Synopsis for Ikigai: "According to the Jap anese\, everyone has an ikigai --a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people\ , finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sens e of ikigai --the place where passion\, mission\, vocation\, and professio n intersect--means that each day is infused with meaning. It's the reason we get up in the morning. It's also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there's no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy\, bec ause they've found a real purpose in life--the happiness of always being b usy.
\nIn researching this book\, the authors interviewed the reside nts of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds-- one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevi ty and happiness: how they eat\, how they move\, how they work\, how they foster collaboration and community\, and--their best-kept secret--how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?"
\nSynopsis for The French Art of Living Well: "A \;delightful look at French culture\, from literatu re to cuisine to humor and more\, showing how the French have captured tha t magic elixir known as joie de vivre. What is joie de vivre\, and why is it a fundamentally French concept? In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living\, this lively book takes readers on a voyag e to France through forays into literature\, history\, and culture. How do es art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of Fre nch existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of ple asure and celebration? And finally\, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of Fren ch life today. Peppered with anecdotes and humor\, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well."
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