{"product_id":"glad-to-be-human-adventures-in-optimism-positive-thinking-book-for-fans-of-learned-optimism-anne-lamott-or-elizabeth-gilbert-9781642502466","title":"Glad to Be Human: Adventures in Optimism (Positive Thinking Book, for Fans of Learned Optimism, Anne Lamott, or Elizabeth Gilbert)","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eCelebrate Life Just Because\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn a world so often filled with distressing news and bewildering violence, being \"human\" often gets a bad rap. Rejoice in everyday reasons to smile, think positively, and enjoy the gift of life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTake a walk on the bright side.\u003c\/strong\u003e In \u003cem\u003eGlad To Be Human: Adventures in Optimism\u003c\/em\u003e, award-winning writer Irene O'Garden reminds us of the radiance of human existence. From kitchens to gardens to busy city streets, all around, in your everyday life, you can find plenty of reasons to feel gratitude and hope, peace and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt's the little things.\u003c\/strong\u003e In this collection of essays, O'Garden explores a wide range of practical reasons to celebrate life--just look closely around you. In one essay, she describes the simple pleasure that comes from clearing clutter off a desk--in another, the thrill of visiting the Statue of Liberty. The book's grand finale is the Pushcart Prize-winning essay, \"Glad To Be Human.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne simple message.\u003c\/strong\u003e Through contemplation, meditation and with literary style, \u003cem\u003eGlad To Be Human\u003c\/em\u003e invites readers to view life through a positive lens. From small, daily activities to journeys overseas, O'Garden has a knack for finding beauty and meaning in all life's adventures--even in our deepest pain and suffering--helping all of us feel glad to be human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you enjoy Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Anne Lamott, or books like \u003cem\u003eRisking the Rapids, The Book of Joy, The Book of Delights, \u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Gratitude Diaries\u003c\/em\u003e, you'll love O'Garden's \u003cem\u003eGlad to Be Human\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tiny Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781642502466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 236\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.60d","brand":"Irene O'Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36664222482588,"sku":"9781642502466","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_21eee962-8141-4537-81d2-e4b00923c954.jpg?v=1603906110","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/glad-to-be-human-adventures-in-optimism-positive-thinking-book-for-fans-of-learned-optimism-anne-lamott-or-elizabeth-gilbert-9781642502466","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}