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A review by cat_book_lady
Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life, The Little Book of Lykke, Lagom: The Swedish Art of Balanced Living by Meik Wiking, Francesc Miralles, Héctor García Puigcerver, Linnea Dunne
3.0
Probably best not to listen to this rather textbook-y short nonfiction book as an audiobook like I did because of its numerous lists, dry narration, and rather dense information.
That being said, this is a good read on what gives life specific meaning to each individual. Great summaries of Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning with the addition of Buddhist and other Asian philosophies, including Tai Chi, flow, nutrition, exercise, and social connection. Part had been presented in the Netflix series of individuals 100+ years of age living in Blue Zones. Fascinating stuff, though I wonder how practical the advice is - such as everyone had been growing their own vegetables. As nice as that would be, I think most of us don’t live in spaces where that could happen. Still, good info if you want to live a long, happy life.
That being said, this is a good read on what gives life specific meaning to each individual. Great summaries of Frankl’s Man’s Search for Meaning with the addition of Buddhist and other Asian philosophies, including Tai Chi, flow, nutrition, exercise, and social connection. Part had been presented in the Netflix series of individuals 100+ years of age living in Blue Zones. Fascinating stuff, though I wonder how practical the advice is - such as everyone had been growing their own vegetables. As nice as that would be, I think most of us don’t live in spaces where that could happen. Still, good info if you want to live a long, happy life.