Pollyanna (Audiobook)

from rrossi1

This book is about Pollyanna, who is an orphan who ends up living with her wealthy but stern aunt Polly. Pollyanna's father always encouraged Pollyanna to play "the glad game", where she finds something to be happy about in every situation, so now, she makes use of this game. Soon, Pollyanna teac...

from Whisper1

There are many classics that I did not read as a child. Treasure Island, Frankenstein, Robinson Crusoe, Around the World in 80 Days, and Little Women are but a few. However, I vow to systematically read these treasures in the next few months. Today I read Pollyanna. Published in 1913, this gem st...

from Whisper1

There are many classics that I did not read as a child. Treasure Island, Frankenstein, Robinson Crusoe, Around the World in 80 Days, and Little Women are but a few. However, I vow to systematically read these treasures in the next few months. Today I read Pollyanna. Published in 1913, this gem st...

from tjsjohanna

Although I've heard many references to people being too "Pollyanne-ish" I had never actually read the book - and I have to say that Pollyanna gets a bad rap. If more of us had the habit of finding things to be grateful for, we'd find that we were happier - even in the face of terrible troubles. P...

from debnance

Pollyanna is that joyful book character that we never find in contemporary children's literature. It was so refreshing to read this old story and revel in her ability to play the Glad Game, to find something good in any situation, and to see how this ability changed the lives of all who were arou...