The Goddess of Happiness: A Down-to-Earth Guide for Heavenly Balance and Bliss (Paperback)

by Debbie Gisonni (Author) "THE BULK OF MY CAREER has been spent in the corporate market-specifically, fifteen years in the high-tech industry selling, managing, launching, and publishing computer magazines..." (more)
Key Phrases: Five Wayo, Five Ways, Audrey Hepburn

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
Gisonni, founder of a company dedicated to "personal well-being, spiritual growth and business success," chose to cope with losing four family members within a four-year period by adopting a sunny optimism. Her book of 44 easily digestible essays encourages other women to do the same—whether they're dealing with the ho-hum round of everyday life or with unexpected stress. More than anything, she reminds readers of things they should already know, but have lost in the shuffle of life: live with integrity; indulge yourself once in a while; give up control, guilt and noise; rediscover joy. Gisonni follows each essay with an affirmation and gives readers room to create a few of their own. The handful of references to specific classic goddesses—Pele, Demeter, Isis, Quan Yin, Lakshmi—is far outweighed by allusions to pop icons such as Julia Child, Hillary Clinton, Goldie Hawn, Cyndi Lauper, Maria Shriver, Mother Teresa and Vanessa Williams. The subtle notion that women are all goddesses in their own right plays out a bit too subtly, as merely substituting the word "goddess" for "woman," "her," "she," or "you" fails to drive home the point in any original or lasting way. However, the short-attention-span format makes this a perfect gift for girlfriends on the go. (Apr.)
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Product Description
Most people consider happiness the most important pursuit in life, yet few seem to find it. Women, in particular, face a constant internal battle between finding their own happiness and ensuring the happiness of others. Debbie Gisonni, aka The Goddess of Happiness, shows that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, anytime and anywhere. In 44 dynamic entries the author shares her stories, insights, humor, and simple suggestions to bring out the radiant Goddess in every woman. Each entry includes affirmations and journaling ideas to help readers transform the pursuit of happiness into a tangible, everyday practice. Gisonni teaches that all women are goddesses — they just need to tap their innate power and reacquaint themselves with their own magic; and that life is meant to be enjoyable — not to be taken so seriously or made too complicated. Each of these chapters ends with five simple ways to have an easier and happier life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: New World Library (March 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930722486
• ISBN-13: 978-1930722484
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #701,839 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Give Yourself the Gift That Keeps on Giving, Happiness., April 6, 2005

By	Jenai Lane (Mill Valley, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The Goddess of Happiness teaches us that happiness is a choice we make in every moment of everyday; this books helps us become conscious of those choices so we can live the life we were meant to live --like a Goddess. Give yourself the gift that keeps on giving, happiness. This book illuminates the path and all you have to do is follow it.

Jenai Lane
Spiritual Coach

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read, April 7, 2005

By	Liza Wiley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a delightful read. I can feel this goddess connecting from within. I love the way the book is written, with short insightful narratives all tied together into a gentle push toward happiness.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, I AM a Goddess of Happiness!, March 25, 2005

By	Happy in New York (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

Reading this fun and insightful book has reaffirmed my confidence in myself and the belief that every woman should treat herself as a goddess, and most importantly, be treated as one too! Start by taking the quiz to find out how happy you are and how happy you can be. After all, who wouldn't want to be happier? Debbie drives home the point (with style and humor in all the right spots) that WE hold the key to our own happiness.

I am going to buy this book for every woman I know, and while I'm at it, I'll recommend they pass it along to all the men in their life who would also benefit by it. This is not the kind of book you read once and put on the shelf or give away. You'll use the affirmations daily, write in your own thoughts, and read the chapters over and over--the messages are timeless. Unleash the power of happiness inside you! Go goddesses!