The Book of Joy
The Sunday Times Bestseller
What's it about
Struggling to find lasting happiness in a world full of stress and suffering? Discover the secret to unshakable joy, even in the face of adversity, from two of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Learn how these two icons, who have endured immense hardship, found enduring peace and delight. Through their week-long conversation, you'll uncover the "Eight Pillars of Joy," a set of practical and profound mindsets that can transform your perspective from one of stress to one of strength.
Meet the author
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, two of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders and Nobel Peace Prize laureates, share their profound wisdom on finding joy. Their remarkable friendship, forged across different faiths and continents amidst great adversity, inspired this historic week-long conversation captured by coauthor Douglas Abrams. Together, they explore the nature of true happiness, offering hard-won lessons on how to live with joy even in the face of life’s inevitable suffering.

What's it about
Struggling to find lasting happiness in a world full of stress and suffering? Discover the secret to unshakable joy, even in the face of adversity, from two of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders, the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Learn how these two icons, who have endured immense hardship, found enduring peace and delight. Through their week-long conversation, you'll uncover the "Eight Pillars of Joy," a set of practical and profound mindsets that can transform your perspective from one of stress to one of strength.
Meet the author
His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, two of the world's most beloved spiritual leaders and Nobel Peace Prize laureates, share their profound wisdom on finding joy. Their remarkable friendship, forged across different faiths and continents amidst great adversity, inspired this historic week-long conversation captured by coauthor Douglas Abrams. Together, they explore the nature of true happiness, offering hard-won lessons on how to live with joy even in the face of life’s inevitable suffering.
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