Description
Stories for being happy, whether you like it or not!
Book Summary
This book is an invitation to happiness through attitude. Born from the experience of the Smile Doctors from the Theodora Foundation, it brings together a collection of stories and reflections that explore human emotions with the collaboration of personalities such as Carme Ruscalleda, Jorge Blass, and Santi Balmes. Each page offers tools to face life with optimism, showing that smiling is possible even in difficult times. A work designed to be shared as a family and to spread joy.
What is it about?
The book arises from the philosophy of the Smile Doctors, professionals who visit hospitalized children to help them maintain happiness. Based on meetings with prominent figures such as José Gómez (Joselito), Lary León, Teresa Perales, Toni Acosta, and Toni Garrido, it addresses emotions such as tenderness, anger, fear, and optimism. Each story and conversation becomes a tale that invites reflection on life and finding reasons to be happy, demonstrating that a positive attitude is contagious and transformative.
Main themes
- A positive attitude as a tool to overcome adversity.
- Managing emotions such as tenderness, anger, fear, and optimism.
- The power of a smile and humor in difficult contexts, such as pediatric hospitalization.
- The importance of sharing and spreading happiness in the family environment.
- Reflections on life through stories and experiences from guest personalities.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at families with children, parents, and educators who seek to foster a positive attitude and emotional intelligence from childhood. It is also ideal for professionals in the fields of child psychology, pedagogy, or health who work with children in vulnerable situations. Any reader interested in personal growth and conscious parenting will find a source of inspiration in these pages.
What this book offers
- Practical tools to cultivate an optimistic and resilient attitude in children.
- Stories and reflections that facilitate family conversation about complex emotions.
- A hopeful and realistic vision on how to face difficult moments with joy.
- The experience and wisdom of personalities from different fields applied to daily life.
- A playful and profound approach that combines entertainment with emotional learning.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: FUNDACION THEODORA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Psychology: emotions, childcare and upbringing
- Collection: FAMILY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: September 2014
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 381 g
Editorial review
Stories for being happy, whether you like it or not! is a unique work that combines children's storytelling with reflection on one's attitude toward life. Its main value lies in the authenticity of its origin, based on the work of the Smile Doctors, and in the diversity of voices that provide unique perspectives on happiness. Although its approach is eminently practical and emotional, it is especially useful for families who wish to work on resilience and optimism with their children in an enjoyable and accessible way. A book that invites shared reading and dialogue, ideal for those seeking tools for positive education.