A Grateful Heart: Daily Blessings for the Evening Meals from Buddha to The Beatles (Prayers, Poems, Gratitude, Affirmations,Thanks)

We all need to take some time from news and tv and I found that reading and saying a prayer at least once daily is a good way to go

Gewat book! Lots of variety as far as authors, religion, culture, etc. My kids and I take turns reading a new passage each night before dinner. Highly recommend!

I use this book to start my mornings. I like all the different perspectives it gives. I did not relate to all of the quotes but the more I get into the book, the more I open to them.

This book is a treasure that covers all aspects of life. Open the book to any page and immerse yourself in the wisdom, insight and fresh prespective that waits for you there. You open the book and the book will open your heart. The title suggests the book is to be used at the evening meal. This is somewhat misleading and I almost didn't purchase it because I was looking for inspirational readings I could use for occasions other than the evening meal. However, I found a copy of the book in my minister's office and discovered that it was exactly what I needed. So, I bought my own.

The husband and I read a selection from this book at one of our daily meals. It's a nice mixture to traditional and non-traditional blessings!

I love this collection of thankful graces--it really opens your heart and makes the meal even more delicious.

I bought this book sometime ago for a pick-me-up read that would feed my soul. And also express gratitude for my food and all that I have that nourishes me body or spirit. And I find myself now buying the book for friends. The short sections are perfect to begin a day, or a meal, or for an anytime snack.

My yoga teacher uses this book as words of wisdom to end our meditation. I had to get one as I kept being drawn to the readings she shared. I am so grateful that I did. The book is chock full of wonderful quotes - I'm not sure that I would use it for grace, but I would definitely use it throughout the day and for any number of other things. The book is just beautiful and I'm very thankful I can now read it to my heart's content.

A great collection of thought provoking and inspiring passages that is easy to pick up and read and then leave to reflect. I like the variety of sources used. The title is deceiving because these selections are not restricted to mealtime uses. There could be much broader applications. It is subdivided by seasons.

We use it as a multicultural book to say grace before a meal.

Enjoyable simple way to set gratitude or inspiration before a meal . . . Or anytime.

Excellent book, so pleased I ordered. Not freely available in book shops. I like to let it fall open each morning and read the words of wisdom.