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Mentioned in 27 episodes
The Book of Delights
Book • 2019
In *The Book of Delights*, Ross Gay offers a genre-defying volume of short, lyrical essays written over one tumultuous year.
These 'essayettes,' in the manner of Montaigne, capture Gay’s daily observations and experiences, ranging from the beauty of the natural world to the complexities of race and masculinity.
The book emphasizes the importance of delight as a bulwark against casual cruelties and as a way to connect with others, highlighting the shared humanity and mortality that bind us.
Gay’s essays are both intimate and political, never shying away from the terrors of living in America while celebrating the small joys that make life worth observing closely.
These 'essayettes,' in the manner of Montaigne, capture Gay’s daily observations and experiences, ranging from the beauty of the natural world to the complexities of race and masculinity.
The book emphasizes the importance of delight as a bulwark against casual cruelties and as a way to connect with others, highlighting the shared humanity and mortality that bind us.
Gay’s essays are both intimate and political, never shying away from the terrors of living in America while celebrating the small joys that make life worth observing closely.
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Mentioned in 27 episodes
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Laurie Santos as a source of inspiration for noticing and appreciating small joys and delights.
Laurie Santos as a source of inspiration for noticing and appreciating small joys and delights.
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The Science Of Happiness: Dr. Laurie Santos Shares Evidence-Based Tools For Genuine Joy, Why We Chase The Wrong Things & What Actually Creates Well-Being
Mentioned by Laurie Santos as an example of a book that focuses on finding delight in everyday things.
Laurie Santos as an example of a book that focuses on finding delight in everyday things.
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Eudemonology (HAPPINESS) Encore with Laurie Santos
Mentioned by Casey Neistat as a book about delight hunting, read during the pandemic.
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Matthew McConaughey, Greg Harden, Morgan Wade, Casey Neistat & Dr. Samantha Boardman On Creating Better Habits in 2024
Mentioned by Catherine Price as a book that inspired her to write "The Power of Fun"
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Laurie Has Fun... Part 1 ICYMI
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Krista Tippett as a book of poetic essays, based on the daily practice of looking for delight.
Krista Tippett as a book of poetic essays, based on the daily practice of looking for delight.
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Ross Gay — Hope Portal, Episode 7
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Glennon Doyle as the inspiration for the episode's focus on finding delight in everyday life.
Glennon Doyle as the inspiration for the episode's focus on finding delight in everyday life.
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Start a Daily Delights Practice with Abby, Glennon & Amanda! (Best Of)
Mentioned by Laurie Santos as a source of inspiration for finding small wonders and delights in everyday life.
Laurie Santos as a source of inspiration for finding small wonders and delights in everyday life.
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IMO Live at SXSW: Combatting Hopelessness with Dr. Laurie Santos
Mentioned by Glennon Doyle as a book that helped her and her dad connect by sharing pictures of things that delighted them.
Glennon Doyle as a book that helped her and her dad connect by sharing pictures of things that delighted them.20 snips
How to Let Joy Heal Us with Ross Gay
