Life is good : the book
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Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015].
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271 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
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Published
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2015].
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From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key superpowers readers need to live their best lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Owner's Manual will inspire readers of all ages and passions to discover--and embrace--the good in their lives. Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded--from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead, it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers to embrace their lives with delight and daring--,Provided by publisher.
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From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key superpowers readers need to live their best lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Book will inspire readers of all ages and passions to discover--and embrace--the good in their lives. Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded--from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead, it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers to embrace their lives with delight and daring--,Provided by publisher.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jacobs, B., & Jacobs, J. (2015). Life is good: the book . National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jacobs, Bert, 1964- and John Jacobs. 2015. Life Is Good: The Book. National Geographic.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jacobs, Bert, 1964- and John Jacobs. Life Is Good: The Book National Geographic, 2015.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jacobs, Bert, and John Jacobs. Life Is Good: The Book National Geographic, 2015.

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