Mile Behind the Smile: Rediscovering Our Happiness Through Embracing Our Stories

Book excerpt: Mile Behind The Smile is about re-imagining what happiness is in our society by discussing the journeys many of us undergo to live a happy life. A compilation of stories from people who have been able to find happiness, despite adversity, through acts of selflessness, service and, ultimately, love. If you have struggled with self-doubt, insecurities, or finding happiness in your life, the stories in this book will offer you the guidance and support necessary to help discover the love around you. Read the stories of: * Barbara Raymond, author of The Baby Thief * Karen Donovan-Godt - Founder and Executive Director - Hope for Honduran Children * Mollie Zoul, Program Assistant at Anchor Center for Blind ChildrenMile Behind The Smile explores the intersection of finding happiness and gaining strength through helping others and sharing ourselves with others. The ability to accept our vulnerability; the courage to expose our most hidden selves is what ultimately leads us to live happier lives.Mile Behind The Smile will show you that by owning our story we can feel genuine contentment and happiness. We don't need to seek happiness in possessions when we can rediscover it from within.