Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life [Paperback]

M J Ryan (Author)

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"I'm thankful to Mary Jane Ryan because her candid and story-filled book reminds me to return to my heart-the home of gratitude- and consequently, enhances my connection with all that is wonderful and wise around and within me." - Sue Patton Thoele, bestselling author of Woman's Book of Courage, and Courage to be Yourself

...an inspirational treasure. A gift for the self or for those who might need a warm and gentle nudge to adjust their attitude. T.W. © AudioFile 2003, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

Exquisitely reconnects us to the wonder and satisfaction which can be found in our daily lives....A delightful book for anyone who wants to focus on the joy and satisfaction in their everyday life. - Judy Ford, author of Wonderful Ways to Love a Child"

Product Description

In this inspiring book, author M.J. Ryan shows readers how to nurture this attitude every day of their lives. Short, easy-to-digest essays explain why gratitude chases away negative emotions - and how gratitude is possible even in times of pain and hardship.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: Conari Press (March 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573241490
• ISBN-13: 978-1573241496
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #24,367 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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53 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource for all; cynics and optimists alike!, August 12, 1999

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This review is from: Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life (Paperback)

I really appreciate this book because it gives an honest realistic way of cultivating gratitude in one's life. The author comes from a very driven, competetive mindset and shares her gentle awakening into the joys of living apart from "achieving". I respect her view more than I would someone who wrote from a "Pollyanna" point of view. Nothing worse than feeling guilty about not being grateful enough! The book is spiritually based and emphasizes acceptance. I read a page after my meditation in the morning. Great stuff!!

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Portable, Yet Profound, January 6, 2002

By	Carol Martzinek "mscarolm" (College Point, NY USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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This review is from: Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Every Day of Your Life (Hardcover)

The ideas in this book are presented in a series of essays. Even if you only read a few pages a day, you'll learn something valuable. I found the quotes used at the beginning of each section to be very inspiring, and have copied several of them into my journal. The book is a perfect size to be easily carried in a knapsack or purse if you want to read a section a day as a daily meditation. Overall, this book has been helpful to me in my quest to begin practicing an attitude of gratitude.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful..., November 2, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Attitudes of Gratitude: How to Give and Receive Joy Everyday of Your Life (Paperback)

This book actually succeeded in changing the way I view my life. I started reading a small section of the book every day at my desk before I started the day along with keeping a daily journal and over the course of a few months, I have found that I get so much more joy out of life. I notice and appreciate beauty that has always been surrounding me, but that I've never taken note of before.
It's wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. It makes a great gift, too! (especially for someone who always seems to see the glass as half empty!) What's better than the gift of joy?