"Domestic Goddesses (and every other kind) take note of this cheerful little book that's chock-full of inspiration and feel-good attitude." —Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry, authors of the New York Times Bestseller Nesting

“…a perfect gift for girlfriends on the go.” —Publishers Weekly

New book and iVillage column help women put themselves first.

The average woman thinks about happiness at least once a day, and if asked what she wanted most in life, the answer would be—happiness. Yet few of us know how to make happiness a reality. Debbie Gisonni, aka “The Goddess of Happiness” believes the purpose of life is to BE HAPPY. In her new book (and iVillage Column) The Goddess of Happiness: A Down-to-Earth Guide for Heavenly Balance and Bliss (April 2005), Debbie shows the everyday woman how to unleash the goddess within to make her life easier, happier and more rewarding.

Debbie knows first-hand the struggles in finding true happiness. At the height of her executive career, her personal life was derailed by the unexpected loss of four family members in four years. Debbie drew upon her inner strength to embrace her ordeal and, in the process, found the power to be happy no matter what path life took her on.

With 44 dynamic entries such as “Let Your Passion Flow,” “Rise Above Fear,”, “Indulge” and “Find the Balance,” The Goddess of Happiness, will help you discover:

• Simple ways to bring joy and peace into everyday life.
• How to stay happy inside, no matter what is happening outside.
• Ways to tap into your inner Goddess of Happiness.
• How to find the lighter side of any challenge.

Beautifully packaged with 2-color art throughout, each chapter includes five simple suggestions to be the goddess you are, an affirmation, and personal journaling space.

Debbie Gisonni makes life easier and happier for women by helping them connect their inner power with the real life issues they face every day. She is the founder of Real Life Lessons®, LLC and the author of Vitas Will: Real Life Lessons about Life Death & Moving On. Her monthly column, “Goddess of Happiness” is read by thousands of people on iVillage.com, and her articles have appeared in publications such as The San Francisco Chronicle, Simplycity, and Living in Balance. For more information visit: www.goddessofhappiness.com

April 2005, ISBN 1-930722-48-6, $12.95, Trade paperback

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