Comments on: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

By: Marisa @ The Daily Dosage

Marisa @ The Daily Dosage — Thu, 02 Feb 2017 14:21:01 +0000

So happy you enjoyed this and that it worked for you! I need to find more books like this and agree with this sentiment so much: “If you’re trying to find a way to stay balanced in life without giving into apathy or anger about things you can’t change then The Book of Joy is necessary reading. Every. Day.” xo

By: Catherine

Catherine — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 16:52:15 +0000

In reply to Katie @ Doing Dewey. It's an ongoing battle, though, isn't it? Difficult to verbalize but feel it so strongly. Everything is off.

By: Katie @ Doing Dewey

Katie @ Doing Dewey — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 06:18:46 +0000

I’ve definitely been feeling less inclined to read challenging books and more mentally exhausted since the election! I’m glad this helped you deal with everything 🙂

By: Eva @ The Paperback Princess

Eva @ The Paperback Princess — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 18:37:32 +0000

I mean, wow. This review, Catherine. Beautiful.

This book sounds like exactly what you needed. I was going to say that it might be one worth keeping close at hand but I see you’re already there. I read Books For Living by Will Schwalbe this weekend and it made me think of you and how it might be another book that works for you right now. I need to put together a coherent review…

Obviously I’m Canadian but this is one of those rare times where the outcome of your election means something for the world at large (I had a nightmare about him last night). We survived Harper, we have your back and the storm will pass.

By: Tara

Tara — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:32:48 +0000

Okay, this seals the deal: I’m definitely going to have to get a copy of this and maybe both the audio and electronic/hard copies. I love these quotes on hope; as a hospital chaplain, I often encounter individuals who are struggling to find hope in light of a new diagnosis or trauma. I like to think that there is always hope to be found, even if it might not be the thing we’d most like to be hoping for…if that makes any sense! Thanks so much for sharing this, Catherine!

By: Susie | Novel Visits

Susie | Novel Visits — Tue, 24 Jan 2017 02:39:46 +0000

I’m glad this book is able to offer you some comfort in this crazy, difficult time. Books are always a great escape for me, but you are so right that they need to be a good fit. These two wonderful men seem to be the perfect fit!

By: Sarah's Book Shelves

Sarah's Book Shelves — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 20:33:35 +0000

I’m glad this book helped soothe a bit and I liked the 2 quotes you shared.

By: Naomi

Naomi — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:48:57 +0000

This sounds wonderful. And what a great picture of the two of them on the cover!

By: Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf

Monika @ Lovely Bookshelf — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:04:13 +0000

I agree, this book is a huge boost (and humbling), with wisdom that is necessary every day!