I don’t remember laughing while reading any of these very short essays, but there are certainly things to learn here. As a 63-year-old woman, I feel like I’ve already learned or come to except most of these lessons already, so there really wasn’t anything “new” here for me, but a younger person who hasn’t gone through all the trials and tribulations of life might find it interesting and helpful.

Kudos to the author for making note of his life lessons and keeping track of them so he could share his wisdom with the world.

This is a delightful book of adages to live by. A short personal story accompanies each one. Great, uplifting, reading from a person who is “of a certain age” and embraces learning and common sense. We all have stories to tell that culminate in some sort of advice or learning and can relate to most of the stories.

This is a fast read. I read it in one sitting, but you could definitely take your time and savor it too. Each Life Lesson is something that the author has learned in his life that he illustrates with a short narrative. I found it enjoyable because I don't think there is such a thing as "ordinary people." I think we all have interesting stories to share.

This was a nice, easy read. Some of the "lessons" are similar to ones we all know, but the format is what made this one special. Stories are short and personal and brings each one to life. We all learn best through stories and this is no exception. I read the book straight through, but as a treasured keepsake, one could read the appropriate section that spoke to him/her. Definitely recommend this one. #netgalley #netgalleyreviewer #netgalleyreview #books #bookreview #bookreviewer

Short sweet and too the point. This book gives great life lessons in 90 second stories. I enjoyed this book and it makes you think.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this book in exchange for an honest review.
These short essays each have a life lesson within them. And each is very relatable, which I found appealing since some books like this tend to be somewhat unrelateable.

I had high expectations from this book. A psychologist talking about his life is bound to get interesting, right? Wrong.

The book had a few interesting stories, especially the one about Zorro and being a coach but other than that, I wasn't able to draw any life lessons from those stories.

That's the thing about life lessons, they can creep up slowly until suddenly one day you get it. But if you talk about only the story, people won't get it because they haven't lived in your shoes.

I received a free copy of the book from Netgalley.

I loved the short stories throughout this book. It’s so relatable and the kind of book that sticks in your head after you’ve finished. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book to review.

Publisher's description: Laugh and Learn with These Life Lessons

Insights from a veteran psychologist: Dr. David Levy is a media consultant who has appeared on over 70 television and radio broadcasts, from CNN to National Geographic, to provide psychological perspectives on current events. His previous works have been published internationally, many of them becoming bestsellers. In this book, Levy approaches readers on a more personal level but carries the same expertise that he’s shared with viewers and listeners worldwide.

Valuable life lessons: Levy’s book takes a different approach than others in the self-help genre. Rather than being instructional, Levy shares bits of wisdom through telling his own stories. In other words, he offers life lessons without lecturing or preaching. Written in a style that is engaging and humorous, readers will find relatable truths in Levy’s uplifting stories and wise advice.

A journey to wisdom: The path to living a smarter lifestyle is not always smooth. Levy encourages readers to embrace all the feelings his book may bring out as they read his stories, from laughing to wincing, and learning along the way. Discover the power of positive thinking as Levy shares a lifetime journey of personal reflections, growth, and wisdom.

Dive into Dr. David Levy’s latest book, Life Is a 4-Letter Word, and find…

• 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 good
• A self-help book for men and women from a published professional in psychology

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What I expected from Dr. David A Levy's "Life is a 4-Letter Word" and what I got were miles apart. Based on the description and the reviews, I understood that this was a book of short essays, but I didn't expect them to be only 1-2 pages at times. That's not an essay. That's barely a vignette. And I expected a lot more humor, something to make me smile and nod, anything to evoke a reaction. The description says that the essays are personal reflections and not preachy. They were definitely personal reflections (to which I could not relate at all), but the "Life Lesson" at the end of each essay definitely made them feel preachy.
• "Empty threats are worse than none at all."
• "Things could always be worse."
• "If it seems too good to be true, it probably is."

While I can appreciate all that Dr. Levy feels he learned personally from these experiences, they were not situations that made me stop and reflect on my own experiences. Not a single one of these life lessons made me sit up and say, "Oh yeah."

This was an incredibly fast read since every chapter was short short short. I try really hard not to leave a book unfinished, so I was glad it was fast and I could just power through, but I would not recommend this.

Thanks to NetGalley and Mango for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review. This title is scheduled for release on January 14, 2020.

Excellent book! Wholeheartedly agree with all of his life lessons. I really liked the way the ideas were presented and they touched me in very personal, heartfelt ways. Having recently lost my dog, Zorro's story brought me to tears. I hope many young people take advantage of Dr. Levy's wisdom: it will save them a lot of pain.

A very conversational book in which the author speaks of episodes of his life and relates life lessons from the episodes. I enjoyed the book greatly. It is an easy read, also a wise read. Turns out, I read one of his earlier books decades ago, and it was nice to read his latest book. If you like reading about life lessons, if you enjoy reading about the travels we all have in our lives, and you enjoy reflection, humor, and a good cry, you will very much enjoy this book.

Life Is a 4-Letter Word contains several short essays from the author's life that taught him valuable life lessons. Each story is inspiring and relatable, with words of wisdom that can be applied to many situations. There were stories that made me laugh and some that made me want to cry (I'm talking about you Zorro). I appreciate that this book teaches the reader that every moment, struggle, or heartbreak is one he or she can take something from. It's made me become more aware about changing my outlook and look for more teachable moments.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.