When happiness comes

Author: (German) Preller
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Hélène is a girl of about twelve or thirteen living in an orphanage. She is solitary, emotionally closed off, and has no friends. An accidental act of standing up for what's right earns her respect and friendship. Due to her generous fundraising efforts, she gets the chance to go on a hiking trip to Castle Park. In front of the exquisite stone statues, Hélène realizes that while beauty may not be as essential to life as bread, it can make her life more meaningful. For this very reason, she becomes more appreciative of life, friendship, and the hard-won happiness she has. Hélène has a collection of aphorisms she has compiled herself, recording many profound life proverbs. They truly provoke thought, embodying the essence of life in their simplicity.