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05/14/2024

Happy publication day to Craig Foster! We're so thrilled that the whole world can now get their hands on his fantastic new book, Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World!

Read all about this new release and more in this month's newsletter:

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05/09/2024

Hello friends!

One of our next projects is launching a podcast! We'll be gathering with some of the world's most fascinating people and creating a series of podcast episodes and book projects that are connected, as well as one-off episodes with the incredible authors and visionaries we’ve been honored to get to know and work with through Idea Architects.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on some potential names, click the link below to pick your favorite:

05/06/2024

Another fantastic podcast episode to add to your queue!

Craig Foster joined Tim Ferris last week to discuss all things wild and wonderful, including his new book Amphibious Soul: Finding the Wild in a Tame World.

We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did, and that it inspires you to pick up Amphibious Soul on May 14th!

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05/03/2024

Go Charan! The amazing was a guest on Armchair Expert this week, follow the link below to listen!

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02/07/2023

We are so happy to announce the paperback release of 's memoir, IN THE SHADOW OF THE MOUNTAIN. Her epic tale of nature and learning, trauma and resilience reveals one fundamental truth: in order to heal, we all have our own mountains to climb. But we do not have to climb them alone. Read more about Silvia's life at her website (in her bio) and order this amazing book for a better price today!

01/03/2023

We hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year! We know how stressful it can be this time of year—that's why we are so excited to share with you a brand new book, The Stress Prescription: Seven Days to More Joy and Ease by New York Times-bestselling author Dr. Elissa Epel! The book is out now and offers a practical yet transformative seven-day plan of science-based techniques designed to help you manage stress with more positivity and purpose. Link in bio for more!

10/13/2022

Such a joy and privilege to give the Tutu Peace Lecture with Her Excellency Amina Mohamed. My portion begins at 58:20, and there is also a bone-shaking poem performed you won't want to miss. What a special night. Felt like Arch Tutu was with us, dancing with his elbow-heavy boogie and his great laughter. Thank you to all at the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy Foundation and the crew of hundreds who made it happen.

As an African platform for international discourse, the Peace Lecture is a vital element in the Foundation’s mission to galvanise the courage to heal. The Pe...

06/09/2022

We are so very happy to share that In the Shadow of the Mountain by has made Booklist's Top 10 Memoirs of 2022 list! Really fantastic recognition, snd so well-deserved— we're so proud!! Congratulations! https://bit.ly/39drccp

06/03/2022

Happening now! But available for another 48 hours!

What a JOY!

06/03/2022

When the world is facing grave challenges, people of conscience do something about it. Recognizing that many around the globe were struggling more than ever against isolation and despair, two of the most revered global icons, the Dalai Lama & Archbishop Desmond Tutu, joined forces one last time to share their wisdom & humor in Mission:JOY, a laugh-out-loud funny documentary inspired by their international bestseller, The Book of Joy.

Right here, right now, artists, athletes, and thought leaders from around the world are coming together to celebrate the amazing friendship of these two self-described ‘mischievous brothers’ and to invite you to UNITE FOR JOY. The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu are a testament to the fact that there is so much more that unites us - one shared humanity.

In a world rife with challenges, both small and seemingly insurmountable, the lived experiences of Archbishop Tutu and the Dalai Lama serve as a profound example of the power of JOY in the face of adversity, and how necessary and sustaining a force it is for all people in these deeply troubled times. JOY is the ultimate antidote to despair.

Created & produced by an Academy-Award winning team, Mission: JOY brings audiences inside the incredible friendship between these two leaders who, through tears, laughter and a significant amount of teasing, show us all how to create more JOY in our lives every day, no matter our circumstances – even the times of war, pandemic & political division in our deeply hurting world.

UNITE FOR JOY. Celebrate our shared Humanity. Heal the World

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Inspired to continue the mission, bring it to the masses, and advance the science of JOY, the JOY team joined forces with scientists at UC Berkeley, UCSF, Harvard University and more to launch The BIG JOY Project - the largest ever citizen-science research project on JOY.

After 7 minutes a day for 7 days of trying out easy micro-acts of JOY, each participant gets to find out what works best for them, and gains simple tools to create more JOY for themselves - every day.

Start NOW to receive YOUR personalized JOY report in 7 short days!

missionjoy.org/BIGJOY

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Check out the amazing people and organizations that have come together to UNITE FOR JOY! There are even more spreading the word across other social media platforms, websites, newsletters. And of course YOU, too!

Thank you for helping us spread the wisdom of these dear friends, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the XIVth Dalai Lama, and to continue their joint mission of JOY!

~The Mission: JOY Team

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05/18/2022

We are so honored to see THE BOOK OF HOPE by and on this list!

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05/16/2022

Friends! We are calling on all parents, teens, young adults, and readers to take advantage of an amazing offer—For a limited time (today's the last day!) E-books of Dr. Lisa Miller's groundbreaking work THE AWAKENED BRAIN will only be $2! We hope this book brings the science and reason for hope and renewal to students, parents, and all who are seeking a more fulfilling life. Click the link in our bio to get your copy!

02/16/2022

Wow! We are so happy to announce that the newest episode of the podcast features Doug Abrams, our CEO and the co-author of The Book of Joy and most recently The Book Of Hope with Jane Goodall. Give it a listen to learn the four pillars of hope, why its necessary to our survival, and the power of choice.

We hope you like it!

https://bit.ly/3oVv2LH

02/01/2022

It’s here! We could not be more excited to announce the debut book of IA True, our memoir division committed to creating remarkable first-person stories of resilience, justice, and inspiration in book and film.
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is the first Peruvian woman to summit Everest and the first openly gay woman to summit the seven major mountains of the world. She is also the founder of Courageous Girls, a non-profit that promotes healing through adventure. And of course, she is our dear friend and mentor in adventure, vulnerability, and healing.
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In The Shadow of the Mountain is an epic memoir of nature and learning, trauma and resilience, hurt and healing. It tells Silvia’s story—from years of sexual abuse by a family friend in Lima and her eventual immigration to the U.S., from the elite macho tech world of Silicon Valley to trekking the world’s biggest mountain— all while giving deeply emotional and raw insight into her journey.

You can buy your copy anywhere you find your books today!

01/10/2022

The many benefits to cultivating a spiritual practice are obvious to those with experience—but it’s a pursuit too long dismissed by skeptics and scientists. That is, until now.

Watch speak with Dr. Lisa Miller on the intersection of hard science and spirituality—what neurology, neurobiology, genetics, epidemiology, and psychiatry can tell us about the mental health benefits of cultivating your own awakened brain.

https://bit.ly/31O8F2E

12/29/2021

The world is dimmer now without Arch's great light, shining from his eyes. He was truly an extraordinary example of what is possible for us, for humanity when we see, as he said, "with the eyes of the heart." It takes time to become human, he also reminded us. I will miss his "Yippeee!!!"'s, his elbow-heavy boogie, his glowing love-filled eyes, his tears, his tender, soft hand. His model of resilience in the face of crushing oppression, strength through compassion, righteous indignation without hatred--are shining qualities of what the future of humanity can and must hold.

I can't believe we got to have Arch with us for 90 years—not polio, TB, assassination attempts, or cancer could stop him, but now he was ready to go. What a gift he was to his family and friends, to his parishioners, to the beloved nation of South Africa, and to the world. He gave everything a person can give in a lifetime. May we carry on his work and try to fulfill his beautiful vision of the world, each in our own way.

Rest in Peace. Rest in Power. Rise in Glory.

11/30/2021

Thank you for voting for "The Book of Hope" in the Goodreads Choice Awards! It's move on to be a finalist for Best Nonfiction of 2021! The final round of voting is open now through Dec. 5. Would you do us a favor and cast your vote if you haven't already! More hope for all!

https://www.goodreads.com/choiceawards/best-nonfiction-books-2021

11/17/2021

Thank you : AND are both nominated for a Award for Best Nonfiction Book! Round 1 voting is open now through Nov. 28: https://bit.ly/3Fp5YT5

Congratulations Doug Abrams, Kross and Dr. Jane Goodall

11/09/2021

As our friends, we are so excited to offer you access to four exclusive poster prints of your choosing if you pre-order UNDERWATER WILD, from Craig Foster and Ross Frylinck who brought you the Oscar winning documentary, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER. Pre-order the book before it's release (11/16) and you can choose from one of the stunning photograph options! https://bit.ly/3C0hZMW

10/14/2021

UNDERWATER WILD, the upcoming beautiful 250-color page print book from Craig Foster and Ross Frylinck of MY OCTOPUS TEACHER, was just included in Barnes & Noble’s roundup of ten best science and nature books of the year today! And so was Suzanne Simard's FINDING THE MOTHER TREE! Woohoo!

10/08/2021

Happy World Octopus Day!

We are so happy to celebrate one of the most distinctive and curious animals on the planet today alongside our dear friends and authors, Ross Frylinck and Craig Foster, of the critically acclaimed and Academy Award winning feature documentary, MY OCTOPUS TEACHER and the new book UNDERWATER WILD: MY OCTOPUS TEACHER'S EXTRAORDINARY WORLD, a gorgeous full-color dive with over 250 original photographs. To celebrate, we’d like to offer you an exclusive print photograph of your choice, taken by Craig, of the underwater wild. All you need to do is fill out this form: https://bit.ly/3FsWMhw

08/17/2021

We are so proud to announce that 's book, THE AWAKENED BRAIN, is out today and available everywhere! Lisa's book on spirituality and the brain, how our brains grow stronger, more resilient , and make better decisions when "awakened"—has never been more relevant. In our time of struggle through the last year, we couldn't be more proud to help deliver this boook to the world https://bit.ly/3snVzC2

08/05/2021

Hi Friends! You can enter for a chance to win a copy of THE AWAKENED BRAIN by On sale 8/17!
A groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and a bold new paradigm for health, healing, and resilience—from a New York Times bestselling author and award-winning researcher

https://bit.ly/3jutQLK

06/10/2021

Friends! You are invited to watch the U.S. premiere of Mission: Joy, the movie from His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu about finding joy in troubled times. The film, inspired by The Book of Joy, and created by an Academy-Award-winning team will make you laugh out loud, cry, and change the way you see your life. You can click the link to watch the online premiere this Saturday, June 12th!

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05/24/2021

Hi friends! It's been a long year, but the brilliant Dr. Elissa Epel is here to help with her FREE Emotional Well-Being in 2021 Webinar Series, now open for registration. It will feature experts sharing how we can reduce stress and trauma in our health care systems and communities during the COVID-19 outbreak and other crises. https://bit.ly/34fYeCx

05/04/2021

"A masterwork of planetary significance." —Booklist Starred Review
"Finding the Mother Tree is a literary revelation, that botany class you never knew you needed, and certain to be one of this year's most widely discussed books.”
Today Suzanne Simard's book, Finding The Mother Tree, is out everywhere!

04/23/2021

We are so proud to see both THE CHOICE by Edith Eger and JUST MERCY by Bryan Stevenson on the New York Times Paperback Bestseller list. Two incredible souls working to make the world a brighter, more just place. Congratulations!

03/25/2021

Dr. Jane Goodall, in conversation with Doug Abrams, coauthor of the international bestseller The Book of Joy, is proud to announce The Book of Hope, publishing on October 19, 2021. In The Book of Hope, Dr. Goodall takes readers on an epic journey from the forests of Tanzania to the top “hope labs” around the world to discover that not only is there hope for humanity, but hope itself is one of our greatest survival strategies.

A note from Dr. Goodall: “Probably the question I am asked more often than any other is: ‘Do you honestly believe there is hope for our world? For the future of our children and grandchildren?’

And I am able to answer truthfully, ‘Yes.’”



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03/02/2021

Today AFTER hits shelves and we could not be prouder to share this amazing book by Dr. Bruce Greyson.

As one of the world's leading researcher of Near-Death Experiences, Dr. Greyson takes us on his fifty year journey into the science of life, death, and the continuity of consciousness.

We have no doubt this book can truly transform the way we think about dying—and most importantly, teach us how to live with more meaning and fulfillment than ever.

Available at every retailer here: https://bit.ly/3q9Sa6Y

02/25/2021

Catch Brené Brown and . Edith Eger talk on Brené's podcast, UNLOCKING US, this week about helping us understand trauma, anger, resilience, and the power of choosing how we see ourselves and how we resist the labels that people put on us. https://bit.ly/3qVJceX