Book Review: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, and Carlton Abrams (Five Stars)

Book Review: The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, and Carlton Abrams

Five Stars

“The purpose of life is to find happiness. From the very core of our being, we simply desire joy and contentment.” Dalai Lama

A monumental conversation between two spiritual giants of our age. This book is a four-star treatment of a five-star topic. I rounded up because I am confident readers will sort the gems from the plaster.

“We are fragile creatures, and it is from this weakness, not despite it, that we discover the possibility of true joy.” Desmond Tutu

The reader is invited into a celebration of life by two of the wisest men in the world. They have been friends for decades despite differing world views. Both their friendship and their wisdom shows through.

“Those who say forgiveness is for the weak haven’t tried it.” Desmond Tutu

You expect this book to be full of epigrams; it

Book Review: 70 and Proud of It, Summersdale (Three Stars)

Book Review: 70 and Proud of It, Summersdale

Three Stars

“Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.”

Short epigrams from famous, not-so-famous and anonymous sources, relating to age and aging.

“The great things about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been,” Madeleine L’Engle

Popcorn for the brain. A decent topical birthday gift, which is how I came by this copy.

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” C. S. Lewis