What I Wish For You: Simple Wisdom For A Happy Life

by Patti Digh

A beautifully illustrated collection of wisdom from around the world with heartfelt insights for any age.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

160 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 2011

About the author

"If the Buddha had two kids, a dog named Blue, a Southern accent, and a huge crush on Johnny Depp, his name would be Patti Digh," wrote one reviewer after Digh's grassroots bestseller, Life Is a Verb, was published. In 2003, Patti Digh's stepfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and died just 37 days later. She woke up on day 38 and asked herself a question that she has asked every morning since: "What would I be doing today if I only had 37 days to live?"

Patti's award-winning blog, 37days.com, emerged from the lessons she learned by asking that question and soon the essays were crafted into the bestselling book LIFE IS A VERB: 37 Days to Wake Up, Be Mindful, and Live Intentionally. Patti has since written FOUR-WORD SELF-HELP: Simple Wisdom for Complex Lives, CREATIVE IS A VERB: If You're Alive, You're Creative, and WHAT I WISH FOR YOU: Simple Wisdom for a Happy Life.

Her newest book, The GEOGRAPHY OF LOSS, comes out January 2013. In the tradition of her other releases, Geography of Loss will also be beautifully illustrated by readers. This unique book will serve as a guide to help readers Embrace What Is, Honor What Was and Love What Will Be.

In addition to her writing, Patti is a co-founder of an international consulting firm focused on re-imagining K-12 education. Patti is also a sought after Keynote speaker. Audiences come away from her speeches both laughing and crying, and with a clearer sense of what's important in their own lives.

Patti and her family live (intentionally) in the serene mountain town of Asheville, NC.
www.37days.com

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is just a short little book of inspiration. Most of it I’d heard before but one thing that stuck out to me was when she was talking about your children. She says your children “... are fully human even at the tiniest of ages. We do a disservice to our children by the anticipation with which we wait for them to emerge. They have emerged. They are themselves, with their own needs and dreams and fears.”

[austyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

it came to me at the right time. i looked at my shelf of unread books and for some reason this one stood out. my mom got it for me as a high school graduation present, and it's coming to me now as a college junior. it was wonderful. reading ordinary people's takes on life made me appreciate what i have and how i'm living so much more. i needed this. it was beautiful.

[J Elizabeth Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book as a graduation gift.

[debbie-anne Hogarth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it..
You can pick it up and put it down.. be inspired or thoughtfully challenged.

[Marianna · Rating 2 out of 5]

Just another self-help book.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I very basic book, but an enjoyable read. I really liked hearing the advice from different women throughout the book.

[Kala · Rating 5 out of 5]

The PERFECT book for people in transition!

[Katherine Helms · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great book to share