The Happiness Passport: A world tour of joyful living in 50 words

The Happiness Passport: A world tour of joyful living in 50 words

<DIV>Exploring the global dictionary, from common languages to obscure dialects, <B>The Happiness Passport </B>takes the reader on a joyful journey around the world seeking out the secrets of wellbeing. <BR />  <BR /> The wonderfully evocative words in this collection resonate with universal emotions: the deep longing for home conjured up by the Welsh word <I>hiraeth, </I>or the transportive ability of good storytelling captured in the Urdu <I>goya</I>. Yet at the same time each is deeply ingrained in its place of origin: long, dark Danish days encourage the warmth and cosiness of <I>hygge, </I>while the satisfied chatter after a sun-soaked meal - <I>sombremesa</I> - resonates uniquely with Spanish hospitality. These words are simultaneously all-inclusive and peculiar to place; they are on the tip of our tongue and yet not in our vocabulary.<BR />  <BR /><B>The Happiness Passport</B> delves into this treasure trove of delights, examining the cultural context of each and the lessons that we can apply in our own lives to achieve greater contentment. A must-read for all those seeking a more balanced life, this beautiful guide features original illustrations that conjure up each elusive expression.</DIV>