The Good Life by Hugh Mackay ISBN 13: 9781742612133

Sydney, NSW, Australia: Pan Macmillan Australia, 2013. Book. Good. Large Softcover. Reprint. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Large softcover, reprint, 388gms, 264 pages. Book is in good condition with minor general wear and tear and light page discolouration/spotting throughout, otherwise no other pre-loved markings..

Pan Macmillan, Australia, 2013. Trade Paperback. Good Condition. Inscribed by Author. No one can promise you that a life lived for others will bring you a deep sense of satisfaction, but it's certain that nothing else will." Hugh Mackay has spent his entire working life asking Australians about their values, motivations, ambitions, hopes and fears. Now, in The Good Life, he addresses the ultimate question: What makes a life worth living? His conclusion is provocative. The good life is not the sum of our security, wealth, status, postcode, career success and levels of happiness. The good life is one defined by our capacity for selflessness, the quality of our relationships and our willingness to connect with others in a useful way. Mackay examines what is known as the Golden Rule through the prisms of religion, philosophy, politics, business and family life. And he explores the numerous and often painful ways we distract ourselves from this central principle: our pursuit of pleasure, our… Read More

Pan Macmillan Australia Pty, Limited 2013 Paperback. Good.

MacMillan, Sydney, 2014. Reprint. Trade Paperback. Near Fine Condition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 264 pages. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. "No one can promise you that a life lived for others will bring you a deep sense of satisfaction, but it's certain that nothing else will." Hugh Mackay has spent his entire working life asking Australians about their values, motivations, ambitions, hopes and fears. Now, in The Good Life, he addresses the ultimate question: What makes a life worth living?His conclusion is provocative. The good life is not the sum of our security, wealth, status, postcode, career success and levels of happiness. The good life is one defined by our capacity for selflessness, the quality of our relationships and our willingness to connect with others in a useful way.Mackay examines what is known as the Golden Rule through the prisms of religion, philosophy, politics, business and family… Read More