Always Look on the Bright Side: Celebrating Each Day to the Fullest

by Allen Klein (Editor), Steve Rizzo (Foreword by)

Overview

We often think of celebrations as centering around special occasions, like Birthdays, Christmas, or other holidays. But there is no need to wait for those times. Everyday is a cause for celebration. The very fact that you are alive, the wondrous world around you, and the special people in your life are all reasons to rejoice. That's what this book is all about. Over 500 suggestions for living life to the fullest. A compendium of "glass half full" common sense, these witty and wise words from both the rich and famous, as well as the not-so-rich and the not-so-famous, will, I hope, inspire you to make every day a special day. Pianist Artur Rubinstein once said, "To be alive, it's all a miracle." Yes indeed, it is all a miracle, and all a cause for celebration.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781936740550
Publisher:	Start Publishing LLC
Publication date:	10/22/2013
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. His titles included You Can't Ruin My Day, The Healing Power of Humor, and The Art of Living Joyfully. He lives in San Francisco.Michael Pritchard is a youth motivator and was featured in the movie "Happy."

Read an Excerpt

"Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile." —Franklin P. Jones

"Treasure the love you receive above all. It will survive long after your good health has vanished." —Og Mandino

"What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork." —Pearl Bailey

"The cure for all ills and wrongs, the cares, the sorrows and the crimes of humanity, all lie in the one word 'love.' It is the divine vitality that everywhere produces and restores life." —Lydia Maria Child

"Love is the immortal flow of energy that nourishes, extends and preserves. Its eternal goal is life." —Smiley Blanton

"Where there is love there is life." —Mahatma Gandhi

"Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit." —Kahlil Gibran

"We are all born for love. It is the principle of existence, and its only end." —Benjamin Disraeli

"The supreme happiness in life is the conviction that we are loved." —Victor Hugo

"Being deeply loved by someone gives you the strength; loving someone deeply gives you courage." —Lao-Tzu

"Love conquers all things except poverty and a toothache." —Mae West

"It was always the power of love that pulled us through. And it was the power of laughter that kept us from falling apart." —Steve Rizzo

Table of Contents

Introduction

Celebrate Today

Celebrate Special Days
Birthdays
New Year's Day
Valentine's Day
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Graduation
Thanksgiving
Christmas
Hanukkah
Kwanzaa

Celebrate the Seasons
Summer
Fall
Winter
Spring

Celebrate Special People
Family
Children
Grandparents
Friends

Celebrate Yourself and Your Work

Index to Authors

About the Authors

Editorial Reviews

"This is a lovely book to leave on the coffee table or bathroom for a little inspiration each day. It is also a great resource for quotes to include in cards or emails to special people on special days."—Eco Child's Play

"Some of these inspirational quotes are familiar; many are not. All are perfect when you need just the right words to say or—more important—when you need to see the right words yourself to get on The Bright Side."-Linda Picone, author, The Daily Book of Positive Quotation

"Always Look on the Bright Side is the essence of Allen Klein's thinking. As I read through it I was reminded of how powerful words can be. The quotations in this book will stir your emotions and spark your imagination. Some will take you back to precious moments from days gone by. While others will cause you to reminisce and appreciate how important the simple things in life are.

The true beauty of this book however, is that you can pick it up any time, turn to any page and read any quote and you will feel something resonate within you. This book is a gem in that it reminds you that every day is a reason to rejoice and to be thankful, regardless of your circumstances. It's an emotional roller coaster that embraces life to the fullest.

Here's the bottom line. I love this book simply because it has the power to make me feel good about myself and about life. I smiled, I laughed and at times I felt a tear or two roll down my cheek at the truth and wisdom that it contains. I believe you will do the same."—Steve Rizzo, author of Get Your Shift Together

Reviews

"This is a lovely book to leave on the coffee table or bathroom for a little inspiration each day. It is also a great resource for quotes to include in cards or emails to special people on special days."—Eco Child's Play

"Some of these inspirational quotes are familiar; many are not. All are perfect when you need just the right words to say or—more important—when you need to see the right words yourself to get on The Bright Side."-Linda Picone, author, The Daily Book of Positive Quotation

"Always Look on the Bright Side is the essence of Allen Klein's thinking. As I read through it I was reminded of how powerful words can be. The quotations in this book will stir your emotions and spark your imagination. Some will take you back to precious moments from days gone by. While others will cause you to reminisce and appreciate how important the simple things in life are.

The true beauty of this book however, is that you can pick it up any time, turn to any page and read any quote and you will feel something resonate within you. This book is a gem in that it reminds you that every day is a reason to rejoice and to be thankful, regardless of your circumstances. It's an emotional roller coaster that embraces life to the fullest.

Here's the bottom line. I love this book simply because it has the power to make me feel good about myself and about life. I smiled, I laughed and at times I felt a tear or two roll down my cheek at the truth and wisdom that it contains. I believe you will do the same."—Steve Rizzo, author of Get Your Shift Together

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