Loved and Lost

Richard Carlson's little book Don't Sweat the Small Stuff is a publishing sensation—it spent more than 100 consecutive weeks on the New York Times best-sellers list with 26 million copies in print in 35 different languages. By helping people put their lives into perspective, Richard has given millions a how-to guide to happiness through teaching his readers to live in the moment. "Richard's simple lessons for life encouraged us to live as if each day were our last," Oprah says.