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Be Inspired: In the Garden of Happiness by Dodinsky

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I have reading motivational and inspirational books for years. I enjoy starting and ending my day with a beautiful thought or lesson that can make a difference in my life and hopefully, in turn, in others. Overall, I am a pretty positive person but some days a lift up is exactly what I need. I was thrilled to be a sent a book for review that fulfills that lift up I need every so often.

I am excited to share with you a beautiful book that is filled with beautiful thoughts and words of motivation. From Dodinsky, In the Garden of Happiness is a hardback book that is small enough to sit by the bedside or your favorite chair and big enough to pack an inspirational punch.
In the Garden of Happiness by Dodinsky
In the Garden of Happiness by Dodinsky
Publication Date: January 6, 2015
ISBN-10: 1492602620
ISBN-13: 9781492602620

New York Times Bestselling Author Empowers Readers to Be Inspired, Strong, and Happy

In the follow-up to his New York Times bestselling debut, In the Garden of Thoughts, inspirational author Dodinsky aims to uplift readers’ hearts and souls with his second book, In the Garden of Happiness.

As an emerging leader in positive thinking, Dodinsky weaves words of contentment and self-empowerment in In The Garden of Happiness, and gives readers the wisdom and support to find power within themselves to lead a happy life.

“When life is tough and seems overwhelming, it is my ardent hope the simple reminders in this book will help center your thoughts and lift up your spirit,” Dodinsky said.

When Dodinsky started posting his thoughts online as a way of coping with the blows life had dealt him, little did he know he was also building a sanctuary for weathered travelers across the globe seeking upliftment and inner-strength sustenance.

Dodinsky was deeply humbled when he realized that his ruminations on life became a gift to readers. Appreciative emails from people from all walks of life flooded in, saying he inspired them to look deeper within themselves for the answers to their own happiness and self-worth.

Dodinsky’s Facebook page has become a community where nearly 275,000 people share their own stories.
In the Garden of Happiness by Dodinsky Inside images
My Thoughts: This charming book is a delight in many ways. It is not big on words but the words pack a powerful kick. Each page is accompanied lovely artwork that enhances the meaning of the message. This is a wonderful gift not only for yourself on a daily basis, but may be perfect for a teen that is struggling or a friend going through a tough time.

I have been studying one page a day and while the message may seem easy at first, trying to follow and changing as needed is what becomes the challenge. These beautiful messages speak of a joyful life, full of happiness and love. That is something that we have to choose to become and offer to others. This book can help bring you that feeling of hope and joy. I love that.

Simplicity is sometimes hard to find but this book is simplicity in action.

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  2. Laurie Emerson says

    I would like to win this book as it is so inspiring and I like the positivity it brings to the reader.

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  35. Marilyn Nawara says

    I would like to win this for my granddaughter — we enjoy reading books when she stays with me.

  40. Alice says

    The pieces I have read on Facebook really speak to my heart. I know many people who would appreciate this book, so it would make a perfect gift.

  41. Jennifer Pittman says

    I would Love to when because I could use some more positive talk in my own mind and I Love reading inspiration books to help me out.

  42. Beverley Austin says

    I have been under a lot of stress and pressure lately and with starting my master’s degree I know it will only get worse. I have been trying to focus on positive things to uplift me and this little book sounds like it would be just the thing I need.

  48. Marnie says

    I would love to win a copy of this book for myself and my daughter. We both had an unhappy event a couple years back that we’re still struggling, emotionally, to get over. Your words of wisdom are very helpful in adjusting my mindset to the positive, and the book will be a good way for me to share this with my daughter.

  49. Christina says

    This is one of my favorite authors/inspirational artists. I absolutely love “In the Garden of Thoughts” and I know that the newest book will be wonderful too. Dodinsky has been a wonderful source of light and inspiration to me. I’m battling with clinical depression, as well as other illnesses, and this wonderful person brings happiness everyday when I visit Facebook or re-read “In the Garden of Thoughts”.
    I would love to win a copy of “In the Garden of Happiness” and believe my children will enjoy it as much as the other. Dodinsky’s words are truly uplifting for everyone, regardless of age.

  50. Shiana says

    I would love to win a copy of your book because I need the uplifting encouragement but the purchase is not in the budget.

  52. Charlotte says

    I would love this book to have something positive in my life and happiness is all that I want. Thanks

  53. Lora says

    I have been starting my day with a positive quote for the last few months. I can always use another book to choose from

  57. Danielle PIlon says

    Single mother going through job loss, winning this book would be such a great friend on this journey through this storm. <3

  60. Victoria says

    I would love to win this book because it is so important that we all feed our soul and this book is part of a healthy breakfast!!

  61. Nancy says

    I would love to win this book. I am doing my best to get positive thoughts into my brain since I am having multiple health problems.

  63. elezli says

    Dodinsky has such inspirational & uplifting quotes~I have a friend in dire need of uplifting!All 4 of her young adult daughters were recently diagnosed with the same genetic disease she was also found to have & was the carrier of this gene! Would love to bring her these quotes in book form to look at whenever she feels the need.I have been her ‘support’ through all this,she doesn’t want to overburden her hubby since he also is dealing with a genetic disorder that he passed on to one of the daughters~so much all within the last 3 yrs! I send her dodinsky facebook quotes several times a week~this book would be perfect! We had recently ‘found’ each other on facebook(4yrs ago)after 39yrs(gradeschool friends) ~meant to be~just when her world came crashing down.She calls me for what she calls her ‘pep talks’! I battled breast cancer for 5 yrs and remained strong & positive throughout & she apparently admires this in me!

  65. Diana doutt says

    I was diagnosed with depression I have been trying too stay focused I have 21 grandkids so I do a lot of reading the bible and books for me and my grandkids that are uplifting and inspiration

  66. Tammy says

    I would love to win this book,me{mom of 3 & grandma of 8},my daughter{young mother of 2} & daughter-inlaw{young mother of 4} could really use some inspiration/uplifting 🙂
    Thank you 🙂

  67. Edda says

    Not only are the saying thought provoking but they also bring one to reflect on the meanings. This would brighten anyone’s day. It can be shared in so many places like a nursing home, to school children and even used as conversation starters. I love it!

  68. Clvb says

    I receive Dodinsky quotes each day, They are shared with family and friends in hopes that they are inspired by them as much as I am. They are such ‘uplifters” for me and truly give me some “pep in my step” to start each day. I am currently home with medical issues which I feel blessed to be to take care of me. My medical issues will NOT take over my life! My husband and I also care for my mother-in-law who has advanced Alzheimer’s. I have been looking at this book for awhile now and would love to have this in my hands to not only provide me with daily inspiration but to also have it to continue to share with friends, family, etc. I volunteer at the facility where my mother-in-law lives and it would be such a great reference for the staff and residents there. I visit there daily…….give or take one or two a week. This book would touch so many! Whether I receive this or not, please never stop sending out all the wonderful, thoughtful and profound quotes each day. It’s amazing how encouraging they can be!

  69. Maria says

    I would really love to win this book because of all the beautiful and inspiring messages it contains. Sometimes I would like to say or write something down for my children and I just cannot seem to find the perfect words and your book contain a lot of the PERFECT words. 🙂

  71. Carollynn says

    Good morning, I would love to win this book. We all need happiness!! You are very generous to have this giveaway ??

  73. Linda says

    Boy would this help me! I totally need some inspiration ! Any up lifters and to be able to keep it by my bedside!

  75. Sherry Compton says

    I’d like this for my daughter and myself. With health issues, we could use daily uplifting.

  76. Dulci McGuire says

    I would love to have this book as I suffer from bipolar, agoraphobia, PTSD, anxiety disorder, and fibromyalgia. His sayings really lift me up on my “bad days”. I feel if he is still there in my head nothing can go wrong with my day! If I had this book I know I would read and reread it every day. Also, would read it to my 9 year old daughter who suffers from an anxiety disorder. Thank you.

  79. Anna Thomas says

    I have been following Dodinskey’s Facebook post for several years during the darkest years of my life, and always found hope, encouragement, and inspiration to get me through each day, day by day. I would love a copy of his book to be able to hold in my hands and read whenever I need his words of wisdom to help me through the day.

  80. Ann Marie says

    I’m trying to change my outlook towards life by reading positive, inspirational messages. Plus, I’d like a magnet 🙂

  81. Eugenia Lorenzana says

    I’d love to have Dodinsky’s inspirational book for me to read this year. Being thousands of miles away from my children makes me sad oncee in a while. I need this book for more positive vibes. This book is something I can share with my children when I go see them for a vacation.

  82. Michele Dwyer says

    Dodo sky posts speak to my soul. There are days I’m trapped in the blackness of depression and despair and hopelessness. Then I stumble upon a simple yet profound thought and I can see a speck of light in the darkness. A glimmer of hope. And I know I will get up, show up, and do the best I can with what God has put on my plate that day.

  89. Joy says

    I’m inspired by the quotes in this book and I love the artwork. I would love to have it for my own, to hold in my hands and feel the paper; to put my face into it and breathe in the smell. What a gift to the senses it would be.

  90. catherine says

    This book would be the start to my days and wind up my nights. Always happy positive thoughts I can take to work with me and share at home.
    All it takes is one smile to change a person’s day

  92. Nicole McLaren says

    I love the positive quotes and insights on the Facebook page. Would love to read the book!

  96. Shelly Cervantez says

    I would love to have this by my bedside to read before I go to bed and when I get up in the morning.

  97. Cheryl Johns says

    I get so much inspiration from the quotes on Facebook that I would love to have the book to enjoy at anytime

  99. Susan says

    i’ve been really needing something to help remind me what being happy truly means and I have found your page helps me on those not so good days. Thank you

  101. Allison says

    I’m a teacher of 24 beautiful and intelligent young minds. Unfortunatley, more often than not, children are stressed and unhappy in and out of school (particularly with all of the pressures to perform academically). I would love to share this book with my students to lift their spirits and mold them into happy and healthy adults.

  104. Bette HOstetler says

    I love the quotes found in the Garden of Happiness and often pass them on to others as a way of spreading happiness. I would love to be able to give a copy of the book to my friend who has been fighting depression for a couple of years. She lost her job when the business sold and went down the tubes. The field in which she was trained has changed so much that she has not been able to find a new job. After searching high and low for three years she has decided to move from sunny California to Ohio. I would love to give her a ray of sunshine and hop[e by sending her this book. .

  109. Corrie says

    I’m always looking for inspiration for myself and others and this looks like a great read! Plus the pick with tea drew me in too.

  119. Georgina Piggott says

    I would like to have this book on hand especially when I need to be inspired/uplifted by the positive this book holds.

  121. Vivi says

    Dodinsky has the most amazing and inspiring quotes. You can keep it anywhere as a sweet reminder that life is beautiful and so are we.

  122. Laura Eatherton says

    I’d like to win this book so I can give it to my son who recently graduated from high school & is struggling to find his way & happiness in his new everyday life.

  123. Patti Fleenor says

    Anyone who sees this book would love to own it. It’s a beautiful book with beautiful content

  125. Jessica Page says

    I would love to have these inspirational quotes as my daily motivation to start each day. I love Dodinsky.

  129. Kim Sorlie says

    I believe winning this book would be helpful to me as I struggle with some personal issues at this point in my life.

  130. Alexandria Madrid says

    I would like to win this book because I had asked my mom for the book for Christmas I am 21 years of age and just going through some of the things in my life reading some of your facebook posts as well as the books on Facebook it really got me intrigued and I wanted a copy for myself and it clicked in my spirit and I would truly love to win this book.

  131. Alyce Cutcher says

    I would truly love a copy of this book. I read your posts everyday and I forward alot of them to my single daughter who is raising to teenagers. They seem to fit right in with her life, and If I was lucky enough to win one I would probably let her read it.

  132. Sharla Smith says

    Would love to share with my grandchildren and loved ones~
    Have followed You from Your infancy on facebook~
    So inspiring to watch Your love grow~
    Bless

  133. Tracy W says

    Love the inspiring messages this book puts out into the Universe! I’ve already purchased multiple copies, and would like to win another so I can share with the wonderful people in my life!

  137. Friederike Graedener says

    I would love to read this with some of my students. Thank you for the review and giveaway