Synopses & Reviews
Allen Klein is a motivational speaker and author who believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. In this day of tweeting, texting, cyberspeak and the non-language of email, the written and spoken word has the power to touch our hearts and lift our spirit that is extraordinary.
In this The Art of Living Joyfully, Jollytologist Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history. Dividing the books thematically, covering such topics as Friendship, Laughter, Beauty, Nature, Faith, and more, this is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift.
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"I am always looking for ideas that help people enrich their life. This book does just that. I highly recommend you read it and embrace its wise, and sometimes witty, words. They will feed your soul, lift your spirits, and help you live a fuller, richer, and more joy-filled life."
SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) Founder and CEO of PlanetSARK
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"Allen Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. This wonderful collection of quips, quotes and instruction comes from a variety of people and from all eras of history [...]
The Art of Living Joyfully offers insight and inspiration to help you and those you care about feel good about themselves and life."
Beliefnet
"I am always looking for ideas that help people enrich their life. This book does just that. I highly recommend you read it and embrace its wise, and sometimes witty, words. They will feed your soul, lift your spirits, and help you live a fuller, richer, and more joy-filled life."
SARK (Susan Ariel Rainbow Kennedy) Founder and CEO of PlanetSARK
"Allen Klein has a way of authentically bringing the gift of humor to every aspect of life. Yes, let laughter and a sense of humor bloom where you are planted and watch the joy you bring to yourself and others. The Art of Living Joyfully reminds you to choose laughter as your companion every day. Don't just buy this book--live it!"
Terry Paulson, Ph.D., author of The Optimism Advantage and Making Humor Work
"Allen Klein has done it again, in The Art of Living Joyfully he gives us the common sense advice that nourishes joy in all areas of our life. If you are hungry for more joy in you life, then this is a must have book. Open it to any page and all good cheer to embrace you from the inside out."
Susyn Reeve, author of The Inspired Life
"The beauty in Allen Klein's work is clear. Be it tragic or triumphant; celebratory or challenging, regardless of the situations that life throws at us, Allen teaches and gently reminds us to indeed laugh loudly, love passionately and live our lives joyfully. Let Allen inspire you and help you embrace and celebrate the joy in your life and in the life that surrounds you"
Carole Brody Fleet, author of Happily Even After and WIdow's Wear Stilettos
"Words to live by are just words, unless you actually live by them. Take these words and love themtake these words and LIVE them!"
BJ Gallagher, It's Never Too Late to be What You Might Have Been
"The world's only Jollytologist is the one I turn to when I need jollying. I love that Allen Klein got into the business of joy when he learned the healing power of humor and has been on the case even since. The Art of Living Joyfully will take up permanent residence on my desk and within easy reach so I can get morning reminders of how to be happy EVERY DAY!"
Nina Lesowitz, author of Living Life as a Thank You
About the Author
Allen Klein is an award-winning professional speaker and author. His books
Quotations to Cheer You Up When the World is Getting You Down and
The Lift Your Spirits Quote Book have sold over 500,000 copies. Klein resides in San Francisco.