Publisher: Bridge-Logos
ISBN: 978-0882703435
Type: Soft Cover
Page Count: 192
Price: $14.99

Very uniquely written. Sandra Steen's purpose in writing Who Stole My Joy? is to expose the “joy robbers” in our life that operate so freely to destroy our spirit. This inspiring book is written in hopes that you will regain and maintain the joy that life’s circumstances may have taken from you.

Steen lists for us what she calls "joy robbers"— those things that rob us of our joy; things such as: broken relationships, lack of things, jealousy, negative attitudes, hopelessness, hatred, selfishness, betrayal, fear, worry, etc.

She then lists for us what she calls "joy builders" — those things that build up our joy; things such as: encouragement, positive attitude, love, hope, faith, vision, appreciation, courage, peace, etc.

Each of these characters is personified in a conversational manner. We are given a description of each and how they function to steal or to give us joy. We choose to be happy is basically what Who Stole my Joy? is saying to us. We allow the circumstances of life to get the better of us, but as Ms. Steen says in the introduction: "My Grandmother used to say, There’s always something to take the joy out of living. These words seemed all too true to me, but I determined in my heart, mind, and spirit that, indeed, I would fight to keep my joy. At times, someone would challenge me by doing something incredibly aggravating or saying something dreadfully rude. I realized I could respond with firmness, but at the end of the transaction, I could not leave my joy on their counter. I understood how costly this would be."

Likewise, we must claim our joy and keep our joy. This is a life-changing book!