The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

An instant New York Times bestsellerTwo spiritual giants. Five days. One timeless question.  Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression. Despite their hardships—or, as they would say, because of them—they are two of the most joyful people on the planet.In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu traveled to the Dalai Lama's home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness's eightieth birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life's inevitable suffering?They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy.This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecendented week together, from the first embrace to the final good-bye.We get to listen as they explore the Nature of True Joy and confront each of the Obstacles of Joy—from fear, stress, and anger to grief, illness, and death. They then offer us the Eight Pillars of Joy, which provide the foundation for lasting happiness. Throughout, they include stories, wisdom, and science. Finally, they share their daily Joy Practices that anchor their own emotional and spiritual lives.The Archbishop has never claimed sainthood, and the Dalai Lama considers himself a simple monk. In this unique collaboration, they offer us the reflection of real lives filled with pain and turmoil in the midst of which they have been able to discover a level of peace, of courage, and of joy to which we can all aspire in our own lives.

  • ASIN: 0399185046
  • ISBN: 9780399185045
  • Brand: Avery Publishing Group
  • Manufacturer: Avery

Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERDo you ever suspect that everyone else has life figured out and you don’t have a clue? If so, Rachel Hollis has something to tell you: that’s a lie.As the founder of the lifestyle website TheChicSite.com and CEO of her own media company, Rachel Hollis developed an immense online community by sharing tips for better living while fearlessly revealing the messiness of her own life. Now, in this challenging and inspiring new book, Rachel exposes the twenty lies and misconceptions that too often hold us back from living joyfully and productively, lies we’ve told ourselves so often we don’t even hear them anymore.With painful honesty and fearless humor, Rachel unpacks and examines the falsehoods that once left her feeling overwhelmed and unworthy, and reveals the specific practical strategies that helped her move past them. In the process, she encourages, entertains, and even kicks a little butt, all to convince you to do whatever it takes to get real and become the joyous, confident woman you were meant to be.With unflinching faith and rock-hard tenacity, Girl, Wash Your Face shows you how to live with passion and hustle--and how to give yourself grace without giving up.

  • ASIN: 1400201659
  • ISBN: 9781400201655
  • Brand: HarperCollins Christian Pub.
  • Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson

Hot Mess to Mindful Mom: 40 Ways to Find Balance and Joy in Your Every Day

Hot Mess to Mindful Mom: 40 Ways to Find Balance and Joy in Your Every Day

*Ali Katz is a 2017 Bronze Medal Winner of the Living Now Book Awards* For any mom who typically runs around with her hair on fire and needs a break! It’s so easy to find yourself constantly overwhelmed or burned out in the hustle and bustle of society today. But it is important to slow down and take a minute to focus on the things that matter most—and the first step is to connect with yourself again. This book will show women that by caring for themselves first, they can better care for everyone they love.In her first book, Ali has woven together a compilation of all the tools she used to transform herself from “hot mess” to “mindful mom,” and is divided helpfully into three parts:• Everyday practices• Tools used as needed• Attitude adjustments made along the wayReaders will learn how small tweaks and changes can lead to huge results, and that they too can leave stress behind in favor of calm and peace. With humor, grace, and an extremely relatable manner, Ali gives women the tools to make the same changes in their own lives.

  • ASIN: 1510721061
  • ISBN: 1510721061
  • Brand: Skyhorse Publishing
  • Manufacturer: Skyhorse

Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms

Breathe, Mama, Breathe: 5-Minute Mindfulness for Busy Moms

A “Mom Must-Read”—Parents A National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA) WinnerEasy-to-follow practices that will help moms find quick, daily opportunities to reset and refocus with mindfulness   Moms can feel as if they are sprinting through life, crashing onto the pillow at day’s end only to start again the next morning. In Breathe, Mama, Breathe, psychotherapist Shonda Moralis outlines the benefits of daily meditation and shows moms how to do it—in just five minutes! Plus, she shares over 60 “mindful breaks” that will help moms tune into their own well-being (along with everyone else’s):  Eat a mindful breakfast—with no phone, TV, or newspaper!Cuddle your child and take three deep breaths together.Give yourself a mindful-mommy high five—because moms can use positive reinforcement, too.  Every mom—whether caring for a new baby, an overscheduled grade-schooler, or an angsty teen—can become a mindful mama!

  • ASIN: 1615193561
  • ISBN: 1615193561
  • Brand: The Experiment
  • Manufacturer: The Experiment

#IMomSoHard

#IMomSoHard

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHas it been months since you’ve read a book with actual adult words that had nothing to do with farm animals or superheroes or going potty? Well then, it’s time to take a break. Pour yourself some wine. Put on your comfy pants. All good? Ok, welcome to the party.Kristin Hensley and Jen Smedley, the creators of #IMOMSOHARD, know that you probably didn’t get to shower today and that the last thing you need is more advice on how to be a better parent. Instead, they invite you to join their laugh-out-loud, best friend banter on the eighty bajillion ways moms give their all every day—including:I KEEP IT TOGETHER SO HARDI BODY AFTER BABY SO HARDI HIT THE TOWN (AND AM IN BED BY 9:30 P.M.) SO HARDI BUST MY ASS SO HARDI KEEP FOOLS ALIVE SO HARDCome for the laughs, stay for the kinship with two friends who are just getting it right, getting it wrong, and leaning on each other for a laugh at the end of the day. They don’t care if your house is a mess and they won’t judge you if you pee a little when you sneeze. So kick back, relax, and enjoy. You deserve it.  

  • ASIN: 006285769X
  • ISBN: 006285769X
  • Manufacturer: HarperOne

What a Son Needs from His Mom

What a Son Needs from His Mom

Ever Feel Like Your Son Is From a Different Planet?Don't worry, Mom. There's a good reason why your son perplexes you. He's the OPPOSITE sex! Boys really do think, communicate, and process the world differently than girls. But no matter your son's age, he needs you, and he needs you in not-so-apparent ways.Drawing from her own experiences, as well as those from moms and sons from around the country, Cheri Fuller shares what makes boys and young men tick and how to become a more welcome influence at every stage in their lives. She answers all the top questions, including:"How can I help my son (and me!) deal with his emotions in a healthy way?""School is such a struggle. How can I help him?" "Our personalities are SO different. How can we get on the same page?""My son hardly says a thing. What can I do?""What are the best ways to instill good values?""How can I encourage a lasting faith in God?"With page after page of use-it-today advice and encouraging stories, this book will help you steer your son toward becoming a caring, confident young man.Includes Reflection Questions for Personal or Group UseGreat for understanding grandsons, too!"Some mother-son relationships seem to add credence to the adage that 'men are from Mars, women are from Venus.' Even mothers who have aclose bond with their sons may think they harbor a complete stranger when their male offspring reach puberty. Fuller is a speaker and author, as well as mother of three (two boys and a girl) and grandmother of six. She lists specific activities that all sons need from their mothers, such as encouragement, communication, prayer, and confidence-building. She adds questions at each chapter's end to 'ponder, journal or discuss,' lending the book to both individual and group study. Recommended for the parenting section of any church library." --Church Libraries

  • ASIN: 0764210300
  • ISBN: 0764210300
  • Brand: Baker Pub Group/Baker Books
  • Manufacturer: Bethany House Publishers

The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year

The Sh!t No One Tells You: A Guide to Surviving Your Baby's First Year

A laugh-out-loud guide to the first year of motherhood, filled with helpful advice and wisdom from real moms and dads who aren't at all afraid to tell it like it is There comes a time in every new mother's life when she finds herself staring at her screaming, smelly "bundle of joy" and wishing someone had told her that her house would reek of vomit, or that she shouldn't buy the cute onesies with a thousand impossible buttons, or that she might cry more than the baby. Best-selling author Dawn Dais, mother of two tiny terrors, is convinced that there is a reason for this lack of preparedness. She believes that a vast conspiracy exists to hide the horrific truth about parenting from doe-eyed expectant mothers who might otherwise abandon their babies in hospitals and run for it. Eschewing the adorableness that oozes out of other parenting books, Dais offers real advice from real moms-along with hilarious anecdotes, clever tips, and the genuine encouragement every mom needs in order to survive the first year of parenthood. The Sh!t No One Tells You is a must-have companion for every new mother's sleepless nights and poop-filled days.

  • ASIN: 1580054846
  • ISBN: 1580054846
  • Brand: Dawn Dais
  • Manufacturer: Seal Press

The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers

New York Times bestseller 2018 Goodreads Choice Award Winner for History & Biography Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions about the world seriously.  The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations.

  • ASIN: 1419727729
  • ISBN: 1419727729
  • Brand: HARRY N. ABRAMS INC./HACHETTE
  • Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams

Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (New Mom Memory Book, Memory Journal for Moms, New Mom Gift Ideas)

Mom’s One Line a Day: A Five-Year Memory Book (New Mom Memory Book, Memory Journal for Moms, New Mom Gift Ideas)

A perfect baby shower, new mom, and first Mother's Day giftCapture the everyday moments of motherhood with a quick and easy to maintain 5-year baby journal and memory book.More than a daily diary or baby book: Take away the guilt from not making that baby scrapbook with Mom's One Line, a Day 5-year journal and memory book. With enough space to record a single thought, a memorable milestone, or a special event each day in the 5-year journal, this beautiful keepsake makes sure those precious memories will last a lifetime. Looking back it will provide a lasting snapshot of your thoughts, memories, and baby's growth and progress on each of the 365 days of your baby's year.Perfect for the busy mom-on-the-go who wants to capture the everyday moments of motherhood for 5-years in the growth of her babyDaily diary pages allow for an entry for five successive years — one journal entry for each of 5 years on a given dateA valuable alternative to the 5-minute journal format, mom fans of One Line a Day memory books will love to record and reflect on 5 years of baby's life in Mom's One Line a Day.Record the everyday moments of motherhood before starting your busy day or before falling asleep at night with a quick and easy to maintain 5-year journal and memory book.Tracks your child's changes and progress from day-to-day or year-to-year and preserves memoriesThe busy mom's memory book to remember 5-years of priceless momentsA wonderful way to record the everyday, small but significant events in your life as a mom

  • ASIN: 0811874907
  • ISBN: 0811874907
  • Brand: Chronicle Books
  • Manufacturer: Chronicle Books

As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby

As You Grow: A Modern Memory Book for Baby

A modern take on a baby memory book and journal, As You Grow stands out from the crowd of baby books with its elegant, chic, and timeless design. The gender-neutral artwork with guided sections provide space for every family to record moments from pregnancy to age five. Author and illustrator Korie Herold poured over every page, adding artistic detail and flourishes that work to create a book you can interact with now, and look back on for a lifetime. This chic design promotes longevity, as this keepsake book is intended to be shared and displayed for years to come. As You Grow is inclusive of every modern family. Sections include: Pregnancy to birth Baby's first weeks Baby's first year Development to age 5 Firsts, milestones, and precious, sweet, and silly moments to remember Lined pages for journal entries and letters for your child Special Features: Chic, gender-neutral design Elegant linen cover Acid-free and archival paper Generous 9.75" x 9.75" trim size offers ample space for photos Lay-flat design allows you to easily write in the book Pocket section dividers provide space to safely store keepsakes Carefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and celebrate

  • ASIN: 194451547X
  • ISBN: 194451547X
  • Manufacturer: Blue Star Press