The Joy Of Being is a collection of short stories and poems, ranging from the sobering experiences of WW II, seen through the eyes of a five year old girl, to the kaleidoscopic view into the magical world of fairy tales, nature, and aimal spirits. The poems and also the short stories cover a loving and sometimes troubled landscape of a devoted family life, embracing love, friendship, humor, politics, dreams and loss, encouraging readers to get in touch with their own emotions and the spirit within, involving poems that speak of simple moments that often go unnoticed. Included is also a diverse compilation of Christmas poems and various uplifting and inspirational Christmas stories.