The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner Summary
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Journey with a self-proclaimed grump across the globe hunting happiness, from Switzerland's boredom to Bhutan's joy metrics. Now a Rainn Wilson-hosted Peacock series, this bestseller translated into 18 languages asks: Can geography truly shape our bliss?
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The Geography of Bliss: A Global Hunt for Happiness
What if happiness isn't something we find within ourselves but something we discover in particular places? This question haunted Eric Weiner, a self-described "grump" and former NPR correspondent who had spent years reporting from the world's most troubled regions. After consuming countless self-help books claiming happiness lies inside us, he wondered: what if they're wrong? What if happiness is actually out there, in specific locations with particular cultural conditions? This radical premise launched Weiner on a year-long global expedition to uncover the world's happiest places - not tourist paradises, but nations rich in the ingredients of wellbeing. His journey took him from the scientific happiness databases of the Netherlands to the contentment of Switzerland, from the wealth of Qatar to the spiritual mindfulness of Thailand, and through many places in between. Along the way, he discovered that happiness takes radically different forms across cultures, challenging our most fundamental assumptions about what makes life worth living.
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Eastern Approaches: Bhutan's Revolutionary Philosophy
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"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
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