Perfect Happiness

Perfect Happiness
Author: Kristyn Kusek Lewis
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2020-06-09
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062966642

"This new novel asks tough questions about family and explores what happens when you try to re-connect with the ones you love most." — SheReads, "The best beach books of summer 2020" "In Kristyn Kusek Lewis’s Perfect Happiness, Charlotte McGanley has two sides: the happiness guru with the perfectly curated Instagram profile; and the struggling wife and mother, whose life is crumbling under the pressure. In this timely novel, Lewis deftly explores the price we pay when our outer self doesn’t match our inner one. Insightful and relatable, this book proves our flaws don’t need to define us, and that happiness is always within reach." — Karma Brown, bestselling author of Recipe for a Perfect Wife "Kristyn Kusek Lewis nails this modern family story about a deeply unhappy happiness guru whose Instagram feed is at odds with her inner turmoil. I feel like I made an instant friend in the character of Charlotte McGanley and I cringed right alongside her with every failure, misstep and unnecessary glass of wine. The pressures and situations in PERFECT HAPPINESS are thoroughly of this time and place, but the pleasures and satisfaction of watching a family stumble and try to right themselves remain timeless." — Meg Mitchell Moore, author of The Islanders and Two Truths and a Lie “Lewis writes engagingly and empathically, and the supporting cast of relatable characters will keep readers absorbed as Charlotte works toward a new kind of happiness.” — Booklist

Lesson 101: Perfect Happiness

Lesson 101: Perfect Happiness
Author: Jon Mundy
Publisher: Union Square + ORM
Total Pages: 339
Release: 2014-05-20
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 145490819X

The acclaimed author of Living a Course of Miracles shares an insightful guide to finding perfect happiness through the principles of ACIM. Although it may require a lifetime of study to grasp, the bestselling A Course in Miracles has inspired millions. Perhaps its most essential lesson of the entire course is 101: the belief that there is no sin and that God’s will for us is perfect happiness. Longtime teacher Jon Mundy digs deeply into this concept, providing an insightful and clear path through one of the manuals most meaningful and complex lessons.

The Affair

The Affair
Author: Santa Montefiore
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 386
Release: 2014-01-02
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 147113203X

FROM THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING AUTHOR A captivating tale of desire and temptation from the number one bestseling author of Songs of Love and War. Angelica has the world at her feet: a gorgeous French husband, two beautiful children and a successful career. One night at a gossipy dinner party, Angelica’s husband harmlessly flirts with another woman and Angelica herself encounters Jack, a handsome and charismatic man from South Africa. Angelica and Jack are irrevocably drawn together and cannot ignore the sparks that fly between them. From her glamorous life in London, to the lush vineyards of South Africa, Angelica finds herself on a journey that will risk all she has worked for. She and Jack come together for a moment, only to be torn apart by fate. What will Angelica do when she finally realises just how far she has strayed from home…? Praise for Santa Montefiore: 'Nobody does epic romance like Santa Montefiore' JOJO MOYES 'An enchanting read, overflowing with deliciously poignant moments' DINAH JEFFERIES 'Santa Montefiore hits the spot for me like few other writers' SARRA MANNING 'One of our personal favourites' The Times Praise for Santa Montefiore: ‘Accomplished and poetic’ Daily Mail ‘Santa Montefiore is a marvel’ Sunday Express

Half of What You Hear

Half of What You Hear
Author: Kristyn Kusek Lewis
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2018-12-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0062673378

“Detox from the holidays with Kristyn Kusek Lewis’s novel of a small and well-to-do Virginia town, its meddlesome residents, and the decades of secrets within its walls.” — InStyle “After losing her job at the White House, a woman moves her family to her husband’s affluent (and gossip-y) hometown, where she finds that fitting in is almost as hard as figuring out who’s hiding what about their lives.” — PureWow “Exciting and addicting. . . . you’ll have a hard time putting it down this holiday season.” — Women.com “The story won’t end where you expect it to, and its strong women’s-relationships theme underscores many truths.” — NJ.com “A character-driven, dishy, gossipy, fun read. . . . A fine story that will move readers to look for other books by this talented author.” — New York Journal of Books “The fast pace and intriguing mystery make this one perfect for fans of Big Little Lies. A compelling look at the power of small-town gossip.” — Kirkus Reviews “The ending is neatly constructed, with satisfying redemption for all. Fans of Emily Griffin and Sally Hepworth will appreciate this enjoyable family drama featuring likable characters in challenging situations.” — Booklist “An astute, exquisite account of a gossipy small town . . . . mesmerizing and entertaining.” — The Washington Book Review “This engrossing novel has everything: a web of secrets, gossip and lies, and a heroine you’ll be cheering for. In other words, it’s delightful.” — Jennifer Close, author of Girls in White Dresses and The Hopefuls “A juicy delight of a novel! HALF OF WHAT YOU HEAR has it all: a charming small town, family secrets, and relatable working mom heroine whose life hits a speedbump. Fans of Liane Moriarty will adore the quirky cast of characters, gossip, and intrigue. I thoroughly enjoyed it!” — Jamie Brenner, bestselling author of The Forever Summer and The Husband Hour “A delicious, insightful page-turner set in a genteel Virginia town where everyone knows your secrets—and nothing is what it appears.” — Kristin Harmel, international bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amelie and The Sweetness of Forgetting “Imagine a Liane Moriarty novel served with a tall glass of sweet tea and you’ll have Half of What You Hear. Kristyn Kusek Lewis’ latest tells the story of a Virginia town that may be too small to handle the truth—and the explosive result when several women’s secrets manage to come to light anyway. Utterly captivating.” — Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties “Incredibly intriguing, Half of What You Hear is a must-read that artfully delves its way through the layers of gossip, secrets and lies of the small and seemingly charming town of Greyhill, where everyone knows your name, and oh so much more. Buckle up for a fun ride and one thing is for sure: you won’t know who to believe until the very end.” — Liz Fenton & Lisa Steinke, bestselling authors of Girls’ Night Out

Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness

Growing Up with a Bucket Full of Happiness
Author: Carol McCloud
Publisher: Bucket Fillers
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1945369221

Updated and revised, this 10th Anniversary Edition sequel to the blockbuster hit, Have You Filled a Bucket Today? A Guide to Daily Happiness for Kids, advances the bucketfilling concept for pre-teens, teens, and adults. Growing Up breaks new ground through expanded language as it teaches the value of kindness, self-control, resilience, and forgiveness in a world that is not always kind. Readers gain a better understanding of all the ways they can fill and dip into buckets and how to use their lid to keep their own bucket full. Easy-to-read chapters, poignant illustrations, and daily self-reflection questions encourage readers to use their individual power of choice to be daily bucket fillers. Join the thousands of people of all ages and occupations who have read this book, taken the pledge, and practiced the daily skills to happier living.

Chuang-tzu

Chuang-tzu
Author: Zhuangzi
Publisher: SkyLight Paths Publishing
Total Pages: 244
Release: 2011
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1594732965

The timeless wisdom of this classic Taoist text can become a companion on your own spiritual journey. The Chuang-tzu is the second major text of the Taoist tradition. It was compiled in the third century BCE and follows the lead of the best-known and oldest of all Taoist texts, the Tao-te-ching (Book of the Tao and Its Potency). Representing the philosophy of its main author, Chuang Chou, along with several other early Taoist strands, the text has inspired spiritual seekers for over two thousand years. Using parable, anecdote, allegory and paradox, the Chuang-tzu presents the central message of what was to become the Taoist school: a reverence for the Tao the "Way" of the natural world and the belief that you are not truly virtuous until you are free from the burden of circumstance, personal attachments, tradition and the desire to reform the world. In this special SkyLight Illuminations edition, leading Taoist scholar Livia Kohn, PhD, provides a fresh, modern translation of key selections from this timeless text to open up classic Taoist beliefs and practices. She provides insightful, accessible commentary that highlights the Chuang-tzu's call to reject artificially imposed boundaries and distinctions, and illustrates how you can live a more balanced, authentic and joyful life at ease in perfect happiness by following Taoist principles."

Happy Ever After

Happy Ever After
Author: Paul Dolan
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2019-01-17
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 0241284457

'A passionate, provocative book. It isn't just a self-help book. It is a manifesto for a better society' Sunday Times 'One of the most rigorous articulations of the new mood of acceptance...a persuasive demolition of many of our cultural stories about how we ought to live' Oliver Burkeman, Guardian Paul Dolan, the bestselling author of Happiness by Design, shows us how to escape the myth of perfection and find our own route to happiness. Be ambitious; find everlasting love; look after your health ... There are countless stories about how we ought to live our lives. These narratives can make our lives easier, and they might sometimes make us happier too. But they can also trap us and those around us. In Happy Ever After, bestselling happiness expert Professor Paul Dolan draws on a variety of studies ranging over wellbeing, inequality and discrimination to bust the common myths about our sources of happiness. He shows that there can be many unexpected paths to lasting fulfilment. Some of these might involve not going into higher education, choosing not to marry, rewarding acts rooted in self-interest and caring a little less about living forever. By freeing ourselves from the myth of the perfect life, we might each find a life worth living.

Good Enough Is the New Perfect

Good Enough Is the New Perfect
Author: Becky Beaupre Gillespie
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2011-05-01
Genre: Family & Relationships
ISBN: 1459201655

In this updated 10th anniversary edition of Gillespie and Temple’s groundbreaking research, Good Enough Is the New Perfect shows that modern mothers really can have it all. The pressure on women is real. We dominate in our jobs while simultaneously juggling the needs of our families and our homes. But what about our own needs? With so many balls in the air, finding balance is harder than ever. The truth is that you can have it all. The secret is creating an “all” that you love. Through their extensive research, Becky Beaupre Gillespie and Hollee Schwartz Temple have discovered a paradigm shift in motherhood: more and more mothers are losing their “never enough” attitude and embracing a “good enough” mindset to be happier, more confident and more fulfilled. With inspiring firsthand accounts from working mothers, Good Enough Is the New Perfect is a true roadmap for the incredible balancing act we call motherhood and getting what you really want out of your career, your family and your life. “Most moms I know don’t even want it all. We just want less stress and enough time. But how can we achieve it? [Good Enough Is the New Perfect] sheds light on this question.” —The Washington Post

Perfect Happiness

Perfect Happiness
Author: Anjel Lertxundi
Publisher: Center for Basque Studies Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2007
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

"A realist novel that explores the effect that witnessing a terrorist assassination has on a sixteen-year-old girl's life"--Provided by publisher.