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In Elf-Help for Living with Joy, author Karen Katafiasz-with the help of the whimsical illustrations by R. W. Alley-offers insights into how to hold onto a spirit of true, profound joy that can remain with us, even when things seem to be at their worst. The clear, life-affirming wisdom of this small book will truly help you discover the passion of being fully alive and the elation of living with joy!

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Joy -- The Widow and the Kaleidoscope -- The Ballad of Mabel -- Valentine's -- 'Tonight I thought of you…' -- 'Do you remember how we chanced upon a home…' -- Villanelle -- The Canoe -- Cutting Apples -- Ironing the Spider -- The Ballad of the Sewing Kit -- Pfingsten in Paterki -- How my friend went to look for her roots -- Mappa Mundi -- Kittiwake -- Days -- The Daughter of a Widow -- For Edward Thomas -- Acknowledgements -- About the Author -- Also by Sasha Dugdale -- Copyright

This book includes guidance as well as information and inspiration. There are practical recommendations on how to perform acts of kindness in personal lives and at work, toward friends, colleagues, and family members-even with one's enemies. Suggestions are also offered on ways to encourage others to be kind so they, too, can experience the joy that results

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