The Meaning of Your Life

“My friend Arthur C. Brooks clearly articulates how to live a meaningful, compassionate, and purposeful life.” —HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA

“As I follow the principles that Arthur Brooks presents, I am becoming happier. I’m actually having fun, too—a word that previously didn’t exist in my vocabulary.” —OPRAH WINFREY, global media leader and coauthor of Build the Life You Want

“Arthur Brooks is America’s most soulful social scientist. From the day I met him in 2007, it was clear that his life’s work was to increase human flourishing. Over the years he has transformed from data geek to passionate preacher, teaching us all how to live, work, and age well in our rapidly changing society.” —JONATHAN HAIDT, Thomas Cooley Professor of Ethical Leadership at New York University Stern School of Business and author of The Anxious Generation and The Righteous Mind

“Arthur has shaped the way I see, the way I pray, and the way I interact with students on a daily basis.” —FATHER MIKE SCHMITZ, University of Minnesota Duluth campus chaplain and host of the podcast The Bible in a Year

“Every conversation I have with Arthur leaves me with a clearer perspective on what it means to live a meaningful life.” —SIMON SINEK, author of Start with Why and The Infinite Game and host of the podcast A Bit of Optimism

“Arthur Brooks guides us to figure out how to live by focusing on the why. These pages can show anyone that meaning isn’t lost, just waiting to be found.” —SHERYL SANDBERG, founder of Lean In

“If you really want a change in your life and are seeking deeper meaning, congratulations. You have found the perfect book.” —HODA KOTB, former Today host and CEO of Joy 101