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ISBN 13 | 9781786330895 |
ISBN 10 | 178633089X |
Book Subtitle | The Japanese secret to a long and happy life |
Book Description | 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. |
Editorial Review | "The New "Hygge"" (The People's Friend) "If you feel you've lost your mojo, Ikigai could be the bedside reading you need to kickstart a more mindful 2018" (Vegetarian Living) "Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them" (Marie 'KonMari' Kondo) "A refreshingly simple recipe for happiness... According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai. It means your purpose – the reason you get up in the morning. The thing that fires you up and keeps you busy. Your raison d'être." (Stylist) |
About the Author | Hector Garcia is a citizen of Japan, where he has lived for over a decade, and of Spain, where he was born. He is the author of several books about Japanese culture, including two worldwide bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai. A former software engineer, he worked at CERN in Switzerland before moving to Japan.Francesc Miralles (Author) Francesc Miralles is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of books about how to live well, together with the novels Love in Small Letters and Wabi-Sabi. Alongside Hector Garcia, he was welcomed to Okinawa in Japan, where the inhabitants live for longer than in any other place in the world. There they had the chance to interview more than a hundred villagers about their philosophy for a long and happy life |
Language | English |
Author | Héctor García and Fracesc Miralles |
Publication Date | 16-Apr-18 |
Number of Pages | 208 |
Ikigai Hardcover English by Héctor García and Fracesc Miralles - 16-Apr-18