Small Change: It's the Little Things in Life that Make a Big Difference!

by Susan Terkel and Larry Terkel

Book Overview

It's the little things in life that make a big difference Replace a soft drink with water at just one meal-say, lunch. Over the course of a year, you will drink approximately forty gallons more water,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1585423599
• ISBN13: 9781585423590
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.1" x 7.1"

Customer Reviews

1% DOES make a big difference (in the long run)!

I've read a lot of books that are supposed to make you realize the way you treat yourself and your life and then make positive changes. The problem with those books are that they are so authoritative. Eat this, don't do that. Blah, blah, blah. This book was different for me because it wasn't radical in it philosophies of change (obviously - it's called SMALL change right?). I found myself using some of the concepts exactly or even being able to adapt each concept to my lifestyle which made a BIG difference because I would find myself inventing my own small changes in my daily routines that benefit ME. This book is just a starting point for the reader to be able to customize a 1% angle change (or changes) in their own life that can add up to a great distance by the time they take that 1% angle out over 80 years! One more big plus in my opinion = Larry provides this information without being hypercritical. He knows that "if we are all here on earth - we are all working on something!"

a big little book

In a market flooded with books telling us how to improve our lives, this one is a gem. The Terkel's non-judgmental, conversational tone makes it fun to read, and while some of their suggestions may not be anything new, the simplicity and manageability of their ideas will inspire you to take action. Secular and down to earch in its point of view but with heart-felt feeling for the human spirit, this optimistic, practical book invites the reader to create the life s/he wants, one small step at a time. By the way, this attractive little book (great size and cover color, feels great in the hand) makes an excellent gift. I've given away several, to all ages (including, many pre-teens and teens who have then passed it around among their friends) and continue to receive enthusiastic thanks.

Worked very well for me

I managed to get my cholesterol down and strengthen my back by making very small changes to my daily habits. Nothing happened overnight but six months later and I have full strength and no back problems anymore. This book taught me to make a change and stick with it until it became a routine rather than an effort. Rome was not built in a day and even the most basic things such as a breath can be overlooked by the stresses of everyday life.

Inspiration without pretention

I'm down eleven pounds, eating healthier and I might even be a bit more outgoing. This little book is full of practical tips to improve your life painlessly. I found numerous ideas that have helped me address issues that had previously seemed too big to confront. Larry and Susan present their ideas like good friends who want to take you under their wing and help you do what you know you should but never had the ambition to attempt. Their bite-size approach to change makes it far more palatable. Make a small change in your life right now and buy the book. It'll help you out far more than that fast food lunch you would have bought with the money.

Little Steps Give Power to Change our Lives

"Small Change" will give even the most sceptical, hopelessly caught-in-quicksand soul a light to aim for at the end of the tunnel. The common sense suggestions to help us change our lives for the better are within the immediate reach of anyone --- if only they take a small step to move in that direction. Susan and Larry have touched on most of lifes issues and have given simple suggestions to make our lives happier. This book is a perfect holiday gift.