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24 alternatives to The Book of Joy
The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu, share their wisdom
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Book of Joy launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Stoic philosophy applied to our modern lives
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Seeking happiness and making people happy
2015 · amazon.co.uk · its alternatives →
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Ancient wisdom paired with modern science
2016 · happinesshypothesis.com · its alternatives →
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A study in human nature
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World
2017 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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What troubles us, what brings us joy?
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Seneca's thoughts on the human condition
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Meditations▲68Spiritual and ethical reflection by Marcus Aurelius
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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An insightful collection of aphorisms
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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A journey into the Now
2015 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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Meditations on wisdom, perseverance, and the art of living
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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