Ikigai : the Japanese secret to a long and happy life
García, Héctor, 1981-2017
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Discover the Japanese secret to a long and happy life with the internationally bestselling guide to ikigai - 'a refreshingly simple recipe for happiness' (Stylist Magazine) The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa – the world’s longest-living people – finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you how to leave urgency behind, find your purpose, nurture friendships and throw yourself into your passions. Bring meaning and joy to your every day with ikigai.'Ikigai gently unlocks simple secrets we can all use to live long, meaningful, happy lives. Science-based studies weave beautifully into honest, straight-talking conversation you won’t be able to put down. Warm, patient, and kind, this book pulls you gently along your own journey rather than pushing you from behind.' Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Happiness EquationThe people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai - a reason for being; the thing that gets you out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa - the world's longest-living people - finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this work will bring you closer to these centenarians' secrets: how they leave urgency behind; keep doing what they love for as long as possible; nurture friendships; live in the moment; participate in their communities and throw themselves into their passions.
Main title:
Ikigai : the Japanese secret to a long and happy life / Héctor García and Francesc Miralles ; translated by Heather Cleary.
Author:
García, Héctor, 1981-, authorGarcía, HéctorMiralles, Francesc, 1968-, authorCleary, Heather, translator
Imprint:
London : Hutchinson, 2017.
Collation:
1 online resource (194 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Notes:
Translated from the Spanish.This translation originally published: New York: Penguin Books.Includes bibliographical references.Description based on print version record.
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ISBN:
9781473539600 (ePub ebook)
Dewey class:
158.1
Language:
EnglishSpanish
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BRN:
2570626