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Published: Dec 17, 2006 12:00 AM
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Author Richard Carlson, 45

 

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BERKELEY, CALIF. - BERKELEY, Calif. -- Richard Carlson, author of the best-selling "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," died Wednesday. He was 45.

Carlson died of cardiac arrest while on his way to New York as part of a tour to promote his new book, "Don't Get Scrooged," said Julie Mitchell, spokeswoman for HarperSanFrancisco, Carlson's publisher.

A psychologist, Carlson advocated tackling life with good humor, positive thinking and perspective.

Born and raised in the east San Francisco Bay area, Carlson earned a bachelor's degree from Pepperdine University and a doctorate in psychology from Sierra University.

His book, "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff," was on best-seller lists for two years. He wrote 20 books in all, including "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love," co-written with Kris Carlson, his wife of 25 years. His latest book, "Don't Get Scrooged," was about handling holiday stress.

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