The Book of Joy

Book by Abrams, Tutu, and the Dalai Lama

978-0-399-18504-5 (Hardcover)

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World is a book by the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu published in 2016 by Cornerstone Publishers. In this nonfiction, the authors discuss the challenges of living a joyful life.^[1]^[2]^[3] One commentator noted that both of the authors faced oppression and exile and yet have been able to maintain their compassion and forgiveness despite this. The commentator also noted the theme of the book is that fear, anger, and hatred exist internally as much as externally.^[3]

In 2021, Netflix released the film Mission: Joy - Finding Happiness in Troubled Times, based on the book. (IMDB)^[4]

In 2022, an illustrated book aimed at children called The Little Book of Joy was published.^[5]

References

^ "About the Book of Joy Book". Book of Joy. 2014-06-20. Archived from the original on 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
^ Kirsten Salyer (2016-09-22). "Dalai Lama and Desmond Tutu: The Secret to Joy". Time.com. Retrieved 2016-11-04.
^ ^a ^b By Indira A.R. Lakshmanan October 13, 2016 (2016-10-13). "Surviving an ugly campaign: Advice from the Dalai Lama and Bishop Tutu". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2016-11-04.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
^ Netflix
^ "The Little Book of Joy by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu: 9780593484234 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books".