Haveyou ever found yourself facing a tough circumstance and, no matter how hard youtry, you can’t seem to shake feelings of ingratitude? That’s exactly what washappening to me until I had a chance encounter with a homeless woman whomotivated me to reflect on what it truly meant to be thankful. That’s when thisbook was born.   For one year, 365 ¼ days, I interviewed avariety of women about their life experiences and the role that being thankfulplayed in their lives. The women I met and the stories they shared taught methat thankfulness is one of the most important tools in building andmaintaining a fulfilling life.   I hope you’re inspired by the gift oftheir stories as much as I was and that each one will findits way tothose who may feel stuck and need a gentle nudge to move forward from achallenging circumstance. These stories will help those who may need toreconnect with life’s blessings through the gift of being thankful.