The Thank-You Project: Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time b

Description: The Thank-You Project by Nancy Davis Kho The Thank-You Project chronicles the wonders that happened when Nancy Davis Kho embarked on her Thank-You Letter Writing Project -- writing letters to key people in her life, over the course of a year. She also provides practical guidance for readers inspired to start a letter-writing project of their own. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Who helped you become the person you are today? As Nancy Davis Kho approached a milestone birthday, she decided to answer that question by sending thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her over the years: family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, even a couple of former friends and exes. While her recipients always seemed genuinely pleased to read the letters, what Nancy never expected was the profound and positive effect the process would have on her. As it turns out, emerging research proves that actively appreciating the formative people in your life, past and present, can lead to a lasting increase in your happiness levels - and THE THANK-YOU PROJECT offers a charming, entertaining roadmap to see, say and saviour your way there. Author Biography Nancy Davis Kho is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in the Washington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, US Magazine, The Rumpus, and The Toast. She covers the years between being hip and breaking one on her award-winning Midlife Mixtape blog, and on the companion Midlife Mixtape Podcast. She and her family live in Oakland, CA. Visit her at daviskho.com Review "A fun approach to showing others how much they mean to you."--Kirkus Reviews"After reading Nancys delightful book, I have added the Thank-You Project to my list of life goals. She has managed to create an inspirational, yet refreshingly unsentimental treatise on gratitude . . . Youll notice and savor more examples of goodness in your life and feel authentically happier."--Kelsey Crowe, co-author of There Is No Good Card For This: What to Do and Say When Life is Scary, Awful, and Unfair to the People You Love"Gives readers the tools, the motivation, and the direction to write gratitude letters -- and entertains them in the process."--Christine Carter, PhD, sociologist and senior fellow at UC Berkeleys Greater Good Science Center, and author of Raising Happiness"I love The Thank-You Project and its inspiring me to be more grateful in my life, which is a very good thing."--Jenny Lawson, author of Furiously Happy and Lets Pretend This Never Happened"Nancy, thank you for sharing your wit, wisdom, and generous heart. You have left the world a more thankful place. Im sure many will benefit from your gratitude."--Bruce Feiler, author of The Secrets of Happy Families and The Council of Dads"Sweet and wise, this hopeful book will inspire readers to honor those who have made a difference in their lives."--Publishers Weekly"This warm-hearted, joyful book brims with practical experience and good stories . . . it reminds us all of the miracle that is gratitude."--Jonathan Rauch, author of The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50"An excellent reminder to regularly reflect on those who have helped you throughout your life."--USA Todays YES Magazine Long Description Who helped you become the person you are today? As Nancy Davis Kho approached a milestone birthday, she decided to answer that question by sending thank-you letters to the many people who had influenced her, helped her, and inspired her over the years: family, friends, mentors, teachers, co-workers, even a couple of former friends and exes. While her recipients always seemed genuinely pleased to read the letters, what Nancy never expected was the profound and positive effect the process would have on her. As it turns out, emerging research proves that actively appreciating the formative people in your life, past and present, can lead to a lasting increase in your happiness levels - and THE THANK-YOU PROJECT offers a charming, entertaining roadmap to see, say and saviour your way there. Review Quote "This warm-hearted, joyful book brims with practical experience and good stories . . . it reminds us all of the miracle that is gratitude." -- Jonathan Rauch, author of The Happiness Curve: Why Life Gets Better After 50 Promotional "Headline" The Thank-You Project chronicles the wonders that happened when Nancy Davis Kho embarked on her Thank-You Letter Writing Project -- writing letters to key people in her life, over the course of a year. She also provides practical guidance for readers inspired to start a letter-writing project of their own. Details ISBN0762468459 Author Nancy Davis Kho Language English Year 2019 ISBN-10 0762468459 ISBN-13 9780762468454 Format Hardcover Imprint Running Press Adult Subtitle Cultivating Happiness One Letter of Gratitude at a Time Country of Publication United States DEWEY 158.1092 Pages 208 Short Title The Thank-You Project US Release Date 2019-12-12 Publication Date 2019-12-12 UK Release Date 2019-12-12 Publisher Running Press,U.S. Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-02-10 AU Release Date 2020-02-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127186963;

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