49 pages • 1 hour read
Héctor García, Francesc MirallesIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles compellingly explores the Japanese concept of purpose and longevity. Reviews praise its inspiring, accessible insights but note its lack of depth and repetitive content. Despite its flaws, many find its practical wisdom on finding life’s purpose valuable and motivational.
Who Should Read Ikigai?
A reader who would enjoy Ikigai by Héctor García and Francesc Miralles is curious about Japanese philosophy, self-help, and finding a deeper sense of purpose in life. Fans of The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu, as well as The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin, will find this book similarly inspirational and thought-provoking.
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