GRATITUDE:
THE ART OF BEING THANKFUL
by
Vickie Phelps
Genre: Non-Fiction / Inspirational / Devotional
Publisher: Inspire Books
Date of Publication: July 11, 2017
Number of Pages: 92, 4.5" x 6"
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This ninety-two-page gift book is a compilation of devotions, poems, prayers, and lists of things to be grateful for. The difference between having what you want and having what you need is a principle some people never grasp. In the reading of this book, you may realize you have much more to be grateful for than you were aware of. Use this little book as a daily devotional or pick it up at random times to remind yourself that you are a blessed individual.
PRAISE FOR GRATITUDE: THE ART
PRAISE FOR GRATITUDE: THE ART
OF BEING THANKFUL:
"This little gem of a book arrived before we left on vacation, so I took it along. It became our shared devotional and 'thought for the day' outlook…and colored our time away with gratitude. This unique discovery is one to treasure." – 5 Star Review, Amazon verified purchase
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WAYS REVIEW: Gratitude:
The Art of Being Thankful by Vickie Phelps is a perfect, pocket-sized
pick-me-up! Just looking at the beautiful cover is calming and uplifting, and
of course, there’s something about tiny things that makes them more precious.
Author Vickie Phelps offers whimsy
poetry, pertinent scripture, quotes from Greek and Roman philosophers and
French novelists, and shares personal stories to spread the message of being
mindful and grateful for what we have. The variety of different sources
breaks-up the monotony of the repeated message, but that message is one that
needs to be repeated. Phelps, via many voices, reminds us that our real
treasures aren’t in material things or bank accounts but in the small, everyday
blessings like hearing laughter or being able to see a sunrise.
“True
gratitude comes from the heart.”
In Gratitude: The Art of Being Thankful, the faith message is strong,
and the Bible quotes and short prayers give God all the credit He’s due for the
blessings that abound – even when life’s tough. The bite-sized messages make it
a perfect daily devotional or quick source of inspiration when one’s glass
feels more empty than full. A daily dose of the book will help with any needed attitude adjustments.
The lay-out of the book also
contributes to the book’s calming influence. There is lots of white space, each
page has a border (and sometimes, a small butterfly illustration), and the text
is double-spaced. There are several fonts used to signal a shift in gears, and the
larger font size makes it easy on the eyes. This reader is thankful (no pun here) that Gratitude: The Art of Being Thankful is
cleanly edited so that there are virtually no impediments to enjoying the words
on the pages. The book is written in a casual
tone, and Phelps writes informally about what she observes. Whether she is
reflecting upon the privilege of being American, warts and all, or feeling the
wind – or the air conditioning – on your face, readers are encouraged to slow
down and appreciate the miracles of life and all that goes on around each of
us.
“Now,
as I inhaled the warm, rich scent of my morning coffee, I breathed a prayer of
thanks for the cup in my hand.”
BONUS POINTS AWARDED: And
yes, folks, gratitude for the daily cuppa gets its moment! Okay, maybe the
point’s not really about the java as much as taking the small things (well,
this one’s HUGE to me) for granted. But still, COFFEE! Tea drinkers don’t
despair. Because the book is balanced, there is thanks for the cup of tea, too…
and gratitude for the beauty of well-written words and the people who create
them… and so much more.
Thank you to Lone Star Book
Blog Tours and the author for providing me a gorgeous print copy, and a much-needed tweak to my attitude, in exchange for my honest opinion – the only kind
I give.
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| The book packs a BIG punch despite being only 6" tall! |
Vickie Phelps writes to encourage, inspire, and influence. She has published 200 articles, devotionals, and essays in more than fifty magazines and contributed to several anthologies. Vickie is the author of the novels, Postmark From the Past, Moved, Left No Address, Waiting for Joy, and a devotional book, Psalms for the Common Man. Vickie is co-author with Jo Huddleston of the gift book, Simply Christmas, and Writing 101: A Handbook of Tips & Encouragement for Writers.
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