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No One Shares Joy Like This Guy! March 2012 San Francisco is lucky enough to have its own resident Jollytologist. In fact, as far as we at Viva Editions know, Allen Klein is the only Jollytologist in the world. In San Francisco this weekend, you can see Allen spread joy on Sunday, April 1 at 10:30 a.m. the Unity Spiritual Center, 2690 Ocean Avenue. Even if you're not in SF, the Jollytologist is now sharing his positivity in a regular column for Examiner.com. You can share Allen's favorite things about the city that's been his home for many years in this delightful article from The San Francisco Examiner called "Live Laughs, Cheap Wraps and a Major Spiritual High." Enjoy Allen Klein's jolly genius in these books: Change Your Life! A Little Book of Big Ideas by Allen Klein Master of the right quote at the right moment, Allen Klein has gathered here his favorite, most inspiring words of wisdom. Change Your Life! presents moving and meaningful sayings from sages all around the world that will rouse you to live life to its fullest potential. Organized into chapters that take you through all stages of life, these words will help you feel good about yourself. However you choose to use these uplifting and inspiring quotes, they will change your life if you take them to heart. May the words in this book be the prescription you have been looking for to revise your life. More · Buy Inspiration for a Lifetime Words of Wisdom, Delight, and Possibility by Allen Klein Allen Klein always presents the right words at the right time—even if he borrows them from a vast range of luminaries, spanning Oscar Wilde to Dolly Parton, George Bernard Shaw to Jerry Seinfeld, and Edith Wharton to Oprah Winfrey. Inspiration for a Lifetime is a little book brimming with wise words and affirmative sayings that touch our hearts, make us laugh, and alleviate our stress. These quips, quotes and "power thoughts" will inspire you to realize life's full potential. Instead of sweating the small stuff, you'll be lifted up and spurred on to tackle life with renewed aplomb. More · Buy The Art of Living Joyfully How to be Happier Every Day of the Year by Allen Klein Allen Klein believes strongly in the way words can influence how we feel mentally, physically, and spiritually. In The Art of Living Joyfully, being published in October, Jollytologist Klein presents a compendium of advice and plain old common sense comprising a guide to good cheer. Divided thematically, covering such topics as friendship, laughter, beauty, nature, faith and many more, this is a book to cherish for oneself and to give as a heartfelt gift. More · Buy Coming in October We're thrilled to have a new compendium of delight coming from Allen next fall. As the inimitable SARK writes in her introduction to the book, "I highly recommend you read this book and embrace its wise, and sometimes witty, words. They will feed your soul, lift your spirits, and help you live a fuller, richer, and more joy-filled life." Click the Buy button to pre-order a copy from Amazon.