The Plus: Self-Help for People Who Hate Self-Help

Let’s start with the end question. Who should read this book? The answer is very simple, everyone. In my opinion, it would be impossible to read Gutfeld’s book and not learn something about America in 2020.As I read his book, I found myself on almost every page. I particularly loved his book because he writes about what I have been thinking for decades. I also very much like his style. He writes like he talks on television. It’s enjoyable to read but more importantly he has some extremely valuable life lessons. In that regard he and I learned very similar lessons.Greg’s theory is very simple. Every morning we all have a choice to make. He has decided he will ask himself how he can make the day a Plus instead of a Minus. He reduces everything to these two terms. Avoid the Minuses and add to and enjoy the Pluses in life. Surround yourself with people who think like you do and who will encourage you instead of criticize you. One plus I totally agree with is everyone should create a self-education program and then work the program to become better at whatever you wish to do or become.He has harsh words for Social Media and the ills created by everyone’s desire to want to be seen by everyone. I believe that the strongest message in the book occurs when he defines and explains “the two-prison idea” theory. The book is worth reading if just for this one Chapter. It’s outstanding and true and anyone who reads it KNOWS it is true.He has very strong opinions regarding the cancel culture and how to change it. There is also a discussion on how people literally follow the leader and by leader he refers to things that are not so pleasant. People tend to do what other people do. They imitate other people in how they dress, how they act (mostly bad) and what they do for their own personal enjoyment; becoming the person, you were meant to become takes a back seat to just following the leader.Back to the original question, who should read this book, I do mean everyone ought to not only read it, but they should take the lessons discussed and learn from them. If everyone did, America would be a better place to live, not many books could do that.Who should read this book? EVERYONE, PERIOD!Would I read it again? Maybe but probably not as once is sufficient to learn what I should be doingWould I give it as a gift? ABSOLUTELY!

He hits you with a massive bite of common sense, i.e., serious knowledge and then, in typical Gutfeld style, follows it with a bit of irreverent humor.Yes, as other reviewers have observed, everyone needs to read this! It is the best commentary on our current mess in this country---and world.He also gives you useful hints on dealing with, "the idiots".One of my favorites: how to respond to someone spewing garbage:"That's interesting". Then walk away and avoid that person for evermore.

Loving this book. Him and Deepak Chopra have something in common, I can hear their voices so well through their writing. I love his humor!

Greg being positive ,who knew.easy read very uplifting.I will have to try being a plus nobody needs more bitching .

Once more, Greg proved that he is a pure genius; he says what we think, but we have a hard time articulating; he feels what we feel, but he doesn't complain, he cures it with his sharp sense of humor. Love this book, his shows and everything he published before. Trying to be The Plus! Not easy, but worth trying.

I been a fan of GG since the "Red Eye" days. I never miss him on the FIVE or the Greg Gutfeild show. This book was great and exceeded my expectations. Thought provoking with a fine mix of Greg humor. Great book you little munchkin!

What an excellent read! Gutfeld again embraces his not so conventional side to deliver a solid message of hope. Inspiring us all to leave our own positive mark on this world.

If you watch Greg Gutfeld on Fox you’ve already seen everything he has to say in this book. It’s just a repeat of everything he talks about on his show and on the Five. Don’t waste your money.

Greg rocks and delivers a straight forward , easy , fun self help book , which sets it apart from others !!

As expected, funny read with some self help skills.I actually tried the, that's interesting line. It works. The attacker became even more triggered.

Thought provoking with a humorous twist. Have to say thoroughly impressed by This book and will be reading previous ones he has written

Omg I ordered a book , but must have ordered the CD set by mistake. Best mistake ever. Loved it. Such an honest, down to earth view of the world today.Great book umm CD.Awaiting you next book.

I read this book with an open mind, but ended up getting stuck in the mud of the details. The book covers a wide assortment of topics from Trump to cancel culture. Way too many issues for a self-help book to cover. I didn't care for Trump and found Gutfeld's admiration for the man way off base in a self-help book. Maybe the book wasn't written for me. Waste of my money for sure.