In The Japanese Garden: An Inspiring Journey Towards Joy and Happiness

An inspirational book that entwines introspection exercises with precious teachings confirmed by the most relevant studies on happiness, self-awareness and relationships, conducted by renowned experts and Universities. All of this is being braided into a story that is revealed as coaching and mentoring conversations.

Tudor is a 38-year-old entrepreneur who devotes most of his time to his business as he is convinced that things won't work out well in his absence. Business trips keep him away from his family, and Tudor gets to spend only two nights a week at home. This happens until one evening when suddenly the whole Universe crashes into his head, along with the candid question of his five-year-old daughter: "Dad, will you sleep at home, with us tonight?" Suddenly, Tudor understands that his daughter's perception is that he is no longer part of “us”, that he has only got to be Saturday's visitor.

His wandering steps will take him to the Botanical Garden. There, in the quietness of the Japanese Garden, he meets Mister Tomo - a distinguished senior gentleman whose wisdom is enriched by his own life experience.

His conversations with Mister Tomo take on a revealing dimension as they help Tudor answer questions he had not even asked himself before, help him get to know himself better, and get a better understanding of those around him.

The conversations are even more captivating as they answer questions that any one of us comes to be hit at one time or another in our lives.

The Japanese Garden gets a double valence - it is both the place where Tudor and Mister Tomo have these revealing conversations, and, metaphorically, the place in the heart of each of us where we enjoy peace, quietness, delight, and contentment.