The title of the book “Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life” is written by Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles. It is not based on fiction, unlike novels, therefore it lacks a central character like a novel would have. Rather, this book looks at different real-life people and communities from Okinawa in Japan with intent to demonstrate what ikigai means.
SYNOPSIS
It’s core is, ikigai is the intersection of what you love, what you are good at, what the world needs, and what you can be paid for. It talks about 4 pillars:
1.Passion (What you love): Discover what you love and how to embrace it.
2.Mission(What the world needs):Find the skills that you are capable of!
3.Vocation(What you can be paid for)
4.Profession(What you are good at)
#CRITICAL EVALUATION
As a book Ikigai is a great motivator and strength maker but it is important to evaluate it as a literature. Pointing out the weaknesses and strength is important task.
Following is the evaluation of the anthology:
STRENGTHS:
I. AUTHENTIC CULTURAL INSIGHTS: The writers have made the article in such a way that it captures the uniqueness.
II.HOLISTIC APPROACH: The writers have emphasized on the holisitic approach to well being.
WEAKNESSES:
I.NO SCIENTIFIC STRICTNESS: It is totally based on interviews and observations not on scientific terms.
II.REPEATITIVENESS: At some point it only repeats the similar ideas and thoughts.
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Here's the Book Rating:
RATING: 4.8
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