Kade enjoying a boat ride in Thailand. On the way to Monkey Island!

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Happy Places

A few years ago Eric Weiner, a long-time correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) and a self-described grump, traveled around the world in search of the happiest places. See what country came in first. There are many surprises! Click here to go to Weiner's website, where you can learn how/why he conducted this study and what he discovered. Go to his appearances link on his website to hear his podcast interviews. Here's one of his interviews.

2 comments:

  1. I read this book over the summer and enjoyed it a lot.

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  2. i haven't read the book yet, but I have heard some interviews. his website is also good. btw, he made an appearance at Asheville's leading independent bookstore, Malaprop's.

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