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How Could You Do That?!: Abdication of Character, Courage, and Conscience by Laura C. Schlessinger
rosenectur's review
3.0
This is a book by Dr. Laura. and I didn't know if I would like it or not because I think Dr. Laura is kind of a loud mouth. But I ended up agreeing with almost everything she had to say. I'm having a hard time summing it up because it had so many good points, so I'm borrowing an online review from http://www.flipkart.com/could-you-do-laura-schlessinger/0060928069-mmw3f9td6t If you are interested please read the whole review it does a good job at explaining why I liked the book.
"A wise and witty book that topples the lame excuses we invent when we do the wrong thing, "How Could You Do That?!" challenges readers to find their Character, Conscience, Courage, Self-respect, Morals, Integrity, and Principles by discussing such issues as love versus lust, irresponsible parenting, and the mindless pursuit of happiness at the expense of others."
Basically people try too much to wimp out of situations because it felt right or good at the time and they think that should negate the consequences of their actions. Dr. Laura says "No Way" suck it up and realize that your decisions have consequences no matter how they "felt" which is way good morals always win out in the end.
"A wise and witty book that topples the lame excuses we invent when we do the wrong thing, "How Could You Do That?!" challenges readers to find their Character, Conscience, Courage, Self-respect, Morals, Integrity, and Principles by discussing such issues as love versus lust, irresponsible parenting, and the mindless pursuit of happiness at the expense of others."
Basically people try too much to wimp out of situations because it felt right or good at the time and they think that should negate the consequences of their actions. Dr. Laura says "No Way" suck it up and realize that your decisions have consequences no matter how they "felt" which is way good morals always win out in the end.
engpunk77's review
4.0
While I don't agree with many of Schlessinger's views, particularly her views on any sexuality other than hetero, her misogyny, closed-mindedness, and her personal hypocrisy, I do appreciate her belief in behaving with honor and the importance of choosing character, courage, and conscience over immediate desires. Her "go do the right thing" mantra has always resonated with me, and she freely admits that there is often plenty of external costs to doing so. Because of this, it's easy to start to manipulate your moral code and values into those that are more convenient. I'm glad I revisited her. This book is a keeper and full of words of wisdom even though I very much dislike her as a person.
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