Gratitude: Affirming One Another Through Stories

by Len Froyen

Overview

Study of Gratitude, it's practice and impact are ideal for group discussion and personal study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781624910197
Publisher:	Parkhurst Brothers Publishers Inc
Publication date:	11/01/2013
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.70(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

Len Froyen is a Catholic educator and scholar living in Iowa.

Table of Contents

Preface 8

Introduction 12

Chapter 1 Acceptance 17

Chapter 2 Hardship 28

Chapter 3 Friendship 44

Chapter 4 Work 60

Chapter 5 Hospitality 74

Chapter 6 Serendipity 85

Chapter 7 Passion 98

Chapter 8 Misfortune 107

Chapter 9 Kindness and Consideration 119

Chapter 10 Weather 130

Chapter 11 Waiting 142

Chapter 12 Imagination 156

Chapter 13 Forgiveness 167

Afterword 177

Reading Group and Self-Directed Study Extras 183

Editorial Reviews

"The importance of gratitude for our mental and emotional well-being has been emphasized by science for decades now. But no research study can match the power of a memorable story. Froyen's moving personal stories do more than illuminate the mind, they touch the heart – gratitude's necessary home."

George Simon

Guided by gratitude, the storyline of your life will turn toward more adventure and a better, more fulfilling ending.  You’ll be grateful you read this book.”

Brian D. McLaren

For almost twenty years, my life has been touched by Deacon Len Froyen. He is a teacher who skillfully respects the individuality of the persons he is challenging to appreciate truth and beauty. He is a master craftsman of the English language who delicately distills words into meaningful narrative. In this book, he applies his gifts, describing gratitude as an attitude that elevates our common experiences into life transforming moments of virtue and grace. Immersing yourself in the various chapters, you will be rewarded with the rediscovery of greater meaning and purpose in your life.

O.S.B. Archbishop Emeritus of Dubuque Most Rev. Jerome Hanus