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Review: The Opa Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work by Alex Pattakos & Elaine Dundon

The Opa Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work by Alex Pattakos & Elaine Dundon

Link to buy The OPA! Way: Finding Joy & Meaning in Everyday Life & Work

Story Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Review:

The premise behind The OPA! Way is that the Greek people have a unique approach to life that helps bring meaning to their daily activities. People around the world have a great deal to learn from this Greek philosophy, and by adopting the Greek approach, everyone's life can be improved. The word OPA! as a twofold meaning. First, it's a traditional Greek word that commonly expresses "joy, excitement, and inspiration." For the purposes of this book, it's also an acronym that represents the three components of the Greek philosophy of life: Others, Purpose, Attitude.

While researching The OPA! Way, authors Alex Pattakos and Elaine Dundon travelled through small towns in Greece and talked with the people they met. This research allowed them to identify key characteristics of the Greek way of life. They concluded that one shouldn't waste time chasing material wealth or professional success or even something as fleeting as happiness. Instead, personal fulfillment comes from living a life that has meaning. That can only be achieved through connecting with others in satisfying personal relationships (Others), being a positive force in the world (Purpose), and feeling content with what one has (Attitude).

           

This book presents a rather simplistic way of looking at both an entire culture and life in general, but the authors get points for enthusiasm. They clearly have great admiration for Greece and her people. The book is full of stories taken directly from their interviews with Greek citizens that highlight the tenets of The OPA! Way. The stories demonstrate how wise the Greek people are and how much can be learned from them. The book's authors also offer frequent quotes from Greek philosophers like Plato and Democritus that show how The OPA! Way has been a central part of Greek life for thousands of years.

One central element of the OPA! Way is that a person must have the right attitude in order to get the most out of life. By the same token, it's probably best to have the right attitude toward this book in order to get the most out of it. Unfortunately, this reviewer had difficulty adopting the appropriate attitude.

While authors Pattakos and Dundon take a utopian view of Greece, it was difficult for this reviewer to completely forget about the protests, strikes, and violence that erupted in Greece in the wake of its recent financial crisis. It wasn't addressed in the book, but in 2012, austerity measures were passed by the Greek legislature that increased taxes, decreased government spending, and reformed labor laws. The steps were necessary to save Greece from economic collapse. Many Greeks didn't want to lose their government-funded benefits, though, and they fought back – hard. Throwing pipe bombs at police doesn't seem like the behavior of a relaxed populace that's more interested in establishing meaningful personal connections than amassing material wealth. The contradiction was hard to ignore.

Overall, this is an interesting book with thought-provoking stories and quotes. There's certainly something to be gained here. Just don't fall into the trap of believing that any society is without its problems. No matter where we're from, we're only human, after all.

Reviewed by Peter

Review: What Would You Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail? by Nina Lesowitz & Mary Beth Sammons

What Would you Do If You Knew You Could Not Fail? by Nina Lesowitz & Mary Beth Sammons 

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Story Rating: 3 out of 5 

Blurb:

"What would you do if you know you could not fail?" These words, attributed to First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, have inspired tens of millions to face their fears and dare to follow their hearts. This can-do compendium is a veritable tool kit for transforming readers from reticent to role model. From the authors of Living Life as a Thank You, this volume present true stories of ordinary people with extraordinary fortitude. Authors Mary Beth Sammons and Nina Lesowitz have gone to the front lines of adversity and fear to surface the brave hearts who took action before they were forced to, confronting and overcoming their fears in inspirational ways. From world-class athletes, to spiritual teachers, to cancer patients, to ordinary people who took extraordinary action to transform their lives, these courage warriors teach readers to turn apprehension into action. Enriched with motivational quotes and power practices, this courage guidebook advises how to live life with guts and gusto. Readers learn to face and transform their fear, apply the art of tenacity when times are tough, embrace the lessons and gifts of a crisis that lead to personal growth, and simple, effective, and proven methods for confidence and courage.

Review:

This book is meant to inspire readers with stories of everyday folks overcoming bad situations in their lives. The thing is though, that after reading a few of these stories it was a real downer. Yes, the people overcame their adversity by the end of their tale, but those back stories really started to take their toll. And for that one success story from escaping abuse, or losing a job, or defeating cancer there are how many who don't? 

The authors had an interesting concept but in the end it was a little too depressing for me, despite the happy endings.

Reviewed by Elizabeth

Zombies: Not Just For Halloween!

One of the most popular shows on television today is The Walking Dead. In case you're behind on current events because you've been in a coma after being shot by a fleeing felon in Episode 1, this show is about zombies overtaking the world and the ragtag band of survivors who must fight for their lives against both the hungry undead and the evil (and sometimes also hungry) living. The show is based on a graphic novel by the same name.

The Walking Dead didn't invent zombies – they've been creeping people out for generations. Who hasn't watched the original black and white version of Night of the Living Dead on Halloween night and then been too freaked out to open the door for trick-or-treaters? Okay, maybe that's too much personal reflection. But zombies are definitely frightening, with their shuffling gate, voracious appetites, overwhelming numbers, and poor personal hygiene.

Because we can't get enough of re-animated corpses, plenty of books have been published about zombies. Fans can get their hands on The Walking Dead graphic novels if they're interested in reading about where the show came from and where it's likely to go in the next few seasons. There is also a wide variety of other books that focus on zombies. For instance, Slow Burn is the first in a popular zombie series, and let's not forget that quirky take on Jane Austen's classic romance,Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Unlikely as is it might sound, nonfiction about zombies is also available, including The Zombie Survival Guide.

An entire cottage industry has grown up in towns where TWD does its filming. "Walker Stalkers" are loyal fans who visit locations where the show is being filmed in hopes of catching a glimpse of a scene or meeting a cast member. A popular destination for Walker Stalkers is the city of Senoia, Georgia, which served as the setting for Season 3's zombie-free town of Woodbury. Now Senoia is playing host to TWD again as Season 5 filming is underway. Senoia businesses are capitalizing on the show's popularity by offering tourists a wide variety of merchandise. Visitors can browsezombie-themed merchandise like t-shirts and scented candles, or they can book walking tours of filming locations for both TWD and other TV shows and movies that have been made in Senoia.

However you choose to celebrate your love for the evil undead, have fun out there stalking the walkers!