
Find the Good
Unexpected Life Lessons From a Small-Town Obituary Writer
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Narrated by:
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Heather Lende
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By:
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Heather Lende
As she was digging deep into the lives of community members, Heather Lende, the obituary writer for her tiny hometown newspaper in Haines, Alaska, began to notice something. Even the crustiest old Alaskan sourpuss who died in a one-room cabin always had Halloween candy for the neighborhood kids, and the eccentric owner of the seafood store who regularly warned her about government conspiracies knew how to be a true friend - his memorial service was packed.
When Lende started intentionally seeking what was positive and true in people and situations in her own life - whether it was finding common ground with her opponents on the school board or accepting that her unmarried daughter's pregnancy might be a blessing - she felt happier, and life seemed more meaningful, too. Awful events - from a recent school shooting across the country to a fisherman drowning in Haines - are always followed by dozens and dozens of good deeds. When tragedy strikes, we can choose to focus on the first responders rushing toward the scene or the guys grilling hot dogs for hurricane refugees, and, like yawning, caring is contagious. There's so much to gain by taking responsibility for your own happiness and nothing to lose. In stormy times like these, we have to make our own good weather, and Find the Good shows us how.
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A Must Read!
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A surprisingly good listen.
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Absolutely loved this! Authentic narration.
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Oh that voice!
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What made the experience of listening to Find the Good the most enjoyable?
I really enjoyed listening to the author's narration. For me, it came straight from her heart!What did you like best about this story?
The genuineness of the story. It was totally feel good!Have you listened to any of Heather Lende’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
Never have but I will.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
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Listening to Lende read her book was like sitting in a cafe with my one of my besties just hanging on each word that fell out of her mouth in each chapter. Since she was an obituary writer in a small town she knew almost every one she wrote about. It was riveting and compelling, especially if the obit she wrote was about a friend.
This book, however, wasn't a tearjerker - OK I did tear up once or twice - the book left me feeling positive and optimistic. The book's title was spot on.
This obit writer writes with her heart
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A Joyful and Touching Experience
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It is good!
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Great Narration
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Short and Sweet
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