{"product_id":"b07j1ptj4b","title":"The Happiness Passport: A world tour of joyful living in 50 words","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn Hayes’ book ... she joins the dots between these differing beliefs to help us cultivate a richer shared vocabulary of happiness, and unravels the global interpretations of living well and contentedly.  –  Psychologies magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“With each word illustrated by Yelena Bryksenkova, it’s a pure joy to read.”  –  Flow  magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the secrets of wellbeing from cultures around the world, from hygge to yang sheng.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happiness Passport  is a collection of  wonderfully evocative words  from  around the globe  that resonate with us all. Unique and often untranslatable, the meaning behind each expression will stir up  familiar emotions  – bringing  joy ,  contentment  and a  greater understanding of other cultures . There are a wealth of examples to discover for a more wholesome outlook on life, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e•     Hiraeth  – the word for deep longing for home (Welsh)\u003cbr\u003e\n•     Goya  – the transportive ability of good storytelling (Urdu)\u003cbr\u003e\n•     Yugen  – the ability of the natural world to deeply move us (Japanese)\u003cbr\u003e\n•     Gigil  – the overwhelming urge to cuddle an adorable pet (Philippine Tagalog)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimultaneously  all-inclusive and peculiar to place,  these words are on the tip of our tongue and yet not in our vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Happiness Passport  delves into this  treasure trove of delights , examining the cultural context of each expression and the  lessons that we can apply  in our own lives to achieve  greater contentment . A must-read for fans of  The  Serenity Passport , and for all those seeking a  more balanced life . This beautiful guide features original illustrations that evoke each elusive expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANT","offers":[{"title":"Ebook","offer_id":52855031693528,"sku":"YSL80756","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0835\/3356\/2072\/files\/915R1afjc7L._SY1500.jpg?v=1793413797","url":"https:\/\/www.bookmebay.com\/products\/b07j1ptj4b","provider":"BookMebay","version":"1.0","type":"link"}