每個人的人生道路不可能都是一帆風順的，都會有困惑彷徨、失意痛苦的時候。說得*直接一點兒就是，從我們每個人出生的那**開始，就注定了要背負起經歷各種困難折磨的命運。每當我們困惑、失意的時候，心靈就要承受著巨大的壓力與打擊。
本書繫“心靈雞湯”之《純真年代》，書中收錄了一些清新雋永的小故事，這些故事經典耐讀，流傳廣泛。當你心煩意亂、困惑彷徨的時候，請打開這本書，相信你會得到*及時的指點、*細心的呵護。

Introduction
1. ACHIEVING DREAMS
Where in the World Is Carmen?
Trash Bags Are for Trash
Run with It
The Back of David's Head
Going to the Dogs
If I Could Change the World for the Better,I Would
A Run to Remember
Shining Down
Dreams
2. ON FRIENDSHIP
The Forgotten Friend
Best Friends
My Best Enemy
Keeping in Touch
My Big Solo
Now You See It, Now You Don't
3. ON FAMILY
Hey, Remember When?
Families That Care, Care About Families
Gains and Losses
Forever Garrett
Supper David
I Flushedh
This Old Chair
Morn
4. ON LOVE
Bobby Lee
Love Lives On
Dusty, the Wonder Dog
The Teacher Who Cared
The Act of Love
Only Love Lasts Forever
The Reason for Living
5. ON DEATH AND DYING
April Morning
I'll Never Forget Him
My Little Superman
Don't Forget to Say I Love You
Life Is Short
In Every Thought
6. ON ATTITUDE AND PERSPECTIVE
Big at Heart
The Hidden Treasure
The Snow .Angel
You'll Be Good for Him
Scott
Adam's Apples
Who Said There's No Crying in Softball?
The Yellow Piece of Paper
Hard Work Pays Off
7. OVERCOMING OBSTACLES
Two Percent Is Enough
Perfect, I'm Not
Rediscovery
A Little Coaching
The Last Runner
Tough, Sturdy and Triumphant
8. ON CHOICES
Forever Stay in My Heart
Two Tickets to the Big Game
Fireplug and Dad
Nice Catch!
The Gorilla Syndrome
Just Desserts
A Chicken-Noodle-Soup Day
A Silent Voice
Walking with Grandpa
9. ON TOUGH STUFF
Kelsey
Losing Mom
Celebrate the Good Days
Think Before You Act
Getting Better
For the Best
A Smile Can Save a Life
My One Regret
The Perfect Figure
Pale Dawn of a New Day
10. ON CHANGES
My Very First Kiss
A Life Once Lived
Papa
Taking a Stand
Loving Equally
Just Do It!
I Love You, Lindsey
My Best Friend
You Know You're Growing Up When...
11. ECLECTIC WISDOM
Redsy
Tippy
What's a Miracle, Granddad?
Never Put Rocks i'n Your Mouth
The Moment I Knew I'd Never Be Cool
Lost
Kindness Is a Simple Gift
Our Christmas Secret
What I've Learned So Far