The Joy of Being Oneself by Julia Cameron is a delightfully written, light-hearted, and utterly charming picture book about the unique and wonderful experience of being an orphan. The first in a series, The Joy of Being Oneself is an inspirational journey into the joys, uniqueness, and fun of being a kid with a disability. With fun illustrations, child-friendly illustrations, and an easy to understand story, The Joy of Being Oneself is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face and a good, clean feeling to your heart. The Joy of Being Oneself is a must-read for all who have or will ever suffer from a disability.
The story begins as an unsuccessful young girl, Alice, is invited to a party hosted by her Uncle Harry. While there she meets and befriends a boy named Luke. The three soon discover they have much in common and enjoy spending time together doing fun things like running around in the snow, playing in the rain, and enjoying each other's company. Shortly, however, it becomes apparent that their bond is more than just that. Slowly but surely the two develop a strong friendship and become best friends. The enchanting, heartfelt love story in The Joy of Being Oneself is a classic children's story that ends happily ever after.
A book about being a kid with a disability that comes highly recommended, The Joy of Being Oneself is a fun, lighthearted, and totally unforgettable book for those parents who have or will ever have children with disabilities. The Joy of Being Oneself tells the story of a normal child who likes to sing, do karaoke, play with dolls, and eats cake. One day, however, a tragic accident causes her legs to become deformed, and she falls through a glass window, breaking both of them. Now, she must learn to cope with the fact that she can never walk again, and learn to rely on other people to help her enjoy life.
The Joy of Being Oneself was created by award winning author, Jacqueline Susann. In this charming book, readers are swept from their everyday lives and into the magical world of a princess who has been cast away because of her disability. As the story unfolds, readers are also allowed a glimpse of the author's own struggle to learn to deal with her disability, as well as the joy that surrounds her every step of the way. Susann includes many hand-painted, uniquely charming illustrations throughout The Joy of Being Oneself, as well as numerous poems and song lyrics. Each page contains a different quote, rhyming couplet, or song lyrics, creating a delightful book about feeling sad when you know your favorite things aren't around anymore.
This is an easy introduction to people who need to know more about the importance of celebrating life, no matter how bad things may seem at times. The Joy of Being Oneself is designed to be read in one sitting, so that a person doesn't lose their attention or interest over a minute amount of text. The beautiful hand-painted pictures and all of the different quotes and songs are designed to keep readers happily busy for the entire length of the book. This is a perfect addition to any home, and if a parent is looking for an easy introduction to reading books for children in today's world, then The Joy of Being Oneself is sure to be the right one.
The Joy of Being Alone is an inspiring and beautiful book. Its message of hope and happiness is one that anyone can relate to and understand. Everyone needs love and support to keep going in life, and this book can help you find that missing piece of support. No matter what your personal life is like, this classic can be used as a springboard to build your own personal happiness.