101 Ways To Beat The Blues

101 Ways To Beat The Blues is a collection of fun childish remedies to beat the cyclical blues. The book is illustrated with simple joyful stick figure drawings and the remedies include such things as rolling down a grassy hill, running through a sprinkler or picking a bucket of berries. Although the book is primarily intended as a remedy for the blues if you actually do the things prescribed in this book you will lead a richer, fuller life. The book has been described by some as 'packaged joy'. It was first printed in 1984 and quickly sold through its first print. The newer second edition has seven new remedies, a few new drawings and an updated cover.The author, Bruce McCulloch describes this second revised print as the progressive realization of a dream. The book is a great addition to your personal library and also makes a great gift item.