Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life by Barbara Johnson (Good, 1992, Pbk, 228 pgs, Word Publishing)

Former church library book: Cover has some wear; pages have slight wear and appear to be unmarked; pages are lightly age-toned. ISBN0 849933137

Barbara Johnson's approach to life was positive, uplifting, therapeutic and fun. Barbara Johnson was far from being a cock-eyed optimist―blind to life's grief and disappointment. In fact, her entire ministry of joy and encouragement began in the "slimy cesspool" of her own pain.

She was a clear-eyed optimist. And that's why her laughter was so infectious and her wisdom rings so true in this joy-giving book, which offers giggles and guidance to help shore up a sinking self-esteem reach the other side of your grief. Weather your stress and get rid of your guilt; restore the joys of motherhood; repair broken relationships with your children; learn to live with your illness; cultivate your patience―even when you just don't think you can wait; sustain an effective prayer life; make peace with aging―and go for healthy maturity.