{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-sanuk-the-thai-secret-to-a-more-joyful-life-9780008728182","title":"The Little Book of Sanuk: The Thai Secret to a More Joyful Life","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWe all need a little more sanuk in our lives\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanuk is a Thai concept that can loosely be translated as meaning 'fun'. Though sanuk is in fact much more than that; it's about achieving pleasure and joy in all aspects of life. For Thai people, if it's not sanuk, it's not worth doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThai people believe that it's the little things that add up to a joyful life. Whether it's raising happy kids, enjoying a quick chat with your neighbour or having a laugh with friends, they try to bring a sense of joy into their daily routines. This easygoing, fun-loving way of life is why Thailand is often called The Land of Smiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut how can we learn to prioritise this sense of fun and pleasure in our own lives? With recent clinical studies showing a clear link between a person's outlook on life and their health, a mindset of optimism and positivity has obvious benefits. Being a glass half full kind of person doesn't just help us live longer, it helps us live better.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmbracing sanuk and approaching life a glass-half-full attitude can make you happier, healthier and more productive - and this book will show you how.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKaren Sinotok is a successful writer and editor, currently Features Director at Prima magazine, the best-selling UK women's glossy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a magazine journalist in the 1990s, she became tired of the daily grind, handed in her notice, and booked a trip to Thailand that would change her life. There, she met Sit, a fun-loving Thai and lived with him in a shifting community of travellers and Thais on a beautiful but remote island beach. Every day was sanuk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the birth of their son, Siam, Karen and her family split their time between Thailand and London, and currently live by a rather stonier beach in Hove, East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51184876847378,"sku":"9780008728182","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8004c720-89c8-48d6-93ce-d12511d5c0d0.jpg?v=1744581474","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-little-book-of-sanuk-the-thai-secret-to-a-more-joyful-life-9780008728182","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}