A Private History of Happiness: Ninety-Nine Moments of Joy from Around the World
"This is more than a book, it is a celebration. . . . Across the barriers of time and culture, it collects for us in the simplest, most restful, most seductive way, the goodness of what it is for us to experience life as sentient human beings." —Phyllis Tickle, compiler ofThe Divine Hours"This book is about moments when we are surprised by quiet joy in the everyday wonders of the world. . . . Overflowing with the simple pleasures of life, this is a book to take with you on your travels and to bring home like a friend." —J. Edward Chamberlin, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto, author,If This Is Your Land, Where Are Your Stories?"It turns out that unpretentious, small joys have been shared by human beings across cultures and over thousands of years; in his sensitive commentaries, Myerson brings these precious past moments back to life, and into our lives." —Harry Eyres, columnist,Financial Times"It can be said of few books that they make the world a less lonely place: this is one. Read it and be inspired, delighted and cheered; give it and create more happiness.' —Clare Brant, professor, King's College London, author,Eighteenth-Century Letters and British Culture