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TL;DR: Joy is a sign of God's presence; Humor and Laughter can be found in the saint's lives, in the Church, and through your own personal spiritual life. This book was a joy to read, enlightening and quite funny. My experience of faith tends to be mixed. As a kid I remember it being repetitive; some times gloomy. To know that there is place for "not gloomy" things in this context is refreshing. Why should you read this book? It provides an understanding of Joy, Humor and Laughter in a place not usually associated with it. It pulls not only from the Catholics, but from the Protestants; Islam and Judaism are also represented. And it was surprising to see some of the recent concepts in Psychology in here also: "Savoring" and "Authentic Happiness". How can you use this information? It boils down to Gratitude. You see life and people differently. Every time you start to take yourself too seriously, don't. People screw up. L...

I wasn't quite sure what to expect of this book. Though I'm glad a friend referred me to it.  It read like a collection of stories viewed through the eyes of a found man. I can sense that he's really passionate about what he does and his faith. I guess being the main title. The main idea behind it is that Love simply takes action, for reasons beyond ourselves. Some things one may not easily identify with, but the stories overall were entertaining. I liked the part where he encourages his children about sending letters to world leaders. And then actually going to and meeting them. That may not be as feasible to most families but I feel that would teach children a little something more than trips abroad, and to actually have a sense of connection with people other than their own.