Daniel Talbott: 3 books

In Silver Linings Mina Parker and Daniel Talbott present an array of ways of looking at that old cliche: every cloud has a silver lining. Parker writes "It doesn't take much to shine up your old outlook or try on a new one. One of my grandfather's favorite sayings was 'Into each life a...

Less Is More is a glorious celebration -- in words and images -- of simple and profound answers. But is there any way to live the good life in an environment of scarcity? Parker answers with an unequivocal "Yes." She writes "We can embrace simplicity as a desired outcome rather than a hardship we can't...

The classic New York Times bestseller: Real-life stories from prominent people talking about their experiences as alcoholics. As an alcoholic himself, PBS host Dennis Wholey set out to collect the powerful stories of well-known people who have struggled with this disease. Included in this volume...