Today's book is Gemma Townley's The Hopeless Romantic's Handbook. (2007). Ballantine books: New York. Here's an excerpt:
Ten Ways of Knowing That You're a Hopeless Romantic
1. You believe in happy endings, and refuse to let others' cynicism or difficult manner deter you.
2. Laughter and tears come easily to you, such is your level of sympathy for, and empathy with, others.
3. When the skies are gray and full of rain, you see the romance of being caught in a downpour; when skies are blue and the sun is shining are excited by the prospect of a day spent walking in the park. Everything is an opportunity to you' everything brings hope and anticipation.
4. You are not impressed by grand gestures or expensive gifts that are presented as substitutions for thoughtfulness. A single flower that is presented honestly and with love is worth a thousand bouquets of the sweetest smelling roses proffered by a fickle admirer.
5. If something is very important to you, you don't give up. Ever. You chase your dream, refuse (politely, of course) to take no for an answer, and do everything within your power to make your dream come true...
If that's a hopeless romantic, feel free to call me one! I want to be a person who is brave, focusses on the positives in life and tries to spread a little joy. And yes, I know that's only five, that's how it is in the book!
Wishing you a beautiful day!
~Stretchy P xx
Rose: the library! Ours has online renewals & holds. So many chick lits, all for free! =)
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