How to Be a Mentsh (And Not a Schmuck)

Sure to resonate with Jewish and Gentile readers alike, How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck) is a wise and witty self-help manual for pursuing happiness while still acting with integrity, honor, and compassion. Michael Wex, New York Times bestselling author of Born to Kvetch and Just Say Nu , draws on sources that range from the Talmud and Yiddish proverbs to contemporary music and movies in this insightful guide that explores not only human nature and psychology but our duties to ourselves and one another.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Wex
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 08.09.2009
• EAN: 9780061771118
• ISBN: 978-0-06-177111-8
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 210 mm x 21 mm
• Subjects: Guides > Health; SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / General, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Happiness, RELIGION: Inspirational, RELIGION: History, SELF-HELP: Motivational & Inspirational, SELF-HELP: Personal Growth / Self-Esteem, HISTORY: Jewish, JEWISH STUDIES: HISTORY, RELIGION: Judaism / History, RELIGION: Judaism / General, RELIGION: JUDAISM, RELIGION: Faith, RELIGION: Psychology of Religion