Aggressively Happy - Couverture souple

Joy Marie Clarkson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0764238248 ISBN 13 : 9780764238246

Editeur : Bethany House Publishers, 2022

Synopsis

This weary world can be ugly, despairing, and cynical. But you don't have to be.<br /><br />Instead, you can cultivate resilient joy--an act of defiance that will give you peace and delight in times of turmoil, pain, and chaos.<br /><br />In this inspiring read, beloved writer Joy Clarkson leads the way, crafting an audacious case for happiness that will leave you feeling lighter, braver, and wiser. With eloquent truths, humor, and memorable storytelling, Joy offers a philosophy of life that doesn't make light of the heartbreaks of the world, gives you strategies for a hope-offense, defends goodness, and wards off the paralyzing forces of cynicism. <br /><br />Aggressively Happy is a timely read, drawing on literary, theological, and artistic examples and personal experiences. Each chapter offers inspiration and practical insight into living a fuller and braver life. In this book, Joy offers readers respite and rejuvenation, acknowledges both beauty and pain, and reveals simple secrets to lasting happiness.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

<b>Joy Marie Clarkson</b> (www.joyclarkson.com) is a doctoral candidate at the Institute for Theology, Imagination, and the Arts at Scotland's ancient University of St. Andrews, where she teaches courses in theology and ethics. She hosts the <i>Speaking with Joy</i> podcast, which offers an arsenal of good stories, music, and imagery. She writes regularly for publications such as <i>Christianity Today</i>, <i>Plough</i>, and the <i>American Bible Society</i>. She has co-authored one book, <i>Girl's Club with Sally and Sarah Clarkson</i>, and wrote the <i>Girl's Club Experience</i>, a small group guide based on the trade book. Joy posts regularly on Instagram and Twitter at @JoynesstheBrave.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

"A sumptuous feast."--HALEY STEWART, author of Jane Austen's Genius Guide to Life

"Her unflappable hope and sense of enchantment radiate through every page."--BOZE HERRINGTON, novelist

"Lyrical prose and delightful storytelling."--THE REV. DR. GLENN PACKIAM

Discover the Way Toward a Lighter, Braver, and Wiser Life

This old world can be exhausting, despairing, and cynical. But you don't have to be.

Instead, you can unlock the power to a happy life--an act of defiance that will make you more resilient in times of turmoil, pain, and chaos. Cultivating happiness takes grit, determination, and a good sense of humor. It's not always easy, but it's well worth it.

Beloved writer Joy Marie Clarkson leads the way, crafting an audacious case for happiness no matter what you're going through. With her signature humor and lyrical storytelling, Joy offers an irresistible invitation:

"If we accept that life will be full of difficulties and sorrows, we then have two options: to resign ourselves to life generally being a bummer, or to seek enjoyment, delight, and hope in the midst of (and in spite of!) life's up and downs. To put it bluntly: You could choose to cultivate happiness, or you could not. . . . I think we should go for it."

Go, therefore, and choose an aggressively happy life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Bethany House Publishers
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0764238248
• ISBN 13: 9780764238246
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible