THE SAINTS' GUIDE TO HAPPINESS Everyday Wisdom from the Lives of the Saints

Going beyond traditional notions of personal growth, success, and happiness, this charming group of biographies shows how living the life of the spirit is the only path to true happiness. The stories, all beautifully told, show how the Church's venerated icons lived in accordance with God and the universe, carrying out authentic lives that insulated them from the negative influences of their immediate cultures and their false rewards. With tempered compassion, these lives convince us that suffering is an acceptable part of our journey toward fulfilling the deepest dimension of our humanity--our destiny according to God's will. A quiet, profoundly moving tribute to the lives and values that shape what Catholics believe is true happiness. T.W. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 05]