In this whirlwind society where people have difficulty finding time to formulate their common sense, Larry Cohen has taken the time to succinctly write caring expositions about a life worth living. In this book he has compiled caring advice gathered from being a father, teacher, leader, and friend. Everyone who reads it will be moved to a smile and a tear as he writes from his heart. --Amy Strahl
Every one of us is trying to “figure it all out” at times in our lives. Larry Cohen helps all of us; educators, parents, and students make some sense of how to live a fulfilling life and to continue to ask questions. After all, if we don’t ask the questions, we will never strive to find answers. As a high school counselor, I will keep Mr. Cohen’s book as a resource in my office for families to peruse. --Diane McCarthy
Larry Cohen utilizes his wit, knowledge and experience as a teacher and administrator to guide people of all ages through the complexities of life. This is a must read for young adults, especially high school and college age students, who are working toward developing their identities, career/college choices, ethics and morals as well as their overall attitude. The. . .use of anecdotes and life experiences helps young adults to relate to what he is saying. In our rather self-focused twenty-first century world, Larry Cohen reminds us of what really matters as we all struggle to understand the ups and downs of life. --Lynn Voyton
An honest approach to handling our daily trials and tribulations, providing the reader with the right moral fortitude. Humor plus integrity make this book an easy read. --Nadine Bernard
Larry Cohen’s book is a delight! His vast experience working with children and his passion for life speak to the reader in an honest and no nonsense manner. Good sense and great advice make this a charming read for all ages. --Helen Cooke
[This] book. . .resonated with me. His stories about common sense wisdom told through the lens of everyday, ordinary life experiences are enlightening, inspiring and funny. Don’t let the book’s title mislead you. Larry has indeed figured it all out. His knowledge and wisdom will inspire you to lead a more positive and rewarding life. I think this book should be required reading for all students. Maybe someday it will. --Lisa Gueli Regnante
I couldn’t put it down. This is one of those books you keep on a shelf and periodically pull it out when something is troubling you. This is certainly a book that makes one think about behavior, morals, values, and life, and it encompasses all aspects of humanity. I am certain that anyone who reads this book will view life with a bit more meaning, and hopefully will see how the various aspects inter-relate and affect how fulfilling a person’s life will ultimately become. As a parent of teenage boys, I would like nothing more than to have them sit and read this book. --Karen Wootton
Sage advice with a tincture of common sense … Larry Cohen delivers an inspirational account of raising children, traversing adolescence, relating to others, and the neverending experience of “making choices.” At times inspirational and at others, downright funny! Larry captures the human condition with a profound sense of hope and honesty. Life is what you want it to be…and if it is not exactly what you wanted….it can still be great. Take Larry’s advice….stop the nonsense and love life! --Eileen O’Brien, Ph.D.