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This could be the title for
my latest book review. Deepak Chopra wrote a book of this
title that I read recently…but that will have to wait
for another time.
In writing this piece I want
to share with you one of those extraordinary experiences that
actually happen quite often in my life now and makes you wonder
how this Universe really works. Is this what is called syncro-destiny?
If you are sitting comfortably…then
I will begin.
To start at the beginning, about
two years ago, through a mutual friend I was put in touch
with a lady named Julie Matthews, the wife of author Andrew
Matthews. He had just written a book called Being a Happy
Teenager, and wanted to share this knowledge with young people
in Hong Kong. As I am a volunteer with the KELY Support Group
(www.KELY.org),
our mutual friend thought this would be a great product to
assist our outreach workers in their presentations. Julie
and I had several Meetings to discuss the program. During
this time I mentioned that I was writing a book and found
out that Julie was also the publisher of her husband’s
books. I thought, maybe I have found a publisher for the book
I am writing!
Anyway, after the initial meetings
we both got busy and started traveling again and lost touch.
Recently I was in Singapore
and went to Borders bookstore looking for something new to
read. I happened upon the book, Happiness in a nutshell by
Andrew Matthews, and knew that I was supposed to purchase
it, which I did, and also that I needed to get back in touch
with Julie. I resolved to do so as soon as I was back in Hong
Kong.
I was getting tired and thought
I would go back to where I was staying to rest, but as I approached
the MRT station, although tired, I felt that I should go further
to the Kinokuniya bookstore in Takashimaya. I walked in and
the first thing I saw was Andrew Matthews signing copies of
his books for people and drawing cartoons for them. And of
course Julie was also there with him, and I was able to be
back in touch with her even sooner than I had anticipated.
Maybe I have found the publisher
for my book after all?!...but that’s another story.
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I really recommend this very
entertaining and insightful book. It is small, an easy read,
including great illustrations, and can be readily carried
around with you to act as a reminder of the real things that
can and will make you Happy. I liked it so much I gave my
first copy to a friend, and promptly went out and bought another
copy. It makes a great gift for people you care about.
More about Andrew Matthews and
his work can be found at: www.seashell.com.au
also his books can be ordered online here by clicking on the
link to Amazon.com
Happy reading
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