The Boy Who Didn't Want to Be Sad

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Summary: A children's book for the child in all of us.
Review: 1591471346The story line is simple; the truth concealed within is life changing. It is the story of a boy who was sad and did not want to be sad anymore. So, he devised a plan. His plan was to get rid of everything that made him sad. He methodically gets rid of things as soon as he realizes they make him sad or have the potential to make him sad. Eventually he realizes that getting rid of everything that could make him sad also got rid of everything that made him happy. This is a lesson about facing sadness so that we can also have a happy and fulfilled life. "The Boy Who Didn't Want To Be Sad" is a very highly recommended children's book.

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Summary: The New Shel Silverstein
Review: I've looked for other books by this author, but I think this is his only one. That's too bad, because this one packs a wallop. It's a simple story about a boy who gives up everything he loves to avoid feeling saddened by their loss. But his efforts end up producing the very feelings he is trying to escape, because what he gives up also made him happy. I have several friends and family members who've approached life that way, and they're all on anti-depressants now. They should have read this book when they were kids.

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Summary: excellent conversation starter
Review: My wife Jan and I bought this charming book for our granddaughter, who had heard about it from a friend at school. She has read it to us five or six times in the last two weeks. As grandparents, we've read (and been read) many children's books over the years, but this was the only one that actually sparked a thoughtful discussion about happiness. Dr. Goldblatt must be on to something.

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Summary: excellent conversation starter
Review: My wife Jan and I bought this charming book for our granddaughter, who had heard about it from a friend at school. She has read it to us five or six times in the last two weeks. As grandparents, we've read (and been read) many children's books over the years, but this was the only one that actually sparked a thoughtful discussion about happiness. Dr. Goldblatt must be on to something.

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Summary: Very moved.
Review: This is a beautiful story, and the illustrations are wonderful. Why have I not heard of Goldblatt before?