Life Is a 4-Letter Word: Laughing and Learning Through 40 Life Lessons
Written by David A. Levy
Narrated by Al Benelli
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About this audiobook
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
If books such as You are a Badass, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F—, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, and Sometimes You Win—Sometimes You Learn have interested you, then Life Is a 4-Letter Word should be your next read!
Editor's Note
We swear by this…
For fans of “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck” and“ You are a Badass,” “Life Is a 4-Letter Word” is the newest entry in the self-help genre of books that we swear by (see what we did there?). You’ll laugh and you’ll cringe through the 40 life lessons psychologist David Levy shares as he imparts his insightful, and practical, advice on how to get your sh*t together.
David A. Levy
Dr. David A. Levy has extensive experience as a professor, therapist, author, actor, researcher, and media consultant. Levy is a Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University, where he has been teaching graduate psychology courses since 1986. Dr. Levy holds professional licenses both in psychology and in marriage and family therapy and has worked in a wide range of private practice and inpatient settings. Levy’s book, Tools of Critical Thinking, (acclaimed as “the thinking person’s self-help book”), garnered widespread acclaim for its innovative approaches to improving thinking skills. As a media consultant, Levy has appeared on over 70 television and radio broadcasts (including CNN, CBS, NBC, PBS, NPR, Fox, NatGeo, A&E, and E!), providing psychological perspectives on current events, and examining issues and trends in the mental health fields. He has also worked as a professional director, producer, writer, and actor in motion pictures, television, and stage. He received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Performance in a Network Television Series, and he was a guest star on the television series Cheers, where he portrayed the leader of Frasier's low self-esteem group (a role which he adamantly maintains is not “type-casting”).
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great book. Amazing story. Enjoyed it a lot. Every word is worth reading.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I loved the book and the stories that explain the lessons. On intuition and life's data and instruments, so helpful. Feelings take too much room sometimes! Thank you
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This book made me to never have a pet.
Good life lessons, though. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Incredible collection of personal stories. He does a wonderful job of making them entertaining and relatable. Short, fun, highly recommend!
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Very rewarding worth anyone’s time with or with out daily weekly or monthly issues very good read!! Thank you to all that put time into this audiobook!! ❤️????❤️
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Really enjoyed the way the insights were delivered. An easy, inspirational read.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Enjoyable listen (or read I'm sure). Some interesting and valuable insights but not preachy or condescending in any way. Just a heads up (because thus caught me off guard) there's a very emotional chapter about pet death so skip if that's too much for you or if you have lost a pet recently.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5I don’t finish books unless they are good! This one kept me until the end. Worth it!
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Decent read, narration is a bit slow but on 1.5x speed it’s perfect. Overall, some well thought of content, nothing funny as stated in the title but kept me somewhat entertained enough to finish the book.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Easy to listen to when you are busy. Can pick up and put down because each chapter can stand on it’s own. Witty and well written. Good advise without being preachy.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5His common sense, humour and insight are truly remarkable. I laughed, cried and listened very intently. Also his voice is ver calming. A must to listen to.
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