Thank you for writing this book. It can relate ...
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Thank you for writing this book.  It can relate to all children who may be "different" from what the world says is "normal."
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Dear Mr. Kralik,

Thank you so much for writing 365 THANK YOUS. Since I was a child, the importance of thank-you notes has been stressed by my family. Your book has taken it up another level, and inspired me to follow your example of expressing gratitude to others for friendship, thoughtfulness, and other non-tangible gifts.

I have difficulty understanding how some other reviewers thought you were writing notes just to manipulate people to get what you wanted. I totally disagree. From a literary standpoint alone, a story needs to have conflict; show change, character growth, or resolution. It also needs to touch the reader in some way. Without these characteristics, there is little reason for the story. Your book succeeded in all these aspects. I also thought it was well written: straight-forward, yet engrossing.

Mr. Kralik, your description selecting paper; deliberating to find exactly the right words, and the act of inscribing your thoughts by hand -- all that remains with me. In some ways the process felt nearly sacramental -- and I suspect it probably felt like that to you.

I also liked the inclusion of your actual thank-you notes: examples the reader can follow.

Thank you again, Mr. Kralik. I am, yes, *grateful* you wrote this book. It brought light to my life (and I am so happy gratitude has changed yours).

Warmly,
Sharon

(Review copy courtesy of LibraryThing "Early Reviewers" program)
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Bad things happen to good people all the time.  Emerging from that dark tunnel of grief sometimes seems impossible. Grieving God's Way offers the support we all need at some point in our life, and I'm grateful for it.

There's kindness and  understanding in the words herein.  You know instinctively that this author has struggled through her own sorrow and is generous with what she's learned. I hope I never again need what is in this book but if I do, I'll be grateful that it's on my bookshelf.
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Thank you.  Finally, an articulation of some of the real feelings that people (maybe not all people) feel after having a baby.  The loneliness, the feeling of being completely out of one's depth, the endless days and sleepless nights, so much of that is captured so well here.  I will agree with other reviewers that there is too much profanity--more than an occasional curse word to indicate very strong emotion tends to be distracting.  But overall this is honest, eye-opening, real, and I appreciated the book.  Also the writing is good and the characters real, relatable, believable.
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- Very well written
- Even if you can't relate book with real life events, it makes you realize this kind of stuff goes on and we should all be grateful for the gifts in our lifes
- Highly recommended
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I am so glad I came across this book. I didn't realize how much I needed to read it. Well written, insightful and just the right touch of humor. I appreciate her focus on the scripture and especially on helping the reader unravel the knots of bitterness and resentment you get from hurt and betrayal. The whole process feels like a gift of love. Very grateful for this book.
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From a mother's perspective, I am very grateful that this book was written the way that it was. As someone who has personally witnessed my daughter experiencing difficulties not only playing volleyball, but with the bullying that goes on between girls on the team, I was relieved to find something that I could give my daughter to read that she could relate so well to. It's tough to watch your child try to succeed at something while she is burdened with the stress of trying to make friends. There have been many days when she has come home crying, frustrated, and ready to give up. Had I not come across this book while looking around on Amazon, I can safely bet that she would have quit her volleyball team by now. I am grateful that the author was so honest about her feelings and struggles while playing this sport, words that really seemed to have spoken to my daughter. It was a nice change to be able to offer a book to her that made her realize that she was not alone, and encouraged her to keep pursuing her dreams. The author obviously has matured from her negative experiences, and I already see that happening in my daughter as well. If you're a mom and want to understand what your child is going through, read this incredible book.
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The thing I liked best about this book was that it came from such a person level. It's not written by someone who has all the technical knowledge of this type of situation. No, it comes from someone who has been there. The author is right when she says sometimes the best person to empathize is someone who has been there, been where you are. The author is very down to earth and explains herself very well in this easy to read self-help book. It is written very well and really made me feel that I had someone right by my side having an honest woman to woman, wife to wife, mother to mother heart to heart. Definitely worth the read. Thank you for writing this book so that you can help so many people.
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I could relate in some situations and was able to share points to other friend who are going through rough times. I would recommend it to anyone who is having a hard time in their marriage.
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I can certainly identify with this bloke and his finding a new life because of his relationship with Bob. It is good that he wrote the book. He put it much better than I could have. My dog did the same for me. It is also good that he wrote of his getting clean also due to Bob's influence. This book really spoke to me on so many levels. Thank you. Best wishes to you and Bob.
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To start with a disclaimer: I'm 53, so I'm not in the demographic this book is about; but I've got four kids in the target group, all of whom I plan to urge to read this, and I genuinely think it will speak to them.

Well written in a way that makes it a joy to read, it's both empathetic and tough-minded. Sometimes these "self-help-y" (ick) books feel like the author is struggling to stretch a pamphlet-length concept into a book-length product. No such problem here. It's a relatively quick read, and there's no sense of repetitiveness; just an engaging dip into many different aspects of life (social, economic, romantic, biological), and why this decade of a young adult's life is not one to be frittered away.

If you are (or know) a 20-something who may feel a little bit "lost," I highly recommend it. And many of the topics provide helpful insights for us older folks, too.
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Thank you for writing this story. It was one that I really needed to read. I can most definitely relate. Sadness is often seen as a weakness and I am glad that Kayden learned how to overcome and work with her sadness. It's nice that there were supporters for her who were routing for her to succeed. I can only wish for my story to end so successfully. After reading this book I still have some hope. Thank you so much.
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I thought this was a well-written book.  I liked the perspectives of each person.  This is a story that people can relate to.  It is relevant to society as a whole.  It portrays the emotion, thought, self-analysis many people go through in this situation and others like it.
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Message to the author: Thank you for writing this book. My life is much richer for having read it. From: an often hard-to-please reader
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I am able to relate to this work on so many levels. I commend the author for her bravery and honesty in this book.
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This book was a nice surprise. Easy to read and easy to relate to. I am happy to recommend this book.
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Lovely and honest book. I took pleasure in reading it. Thanks to the authors for letting us in their lives. It's good to be reminded that all people perceive life and communication differently and to learn the Aspie way of doing it.