The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Strength to Strength, an account of how the modern world sets us up to fail at finding meaning--and a plan for finding what you seek.

Meaning in life is getting harder to find--and there's a reason for that. In The Meaning of Your Life, social scientist and happiness expert Arthur Brooks explains how rapid societal and technological changes have rewired our brains, making them ill-equipped to handle questions of existential reckoning. The resulting emptiness is not imaginary, and it is life-destroying for some, especially for young people.

Fortunately, there's hope. With compassion, clarity, and practicality, Brooks tells you exactly what you need to do to move toward meaning. You'll take a test to determine where you are on your meaning journey, learn evidence-based tactics for rewiring your brain for complex and abstract concepts, and discover a vocabulary for your desires. Most importantly, Brooks will show you where to search for the transcendence, vocation, and significance that are your birthright as a human being.

"What is the meaning of my life?" is not an unanswerable question, but the road to an answer--or answers--is a long one. The Meaning of Your Life is your guide for the journey.

Author: Arthur C. Brooks
Publisher: Random House Large Print Publishing
Published: 03/31/2026
Pages: 368
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.98lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.13w x 0.88d
ISBN13: 9798217294565
Large Print
BISAC Categories:
- Self-Help | Personal Growth | Happiness
- Psychology | Positive Psychology
- Psychology | Developmental | Adulthood & Aging

About the Author
Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on happiness and leadership. He is the creator of the popular "How to Build a Life" column at The Atlantic, an acclaimed public speaker, and the author of numerous bestselling books, including Build the Life You Want (co-authored with Oprah Winfrey), From Strength to Strength, and Love Your Enemies.