{"product_id":"9781483657639","title":"India - Happiness Is Simple (PagePerfect NOOK Book)","description":"A journey that started in Bombay and explored the south and north of the wondrous land of India culminated in the capital, Delhi. Along the way, there were many small and big moments that will be embedded in our minds and hearts. From the lush terrain of Kerala to the barren beauty of\u003cbr\u003eLadakh, from the Catholic influence in Goa to the Buddhist Tibetan communities in\u003cbr\u003eHimachal, from the banana-leaf meals of the south to the butter-laden meals of the north,\u003cbr\u003efrom the sixteen-hour train journey to the stroll on the double-humped camels, from the suit sellers to the fruit sellers, from the mosques to the temples, from one city to the other, from one state to the other, from one region to the next, we had managed to experience what many don't in a lifetime.\u003cbr\u003eIndia has its share of problems: illiteracy,\u003cbr\u003eoverpopulation, corruption, crime, and extreme poverty. Among the chaos and cacophony, it is hard to find the peace, the beauty, the bliss, the magic, and the love that is uniquely Indian. Many are enchanted by this ancient land and are drawn to its color and craze. People like you and me explore its depths and, while doing so, discover a little bit more about life and how to deal with it a smile at a time.\u003cbr\u003eEach and every human being has their share of unique challenges that they face during their lifetime. Contrary to popular belief,\u003cbr\u003ethose that appear content and thankful are not without their slice of troubles. It is attitudes and perspectives that turn even the harshest realities into minor glitches in the marathon that is life.\u003cbr\u003eIndia, its people, its customs, and its quirks have an important lesson for all. It is a lesson that one must seek and have a curiosity for.\u003cbr\u003eThe path of existence is not without its share of treacherous cliffs and demons, but there is one truth that makes it exciting and beautiful, and that is,\u003cbr\u003ehappiness is simple. And\u003cbr\u003eIndia and its people are a breathing, living example of that truth!","brand":"Xlibris Corporation","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47142095225072,"sku":"9781483657639","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781483657639_p0.jpg?v=1763631474","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781483657639","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}