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“It's OK to get angry with God. He can take it.”

Quote by Regina Brett

Book:Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

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Life's Little Detours: 50 Lessons to Find and Hold onto Happiness

This book offers a compilation of 50 lessons that explore the challenges and opportunities found in life's detours. Each lesson is designed to help readers find and maintain happiness amidst the unpredictability of life's journey. more

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Regina Brett (born May 31, 1956) is an American columnist, author, and speaker known for her work at The Plain Dealer in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained widespread recognition for her column 'Life's 50 Lessons' which went viral in 2006 and later became a bestselling book. Brett has won the American Society of Newspaper Editors' commentary writing award twice. Her writing is characterized by warmth, humor, and profound insights into everyday life, often drawing from her personal experiences including her battle with breast cancer. She has authored several books including 'God Never Blinks: 50 Lessons for Life's Little Detours.' more

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