The five secrets you must discover before you die

Izzo, John B. (John Baptist) 1957- (Author).

Summary: What are the secrets to finding happiness? Why do some people live well and die happy? John Izzo asked thousands of people to identify the wisest person they knew. "The Five Secrets You Must Discover Before You Die" shares what he learned from over 200 people aged 60-106 whom others said had found the meaning in life. From town barbers to Holocaust survivors, from aboriginal chiefs to CEO's, these people had over 18,000 years of life experience. With warmth and wit, this book shares the "Five Secrets" to a happy and purpose-filled life which Izzo distilled from listening to these stories. Dr. Izzo also shows the reader how to put these secrets into practice in our lives. This book will make you laugh, bring you to tears, and inspire you to discover what matters long before you die. Based on a highly acclaimed TV series appearing on public television, this book takes the reader on a heart-warming and profound journey to find lasting happiness.

Record details

ISBN: 9781576755518 (electronic bk.)
ISBN: 1576755517 (electronic bk.)
Physical Description: electronic resource
remote
1 online resource (x, 178 p.)
Publisher: San Francisco, CA : Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2008.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Why some people find meaning and die happy -- Why I talked to the town barber (and 200 other people over 60) about life -- The first secret : be true to your self -- The second secret : leave no regrets -- The third secret : become love -- The fourth secret : live the moment -- The fifth secret : give more than you take -- When you know you have to go (putting the secrets into practice) -- Preparing to die well : happy people are not afraid to die -- It's never too late to live the secrets.

Source of Description Note:

Description based on print version record.