Today's Moment Of Happiness Despite The News
A Year Of Spontaneous Essays
by Kathie Giorgio
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Pub Date Sep 27 2018 | Archive Date Sep 29 2018
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Description
It wasn't a typical response to depression. Reaching a new low in her life, Kathie Giorgio, a natural skeptic, decides to fight her sadness by publically posting one moment of happiness every day on Facebook.
The response is overwhelming. People flock to her page to see each day's new post. Soon, Kathie launches Today's Moment Of Happiness Despite The News as her blog. She vows to continue this daily Today's Moment for a year.
And what a year! Her husband loses his job not once, but twice. Her autistic daughter is so bullied on social media, she is moved to a new school. And Kathie herself is diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer.
In a year of Down, Kathie finds Up. Today's Moment Of Happiness Despite The News is a powerhouse movement, a force that goes beyond positive thinking. One year. One woman. And many, many lives touched and changed.
Advance Praise
“Kathie Giorgio is a great writer. She is honest with and about herself.” –Marshall Cook, editor of Extra Innings, host of The Writers and Their Words
“… a breath of fresh air.” –Jim Landwehr, author of The Portland House: A ‘70s Memoir and Dirty Shirt: A Boundary Waters Memoir
“Today’s Moment of Happiness
Despite the News is more than a discussion of what makes life difficult.
It's a discussion of what makes life precious.” –Carolyn Walker, author of Every Least Sparrow
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781684331291 |
| PRICE | $6.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Kay O, Reviewer
Good book, despite the constant negative.... Almost felt THAT became part of the story. I'm all for voting who you want, and being vocal about who you like and certainly dislike, I just didn't want to read about it almost every post. The other parts were good. Loved the stories about her youngest daughter and her other children.
Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.
Amanda A, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley, Black Rose Writing and Kathie Giorgio for an ARC ebook copy to review. As always, an honest review from me.
The book is the author's collection of blog posts from her journey to find a moment of happiness, despite the news and current political climate, for a year. The concept is not brand new. Daily gratitudes, blessings, happiness, joy, what are you thankful for, and many other forms of the same concept are prevalent online. As they should be. We need all the positivity we can find. The author adds her own unique touch to her writing. It's quirky, fun, heartfelt, honest and completely engaging. Despite the difficult times in life, the book radiated pure joy. The author had some tough times in 2017, but her writing made me so happy. Experiencing her learn to find happiness in incredibly unhappy situations is beautiful, inspiring, and educating to me, on my own journey of life.
The book also gave me my new favorite word of this week, asshat! Of course referring to the orange man in the White House. So many thanks for the glorious word!
There weren't any cons in the book for me. Even a few days after finishing, the memories from reading it wrap me up in a big blanket of warmth, happiness and a positive practical perspective on life.
So overall, an absolute joy to read. The highlight of my week. I highly recommend Today's Moment of Happiness Despite the News!
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