Attitudes of Gratitude in Love: Creating More Joy in Your Relationship - Hardcover

M. J. Ryan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 156731564X ISBN 13: 9781567315646

Publisher: MJF Books, 2003

Synopsis

In her characteristically down-to-earth style, M. J. Ryan helps readers find greater happiness in their relationships — and recall why they fell in love in the first place — through the practice of gratitude. Focusing on what's right rather than on what's wrong, the book is divided into two sections: the attitudes of gratitude that bring more joy, peace, and love into one’s life, and the simple actions that can improve any relationship. Chapters include “Look at the Lessons Love Is Teaching You,” “Don’t Take for Granted What You’ve Got,” and “Practicing Gratitude Is Not About Being a Doormat.”

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About the Author

M.J. Ryan is a writer, a seeker, and a giver of gratitude. She is the author of several other bestselling books including This Year I Will..., The Happiness Makeover: How to Teach Yourself to Be Happy and Enjoy Every Day, Trusting Yourself: How to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed and Live More Happily with Less Effort, A Grateful Heart: Daily Blessings for the Evening Meal from Buddha to the Beatles, Attitudes of Gratitude in Love, The Power of Patience: How to Slow the Rush and Enjoy More Happiness, Success, and Peace of Mind Every Day. She has appeared on the Today Show, CNN, and many radio programs. She is a contributing editor to Good Housekeeping. Ryan also serves as a thinking partner to executives and entrepreneurs. She lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her family.

Daphne Rose Kingma is a psychotherapist who has counseled couples and individuals to a deeper understanding and improvement of their relationships for more than 25 years. She has appeared on national television shows including Oprah and Sally Jessy Raphael and is the best-selling author of many books including True Love, Finding True Love, and Loving Yourself. She lives in Santa Barbara, California.

From Library Journal

Cofounder of Conari Press and coeditor of the "Random Acts of Kindness" series, Ryan returns with another little feel-good book. Radiating enough cheer to perk up Archie Bunker, this successor to the best-selling Attitudes of Gratitude spins positive angles on being grateful for the hard work that characterizes long-term relationships (e.g., "The more you're thankful, the more you'll receive"). Each section is simple if generic and features an epigraph purer than the text. Aimed primarily at married couples, it basically screams "gift book"; if similar material (e.g., Amy Dean's Night Light) spikes circulation at your public library, fine. Chicken Soup for the Soul? It's more like popcorn. Purchase as needed.
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Edition details

• Publisher: MJF Books
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 156731564X
• ISBN 13: 9781567315646
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 198