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Gratitude; Overcoming a Dysfunctional Life

Author : Donna Claybourn
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0359625797
Total Pages : 140 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Gratitude; Overcoming a Dysfunctional Life written by Donna Claybourn and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-04-29 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a true story of hope, courage and strength. In this personal Autobiography, Donna Claybourn tells how she turns dysfunction into Gratitude. She shares her story of calamity, dysfunction and her past-state of disillusionment, as all that any little girl could hope for? of sugar and spice and everything nice was the opposite of what her home-life and reality brought. Here, in ?Gratitude; Overcoming a Dysfunctional Life?, she shares her story, how when the pain was too great, and she was at threat of crumbling beneath the weight like a heap of ruin, she turned her situation around by showing gratitude while yet sitting in ashes. With her book she blazes new terrain encouraging the disheartened on how they may find hope, strength and courage to face their tomorrow, regardless of how bleak their present circumstances may seem. After reading this book you'll be filled with new hope, that you can make it, even through the darkest night... there is light even in the midst of your tunnel.

365 Thank Yous

Author : John Kralik
Publisher : Hachette Books
ISBN 13 : 1401396496
Total Pages : 177 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book 365 Thank Yous written by John Kralik and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2010-12-28 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams--including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge--seemed to have slipped beyond his reach. Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year's Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn't have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had. Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal--come what may--of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year. One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous--for gifts or kindnesses he'd received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who'd done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he'd sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John's way--from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John's whole life turned around. 365 Thank Yous is a rare memoir: its touching, immediately accessible message--and benefits--come to readers from the plainspoken storytelling of an ordinary man. Kralik sets a believable, doable example of how to live a miraculously good life. To read 365 Thank Yous is to be changed.

Thanks!

Author : Robert A. Emmons
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN 13 : 9780547085739
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (857 download)

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Book Synopsis Thanks! by : Robert A. Emmons

Download or read book Thanks! written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2008 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A scientifically groundbreaking, eloquent look at how we benefit -- psychologically, physically, and interpersonally -- when we practice gratitude. In Thanks!, Robert Emmons draws on the first major study of the subject of gratitude, of “wanting what we have,” and shows that a systematic cultivation of this underexamined emotion can measurably change people’s lives."--

Gratitude Works!

Author : Robert A. Emmons
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118131290
Total Pages : 213 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)

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Download or read book Gratitude Works! written by Robert A. Emmons and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-04-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A purposeful guide for cultivating gratitude as a way of life Recent dramatic advances in our understanding of gratitude have changed the question from "does gratitude work?" to "how do we get more of it?" This book explores evidence-based practices in a compelling and accessible way and provides a step-by-step guide to cultivating gratitude in their lives. Gratitude Works! also shows how religious, philosophical, and spiritual traditions validate the greatest insights of science about gratitude. New book from Robert Emmons the bestselling author of Thanks Filled with practical tips for fostering gratitude as a way of life Includes scientific research as well as religious and philosophical insights to show how gratitude can work in our lives From Robert Emmons, the bestselling author of Thanks, comes a resource for cultivating a life of gratitude practices.

When Kids Call the Shots

Author : Sean Grover
Publisher : AMACOM
ISBN 13 : 0814436013
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (144 download)

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Download or read book When Kids Call the Shots written by Sean Grover and published by AMACOM. This book was released on 2015-06-03 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to fix your rebellious and disrespectful child, you need to start by fixing yourself. Are your kids pummeling you with demands and bossing you around with impunity? Have your once-precious preschoolers become rebellious, entitled, and disrespectful to authority? While there are plenty of so-called experts who might try to validate your convictions that you have done all you can to “fix” your “difficult” children, the hard truth is, they’re not doing you any favors by placing the responsibility solely on your children. Parenting struggles rarely originate from just one side. Instead, they erupt at the volatile intersection of a child's personality with a parent's own insecurities and behaviors. In When Kids Call the Shots, therapist and parenting expert Sean Grover untangles the forces driving family dysfunction, and helps parents assume their leadership roles once again. Parents will discover: Three common bullying styles used by kids Parenting styles that contribute to power balances Critical testing periods in a child’s development Coping mechanisms that backfire Personalized plans for calmly exerting authority in any scenario The solution to any problem begins with learning to control what you can control. In parenting, you’ve already learned how impossible it is to control your kids. Begin by controlling you!

The Knowledge of the Holy

Author : A. W. Tozer
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Knowledge of the Holy written by A. W. Tozer and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-13 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: True religion confronts earth with heaven and brings eternity to bear upon time. The messenger of Christ, though he speaks from God, must also, as the Quakers used to say, "speak to the condition" of his hearers; otherwise he will speak a language known only to himself. His message must be not only timeless but timely. He must speak to his own generation. The message of this book does not grow out of these times but it is appropriate to them. It is called forth by a condition which has existed in the Church for some years and is steadily growing worse. I refer to the loss of the concept of majesty from the popular religious mind. The Church has surrendered her once lofty concept of God and has substituted for it one so low, so ignoble, as to be utterly unworthy of thinking, worshipping men. This she has done not deliberately, but little by little and without her knowledge; and her very unawareness only makes her situation all the more tragic.

Untangling You

Author : Dr Kerry Howells
Publisher : Major Street Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1922611093
Total Pages : 182 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (226 download)

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Download or read book Untangling You written by Dr Kerry Howells and published by Major Street Publishing. This book was released on 2022-01-01 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2022 International Book Awards Winner - Self-Help: Relationships2022 Nautilus Book Award Silver Medalist - Relationships & CommunicationA practical guide to untangling difficult relationships, letting go of resentment and ultimately leading a happier life. Thousands of clinical studies have demonstrated the positive benefits of gratitude to our physical, emotional and social wellbeing, but according to award-winning gratitude educator Dr Kerry Howells, it's only when we experience the discomfort of not being able to find gratitude that a path opens for real growth and transformation.Based on 25 years of ground-breaking research, Untangling you: How can I be grateful when I feel so resentful? is the first book of its kind to discuss gratitude in terms of its conceptual opposite: resentment. Using practical strategies, tools and insights, this life-changing book will show you how to start to repair difficult relationships, improve your wellbeing, grow your resilience, and ultimately move from resentment towards deep gratitude to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. This book will help you on this journey, whether you are a leader, coach, parent, teacher, people manager, mentor, health professional, or just someone who wants to grow their character and self-efficacy.

A Life of Gratitude

Author : Shelley Hitz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780615774480
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book A Life of Gratitude written by Shelley Hitz and published by . This book was released on 2013-02-21 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During a season of transition in my life, I found myself overwhelmed with negative emotions like self-pity and a complaining spirit. It was as if a dark cloud had descended over me. I prayed and asked God for wisdom on how to overcome these negative emotions. As I did, I sensed Him leading me to do a 21 day gratitude challenge. Over the course of the 21 days, God began to change me as I spent intentional time being grateful for all I had been given. I did this through writing in my journal each day and also sending a hand-written thank you note to someone different each day. This also led me to writing out 21 prayers of gratitude and compiling 21 stories of gratitude. I want to share what I learned with you in the pages of this book. What to Expect On Each Day: Read my personal stories, struggles and reflections. Read one scripture and one quote about gratitude. Apply one personal application step from the challenge. Read one prayer of gratitude Read one story of gratitude Get Accountability and Encouragement Along with the 21 day challenge, I also started a private Facebook group to provide accountability and encouragement for myself but also for others who decide to join me in the challenge. You will get access to this group as well. It has been amazing to see God at work in each of our lives. Will you join me on this journey to gratitude? Scroll up and click "buy" to embark on this 21 days of gratitude with us!

The Psychology of Gratitude

Author : Robert A. Emmons
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780195348729
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (487 download)

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Download or read book The Psychology of Gratitude written by Robert A. Emmons and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-02-26 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude, like other positive emotions, has inspired many theological and philosophical writings, but it has inspired very little vigorous, empirical research. In an effort to remedy this oversight, this volume brings together prominent scientists from various disciplines to examine what has become known as the most-neglected emotion. The volume begins with the historical, philosophical, and theoretical foundations of gratitude, then presents the current research perspectives from social, personality, and developmental psychology, as well as from primatology, anthropology, and biology. The volume also includes a comprehensive, annotated bibliography of research on gratitude. This work contributes a great deal to the growing positive psychology initiative and to the scientific investigation of positive human emotions. It will be an invaluable resource for researchers and students in social, personality, and developmental, clinical, and health psychology, as well as to sociologists and cultural anthropologists.

The Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family

Author : Karen Casey
Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1609258312
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family written by Karen Casey and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a silver lining to growing up in a dysfunctional family? Twenty-four survivors recount their stories—and the strengths forged in the chaos. Living in a dysfunctional family isn’t easy. But while you can’t choose where you come from, you can choose the lessons you take away. Bestselling recovery author Karen Casey looks at stories of people who grew up in dysfunctional families and “the good stuff” that can, ironically, come from the experience. She interviews survivors who emerged from the fires of turbulent households affected by abuse, addiction, or other problems, and reveals how they came to process their often-harrowing personal trials and, against the odds, triumph over their difficulties—using skills they honed in response to their childhoods. In The Good Stuff from Growing Up in a Dysfunctional Family, Casey reveals the stories and the skills they developed to live more creative and fulfilling lives, and not just survive but thrive. “Using her interviews as groundwork, she explores the benefits that result from surviving in a dysfunctional family, including resiliency, perseverance, a sense of humor, forgiveness, kindness, and the ability to discern real love.” —Publishers Weekly “You just can’t go wrong with Karen Casey.” —Earnie Larson, author of Stage II Recovery

Living a Life of Gratitude

Author : Sara Wiseman
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738737534
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Living a Life of Gratitude written by Sara Wiseman and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharing uplifting stories that travel from the beginnings of life to the end, Living a Life of Gratitude shows you how to open your heart to a journey of reflection that will help you slow down and appreciate life for what it is. Whether you use it as a source for discovering inspiration or for strength in times of struggle, this book is a guide to finding light and love, even when you least expect it. --Publisher's description.

The Awesome Human Project

Author : Nataly Kogan
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1683647858
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (836 download)

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Download or read book The Awesome Human Project written by Nataly Kogan and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Awesome Human Project is an accessible, super-practical book that teaches the emotional fitness skills so many of us need to struggle less, have more energy, and experience more meaning and joy in life and at work"--

Wake Up Grateful

Author : Kristi Nelson
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1635866650
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (358 download)

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Download or read book Wake Up Grateful written by Kristi Nelson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2023-10-03 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This practical and inspiring program is filled with guiding principles, reflections, exercises, and meditations for making gratitude a daily practice, especially during uncertain and challenging times. In times of uncertainty and suffering, finding joy and gratefulness in daily life is challenging. Wake Up Grateful provides a practical and inspiring roadmap to making grateful living a daily practice, with guiding principles, reflective questions, affirmations, and exercises. Drawing from her own cancer experience along with her life work with The Network for Grateful Living, Kristi Nelson explores how to develop gratefulness as a way of being. She examines ten core areas where many people need support and guides readers in finding presence and perspective in these aspects of life, opening to greater possibilities, and uncovering the abundance and love that's possible in every moment. Winner: Gold Nautilus Book Award, Personal Growth

30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics

Author : Ron Vitale
Publisher : Ron Vitale
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 85 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics written by Ron Vitale and published by Ron Vitale. This book was released on with total page 85 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a transformative journey towards healing and happiness with this captivating daily reader designed specifically for individuals who have experienced the challenges of growing up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family. With an entire month's worth of insightful self-reflections, this book offers a powerful toolkit to overcome the lingering effects of your upbringing and embrace a brighter future. Unlock the potential for personal growth and positive change as you immerse yourself in the pages of this extraordinary guide. Each daily passage serves as a beacon of hope, encouraging you to reflect on the immense power of gratitude in your life. By acknowledging and appreciating the blessings that surround you, you will not only cultivate a profound sense of appreciation, but also develop new affirmations and healthier behavioral patterns. Prepare to embark on a remarkable voyage of self-discovery, where you'll unshackle yourself from the burdens of shame and self-doubt that have held you back for far too long. This book is an empowering resource that gently guides you towards embracing happiness, one day at a time. Within these pages, you'll find a sanctuary of wisdom and inspiration, offering a sanctuary for healing and growth. Each reflection will challenge you to reframe your thoughts, empowering you to break free from the cycles of dysfunction and embrace new perspectives. Step by step, you will unravel the complexities of your past, replacing them with a renewed sense of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Don't miss the opportunity to embark on this life-changing adventure. Let this book be your steadfast companion, accompanying you on your journey towards lasting transformation. Embrace the promise of a brighter tomorrow and seize the opportunity to rewrite your own story.

Think Like a Monk

Author : Jay Shetty
Publisher : Simon & Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1982134488
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (821 download)

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Download or read book Think Like a Monk written by Jay Shetty and published by Simon & Schuster. This book was released on 2020-09-08 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jay Shetty, social media superstar and host of the #1 podcast On Purpose, distills the timeless wisdom he learned as a monk into practical steps anyone can take every day to live a less anxious, more meaningful life. When you think like a monk, you’ll understand: -How to overcome negativity -How to stop overthinking -Why comparison kills love -How to use your fear -Why you can’t find happiness by looking for it -How to learn from everyone you meet -Why you are not your thoughts -How to find your purpose -Why kindness is crucial to success -And much more... Shetty grew up in a family where you could become one of three things—a doctor, a lawyer, or a failure. His family was convinced he had chosen option three: instead of attending his college graduation ceremony, he headed to India to become a monk, to meditate every day for four to eight hours, and devote his life to helping others. After three years, one of his teachers told him that he would have more impact on the world if he left the monk’s path to share his experience and wisdom with others. Heavily in debt, and with no recognizable skills on his résumé, he moved back home in north London with his parents. Shetty reconnected with old school friends—many working for some of the world’s largest corporations—who were experiencing tremendous stress, pressure, and unhappiness, and they invited Shetty to coach them on well-being, purpose, and mindfulness. Since then, Shetty has become one of the world’s most popular influencers. In 2017, he was named in the Forbes magazine 30-under-30 for being a game-changer in the world of media. In 2018, he had the #1 video on Facebook with over 360 million views. His social media following totals over 38 million, he has produced over 400 viral videos which have amassed more than 8 billion views, and his podcast, On Purpose, is consistently ranked the world’s #1 Health and Wellness podcast. In this inspiring, empowering book, Shetty draws on his time as a monk to show us how we can clear the roadblocks to our potential and power. Combining ancient wisdom and his own rich experiences in the ashram, Think Like a Monk reveals how to overcome negative thoughts and habits, and access the calm and purpose that lie within all of us. He transforms abstract lessons into advice and exercises we can all apply to reduce stress, improve relationships, and give the gifts we find in ourselves to the world. Shetty proves that everyone can—and should—think like a monk.

The Gratitude Prescription

Author : Will Pye
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1684032040
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (84 download)

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Download or read book The Gratitude Prescription written by Will Pye and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gratitude is more than just a virtue—it’s a gift we give to ourselves. Written by a spiritual teacher and brain tumor survivor, The Gratitude Prescription will help you discover love, happiness, and peace of mind everywhere you look. Painful experiences are an inevitable part of life. Traumatic events, the deaths of people we love, physical and mental illnesses—we all face challenges and loss in our personal lives that cause us pain, grief, and sorrow. But what if we could learn to see life as a gift, regardless of our circumstances? The Gratitude Prescription will show you how to transform your struggles and suffering, and learn to cultivate unconditional thankfulness, no matter what happens. If anyone knows about cultivating gratitude in the face of great difficulty, it’s author, mentor, and spiritual teacher Will Pye. In 2011, Pye was diagnosed with a potentially terminal brain tumor, By learning to find a way to be thankful for his circumstances and developing his own practice of “radical gratitude”—thankfulness and appreciation for everything, without preference—he transformed his personal story and is now working to proliferate unconditional thankfulness around the world. With this heartfelt guide—filled with easy-to-follow meditations, affirmations, and exercises to help you find love, happiness, and peace in any moment—you’ll discover the positively transformative powers of gratitude: how it can bring more presence, resilience, and vibrancy into your life. You’ll also learn to be grateful for your unique talents and creativity, and how to activate this outlook in the face of despair, distress, and unfortunate circumstances. Finally, you’ll see how being unconditionally thankful reveals our interconnectedness and uplifts us all.

Option B

Author : Sheryl Sandberg
Publisher : Knopf
ISBN 13 : 1524732680
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (247 download)

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Download or read book Option B written by Sheryl Sandberg and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • From authors of Lean In and Originals: a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks After the sudden death of her husband, Sheryl Sandberg felt certain that she and her children would never feel pure joy again. “I was in ‘the void,’” she writes, “a vast emptiness that fills your heart and lungs and restricts your ability to think or even breathe.” Her friend Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, told her there are concrete steps people can take to recover and rebound from life-shattering experiences. We are not born with a fixed amount of resilience. It is a muscle that everyone can build. Option B combines Sheryl’s personal insights with Adam’s eye-opening research on finding strength in the face of adversity. Beginning with the gut-wrenching moment when she finds her husband, Dave Goldberg, collapsed on a gym floor, Sheryl opens up her heart—and her journal—to describe the acute grief and isolation she felt in the wake of his death. But Option B goes beyond Sheryl’s loss to explore how a broad range of people have overcome hardships including illness, job loss, sexual assault, natural disasters, and the violence of war. Their stories reveal the capacity of the human spirit to persevere . . . and to rediscover joy. Resilience comes from deep within us and from support outside us. Even after the most devastating events, it is possible to grow by finding deeper meaning and gaining greater appreciation in our lives. Option B illuminates how to help others in crisis, develop compassion for ourselves, raise strong children, and create resilient families, communities, and workplaces. Many of these lessons can be applied to everyday struggles, allowing us to brave whatever lies ahead. Two weeks after losing her husband, Sheryl was preparing for a father-child activity. “I want Dave,” she cried. Her friend replied, “Option A is not available,” and then promised to help her make the most of Option B. We all live some form of Option B. This book will help us all make the most of it.