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The Best Things in Life Aren't Things
  • Published: 21 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9780807024867
  • Imprint: Beacon Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 120
  • RRP: $39.99

The Best Things in Life Aren't Things

Celebrating What Matters Most

  • Joann Davis
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24 Mar 2026
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21 Apr 2026
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For readers of The Book of Delights and What I Know For Sure, a bite-size invitation to disrupt the hustle and rediscover joy and wonder in our daily lives

For decades, consumerism has espoused the same message: money equals success, and if you aren’t happy, you aren’t shopping in the right store. Now, with a new cover and updated content for today's challenges, The Best Things in Life Aren't Things offers practical guidance for those seeking something beyond the grind.

Self-proclaimed warrior for optimism Joann Davis encourages us to cultivate "life support" in 4 key areas: words, thoughts, experiences, and deeds. Borrowing from ancient and contemporary wisdom, this new edition inspires thoughtful introspection through:

  • timeless essays on meaning, plus 3 new bite-size sections
  • reflection questions like "Will you measure success by what you have or how you live?"
  • a directory of small wonders that bring profound joy

In our fast-paced world, this little book is a powerful reminder of the intrinsic truths we've been trained to overlook. It invites us to explore all that life has to offer—and what we can give in return.
  • Published: 21 April 2026
  • ISBN: 9780807024867
  • Imprint: Beacon Press
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 120
  • RRP: $39.99
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Praise for The Best Things in Life Aren't Things

“A clear and decisive dose of joyful reality—your return to the most meaningful and fulfilling aspects of life begins with reading this book!” - Cheryl Richardson - Oprah regular and best-selling author of Stand Up for Your Life

“A great way to reconnect with some of the best minds in the world. The wealth of wisdom between these covers is a real gift.” - Carol Adrienne - author of The Purpose of Your Life

“From Albert Einstein to Kahlil Gibran, Yogi Berra to Jesus Christ, this book is an encyclopedic collection of wisdom infused with enough good common sense to keep you turning pages and coming back for more.” - Marc Parent - author of Turning Stones and Believing It All

“Within these pages, Joann Davis lays stepping-stones that can guide us toward happiness, successful living—and a better world for all.” - Kathryn Adams Shapiro - author of Wisdom’s Choice: Guiding Principles from the Source of Life

“Simple yet profound principles for achieving spiritual simplicity and avoiding the rat race of materiality.” - Ron Shapiro - coauthor of The Power of Nice and founder of the Shapiro Institute of Negotiations

“This book plucked my heartstrings with its down-home anecdotes and inspiring words of wisdom and made me smile as it reminded me of what really matters in life—family, friends, all A’s in school, rainbows—at least two hundred everyday joyrides that are not things. Buy this book in bulk!” - Albert Gaulden - author of Signs and Wonders: Understanding the Language of God and founder and director of the Sedona Institute