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The Meaning of Your Life
Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness
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A powerful guide to finding meaning in a rapidly changing world, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength 'As I follow the principles that Arthur Brooks presents, I am becoming happier. I'm actually having fun, too - a word that...
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A powerful guide to finding meaning in a rapidly changing world, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength
'As I follow the principles that Arthur Brooks presents, I am becoming happier. I'm actually having fun, too - a word that previously didn't exist in my vocabulary.' - OPRAH WINFREY
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength, the definitive account of how the modern world makes meaning so hard to find-and a plan to discover your life's deepest purpose.
If you struggle to discern life's meaning, you're not alone. Millions today describe a growing sense of emptiness, a lack of purpose and significance. And there's a reason- Rapid cultural, economic and technological changes have rewired our brains, reducing their ability to perceive depth and purpose.
In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur C. Brooks shows you how to push back against these changes and find the meaning you need to live a happy, fulfilling life. Relying on cutting-edge science, he offers practical, evidence-based strategies for breaking free of the powerful trends and personal habits that dull your focus on the why of your life. Drawing on the great philosophers and the world's faith traditions, he shows how everyone can-and must-approach life's most important and mysterious questions and provides a blueprint that will help even the most skeptical person find a life of spiritual transcendence, passionate love, and true calling.
'What is the meaning of my life?' is not an unanswerable question, but rather the start of a pilgrimage into unexplored corners of your consciousness. The Meaning of Your Life is your handbook for this journey.
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ISBN: 9781785046803
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 March 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vermilion
Audience: General / adult
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Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 153.0mm
Height: 234.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 304
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About the Author
Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on happiness and leadership. He is the creator of the popular 'How to Build a Life' column at The Atlantic, an acclaimed public speaker and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), From Strength to Strength and Love Your Enemies.
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