The Four Pearls and the Four Squirrels

“The Four Pearls and The Four Squirrels is a charming tale! I love that the story emphasizes patience, gratitude, wisdom gained along the way, and to keeping your mind open to the changes our journey through life presents to us. Lissa Coffey takes us on a whimsical journey of discovery with humor, honesty, and a few bumps along the way!”

Cristina Ferrare, New York Times Best Selling Author, TV Talk Show Host, Philanthropist

“For those of us fortunate enough to have had mentors, we know what a difference such guidance can make in our lives. With this book, author Lissa Coffey has also taken on the role of mentor in bringing this sweet, clear, profound wisdom to her readers.”

-From the foreword, by Marilyn Schlitz PhD

“The Jonathan Livingston Seagull for a new millennium. The Four Pearls and The Four Squirrels is a wondrous tale that reminds us of the true route to happiness and self-fulfillment”.

-Scott Stantis, Editorial Cartoonist, Chicago Tribune, creator of the comic strip Prickly City

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Do You Want To Be Happy?

In the time-honored tradition of the fable, Lissa Coffey has created a whimsical, meaningful book that will delight readers of all ages. The Four Pearls and The Four Squirrels is a modern-day classic filled with wisdom. It inspires and enlightens in the same way that Jonathan Livingston Seagull has for generations.

Encouraged by their mentor Merlinda, four squirrels set out on a quest to find a treasure hidden in the forest. The four pearls they search for represent profound truths that lead to happiness and peace of mind. The squirrels also discover that these truths are the antidote to the many distractions that can keep us from achieving our goals. If you want to be happy, then set out on this adventure with the four squirrels!