Thrive

Description

In the first book to identify demographically proven ""happiness hotspots"" worldwide, researcher and explorer Dan Buettner documents the happiest people on earth and reveals how we can create our own happy zones. Detailing extraordinary new discoveries and meticulous research on four continents, Buettner observes happiness in unlikely places and gleans surprising insight into what generates contentment and what it means to ""thrive."" Intriguing studies debunk commonly believed myths. Think life was happier in the good old days? To the contrary data show that people flourish more in modern societies than in traditional, agrarian ones. Marriage, parenthood, gender equality, sociability you'll be astonished at how (or whether) these factors figure in the happiness equation. Given Buettner's strong media presence and previous success with The Blue Zones, these revelations will generate lots of media attention and catch the interest of health-conscious readers everywhere.

Dan Buettner is an internationally recognized researcher, explorer, and author. He founded Blue Zones , a project of Quest Network, Inc., to research and publicize the world's best practices in health, longevity, and happiness. As a pioneer in exploration and education, he has traveled the world to answer some of science's biggest questions. Buettner's National Geographic cover story on Blue Zones was one of the top-selling covers in the magazine's history and his 2008 book, The Blue Zones, hit The New York Times bestseller list.

"...a book about the happiest regions in the world. [Buettner] also recommends "land-mining your home with photos and memorabilia, so you're constantly reminded of your history." Adorning a hallway or a highly trafficked room with sentimental objects is a good way to start." -Real Simple "Buettner travels to places...to interview "thrivers," who report more life enjoyment than most people. He suggests ways that the reader can emulate these cheery folks." -Atlanta Journal Constitution "For his 2008 best-seller, The Blue Zones, Dan Buettner searched the world for the truth about longevity. In his new book, Thrive, out Oct. 19, he tackles the topic of happiness. What are the happiest spots on Earth--and what secrets can we glean from them?" -Parade