I read this because of the idea of coping with chronic illness by focusing on others instead of self. There was just too much complaining and eventually strange spiritual stuff to really be relevant for me.

Excellent book for a book club. The author suggests that giving a small something away each day for 29 days in a row changes your perspective and encourages a more giving and grateful spirit. This makes for a very interesting discussion - does giving change your attitude? does it change your likelihood of receiving? what actually is a gift? is it a gift if you get something in return? should these gifts be given secretly or in contact with the receiver?