The Child in Us: A Collection of Stories about Happiness

Two of the most grievous human conditions are loneliness and fear. They are siblings in our emotional world which could lead to anxiety and depression for as many as forty million adults in America alone.Each generation tends to face their own obstacles to happiness; millennial author Elizabeth Lucy Ivanecky is no exception as she embarks on a quest to ask the people that she admires - What does happiness mean to you?The Child in Us: A Collection of Stories about Happiness is a compilation of creative nonfiction stories chronicling the happiness journeys of remarkable people in Elizabeths life. She discovers that despite the many harsh circumstances they have faced they have found happiness forged from the simplest of places: their childhood. Our inner child holds an innocent purity that knows best what grounds us and brings us joy.The Child in Us is relevant for anyone who could benefit from learning to honor the child within on their playful paths to peace of mind and true lasting happiness.