Book Review #19 - Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life by Albert Liebermann & Hector Garcia
Good Day,
Ikigai
by Albert Liebermann & Hector Garcia
I was continuously thinking about Japanese cuisine and their rice fields while reading the book. Either I am already obsessed with that or the book really brings out those thoughts. Read the book to find out if it holds true 😂.
Summary:
Outline of the book is pretty simple, it begins with giving a brief glimpse of the Japanese lifestyle in Ogimi and then various modern theories are mentioned which would help us to clearly understand their way of life and how it helps them to live longer.
What is their Secret?
Review:
I have really liked the way the authors have tried to explain scientifically the practices which the citizens of Ogimi are following and which helps them to live longer. They have had a first hand experience which has allowed them to have a proper understanding of the situation and in turn, they have written a pretty nice book. While reading the book, it will really make you curious about their various customs, food and approach towards life and I personally really want to try Shikuwasa. There is a section in the book where they depicted all the exercise performed by these people and there is pictorial representation of Suryanamaskara & Dai'chi. It is kind of funny that there is no mention about the younger generation, it makes you wonder what those guys are doing. And in Ogimi, they believe that at 80 you are born.
Best advice from this book apart from all the basics like healthy eating, sleeping & light exercise is that you should always have a reason to wake up from your bed which is your Ikigai- your driving force or reason to live or purpose (It is explained really well with the concept of flow). You should be happy and form a meaningful close knit group of people with whom you share interest and can have a great time. Live in present and read the book.
My opinion - Decent Read.
Outline of the book is pretty simple, it begins with giving a brief glimpse of the Japanese lifestyle in Ogimi and then various modern theories are mentioned which would help us to clearly understand their way of life and how it helps them to live longer.
What is their Secret?
Review:
I have really liked the way the authors have tried to explain scientifically the practices which the citizens of Ogimi are following and which helps them to live longer. They have had a first hand experience which has allowed them to have a proper understanding of the situation and in turn, they have written a pretty nice book. While reading the book, it will really make you curious about their various customs, food and approach towards life and I personally really want to try Shikuwasa. There is a section in the book where they depicted all the exercise performed by these people and there is pictorial representation of Suryanamaskara & Dai'chi. It is kind of funny that there is no mention about the younger generation, it makes you wonder what those guys are doing. And in Ogimi, they believe that at 80 you are born.
Best advice from this book apart from all the basics like healthy eating, sleeping & light exercise is that you should always have a reason to wake up from your bed which is your Ikigai- your driving force or reason to live or purpose (It is explained really well with the concept of flow). You should be happy and form a meaningful close knit group of people with whom you share interest and can have a great time. Live in present and read the book.
My opinion - Decent Read.
Was going to read it. Good that you have it before lockdown. Stuck with ebooks now ��
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