Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest Old by John Leland

3.77 AVERAGE

hannahblau's review against another edition

5.0
emotional hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

kinda_like_shaft's review against another edition

3.0
"Though you may not drive a great big Cadillac
Gangsta whitewalls
TV antennas in the back
You may not have a car at all
But remember brothers and sisters
You can still stand tall
Just be thankful for what you got"

P.S. - Though simple and predictable, this book made me feel good, especially since I'm acting as a caregiver for my mom right now.

gtaper's review against another edition

3.0
There is no better way to know the old than to love the ones in your life
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readerrho's review against another edition

4.5
hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

barbc789's review against another edition

3.0
Very interesting perspective.

sydinreallife's review

5.0
Very interesting read about aging and how mindset affects *everything*
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outtoexist's review against another edition

5.0
emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
Incredible. Genuinely reminded me of the power of presence & gratitude so strongly that it made my days happier any time I listened - and hopefully will have that continued impact each time I remember it!
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kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition

5.0
(I listened to the audio version, which I highly recommend.)

A balm for the soul in our troubled times. There aren't a lot of surprises here, but great wisdom. Hard-won truths. Encouragement. Hope. Be sure to listen to the end to hear the interviewee's voices.

jeffbrimhall's review against another edition

5.0
Audio Book

xtinabaker's review against another edition

3.5
emotional hopeful informative reflective medium-paced