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Thrive : finding happiness the Blue Zones way / Dan Buettner.

Buettner, Dan. (Author).

Summary:

What makes us authentically happy? It's not wealth, youth, beauty, or awards. Buettner identifies the happiest regions on different continents and explores why their populations report being happier than others.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1426205155
  • ISBN: 1426208189
  • ISBN: 9781426205156
  • ISBN: 9781426208188
  • Physical Description: xiv, 285 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2010]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Secrets from the world's happiest people" --
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 273-275) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Searching for happiness -- The truth about happiness -- Denmark : the world's happiest all-stars -- Singapore : can you manufacture a happy nation? -- Mexico : the secret sauce of happiness -- San Luis Obispo : a real American dream -- Lessons in thriving -- The truth about living longer.
Subject:
Contentment.
Happiness.
Longevity.
Self-actualization (Psychology)
Self-realization.

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  • 13 of 16 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Summary: What makes us authentically happy? It's not wealth, youth, beauty, or awards. Buettner identifies the happiest regions on different continents and explores why their populations report being happier than others.