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This is not exactly a sequel to Leaming's earlier memoir, Married to Bhutan, but it does cover the period following that book. And I wouldn't even go so far as to say it's not a memoir, but it's kind of 50:50, memoir:self-help. She uses anecdotes from her life in Bhutan and the USA to illustrate her 22 best pieces of advice for living a happier life. These are not earth-shattering ideas - in fact most if not all will have the reader nodding their head in agreement or recognition - but having the
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This was a great read about an area of the world that is near and dear to my heart. I have never been to Bhutan, nor do I know anyone who has, but is proximity to Nepal and India made the stories in this book feel oddly familiar. I loved the way Leaming structured this book. Instead of a travel narrative or memoir, she structures her stories around practices that have enhanced her life, giving specific examples about this practices from her life in Bhutan and in Nashville, TN. Ultimately, this b
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