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In a small town far out West, 11 year old Pollyanna loses her mother then her dad to disease. This book describes how the orphan is sent to be raised by her aunt who lives far away in the East of the country. Unfortunately her aunt does not want her but accepts her very reluctantly only out of 'duty' and sticks her into a tiny hot attic room so she will be 'out of the way'. What Aunt Polly does not know is that Pollyanna is bringing the game of being 'glad' that her father taught her and that her irrepressible happy attitude will transform not only that dull and miserable house, but an entire ...

In Pollyanna of the Orange Blossoms, Pollyanna embarks on a new chapter of her life as she marries her beloved Jimmy Pendleton and they settle into their married life in bustling Boston. This heartwarming tale captures their delightful adventures as they establish their home, welcome visitors, and navigate the challenges of life, including Jimmys enlistment in WWI. Throughout it all, Pollyanna remains steadfast in her optimistic spirit, playing her beloved Glad Game and inspiring those around her to find joy in every situation. (Summary by Claire)

Hello and WELCOME to the Be Glad Movement, my name is Pollyanna and I'm on a mission to bring you as many stories as possible of good coming out of bad and reasons to be glad.This podcast is going to be full of inspirational stories from people just like you and me who have overcome their hardships and gone on to lead even more successful and fulfilling lives. It’s a safe place where I hope those of us who are in the thick of a tough situation can come and hear how other people survived and in some cases now even credit their hardships as being the best thing that could ever have happened to...

Esse é o espaço onde eu, Pollyanna Quites — advogada, escritora e mulher — compartilho reflexões, provocações, conselhos e histórias… Tudo como quem manda aquele áudio sincero, que acolhe, mas também sacode. Sobre direitos, recomeços, limites, coragem e o que mais a vida colocar em pauta. Pra você ouvir, pensar… e, quem sabe, mudar o rumo das coisas. Só entre nós. Se quiser ficar pertinho de mim é só adicionar @pollyquites.adv ou @empoderarmulheresadv em todas as redes sociais. Você não está mais sozinha! Gostou do conteúdo? Curta e compartilhe!

You’re listening to THRIVE - conversations from the fertile edges with me, Pollyanna Darling.The edge is where different ecosystems meet. It’s the place where the tended meets the untended, where field meets forest. Edges are diverse, abundant with life, and a little unruly.In this first series of conversations, to celebrate the launch of my new book - Bedridden to Buff - you will hear the stories and wisdom of people who have direct experience of living through, with and beyond pain - sharing the information and ideas that open portals to new possibilities.Cover artwork by Kathleen ...