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The Book of Joy

Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
Apr 12, 2018
Two luminaries, both of whom have suffered greatly, show us how we can live a joyful life, even in the midst of pain and injustice. The African concept of Ubuntu is a thread throughout this dialogue. Ubuntu means that a person is a person through other people. This book is a week-long discussion between a Tibetan Buddhist, a Christian and a Jew. In this lively discussion, they give us the tools we can all use to cultivate compassion. They show, using scientific studies, how forgiveness and gratitude can lift us out of depression and anger. There are many real-life-examples of how we can release judgment. Re-framing difficulties in life and looking at the wider picture can help us to see lessons learned. If you need help to keep you from going into despair and pessimism during these trying times, read this book.