self-help gift book for both men and women from a professional psychologist

If books such as Don't Sweat the Small Stuff and Chicken Soup for the Soul have interested you, then Shots of Wisdom should be your next read!

"Levy has masterfully gleaned wisdom of the ages and packed them into bite-sized and thoroughly enjoyable morsels of literary delight." -Tom Greening, Editor Emeritus of the Journal of Humanistic Psychology

"Dr. Levy's brilliant, touching, and humorous collection of stories showcases his well-honed, multi-faceted skills as a storyteller, educator, and psychologist. Readers will delight at the relatable snapshots of people, relationships, and events and find wonderful treasures of expertly distilled learning points embedded within." - Judy Ho, board certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, associate professor, and author (Stop Self-Sabotage)

"Life is short. You can either suffer the pitfalls of life's lessons on your own - or you can learn those lessons by reading Dr. Levy's sharp-witted and insightful book." - Marilee Bradford, Producing Director, The Film Music Society

About this title

About the Author

Dr. David A. Levy, renowned psychologist and professor at Pepperdine University, has worked as a media consultant and appeared on over 70 television and radio broadcasts, such as on CNN, NBC, CBS, PBS, and National Geographic, providing psychological perspectives on current events. He lives and works in Santa Monica, California.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cognella Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798823357807
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 146