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A human-interest book that is a labor of love. Laughter for the Soul.
Featuring lighthearted, easy reading, Seinfeld-like vignettes about topics of everyday life. Humor that will make the reader smile and laugh and say yes, this can happen to me too!
Topics that everyone can identify with such as arts and entertainment, clothing and fashion, commentaries, communication, reading, writing, listening, speaking, dining, food, everyday life, families, babies, kids and children, medical, pets, events, socializing, sports, recreation, travel, transportation, weather and much, much, more.
The target audience for this book is far-reaching. From moms, dad, kids, doctors, lawyers, actors, comedians, movie buffs, teachers, just everyday folks.
As you read these lighthearted heartfelt glimpses into life I am sure you will find that everyone can relate to these in one way or another.
The goal is to feed the mind with the written word and, at the same time, feed the soul with warmth and humor.
The author of the book is Jerome (Jerry) H Perlmutter. He wrote his lighthearted Seinfeld-like vignettes while suffering from a brain tumor. All his life he wrote. Random House published his book, A Practical Guide to Effective Writing, in 1965. He was head of communications for the Department of State, taught writing and editing at the World Bank and worked with Nancy Hanks at the National Endowment for the Arts. Later in life he started his own small communications company, Perlmutter Associates.
In honor of her father, Diane knew there would be an audience for his writing. Her background was quite diverse. In the mid-70s, she parlayed a professional career in dental hygiene into launching "Dental Fill-ins," the first dental placement agency in the San Francisco Bay Area. Applying marketing skills acquired throughout her career she started "On-Site Advertising" in the 1990s, offering local businesses an affordable way to reach their customers through a network of San Francisco neighborhood newspapers. Her creativity extends to inventing consumer products, and now she owns two provisional patents.
Diane's passion over the past ten years, however, was to find a voice for her father's writings, which has culminated in this book, Glimpses of Happiness.
It has been my passion for many years to be able to share my father's writings with the public. My Dad suffered with a brain tumor for 14 years. His therapy was writing. And writing he did. During that time he wrote over 500 snippets of life he called Glimpses. In his own words, he said, "I have deep respect and abiding faith in America's healers and helpers."
So as this book reaches a wide demographic, it also touches those who might be suffering from an illness and looking to add some lightness and humor to their lives. Glimpses of Happiness offers that to them. As the years went by and he wrote more and more it became clear to me that others could benefit when reading his writings.
When you open this book and look through the contents you will see the full range of topics that touch on everyday life experiences. It is my hope you will get as much enjoyment from these Glimpses of Happiness as I have.
JEROME H. PERLMUTTER
With Diane Perlmutter Reynolds
I have always been a relatively "free" spirit. But not in the sense of taking off and doing crazy things. My definition of "free" is being open and creative while seeking challenges to explore ideas that might serve the community better. Mostly working in a solo environment.
As a serial entrepreneur, I have started the first dental employment agency in San Francisco in the mid 70's. From there went into publishing and advertising sales serving over 14 San Francisco local neighborhood newspapers. And, at the same time, invented products with an eye toward getting them into the marketplace. Currently I hold two provisional patents.
For the past 10 years my Dad's writings have been my focus. In 2018 I published an interactive calendar of illustrated vignettes, which was embraced by a Senior Living Community.
Having the opportunity to publish a book of my father's writings, Glimpses of Happiness, is my most cherished accomplishment. The goal is to feed the mind with the written word and, at the same time, feed the soul with warmth and humor.
Time capsules of American life, connecting where we were with how far we have come.
Diane joined Book Chat as a guest and shared how she shaped her father's prolific writings into a book built for reading aloud.
The author's warmth, intelligence and humor shine through every word.
One of my most inspiring authors, always looking for ways to improve and learn.
Perfect for residents who are not big readers. They read a few at a time whenever they need a smile.
Written by an observer of life's foibles and lovingly brought to us by his daughter. You will be smiling throughout.
Our residents connected to the story and the experiences. The glimpses spark fun discussions and reminiscing in memory care too.
For a signed copy of Glimpses of Happiness use the contact form or write directly to hello@glimpsesofhappiness.com.
