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Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles

5 Star Review



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Editorial Book Review:

By Michael Beas


The author of "Cranky Superpowers: Life Lessons Learned from the Common CrankaTsuris Chronicles," Steven Joseph, offers a novel and funny perspective on the struggles we all face on a daily basis. Joseph views what could otherwise appear as insignificant annoyances and turns them into insightful life lessons via the prism of humor and wisdom.


The charming combination of Yiddish and Japanese in the name "CrankaTsuris" sums up the essence of the work well. Joseph presents the idea of facing life's annoyances and difficulties with a tenacity akin to a superpower to his audience. He urges us to find our inner "CrankaTsuris" and use these times to our advantage by using them as opportunities for personal development rather than giving in to the grind of daily life.


The story is told as a series of anecdotes, each of which portrays a familiar situation that makes the reader laugh or nod in agreement. Joseph's tale expertly combines comedy and intelligence, covering everything from handling technological malfunctions to navigating the peculiarities of human connection. "Cranky Superpowers" is more than just amusement thanks to his ability to see deep lessons in the everyday; it's a fun manual for anyone looking to approach life's obstacles from a different angle.


Joseph's genuineness and relatability make the book so strong. Rather than running from the messy, frustrating parts of life, he embraces them fully. Readers learn from his experiences that it's acceptable to be grumpy occasionally—in fact, it might even serve as the spark to reveal our inner superpowers.


"Cranky Superpowers" is a call to action as well as a funny diversion. Joseph asks readers to think back on their own experiences with grumpiness and explore how these times can act as triggers for personal development. The book pushes us to see past the annoyances of everyday life and see the possibility for change in every frustrating situation.


In a world where self-help books that promote optimism are commonplace, "Cranky Superpowers" is a welcome change of pace. Readers are not only entertained by Steven Joseph's amusing and perceptive examination of life's problems, but they also leave with a fresh perspective on how to use irritability as a superpower to successfully navigate the challenges of contemporary life. This book is a fantastic resource for anyone, experienced or not, who wants to embrace life's oddities with a big smile and plenty of "CrankaTsuris."



About the Author

Steven Joseph




Steven Joseph is an attorney, professional negotiator, marathon runner, comedian and zen master. He lives in Hoboken, New York, and is a proud father of a grown up daughter Vita. He is also the son of a Holocaust Survivor, and his writings lean on the concept of survival, which was ever present growing up as a child, and acknowledgment which he has learned through his zen practice. His book websites that continually explores themes of crankiness are www.StevenJosephAuthor.com and www.thelastsurvivingdinosaur.com. He explores the path to effective crankiness in "A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The CrankaTsuris Method."


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