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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
- purpose
- longevity
- Japan
- Okinawa
- happiness
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Why I'd hand it to you
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles visit Okinawa, known for people living past one hundred, and explore ikigai, the Japanese idea of having a reason to get up in the morning. They cover diet, movement, friendship, purpose and staying busy into old age. It is short, gentle and easy to put into practice. To be honest, it is pretty light. The research is thin, the chapters skim the surface, and it reads more like a gift book than a serious study of longevity or Japanese culture. As a pleasant nudge to think about purpose and community, it is fine.
— Matt Jordan
Quick summary
- Book
- Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
- Who it's for
- Readers who want a short, gentle prompt to reflect on purpose and belonging, not a serious study of longevity.
- Key topics
- Ikigai, a reason to start each day
- Okinawa and long lives
- Diet, movement and friendship
- Staying active in old age
- Shelves
- Philosophy, Health, World Affairs
Details
- Author
- Héctor García, Francesc Miralles
- ASIN
- 0143130722
- On these shelves
- Philosophy Health World Affairs
- Short link
mattsbooks.org/r/ikig
