The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking -- BOOK BEGINNINGS

 

BOOK BEGINNINGS ON FRIDAYS

The Art of Making Memories by Meik Wiking

Thank you for joining me this week for Book Beginnings on Fridays where participants share the opening sentence (or two) from the book they are reading. You can also share from a book you want to feature, even if you are not reading it at the moment. 

MY BOOK BEGINNING

To paraphrase one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century, Winnie-the-Pooh:  you don't know you are making memories, you just know you are having fun. 

-- from The Art of Making Memories: How to Create and Remember Happy Moments by Meik Wiking.

I just discovered and ordered a copy of The Art of Making Memories because I loved Meik Wiking's earlier books, The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke. Both warmed my soul. I am looking forward to a cozy afternoon with this one. 

YOUR BOOK BEGINNING

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THE FRIDAY 56

The Friday 56 asks participants to share a two-sentence teaser from their book of the week. If your book is an ebook or audiobook, pick a teaser from the 56% point. 

Anna at My Head is Full of Books hosts The Friday 56, a natural tie-in with Book Beginnings on Fridays. Please visit My Head is Full of Books to leave the link to your post. 

MY FRIDAY 56

-- from The Art of Making Memories:

So, if you want to be unforgettable, dare to be odd, to stand out. For instance, If I am doing a presentation at a conference, I often stand out easily because people remember 

"that happiness guy" -- but what if I were just one out of twenty happiness researchers?

FROM THE PUBLISHER'S DESCRIPTION

Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel. In his work as a happiness researcher, Meik Wiking has learned that people are happier if they hold a positive, nostalgic view of the past. But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy?

The Art of Making Memories examines how mental images are made, stored, and recalled in our brains, as well as the “art of letting go”—why we tend to forget certain moments to make room for deeper, more meaningful ones. Meik uses data, interviews, global surveys, and real-life experiments to explain the nuances of nostalgia and the different ways we form memories around our experiences and recall them—revealing the power that a “first time” has on our recollections, and why a piece of music, a smell, or a taste can unexpectedly conjure a moment from the past. Ultimately, Meik shows how we each can create warm memories that will stay with us for years.