From Alexandra Stoddard - beloved lifestyle philosopher, mother, and author of Choosing Happiness, a small book of wisdom about the big questions of life, perfect for new graduates, new mothers, and as a treasured gift from woman to woman. Alexandra Stoddard, a mother, grandmother, and author of more than 25 books on personal fulfilment, shares a series of succinctly-stated principles worth living by. Each statement is fleshed out in a few brief, useful paragraphs. By turns wise ("Pain is inevitable; suffering is a choice"), controversial ("Don´t feel guilty about your feelings toward your parents, stepparents, or in-laws"), affirming ("You don´t have to prove anything to anyone"), and humorous ("When you discover something you love, stock up"), these short pieces cut to the essence of what´s important and are oases of clarity amid life´s chaos.