Reader's Digest USA - January 2013
English | 168 pages | PDF | 55.4 mb

THE READS
72 The Year of Optimism We're calling it: 2013 is the year of hope, heart, and happiness. Fareed Zakaria, Michael J. Fox, and Anna Quindlen tell us why it's never been a better time.
84 Perfect Timing Make the most of every hour in the day._ kathy benjamin, from mental floss
88 I Was the Miracle Baby The story of an infant who survived the Buffalo Creek flood._ MELODY WARNICK Bp
104 The Best Laughs of the Year It was a banner year for comedy. Here are some of our favorite funny moments.andy simmons
110 Two Million Reasons forMurder Justin Barber said his wife, April, was killed in a robbery, but thefacts didn't add up. kenneth miller
118 How to Sound Smarter Grammar rules explained. paul silverman and sarah wharton
124 LOOk Twice See the world differently. photography by nicolas chorier
128 ScamNation! Ten new swindles to watch out forΓÇöand ways to protect yourself, from consumer reports
136 I Am Nujood, Age Ten and Divorced From her book, a Yemeni girl tells the story of her brave escape from an abusive marriage. nujood ali with delphine minoui

HUMOR
12 Laughter, the Best Medicine 
58 All in a Day's Work 
64 Humor in Uniform 
156 Life in These United States

THE DIGEST 
18 America's most interesting town
22 Food A soup that could change your life
22 13 things TV chefs won't tell you
28 Health Heartthreatsyou're ignoring;to improve self-control, indulge!
34 Family Military lingo for home life 39 Culture Sneaky state taxes; Secret Service nicknames
48 Money Why sports tickets cost so much; resolutions for the New Year
52 Digital How not to get hacked; the complicated history of the emoticon:-)

DEPARTMENTS
5 Editor's Note
7 React Your letters
10 RD Recommends
14 Hometown Heroes
America's Most Interesting Town wi n ne r
61 Ask Laskas jeANNE MARIE LASKAS
149 Books Six reviews, plus a mini excerpt and an interview with Tony Bennett &
153 Word Power EMILY COX & HENRY RATH VON
164 Quotable Quotes