The other day this idea socked me in the head! I will give away a copy of Gretchen Rubin's The Happiness Project for my next giveaway! Her book has really inspired me to think...about life, choices, and the little things that add or take away from our happiness. Bottom line, it takes a lot of self denial to be happy! I love a good memoir; there is nothing quite like reading about some one's real life experiences. Gretchen writes with a refreshing frankness about the good, the bad, and the ugly. I plan to start my own happiness project one of these days...still pondering on it for now though! I wish all of you had already read this book and we could all start our own together! So if you want to get on board with a free book, simply comment and tell what book {other than the Bible which inspires us all!} has made some sort of an impact on you! It doesn't matter if it's a silly book, { I love Dr. Seuss!} an old classic {Pride and Prejudice - loved it!} or a kid's book! {I still have heart strings attached to Raggedy Anne and the Cookie Snatcher because of the awesomeness of the little doghouse cake!} I will draw a name from the commenters in 10 days, so "Come on, comments!"
FINE PRINT: One chance will be given per person even if more than one comment is made. The copy of the book to be given away is unknown at this point. It may be new, used, hard copy, or paperback depending upon price and availability. I will ship it to the winner free of cost.
We read Where The Red Fern Grows on our trip. Makes me bawl, every time.
ReplyDeletelove that book too! :) so far, it looks like you will be the happy owner of the book! lol
DeleteAnne of Green Gables always will hold a little handful of my heart... Magic for Marigold and The Blue Castle impacted my little imagination and sprinkled my young life with wonder and awe:):) I have heard of this book you are giving away and its going on my MUST READ list. This is a very cool idea Sharon!:)
ReplyDeletethanks! I was rather inspired with the idea myself, as I'd been pondering awhile what my next giveaway should be!! Maybe YOU will be the winner! I also love Anne, always feel a kindred spirit with a redhead! lol LMM's books are SO magical! :)
DeleteI'm not a big reader but have read books that have touched me... i like rather to listen to books... I was moved by an audio book I recently listened to... "I am in here" about the frustrations of an autistic girl... makes u feel so much more for them! I would like to read "the happiness project" so put me in! :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE nonfiction, I know I'd love to read or listen to that one! Did you download it, or get it from a library? I need a good audiobook for my car right now :)
DeleteI have read so many books that to pick a certain one is very hard to do! When I was in school a teacher read us James & the Giant Peach and I made sure I read it to my kids. I sure could use a dose of this book you are giving away.
ReplyDeleteI haven't heard of James & the Giant Peach! Sounds mystical :) Gonna try to find a copy!
DeleteThe one that has made the most impact on my life is the book called "Hinds Feet on High Places" by Hannah Hurnard. The first time I read this book I just cried and cried, now I am reading it again, I so want to be able to achieve what (much afraid) accomplished. I also want to read the book you are talking about here, I'm like Shelley, I could use a good dose of it too:)
ReplyDeleteI've sure heard of that book, but haven't read it! I'm gonna check and see if Mom has it so I can borrow it :) books that can make you cry each time you read them are DEFINITELY good!
DeleteMine is the book "For Young Women Only" I have learned alot from it and every time I reread it I feel like I learn something more! And yes I moody ole me good use a good dose of happiness! I'm workin at it though!!!
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you are TRULY doin' AWESOME sis!! :) I've noticed a major improvement on your outlook!! keep it up!!
Deleteand that IS a really good book, I think ALL women should read it!
DeleteNot a huge reader either, but I do love the Chronicles of Narnia. Couldn't say it had a huge impact on my life but....:)I need that book right here , right now:)
ReplyDeletethat book is definitely on my bucket list!! :) I sure hope all of you that can't be the lucky winner will secure a copy somehow so we can all discuss/be in our happiness projects together!!
DeleteWell I could sure use that book! The book Fireproof was truely amazing and really makes you think. It definitely helped me try harder with always getting along with Kelly. Another awesome read is Couplehood, if you haven't read it, you should! It's funny how true to life it actually is!
ReplyDeleteI loved Fireproof too! Have to read Couplehood :) Don't think I've heard of that one!
DeleteI sure want to get my name in the Hat for the Drawing, because I love winning things! But haven't known what book to comment on-- I'm not a big reader either, but Uncle Mark and I read our daily portion in "Streams in the Desert" every morning. It seems to speak to us or-- you might say we can often relate to the readings in our stage in life. Hey! Am I the only elderly one posting on here?!! We need Happiness, TOO!!
ReplyDeleteDid Margaret Penner Toews write "Streams in the Dessert"? I'd love to have that book! Hope you are a winner!! :) I just wish everyone could win!!! But I'm not that rich, lol!!
DeleteAm I entering too late? The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman has been a great help to me!
ReplyDeleteYou aren't too late! :) I sure love that book too, just reread in it the other day! :)
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