Susan Campbell Cross

Like others, I thought this would be a how-to, self-help kind of book. That is not what it is at all. Unlike others, I did not enjoy the part-autobiography and part-memoir aspect of it. I had a hard time getting interested in Cross's bucket list approach, and I didn't find it particularly insightful. If I had better understood the concept of the book, perhaps I would not have had such a hard time relating to Cross. Her writing style is easy, very conversational and fluid. I just don't have anything in common with a stay at home mom and it was too hard to bridge that gap.… (plus d'informations)

Creating a list of items to complete before the next big birthday hit close to home for me. Prior to turning the BIG 40 - I had my own list that I worked on; however mine did not have as many exciting and entertaining items as the author.

I enjoyed the concept greatly and it has inspired me to create another mini-list to accomplish every few years.

I found this book to be an enlightening, laugh-aloud read filled with open, honest glimpses into Susan's world with constant doses of humor.

I have recommended this book to several family members and friends.… (plus d'informations)

I thought this would be a how-to, self-help kind of book, but it ended up being more part-autobiography and part-memoir of designing and completing all the goals on the author's 40 item (some wild, some simple, some meaningful) life list. Even though it wasn't exactly what I expected, I still found it to be a helpful book, since it's great to be able to watch and learn from others' experiences and get new ideas for what you might like to do with your life from them, so it definitely wasn't a total loss! Susan Cross is very candid and conversational. I couldn't really relate to a lot of her life, but I could relate to wanting to live life to the fullest.

If you're looking for more of a self-help, instructional book in this area, try Don't Miss Your Life!: An Uncommon Guide to Living with Freedom, Laughter, and Grace by Joe Robinson.… (plus d'informations)