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Every Day A Friday: How To Be Happier 7 Days A Week (2011)

by Joel Osteen(Favorite Author)
4.34 of 5 Votes: 3
ISBN
0892969911 (ISBN13: 9780892969913)
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English
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FaithWords
review 1: I really enjoyed this book. I was in a funk and needed an attitude adjustment. This certainly fit the bill. I have recommended it to several people. Everyone can use a little pick me up now and again. I particularly liked the advice to not let anyone steal your joy. It's very easy to get caught up in someone else's bad mood. I listened to this while on a long road trip and it made the time pass very quickly. I'm not sure I would enjoy reading the book but I did enjoy listening to Mr. Osteen.
review 2: There are spiritual awareness reads and then there is Joel Osteen. Out of all the books I’ve read and reviewed, over the years, I cannot seem to get enough of the awesome messages he sends to his readers. Everyday a Friday assisted me with refocusing on my cu
... morerrent situation. Often, we feel that in life that we are not in a “good place.” Some of us start to feel as if we have failed in life due to not achieving personal lifelong goals. Completing this book was the affirmation I needed for this year of 2014.I am now on a daily mission to identify “a positive” attribute from the entire parameter of my being. I am learning to be happy during both the sweet and sour days of my time here on earth. The people who are in my life are the ones who are supposed to be there. Individuals who are not have simply served their purpose in my life and have moved on. In regards to jealous hearted individuals, one of my favorite sections of this book comes from chapter twenty-seven. Osteen’s words are listed as follows, “When they come at you, simply say, in a humble way “I’m wearing this blessing well, despite criticism and jealously.” If my friends aren’t happy for my blessing then, it’s time to find new friends who will celebrate with me as I celebrate with them.” In life one will eventually seek for a sign or message of hope from either a self-help or spiritual read. The words enclosed within this book were just what I needed to let me know that I’m on the right path. Joel Osteen books rock! less
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shaylapurple
I like Joel Osteen. He gives practical advice with a God tilt. Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week was really good. The stories and examples he gave with his 26 tenets were heartwarming and uplifting. I am a morose sort of melacholy person. But every time I read Osteen or see him on TV, I automatically feel better.What I liked about Friday is while Osteen encourages a reliance on God, he still promotes independence. God can't do it all for you. You have to get up and try. For someone who is a semi lapsed Roman Catholic who is both an agnostic and an atheist, this makes sense in my mind, I like the promotion of being self sufficient. Osteen also emphasizes soft religion. I took it as that God realizes that there are gray areas and how you deal with them is ultimately is how God will deal with you. This opposes hard religion where there is the definite separation between black and white, good and evil. There is no leeway.I did enjoy the Shay, Denzel Washington, John Maxwell, and Billy Graham stories.I love Joel Osteen. Sometimes when I hear his sermons on TV, it helps with whatever I'm dealing with at the time. He makes me happy. Most of all, he makes me hopeful.
ruth
What an amazing inspirational book! His words fit so well and give so much hope and provide understanding on how to overcome life's challenges! I loved everything about this book! After reading this book, my self esteem and my way of thinking changed completely. I learned to wake up every morning with a smile and greet the day with a big hug! Be grateful for all the blessings The Lord has given us! Thank u Joel for being so inspirational! This is a must read trust me you will feel way better and be a better you!
sneha
I love Joel's spirit, he always seems to lift me up.
backspeys
very good self help book
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