Friendship First: From New Sparks to Chosen Family, How Our Friends Pave the Way for Lifelong Happiness

by Gyan Yankovich Narrated by Not Yet Available

Overview

Our friends enrich every part of our lives. Now you can make them matter the most.

Despite modern technology and the ample ways we have to keep in touch, we risk neglecting our relationships with the people who have the most profound effect on our well-being: our friends. Weaving together personal stories, interviews with experts, and social research, Friendship First empowers you to nurture relationships with friends both new and old. Journalist Gyan Yankovich reveals how friendships play a vital role in our happiness with insights on how to:

• Deepen workplace friendships outside the office
• Invite friends into activities typically reserved for families
• Use social media to strengthen connections
• Maintain friendships through major life transitions.
  
  

An ode to group chats and chosen family, Friendship First invites you to care for and count on those who matter most.

Editorial Reviews

Lucinda Price

"[A] joyful, hopeful and considered book that will have you texting your friends in a hurry to tell them how much you appreciate them."

Gina Rushton

"This book honors our most significant relationships with the tender thoughtfulness of the best friend you’ve ever had."

Elfy Scott

"[A] thoughtful, brilliant, and wholly comforting read."

Bridie Jabour

"This book not only made me think about my friends in a different way, it also made me think about the kind of person I want to be."

Emma Seppälä

"Research shows that after food and shelter, positive social connections with others is our greatest need. At a time of increased loneliness and disconnect, Friendship First is a breath of fresh air and inspiration to build, maintain, and renew friendships."

Product Details

BN ID:	2940192222652
Publisher:	Penguin Random House
Publication date:	09/10/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged