10.28.08
Dr. Laura Says, Stop Whining and Start Living!
“Stop Whining and Start Living!”In her book Stop Whining, Start Living, Dr. Laura Schlessinger stresses the importance of “acting instead of reacting” in order to create positive outcomes in your life. Her book will force you to step out of hibernation and start living again. Whining has always been a problem, even a hindrance, to most people. Whining can prolong a person’s pain, disappointment, or anger. In this book, Dr. Laura, a well-known radio host, commentator and author, does not deny the fact that people do need to whine from time to time, especially since venting out will help release pent up emotions. What she discourages, however, is making whining a way of life. Instead of focusing on the bitter disappointments and defeats in life, she encourages people to dwell on what can be done. It is only when you get up and do something that your life begins to unravel, she teaches.A licensed marriage and family therapist, Dr. Laura uses specific situational examples to illustrate the points she tries to highlight. In the book’s introduction, she revealed that she has likewise gone through certain ordeals in life. This makes her stories more plausible and believable.Stop Whining, Start Living effectively reaches out to readers through several transcripts taken from the author’s radio show. It also gives detailed illustrations lifted from various fan emails. Of course, Schlessinger’s points on values and morality take the spotlight. Highlights of the book include advices for coping with depression and trauma/tragedy, controlling behavioral addictions, and dealing with fears and insecurities.
