Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week

I have often seen Joel Osteen on tv while I was flipping channels but never really watched a sermon or listened to him speak. So in reading his book "Every Day A Friday" I wondered just what ideas he might share and what his teaching style might be. Well in this book his idea is that happiness is a choice is spot on. Statistics say that most people are happier on Friday because they are looking forward to the weekend, and in this book Mr. Osteen reminds us that we should look at every day as a gift from God and stop thinking so much about the negative and instead focus on the many positives in our life.

I really enjoyed the way Mr. Osteen shares his message in this book. Instead of "preaching" to us he instead encourages and teaches us show more how we have the power within ourselves to change. A positive message that is perfect for anyone who needs a bit of encouragement. This book is a quick easy read, that I have actually read twice this year. Filled with plenty of uplifting stories that can help anyone turn their frowns upside down making them smiles instead. A great gift that would be perfect for anyone needing a little encouragement.

A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, and I can honestly say I am purchasing a few of these books for friends this Christmas. show less

I like Joel Osteen. He gives practical advice with a God tilt. Every Day a Friday: How to Be Happier 7 Days a Week was really good. The stories and examples he gave with his 26 tenets were heartwarming and uplifting. I am a morose sort of melacholy person. But every time I read Osteen or see him on TV, I automatically feel better.

What I liked about Friday is while Osteen encourages a reliance on God, he still promotes independence. God can't do it all for you. You have to get up and try. For someone who is a semi lapsed Roman Catholic who is both an agnostic and an atheist, this makes sense in my mind, I like the promotion of being self sufficient.

Osteen also emphasizes soft religion. I took it as that God realizes that there are gray show more areas and how you deal with them is ultimately is how God will deal with you. This opposes hard religion where there is the definite separation between black and white, good and evil. There is no leeway.

I did enjoy the Shay, Denzel Washington, John Maxwell, and Billy Graham stories.

I love Joel Osteen. Sometimes when I hear his sermons on TV, it helps with whatever I'm dealing with at the time. He makes me happy. Most of all, he makes me hopeful. show less

Although I don't buy into all of the bible-based interpretations Joel Osteen uses as examples, his message of being responsible for your own joy and happiness is well presented. He reminds us of the importance of living a positive life, developing gratitude and being an uplifting person. He writes exactly as he speaks, so if you enjoy him on TV, you'll like this book.

This is an author/person that you either like or you really don't. He really preaches more postive than you hear on a day to day basis and that can be very refreshing.

EVERY DAY A FRIDAY:HOW TO BE HAPPIER 7 DAYS A WEEK by Joel Osteen is an interesting Christian Life resource book. It is written with insight into ways to living a happy and meaningful life.He has research that shows people are happiest on Fridays.He also shows readers how to live a happier,fuller life everyday and not just on Fridays. He offers encouragement,spiritual guidance, and practical advise. This author is a great motivational speaker. He encourages us not to judge but to be a source of understanding support to others. A good resource,educational tool but by no means replaces the Bible and its teachings. We all need encouragement and support. It is your choice to be happy,laugh often, have a victorious and properous life. This show more book was received for review from the publisher. Details can be found at FaithWords a division of Hachette Book Group,Inc. and My Book Addiction Reviews. show less

Very uplifiting!