365 Thank Yous

The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life

By: John Kralik

Narrated by: John Kralik

Length: 5 hrs and 18 mins

Publisher's summary

One recent December, at age 53, John Kralik found his life at a terrible, frightening low: his small law firm was failing; he was struggling through a painful second divorce; he had grown distant from his two older children and was afraid he might lose contact with his young daughter; he was living in a tiny apartment where he froze in the winter and baked in the summer; he was 40 pounds overweight; his girlfriend had just broken up with him; and overall, his dearest life dreams—including hopes of upholding idealistic legal principles and of becoming a judge—seemed to have slipped beyond his reach.

Then, during a desperate walk in the hills on New Year’s Day, John was struck by the belief that his life might become at least tolerable if, instead of focusing on what he didn’t have, he could find some way to be grateful for what he had.

Inspired by a beautiful, simple note his ex-girlfriend had sent to thank him for his Christmas gift, John imagined that he might find a way to feel grateful by writing thank-you notes. To keep himself going, he set himself a goal—come what may—of writing 365 thank-you notes in the coming year.

One by one, day after day, he began to handwrite thank yous—for gifts or kindnesses he’d received from loved ones and coworkers, from past business associates and current foes, from college friends and doctors and store clerks and handymen and neighbors, and anyone, really, absolutely anyone, who’d done him a good turn, however large or small. Immediately after he’d sent his very first notes, significant and surprising benefits began to come John’s way—from financial gain to true friendship, from weight loss to inner peace. While John wrote his notes, the economy collapsed, the bank across the street from his office failed, but thank-you note by thank-you note, John’s whole life turned around.

©2010 John Kralik (P)2010 Hyperion

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A lovely book a fantastic story and message

Quite simply it’s a book to remind one of the struggles we all go through and how being grateful Can always pull our spirits up. The best part is the narrators ie The actual authors voice,it draws you in and you can feel his real emotion as if you are there.
Thank you for reading my review.

Loved it!

It gave me a different perspective on the non-tangible things to be thankful for

Personable and inspiring.

A beautiful gift from the author to take the listener on this journey of practicing gratitude and expressing it. 

Loved this book!

Even during the saddest parts of Mr. Kralik's story, I could not help but feel peaceful and happy at how this journey was unfolding. He inspired me to find at least one thing to express my gratitude over every day. Thank you, Mr. Kralik, for sharing your personal tale with the rest of the world. Having experienced such a personal low and finding a solution to it and sticking it out will make you a judge that will have empathy tempered with the justice handed down.

Great content, but hard to stay awake.

What made the experience of listening to 365 Thank Yous the most enjoyable?

I loved the content of this book, and I'm planning on using it to change my life. I have already begun to apply the principles and see new opportunities for joy in my life coming my way.

What was one of the most memorable moments of 365 Thank Yous?

The first thank you - to his son.

What do you think the narrator could have done better?

Would be helpful to have more animation in his voice. Sometimes I was lulled to sleep by the sort-of monotonous tone.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Change Your Life AND the Lives of Others

Profoundly inspiring

A great read, principles one should live their lives by. Will be reading a few times over.

Enjoyed this book

Enjoyed sharing the journey - a lot of lessons in here for anyone. I won't be sending cards but will be more mindful to give more thank yous.

Life Enhancing

I'm so glad I read this book. I have a more positive attitude after just reading this book. I tend to verbalize my gratitude more than writing notes. I now plan to include a few thank you notes. They are more permanent so could be reread over the years. I would recommend this book to anyone, and would suggest writing notes. Expressing gratitude to others can only enhance one's life. And also the lives of others.

Amazing book!

An amazing insight into how powerful sincere, simple, and honest gestures can transform the doer as well as the receiver.

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