Glimpses of Happiness — Laughter for the Soul. A glimpse for however you're feeling, from the writings of Jerome H. Perlmutter.

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Glimpses of Happiness — Laughter for the Soul, by Jerome H. Perlmutter with Diane Perlmutter Reynolds

How are you feeling today?

Pick one, and I'll find you a glimpse.

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What made you smile?

Jerome wrote down the small, funny moments of ordinary life. Now we want yours. A few lines is plenty.

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“Couldn’t stop laughing.” — Amazon reader review

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From the everyday observations of Jerome H. Perlmutter
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Jerome noticed the small, funny moments most people walk past. Now it’s your turn. Write a few lines about something that made you smile.

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Host a book club hour

An hour of laughter and memories, ready to run. Perfect for senior communities, libraries, faith groups, and living rooms.

1

Gather your group. Four people or forty. Chairs in a circle if you can.

2

Pick a feeling together. Open this app on a phone, tablet, or big screen and choose a mood.

3

Read a glimpse aloud. Or tap Listen and let the app read it. Each one takes about two minutes.

4

Ask one question. “What did this bring back for you?” Then let the room do the rest.

Three or four glimpses fills a warm hour. The daily word find makes a fine group game on a big screen. Copies of the book let everyone take the laughter home.

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She loves hearing where the book is bringing people together, and she speaks to groups when her calendar allows.

Diane reads every one. .

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Diane sits down with Brian and Lee to talk about her father, his notebooks, and how small everyday moments became a book.

The Brian and Lee Show · WWDB-AM 860, Philadelphia · July 3, 2026 · 22 minutes

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Last updated July 2026

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