One of the most meaningful books I've ever read was Keys to Happiness (A Reader's Digest Guide to Successful Living). Published in 1955, I found it on my parents' bookshelf when I was a kid, and spent many hours poring over insightful articles, inspiring stories, and even a few jokes!
Years passed and by the time I wanted to read it again, my parents must have given the book away. Enter, of course, Amazon. I could not believe how easy it was to find a copy of this 57-year old book in very good condition. The most amazing part? Including shipping, it was less than $7.00. A small price to pay for a whole lot of goodness!
One reason I started my other blog, Optimystically, is to have a chance to share some of the positive thinking resources I've found helpful over the years. Today there's a little piece from this book, and I hope you'll come over and visit!
I remember reading this when I was a kid. Hoe fun that you found it again. :)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you come from a family of positive thinkers! Have a wonderful weekend. Tammy
ReplyDeleteI buy a lot of used books on Amazon too. Some are expensive but just picked up one for 1.97 plus shipping! :)
ReplyDeleteLove that Amazon shopping where you can find a book from years ago for as little as a penny plus shipping. I have ordered so many.
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Balisha
Amazon's used books are definitely a favorite of mine, too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful book! I am all about positive thinking.
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Susan and Bentley
Amazon is a great shopping place.
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend.
I love finding books I remember fondly but don't have on Amazon! It is so helpful for that kind of thing. I'll have to look for this one.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in this week.
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Claudia
I'm a big fan of self help/positive thinking books and heading over to your other blog. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you were able to find the book again. And yes, positive thinking can make all the difference in the world in how we feel and act. Hope that you have a great week!
ReplyDeleteThank you for your response over at http://gardenbugworld.wordpress.com/.I see we share the love of old meaningful books as well as the love of yarn. I'll be adding mine later this week.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that Amazon has used / old book sellers ...I have bought many an old treasure that way over the years
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