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Title: Ikigai
Subtitle: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Author: Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
Narrator: Naoko Mori
Format: Unabridged
Length: 3 hrs and 23 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-18-17
Publisher: Random House Audiobooks
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 8 votes
Genres: Self Development, Motivation & Inspiration
Publisher's Summary:
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles, read by Noako Mori.
Bring meaning and joy to your every day with the internationally best-selling guide to ikigai.
The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai - a reason for being; the thing that gets you out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa - the world's longest-living people - finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life.
Inspiring and comforting, this book will bring you closer to these centenarians' secrets: how they leave urgency behind; keep doing what they love for as long as possible; nurture friendships; live in the moment; participate in their communities; and throw themselves into their passions. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own personal ikigai.
Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?
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Members Reviews:
As always, it depends what you're looking for
The rather exotic sounding name of this book, ikigai, as the authors explain, is relatively straightforward. âThis Japanese concept, which translates roughly as âthe happiness of always being busy,â is, âlike logotherapy, but it goes a step beyond.â Logotherapy, they explain, ââhelps people find their purpose in life.â
It is a good book. My overall rating of the book has little to do with the quality of the writing or the underlying concept. The former is quite good and the latter is valid. My rating is strictly personal and relates more to who might be considering adding it to their reading list. Not a âdonât,â for sure. More like, âunderstand it for what it is.â
For those who are ardent fans of all things philosophical and psychological, as I am, this is a good book that plows relatively little new ground. Finding purpose in life, keeping busy, eating well, and finding connection to the world around you is important. Itâs ground, however, that has been covered by many authors over the years.
If you havenât sampled of these past triumphs you will enjoy this book very much. It is a great and easily read introduction to the topics of longevity and the benefits of living in the moment. And it chronicles many of the philosophies and prior contributions to the topic, from Buddhism to Stoicism, with a stop at the Serenity Prayer. Eastern, and particularly Japanese, contributions are given extra attention. Wabi-sabi and ichi-go ischi-e, for example, are explained in some detail, but remain an overview. Relatively newer concepts like antifragility are also explained. It even covers the Six Healing Sounds introduced by Sun Simiao in the sixth century. (This one was new to me.)
A lot of the book turns on Ogimi, in the Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, which holds the distinction of being the oldest village on the planet. (In that many of the residents have lived very long lives.) Itâs a delightful visit. Having lived in China for nine years and having visited Japan many times over the course of more than three decades, I have a deep fondness for places like Ogimi.