Whether this book is placed on a bookshelf to be read or used as a beautiful coffee table book, I think it will be beneficial to anyone that picks this up. This book was a helpful reminder of what truly matters in life and showed how to work on getting back to appreciating those moments.
The layout, the content, the writing-all of this combined into a beautiful book that captured the message by leaving an impression and "making a memory" for me.Īs someone who's incredibly nostalgic and sentimental, this book was a perfect read for me, especially during a difficult time where I felt that I was struggling and becoming somewhat 'jaded' in everyday moments. Whether it be the simple details in the illustrated graphics or the breathtaking photographs, everything within this book was well thought of and done with intention. Ultimately, Meik shows how we each can create warm memories that will stay with us for years.Ĭombining his signature charm with Scandinavian forthrightness, filled with infographics, illustrations, and photographs, and featuring “Happy Memory Tips,” The Art of Making Memories is an inspiration meditation and practical handbook filled with ideas to help us make the memories that will bring us joy throughout our lives.Įverything about this book is beautiful and stunning, from the physical book to the inner content. 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. 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.
But how do we make and keep the memories that bring us lasting joy?
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. Memories are the cornerstones of our identity, shaping who we are, how we act, and how we feel.
What’s the actual secret to happiness? Great memories! Meik Wiking-happiness researcher and New York Times bestselling author of The Little Book of Hygge and The Little Book of Lykke-shows us how to create memories that make life sweet in this charming book.ĭo you remember your first kiss? The day you graduated? Your favorite vacation? Or the best meal you ever had?
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