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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Douglas Carlton Abrams, Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama XIV

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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

by Douglas Carlton Abrams, Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama XIV
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

Spiritual luminaries share secrets to lasting joy.

Imagine sitting down with two globally revered figures, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as they converse on infusing joy into life's toughest challenges. 'The Book of Joy' is that rare chance to be a fly on the wall during their heartfelt and humorous exchanges, offering you not just life stories but practical wisdom to elevate your own journey towards genuine happiness. It's a profound read that can change the way you perceive joy and suffering.

  • NAACP Image Award Nominee for Instructional (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World

by Douglas Carlton Abrams, Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama XIV
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ISBN: 9781524708634
Authors: Douglas Carlton Abrams, Desmond Tutu, Dalai Lama XIV
Publisher: Random House Large Print
Date of Publication: 2016-09-20
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Personal Development, Philosophy, Religion
Related Topics: Personal Development, Psychology, Buddhism, Spirituality
Goodreads rating: 4.38
(rated by 63633 readers)

Description

Two great spiritual masters share their own hard-won wisdom about living with joy even in the face of adversity. The occasion was a birthday, and it inspired two close friends—His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu—to come together in Dharamsala for a discussion on something very important to them: joy. Both winners of the Nobel Prize, they are renowned spiritual leaders and among the most infectiously happy people on the planet. The book envisions a three-layer birthday cake: their stories and teachings about joy, the latest findings in the science of deep happiness, and the daily practices that anchor their emotional and spiritual lives. They have faced great personal and national adversity, and here they share their personal stories of struggle and renewal. Now in their eighties, they emphasize that to have joy yourself, you must bring joy to others. During that landmark week in Dharamsala, they demonstrate through exuberance, compassion, and humor how joy can be transformed from a fleeting emotion into an enduring way of life.
 

Spiritual luminaries share secrets to lasting joy.

Imagine sitting down with two globally revered figures, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, as they converse on infusing joy into life's toughest challenges. 'The Book of Joy' is that rare chance to be a fly on the wall during their heartfelt and humorous exchanges, offering you not just life stories but practical wisdom to elevate your own journey towards genuine happiness. It's a profound read that can change the way you perceive joy and suffering.

  • NAACP Image Award Nominee for Instructional (2017)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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