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- Condition
- Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
- Release Year
- 2015
- ISBN
- 9780399175497
- Book Title
- Giving Way to Happiness : Stories and Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2015
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Social Science, Self-Help, Business & Economics
- Topic
- Personal Growth / Happiness, Personal Growth / General, Philanthropy & Charity, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / General, Motivational & Inspirational
- Item Weight
- 16.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.8 in
- Number of Pages
- 352 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0399175490
ISBN-13
9780399175497
eBay Product ID (ePID)
208678259
Product Key Features
Book Title
Giving Way to Happiness : Stories and Science Behind the Life-Changing Power of Giving
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Personal Growth / Happiness, Personal Growth / General, Philanthropy & Charity, Nonprofit Organizations & Charities / General, Motivational & Inspirational
Publication Year
2015
Genre
Social Science, Self-Help, Business & Economics
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Weight
16.2 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2015-027341
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
"Giving takes you out of yourself. You expand beyond your limitations." -from the foreword by Deepak Chopra, "Giving takes you out of yourself. You expand beyond your limitations." --from the foreword by Deepak Chopra
Dewey Edition
23
Grade From
Twelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal
179/.9
Synopsis
We often focus on how our gifts can help those in need. But the act of giving actually improves our own lives as well. In The Giving Way to Happiness , Jenny Santi overturns conventional thinking about what it takes to be happy by revealing how giving to others - whether in the form of money, expertise, time, or love - has helped people from all walks of life find purpose and joy. Drawing on the wisdom of great thinkers past and present, as well as cutting-edge scientific research, Santi makes an eloquent and passionate case that oftentimes the answers to the problems that haunt us, and the key to the happiness that eludes us, lie in helping those around us. This book is filled with inspiring stories told firsthand by Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn, Noble Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, supermodel Christy Turlington Burns, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp, philanthropist Richard Rockefeller, environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, activist Ric O'Barry, bestselling author Isabel Allende, ALS survivor Augie Nieto, and many others from all over the world. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they have all found unexpected happiness and fulfillment through giving. This book tells us not just how they changed the world but also how their acts changed their very own lives. In addition, Santi reveals- How altruism involves far more than suppressing basic selfish urges. Rather, we are wired to give, as it activates the same pleasure centers of the brain stimulated by food, sex, and drugs How helping others - whether by walking a friend through a struggle that you've also experienced or by supporting a cause to honor a loved one's memory - can be a healthy way to deal with adversity and process grief The unexpected reasons why those who 'gave it all up' to make a difference, and who face the direst situations, are nevertheless some of the happiest, most fulfilled, and least angst-ridden people you'll ever meet. Practical, universally applicable lessons on what kind of giving makes people happy and what doesn't. How do you discover giving that is unique to you and makes you feel good? In this inspiring book, Santi turns conventional wisdom upside down about what it takes to be happy and reveals the surprising reasons that have led so many people to live lives full of meaning, purpose and happiness. ' The Giving Way to Happiness is full of interesting insights from big-ticket philanthropists and prominent personalities, but it is also about something bigger- how we can all find happiness through helping others. If done right, giving may well be the greatest gift you can give yourself.' Adam Grant, professor, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and New York Times -bestselling author of Give and Take 'This thoughtful look at philanthropy honestly examines the self-interest often involved in it and suggests that a self-focused approach to giving may in fact be entirely appropriate.' Publishers Weekly 'Well done! A wonderful and timely contribution.' Christy Turlington Burns, founder of Every Mother Counts ' The Giving Way to Happiness will change the way you approach giving, shifting the focus from charity to empathy, from a one-way transfer to a mutually beneficial act, from guilt and obligation to pleasure and happiness. Jenny Santi, through her well-researched, eloquent, and insightful book, teaches us how we can help ourselves by helping others.' Carl Liederman, former CEO of One Young World, and founder & CEO of Liedership, A guide to how giving can be the key to happiness combining the latest research with firsthand accounts from Goldie Hawn, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, and others. As a Philanthropy advisor, Jenny Santi has met some of the world s most notable and inspiring change-makers. Despite their diverse backgrounds, each of these people has related to Santi that the thing in their life that has given them the most joy is the simple act of giving. In this inspiring book, Santi shares their stories how they found purpose, healed from past wounds, and discovered meaning beyond material success as well as her own personal struggles in finding happiness in order to inspire readers to discover the power of giving in their own lives. Told firsthand by such notable people as Academy Award winner Goldie Hawn, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus, Teach for America founder Wendy Kopp, philanthropist Richard Rockefeller, environmentalist Philippe Cousteau, and many others, the stories in this book make an eloquent and passionate case that oftentimes the answers to the problems that haunt us, and the key to the happiness that eludes us, lie in helping others. In this book you will discover: - How altruism activates the same pleasure centers of the brain stimulated by food, sex, and drugs - Practical, universally applicable lessons on what kind of giving makes people happy and what doesn t. - How to give your time, talents, and treasures in ways that are more impact-oriented, energizing, and rewarding than ever In this inspiring book, Santi reveals giving is the secret to living a life that is full of meaning, purpose, and happiness."
LC Classification Number
BF575.H27S3436 2015
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