Glad to Be Human

Celebrate Lifes Simple Pleasures "I am changed by these now dog-eared pages, and I will return to them again and again for inspiration. Annabel Monaghan, author of The Digit Series, columnist for The Week and The Huffington Post In a world so often filled with distressing news and bewildering violence, being human often gets a bad rap. Rejoice in everyday reasons to smile with positive thoughts and enjoy the gift of life. Take a walk on the bright side and celebrate life. In Glad to Be Human: Adventures in Optimism, award-winning writer Irene OGarden reminds us of the radiance of human existence. From kitchens to gardens to busy city streets, all around, in your everyday life, you can find plenty of reasons to feel gratitude and hope and find joy. Its the little things. In this collection of essays, OGarden explores a wide range of practical reasons to celebrate lifejust look closely around you. In one essay, she describes the simple pleasure that comes from clearing clutter off a deskin another, the thrill of visiting the Statue of Liberty. The books grand finale is the Pushcart Prize-winning essay, Glad to Be Human. One simple message. Through contemplation, meditation and with literary style, Glad to Be Human invites you to view life through a positive lens. From small, daily activities to journeys overseas, OGarden has a knack for finding beauty and meaning in all lifes adventureseven in our deepest pain and sufferinghelping all of us feel glad to be human. If you enjoy Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Anne Lamott, or books like Risking the Rapids, The Book of Joy, The Book of Delights, or The Gratitude Diaries, youll love OGardens Glad to Be Human.