Real stories (If it wasn't a real story then what would you do if it was made-up but found to be true?). Stories for smiling (You don't have to brush or floss your teeth after you sink them into the story either). Somewhat but not entirely sad stories (But wait, they have a hopeful ending). Weird Stories (If you've ever been called "weird," take it from me, "weird" is another way of saying "Not yet understood," just like some of these stories). Serious stories (These may contribute to a shortage of paper goods). But, all are stories of appreciation in more than the two words of "Thank you," as they reflect on gratitude for real everyday, yet extraordinary up close, people in every stage of life throughout the world. Each story includes inspiring quotes for gratitude to permeat throughout the reader's thoughts and feelings.

本書は、単なる感謝の言葉を超えた「生の輝き」を綴った珠玉の実話集です。ありふれた日常に潜む非日常や、「未だ理解されていない美しさ」としての奇妙さを掬い上げる筆致は、読者の魂を激しく揺さぶります。悲哀を希望へと昇華させる著者の眼差しは、時に涙を誘いながらも、最後には必ず再生の光を提示してくれるのです。 特筆すべきは、物語と共鳴するように配された至言の数々が、感謝という概念を哲学的な次元へと引き上げる点です。世界中のあらゆる世代の息遣いを感じさせる構成は、私たちがいかに孤独ではなく、他者との繋がりのなかで生かされているかを情熱的に訴えかけます。読み終えた瞬間、あなたの日常はかつてないほど愛おしく、輝きに満ちたものへと変貌するでしょう。