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Living Life as a Thank You: The Transformative Power of Daily Gratitude Audiobook
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Living as if each day is a thank you can help transform fear into courage, anger into forgiveness, and isolation into belonging. Authors Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons present a simple yet comprehensive approach for incorporating gratitude into one’s life and reaping its many benefits. The book is divided into ten chapters, including Ways to Stay Thankful in Difficult Times, Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice, and Putting Gratitude into Action. Each chapter includes stories of individuals whose lives have been transformed by thankfulness, motivational quotes and blessings, and suggested gratitude practices. Whatever is given—even a challenging moment—is a gift. With this audiobook, you will be able to feel more connected to the flow of life and less alone in your struggles and fears.
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"Very short inspiring stories to help remind you to count your blessings and be thankful every day. It was hard to stop reading, but I think best read a chapter a day."
— Megan (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Twenty years ago, we gathered friends together to write about, talk about, and do Random Acts of Kindness, and from this small group a kindness movement was born that circled the globe. With Living Life as a Thank You, Nina and Mary Beth have tapped into something just as deep and powerful that can truly transform people’s lives—our deep and abiding need to feel and live from a place of gratitude.”
— Will Glennon, founder, the Random Acts of Kindness Foundatin, and author of Practice Random Acts of Kindness -
“This book will put a smile on your face and a lift in your step, and give you plenty of reminders that saying ‘thanks’ costs nothing, but delivers a lot!”
— Jan Yanehiro, Emmy-winning broadcaster and author of This Is Not the Life I Ordered -
“Thank you, thank you, thank you for Living Life as a Thank You. I am grateful for the inspiring stories, the simple, clear exercises with profound results, and the empowering reminder that an attitude of gratitude boosts self-esteem, well-being, and appreciation for the precious gifts that fill our days. This is a must-read for everyone who desires peace and happiness.”
— Susyn Reeve, author of Choose Peace & Happiness -
“In our day and age, the daily practice of gratitude and acceptance is arguably the most important spiritual routine we should all embrace. Nina Lesowitz and Mary Beth Sammons found an entertaining and wonderful way to make it easy for us to live life as one big thank you!”
— Gahl Eden Sasson, author of A Wish Can Change Your Life
Living Life as a Thank You Listener Reviews
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" November 2010 Jacqui "
— Erika, 11/19/2013 -
" very good to pick up and read a bit at a time on days when I'm feeling stressed. Everyone should read this book and take in to consideration some of its practices. "
— Sarah, 11/17/2013 -
" Part of my new year's resolutions . . . "
— Brittany, 11/9/2013 -
" My book club choice in November. Great ideas, pretty boring. "
— Jacqui, 11/2/2013 -
" Lovely book with lots of reminders. "
— Debra, 10/30/2013 -
" My review is simple. This books puts life into perspective and impresses on the reader the need for more gratitude in society. It makes you realize how fortunate we are. "
— Matt, 10/12/2013 -
" Some practical tips, and good quotes, on living a life of gratitude. "
— Amy, 10/1/2013 -
" Currently enjoying this easy to read book about gratitude and making it a part of my daily life.... "
— Kristi, 7/5/2013 -
" Great lessons on how to incorporate gratitude and thanksgiving into one's daily life. Many gems of information worth remembering. "
— Mare, 1/31/2013 -
" i thought this book would have more actual ideas on how to help one develop an attitude of gratitude but it was mostly just full of stories of how people came to appreciate something or someone in their lives. it was positive and uplifting but wasn't what i was looking for. "
— Melissa, 10/13/2012 -
" Like living on an island ..... "
— Liane, 3/16/2012 -
" Good book, reminding us all to be thankful for what we have. There is an old expression that says "Thank you makes room for more." "
— Anita, 2/24/2012 -
" Gratitude has tremendous power and grace in our lives. It is something I want to remember to express. "
— Laurie, 12/3/2011 -
" Little snippits of inspiring stories from the lives of people who are choosing to be grateful inspite of..... "
— Nancy, 11/15/2011 -
" While I like the concept of this book, it took me about six months to get 2/3s of the way through it. I finally gave up. "
— Amanda, 7/28/2011 -
" Scores of vignettes telling of the turning point in the narrators lives that nudged them to a point of profound and lasting gratitude. "
— Claire, 7/25/2011 -
" So enjoyed! Very uplifting :-) "
— Celia, 4/20/2011 -
" very good to pick up and read a bit at a time on days when I'm feeling stressed. Everyone should read this book and take in to consideration some of its practices. "
— Sarah, 4/16/2011 -
" Little snippits of inspiring stories from the lives of people who are choosing to be grateful inspite of..... "
— Nancy, 4/13/2011 -
" My book club choice in November. Great ideas, pretty boring. "
— Jacqui, 1/8/2011 -
" Part of my new year's resolutions . . . "
— Brittany, 1/5/2011 -
" i thought this book would have more actual ideas on how to help one develop an attitude of gratitude but it was mostly just full of stories of how people came to appreciate something or someone in their lives. it was positive and uplifting but wasn't what i was looking for. "
— Melissa, 11/9/2010 -
" Great lessons on how to incorporate gratitude and thanksgiving into one's daily life. Many gems of information worth remembering. "
— Mare, 5/26/2010 -
" Scores of vignettes telling of the turning point in the narrators lives that nudged them to a point of profound and lasting gratitude. "
— Claire, 1/14/2010 -
" Lovely book with lots of reminders. "
— Debra, 11/20/2009
About the Authors
Nina Lesowitz is a gratitude practitioner and volunteer for literacy organizations. She also runs Spinergy Group, a public relations firm that represents authors and corporate clients, as well as nonprofits. The recipient of numerous awards and tributes, including a national award for excellence in media relations, Lesowitz is also the coauthor of the bestselling The Party Girl Cookbook. She lives in Oakland
Mary Beth Sammons is an award-winning journalist and author whose work appears in Family Circle, the Chicago Tribune’s lifestyle section, and on various health and wellness websites. She is grateful to be welcomed into the lives of those she writes about who are experiencing the ups and downs of handling life, parenting, and caregiving. She’s the author of a number of books, including We Carry Each Other: Getting Through Life’s Toughest Times; My Family: Collected Memories; and Gifts with Heart. She lives in Chicago.
About Susan Boyce
Susan Boyce is the award-winning narrator of over 140 audiobooks. She performs in variety theater, is one half of the song-and-dance team of Jones & Boyce, and holds a degree in theater and biology. She can be heard in phone trees, in computer games, and as the voice of the pink “Care Bear.” She lives in St. Augustine, Florida, and summers in Greenville, Maine.