Ferris Wheels, Daffodils and Hot Fudge Sundaes: A Journal of Gratitude

by Laura Jensen Walker

What are you thankful for? Friends who listen The off switch on the telephone ringer Summer vacations When I laugh so hard I start snorting Thanksgiving leftovers God¹s perfect timing Start making a list of what you're thankful for in this beautiful journal and discover the life-changing power of gratitude. As you write, you¹ll be inspired and delighted by gratitude entries from Laura Jensen Walker. Her list, which she began writing during her fight with breast cancer, contains "serious things and silly things, childlike things and grown-up things, universal things and pertinent-only-to-me things." No doubt your list will contain a little of everything, too, as each day brings new reasons to be thankful. Writing gratitude entries will improve your perspective on life, and reading them will provide a boost of joy when you need it the most. Your gratitude journal will also serve as a lasting reminder of God's faithfulness in every area of your life. Soon you might add "my favorite pen," "the cozy spot by the window," and "this journal" to your list of appreciated things.

112 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Laura Jensen Walker is the author of several books, including the Lefty nominated historical fiction, DEATH OF A FLYING NIGHTINGALE, called "riveting and affecting" by NYT bestselling author Susan Elia MacNeal.

Laura's second historical, THE POSTMISTRESS OF PUDDLINGTON, also set in WWII England, has been called "a must read for fans of THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY," and releases in August 2026.

THE PILGRIMAGE OF PRIMROSE HONEYCHURCH, Laura's women's fiction debut about a solitary curmudgeonly senior who prefers books to people and sets off on a literary pilgrimage to "the Town of Books" in Wales, releases in October 2026. "A heartfelt exploration of courage, reinvention, and the quiet bravery it takes to choose a different life." -Emily Colin, NYT bestselling author of THE MEMORY THIEF.

Laura is also the author of several fun mysteries, including the Agatha-nominated MURDER MOST SWEET, and 2006's THE ALPHABET SLEUTHS. (Think The Golden Girls meets The Thursday Murder Club.)