Pollyanna was originally written for children and young adults, but it quickly became beloved by adults everywhere. It is a heartwarming novel despite its tragedies and pains. Pollyanna never denied the existence of pain and distress in life, but what's wrong with facing it with some fun? The path to happiness begins with Pollyanna. She learned at an early age to find happiness in the smallest and simplest things, and persisted in finding something to make her happy in the most difficult and impactful situations.
There is something in everything that can make you happy, if you keep looking for it. This is the essence of Pollyanna's "philosophy."