--- product_id: 4674573 title: "The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World" price: "707851₫" currency: VND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4674573-the-geography-of-bliss-one-grumps-search-for-the-happiest store_origin: VN region: Vietnam --- # The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World **Price:** 707851₫ **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World - **How much does it cost?** 707851₫ with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vn](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4674573-the-geography-of-bliss-one-grumps-search-for-the-happiest) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World [Weiner, Eric] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World Review: Great read - The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner is a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of what makes people truly happy across different cultures. Narrative and Writing Style: Weiner’s writing is engaging, witty, and often humorous, making the book an enjoyable read from start to finish. His storytelling is rich with personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and sharp insights that keep you hooked throughout the journey. Content and Themes: The book takes readers on a global tour, examining the factors contributing to happiness in various countries. Weiner visits places known for their high levels of reported happiness, such as Bhutan, Iceland, and Switzerland, and contrasts these with locations where happiness seems more elusive. The blend of travelogue and psychology offers a comprehensive look at the concept of happiness from multiple perspectives. Personal Insights: Weiner’s exploration is both entertaining and enlightening. His candid reflections on his own quest for happiness, combined with his observations of different cultures, provide a nuanced understanding of what contributes to a joyful life. The book encourages readers to consider their own definitions of happiness and how cultural contexts influence our pursuit of it. Overall Experience: The Geography of Bliss is an insightful and enjoyable read that combines travel adventure with deep philosophical questions about happiness. It offers a refreshing perspective on how different cultures approach the concept of joy and satisfaction. In summary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of happiness, cultural studies, or simply seeking an entertaining and reflective journey. Eric Weiner’s blend of humor, insight, and personal experience makes The Geography of Bliss a memorable and impactful read. Review: The Geography of Bliss - Weiner has always been in search of elusive happiness. And his work as a journalist often took him to places that weren't so happy. So he decides to do a different kind of investigation, he wants to look at countries that are ranked high in happiness (and some that aren't) and determine what is going on there. In this book he recounts his visits to several countries, like Iceland, Bhutan, India, Moldova, and others. While there he talks to various people or visits sites to learn about their happiness and why they think they are as happy as they are (or aren't). He also partakes in some of the activities the countries are known for to judge his own happiness while at the locale. Overall, I think this is an interesting book. The choices he made to visit and the rationale behind them seem solid enough, and I enjoyed his descriptions. That being said though, they're just glimpses. I think in order to truly live or understand happiness at these places, it might take more than just a few weeks. It's still an engaging effort though. Interesting read and definitely not your normal travel book. Instead of fixating on sites and sights, it's more about the interaction with the people and their feelings. Review by M. Reynard 2020 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #90,958 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #23 in Travel Writing Reference #126 in Travelogues & Travel Essays #467 in Happiness Self-Help | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 2,114 Reviews | ## Images ![The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714jIfYh4IL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by E***A on August 24, 2024* The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World by Eric Weiner is a delightful and thought-provoking exploration of what makes people truly happy across different cultures. Narrative and Writing Style: Weiner’s writing is engaging, witty, and often humorous, making the book an enjoyable read from start to finish. His storytelling is rich with personal anecdotes, cultural observations, and sharp insights that keep you hooked throughout the journey. Content and Themes: The book takes readers on a global tour, examining the factors contributing to happiness in various countries. Weiner visits places known for their high levels of reported happiness, such as Bhutan, Iceland, and Switzerland, and contrasts these with locations where happiness seems more elusive. The blend of travelogue and psychology offers a comprehensive look at the concept of happiness from multiple perspectives. Personal Insights: Weiner’s exploration is both entertaining and enlightening. His candid reflections on his own quest for happiness, combined with his observations of different cultures, provide a nuanced understanding of what contributes to a joyful life. The book encourages readers to consider their own definitions of happiness and how cultural contexts influence our pursuit of it. Overall Experience: The Geography of Bliss is an insightful and enjoyable read that combines travel adventure with deep philosophical questions about happiness. It offers a refreshing perspective on how different cultures approach the concept of joy and satisfaction. In summary, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the science of happiness, cultural studies, or simply seeking an entertaining and reflective journey. Eric Weiner’s blend of humor, insight, and personal experience makes The Geography of Bliss a memorable and impactful read. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Geography of Bliss *by M***A on March 17, 2020* Weiner has always been in search of elusive happiness. And his work as a journalist often took him to places that weren't so happy. So he decides to do a different kind of investigation, he wants to look at countries that are ranked high in happiness (and some that aren't) and determine what is going on there. In this book he recounts his visits to several countries, like Iceland, Bhutan, India, Moldova, and others. While there he talks to various people or visits sites to learn about their happiness and why they think they are as happy as they are (or aren't). He also partakes in some of the activities the countries are known for to judge his own happiness while at the locale. Overall, I think this is an interesting book. The choices he made to visit and the rationale behind them seem solid enough, and I enjoyed his descriptions. That being said though, they're just glimpses. I think in order to truly live or understand happiness at these places, it might take more than just a few weeks. It's still an engaging effort though. Interesting read and definitely not your normal travel book. Instead of fixating on sites and sights, it's more about the interaction with the people and their feelings. Review by M. Reynard 2020 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Genuine Masterpiece! *by C***R on August 10, 2009* If you're interested in the study of happiness, this book is for you. If you're interested in cultural geography, this book is also for you. And if you're interested in both of these subjects (like me), this book may very well be a dream come true for you, the kind of book you always wished someone would write, but doubted that it would happen. This is actually one of the very best books I've ever come across on ANY subject. Eric Weiner is a spellbinding storyteller who kept me on the edge of my seat as I listened to his tales of world travels in a quest to understand happiness. Along the way, he effortlessly draws on an impressive erudition as he seamlessly weaves in insights not only from the "science" of happiness, but also a diverse range of relevant philosophy (both Western and Eastern) and other disciplines. And last but not least, though he claims that he's unhappy and calls himself a grump, he's very likable, very witty, and VERY funny! While it would be great if Weiner could end the book by presenting a simple magic key to happiness, those of us who have already traveled similar roads ourselves know that such an expectation/hope is probably unrealistic. Instead, we learn (or are reminded) that the truth appears to be more subtle and complex. For example: (a) happiness isn't a "thing" we can capture (like money), and it's remarkably hard to pin down just what happiness actually is, (b) there appear to be many roads to happiness (whatever it is), both personally and culturally, and finding a road that suits you seems to be important, (c) happiness may be something that just happens to us, based on how we live our multifaceted lives, rather than something we can deliberately pursue (again, like money), and (d) our proper highest aims may be different from happiness or may transcend it, and seem to involve relationships and love. But don't let the above conclusions underwhelm you or steer you away from this book. Weiner unfolds a richly enlightening and entertaining tapestry which is not to be missed and goes beyond anything which can be adequately compressed into a summary, as is the case with all great literature. No, this book isn't an exhaustive or systematic study of either happiness or cultural geography, nor does it pretend to be, but it does offer a uniquely valuable contribution positioned at the intersection of these subjects. Finally, please note that I joined Weiner on this journey via the 12-hour unabridged audiobook, and I found it to be a perfect format for this book, narrated flawlessly and sincerely by Weiner himself. So I especially recommend the audiobook, though I plan to read the print version also (yes, this book is that good). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4674573-the-geography-of-bliss-one-grumps-search-for-the-happiest](https://www.desertcart.vn/products/4674573-the-geography-of-bliss-one-grumps-search-for-the-happiest) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vietnam* *Store origin: VN* *Last updated: 2026-05-21*