Small phrases can mean so very much. Seeing a baby yawn.
Drawing on a foggy window. Finding a curly fry mixed in with
your regular fries. All of these things and so many more are
in this book, each bringing happiness, joy and a warm memory
to the reader.
Nancy Vu was a high school student when she compiled the
phrases that would eventually become this book. Her story is
fascinating and full of hope; one that I want to share. She
finds little things to be joyful -- things most of us take
for granted. But once you start to open your eyes, you can
also find many little things that brighten your day. Nancy
started a blog in 2010 where she posted small sentences,
snippets if you will, of things that made her happy. Things
that are often overlooked. The blog was wildly successful,
with people pinning her quotes on Pinterest, and reposting
on Facebook. Soon enough a publisher came knocking.
That's
right, an imprint of Penguin books, Perigree, asked if they
could publish her blog in book form. Her quotes come from
friends, teachers and anyone can submit an idea to her for
possible publication on her website. The subtitle of the
book says it all: "A celebration of life's simple
pleasures". Her blog and her quotes have touched people in
amazing ways. There's an area where you can see how
far-reaching and important she's been to others struggling
with suicidal thoughts, disabilities and cancer, to name a
few. Nancy plans on continuing with the blog,
justlittlethings.net, while she is in college.
This was a brilliant read, a hopeful ray of sunshine peeking
through a cloudy day, and one that I've revisited over and
over. Nancy's book has brought me joy, even during some
rather dark moments. Let this book bring a smile to your
face and maybe even a tear to your eye as you read the small
yet powerful statements inside, and stop and think what
little things in your life make you the happiest.
Seeing a baby yawn
Drawing on a foggy window
Finding a curly fry mixed in with your regular fries
These and 247 other little things that make everyday life a
joy are collected in this delightful, surprising, and
heartfelt book. Based on the popular website, this book will
strike a chord in anyone who is open to celebrating the
little moments of greatness all around us.
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