The Good Life

£17.99

What is the key to a good life? It is a question that preoccupies us all and one that the longest and most successful study of happiness ever conducted strives to answer. Robert Waldinger and Marc Schulz bring together over 80 years of research to reveal the true components of a happy, fulfilled life. ‘The Good Life’ makes clear that what truly makes a rich and happy life is not synonymous with financial success and achievement, but is rather the result of our relationships. It brings together scientific precision, traditional wisdom, incredible real-life stories and actionable insights to prove once and for all that our own wellbeing and ability to flourish is absolutely within our control.

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‘In a crowded field of life advice and even life advice based on scientific research, Schulz and Waldinger stand apart’ Angela Duckworth, author of Grit

What makes for a fulfilling and meaningful life? A good life?

Based on findings from the 80-year-long Harvard Study of Adult Development, this landmark book reveals the simple yet surprising truth: the stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying and overall healthier lives.

Revealing the ground-breaking research behind the world’s longest study on happiness, programme directors Dr Robert Waldinger and Dr Marc Schulz bring together scientific precision, traditional wisdom, incredible real-life stories and actionable insights to prove once and for all that our own wellbeing and ability to flourish is absolutely within our control.

‘An outstanding book. It combines the longest and richest study of human lives anywhere with two remarkable authors of extraordinary breadth’ Richard Layard, author of Can We Be Happier?

‘This captivating, powerful book shows us scientifically and practically how to define, create and most importantly live the good life’ Jay Shetty

Additional information

Weight 460 g
Dimensions 218 × 138 × 38 mm
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Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Hardback

Pages

288

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

158 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K