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Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Audio CD – Unabridged, 21 Aug. 2017

English edition by Hector Garcia (auteur), Francesc Miralles (auteur), Walter Dixon (Compiler)
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According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigai-a reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigai-the place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersect-means that each day is infused with meaning. It's the reason we get up in the morning. It's also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there's no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they've found a real purpose in life-the happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-olds-one of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, and-their best-kept secret-how they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?
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  1. Language
    English
  2. Publisher
    GILDAN MEDIA
  3. Publication date
    21 Aug. 2017
  4. Dimensions
    16.26 x 2.79 x 13.46 cm
  5. ISBN-10
    1469099608
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1469099606
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GILDAN MEDIA; Unabridged edition (21 Aug. 2017)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1469099608
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1469099606
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 16.26 x 2.79 x 13.46 cm
  • Customer reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 60,335 ratings

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4.5 out of 5 stars
60,335 global ratings

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Not so good, quality is not breathable or cotton
3.0 out of 5 stars Not good book
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 8 August 2024
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Not worth it reading
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DutchGuy
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but...
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 31 December 2017
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The first 3/4th of the book was interesting and gave good insights in how people in Okinawa live their lives. The concept of ikigai and the lifestyle attached to it is really a lesson for life.

What I didnt like is the last part of the book. I had the feeling that the last part was more the thoughts of the writer and that these thoughts are 'biased' by modern literature on how to live a fullfilling life. Also the fact that there is a conclusion in the end of the book is for me a bit weird. I hoped for a more.....consistent endig of this book.

Anyways, i really like the ikigai concept.
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Daniël van der Linde
2.0 out of 5 stars Received a used / dirty book
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 11 May 2022
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I havent read the book yet, but I got send a second hand book while ordering a new one. Front is dirty, I would like a refund.
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RB
2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading title, lacking depth
Reviewed in the Netherlands on 18 April 2019
Everyone has an Ikigai, a reason to live, to get up each morning, and it literally says on the back of this book "this book will help you find your own Ikigai". Well, long story short, it does not. This book will not help you find your passion in life, that which the authors call Ikigai.

Instead, approximately the first half of this book is about western logotherapy and about Japanese culture which the authors have a very high opinion about and they show it. The second half is about eating well and moderately moving (by means of Yoga or Qi Gong) to be able to live past your hundreds.

I gave it two stars instead of one because those food tips and there are some inspiring qoutes by centenarians.
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Abby Negron
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful
Reviewed in the United States on 5 October 2024
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So much information from the Japanese culture in helping others find their Ikigai and learning of their purpose in life. This has helped me tremendously.
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Xeniya Danilov
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book, suggest to everyone
Reviewed in Canada on 6 July 2024
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"Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life" by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles explores the Japanese concept of ikigai, which means "reason for being." The book delves into how finding and pursuing one's ikigai can lead to a fulfilling and purposeful life. Through interviews with Japanese centenarians and insights into the culture of Okinawa, the authors provide practical advice on living a balanced, meaningful life. The book is both enlightening and motivating, offering readers a blend of philosophy, psychology, and practical tips to uncover their own ikigai and enhance their well-being.
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Eduardo Azzine
5.0 out of 5 stars Good easy to read book
Reviewed in Brazil on 4 July 2024
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Good book, although most of the things I've already knew based on the documentary of the blue zones. I recommend it
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Eduardo Cortés
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro que plantea una forma de vivir desde la perspectiva de otra cultura
Reviewed in Mexico on 24 June 2024
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Acabo de terminar el libro, y me gustó mucho. Tanto la información como la estética del mismo son interesantes.

En cuanto a la estética de este, es muy llamativa y hermosa. Adquirí la edición de pasta dura, de color blanco, y que está envuelta con un papel en la cual se muestra un sakura blanco en la parte frontal, y en la parte trasera se encuentra el esquema Ikigai. Recomiendo ser muy cuidadoso con este, porque es algo frágil y puede maltratarse.

Este libro tiene un gran enfoque en la cultura Japonesa, sobre todo en el pueblo de Ogimi, Okinawa. Los autores de este libro visitaron aquel lugar, donde se dice se encuentra la mayor cantidad de personas longevas, que poseen gran vitalidad, y las estudiaron para conocer el secreto de una vida larga y feliz. Los residentes de este pueblo, así como el resto de Japoneses, tienen un fuerte sentido de ikigai. Este es un concepto Japonés que se traduce como "propósito de vida". Nos propone que todos tenemos un ikigai dentro de sí, algunos ya lo han encontrado, mientras que otros aún no, pero todos lo tenemos. Cuando lo encontramos y lo practicamos diariamente, nuestra vida toma un significado gratificante y nos sentimos realizados internamente.
Los Japoneses suelen encontrar su ikigai, desarrollarlo y practicarlo el resto de sus vidas. Lo hacen con dedicación y entusiasmo destacables.
Volviendo a las personas de Ogimi, éstas tienen hábitos que hacen claro el porqué de su longevidad llena de energía y salud. Se suele hacer comparaciones de sus hábitos con los de personas de Occidente, lo cual nos hace notar que muchos hábitos que tenemos son perjudiciales sin saberlo.
La alimentación (tema que me habría gustado se viera más a fondo), la actividad física y la logoterapia son tan solo algunos temas que se mencionan en este libro, y que son de suma importancia para llevar una buena vida.

Sin duda una lectura amena, disfrutable y educativa.
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Eduardo Cortés
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente libro que plantea una forma de vivir desde la perspectiva de otra cultura
Reviewed in Mexico on 24 June 2024
Acabo de terminar el libro, y me gustó mucho. Tanto la información como la estética del mismo son interesantes.

En cuanto a la estética de este, es muy llamativa y hermosa. Adquirí la edición de pasta dura, de color blanco, y que está envuelta con un papel en la cual se muestra un sakura blanco en la parte frontal, y en la parte trasera se encuentra el esquema Ikigai. Recomiendo ser muy cuidadoso con este, porque es algo frágil y puede maltratarse.

Este libro tiene un gran enfoque en la cultura Japonesa, sobre todo en el pueblo de Ogimi, Okinawa. Los autores de este libro visitaron aquel lugar, donde se dice se encuentra la mayor cantidad de personas longevas, que poseen gran vitalidad, y las estudiaron para conocer el secreto de una vida larga y feliz. Los residentes de este pueblo, así como el resto de Japoneses, tienen un fuerte sentido de ikigai. Este es un concepto Japonés que se traduce como "propósito de vida". Nos propone que todos tenemos un ikigai dentro de sí, algunos ya lo han encontrado, mientras que otros aún no, pero todos lo tenemos. Cuando lo encontramos y lo practicamos diariamente, nuestra vida toma un significado gratificante y nos sentimos realizados internamente.
Los Japoneses suelen encontrar su ikigai, desarrollarlo y practicarlo el resto de sus vidas. Lo hacen con dedicación y entusiasmo destacables.
Volviendo a las personas de Ogimi, éstas tienen hábitos que hacen claro el porqué de su longevidad llena de energía y salud. Se suele hacer comparaciones de sus hábitos con los de personas de Occidente, lo cual nos hace notar que muchos hábitos que tenemos son perjudiciales sin saberlo.
La alimentación (tema que me habría gustado se viera más a fondo), la actividad física y la logoterapia son tan solo algunos temas que se mencionan en este libro, y que son de suma importancia para llevar una buena vida.

Sin duda una lectura amena, disfrutable y educativa.
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The best book for starting 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars The best book
Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on 4 October 2024
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I like it 😊😁😊
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