Dear Antonio,
I love your book! Not only is it full of fun, engaging stories about your amazing life journey…it’s also full of wisdom.
Your chapter on Gratitude is my favorite. (You might recall that Gratitude is the first of the “magical words” in my book The Wisdom of Merlin.)
Well done, my friend. You have come a very long way from that little fellow called “Chopincito”! And you’ve earned every bit of your success. Now you are passing on to others your ideas about how to find happiness – which makes this book both enjoyable and important.
All the best wishes,
T.A. Barron
Author of The Merlin Saga, an international best-selling series.
“This is really quite a wonderful book – gratitude and happiness. What a winning combination”.
– John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author.
“What an outstanding and wonderful book! You will find many inspiring episodes about life, gratitude, and joy. It was uplifting to read. This book is the master key that opens the gates of true happiness”.
– Tetsuya Fukuda, Film Maker, Screenwriter.
“Antonio’s piano genius is a staple among lucky Angelenos. His charisma is transmitted through the ivory placing a personal imprint on classics from Bach to Bernstein. Humble beginnings in Mexico are contrasted with his current life near the glided streets of Beverly Hills. Antonio’s perspective provides a golden nugget of knowledge for his readers. His upbeat book is a didactic treat on how we can all capture and use his easy recipe for happiness”.
– Vance Owen, Writer, Film Producer.
“The road to happiness has many interesting detours. So says Antonio Castillo de la Gala in this charming, wise, anecdote-rich ‘ode to joy.’ Born in Veracruz, Mexico, he got a grand start in life, with a loving family and a grandmother who began teaching him to play the piano when he was just 3. With determination and a positive attitude, he became a gifted concert pianist and a celebrity performer in many a Los Angeles piano bar. As Antonio relates, one can decide to embrace happiness and kindness and to look on the bright side, even in the face of adversity. Here’s his advice, offered with generosity and humor: Seize the day. Drink champagne. Eat chocolate. And remember that music can caress the heart, calm the soul and delight even the weariest mind”.
– Martha Groves, Freelance writer and editor and 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles Times.
“Antonio is a North American treasure. He’s a maestro at the piano, with a magnetic personality the size of the ocean. He’s a rare and wonderful human being, by an measure!”
– Allan Durand, winner of the Motion Picture Academy 2012 Nicholl Award in Screenwiting.
“This book is like having a good cup of coffee with a dear friend who wants to let you in on why he’s in such a good mood. Only, this friend is in a good mood ALL THE TIME. Once you start reading, you will begin to hear Antonio’s voice in your head, and you will find yourself nodding along, chuckling as you go, listening to his philosophy of unbridled optimism…and its roots in his inspiring personal story. A gifted pianist from Mexico, Antonio is someone who does more than embody the American dream, he broadcasts it with his every word and deed. Like the antidote to the poison of cynicism, drink up Antonio’s words on happiness – they will leave you feeling full of joy and gratitude”.
– Patricia Beauchamp, Screenwriter.
“This book is so good I read it twice!
– Robert Folk, Hollywood Film Composer and Conductor, Doctorate of Music and Former Faculty Member of the Juilliard School.
To purchase Happiness is a Funny Business, a practical guide to help you achieve a sense of happiness, well-being, and harmony in your life. Plus, some fun stories of my life please email liszt4you@gmail.com with your order details including quantity, postal address, and preferred way of payment.
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