Reflections on Life

Compiled by Allen Klein
Gramercy Books (2006)
ISBN 0517228122
Reviewed by Jeanette Cain for Reader Views (7/06)

 

I don't know about you, but I often wonder what life means to me.  Most of us have at one time or another played the game Life or read Life magazine.  Author Allen Klein remembers the Life magazine well.  In his introduction, of "Reflections on Life", he tells, of a word, game he played as a child that describes the popular magazine, and life itself.

What's Life?
A magazine.
How much does it cost?
Twenty-five cents.
I only have a dime.
That's tough.
What's tough?
Life.
What’s Life?
A magazine.

I was hooked after reading the first page.  I knew I had to read every word.  This book is a collection of about five hundred quotations.  Quotations are written by many famous and not so famous people.

All the quotes are from people of all walks of life, about life.  I tried to choose a favorite quote, but it just was not possible.  I loved them all.  Many of the quotes that jumped out at me were in the sections titled: "How to Enjoy the Journey".  If I had to choose just two I would choose one written by Margie Klein.  My second choice would be one written by American actor, Harvey Fierstein.

This book of quotes is a must read.  My recommendation is for everyone and every age.  I also suggest buying several copies to give to friends and family.  They don't call Allen Klein the "Jolly-tologist" for nothing!

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