title: Goodlife: Mastering the Art of Everyday Living
author: Helen and Walljasper, Jay (edited by) Cordes
description: Hundreds of fresh ideals and insights from some of the leading thinkers and writers of our era: Dave Barry on "What You Need to Know About S-E-X," Calvin Trillin on "Havin' Fun, Texas-Style," Barbara Ehrenreich on "Our Overemphasis on Exercise," Jeremy Rifkin on "Slowing Down the Pace of Life," Thich Nhat Hanh on "Making Housework Enjoyable," Wendell Berry on "The Social Significance of Your Supper," and many many more.
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  Contents
  
  
  [Introduction](introduction.html)
  
  
  [The Power of Hello](chapter01.html)
  
  
  [The Art of Being a Neighbor](chapter02.html)
  
  
  [A Kind and Generous Heart](chapter03.html)
  
  
  [Make It Do](chapter04.html)
  
  
  [Grace Is a Gift](chapter05.html)
  
  
  [The Sisterhood of Roller Derby](chapter06.html)
  
  
  [Caring Makes Us Human](chapter07.html)
  
  
  [Satisfaction with a Job Well Done](chapter08.html)
  
  
  [The World Is Imperfect](chapter09.html)
  
  
  [Peace Can Happen](chapter10.html)
  
  
  [A Priceless Lesson in Humility](chapter11.html)
  
  
  [Finding Out What’s Under Second Base](chapter12.html)
  
  
  [Accomplishing Big Things in Small Pieces](chapter13.html)
  
  
  [I Have to See the World](chapter14.html)
  
  
  [Deciding to Live](chapter15.html)
  
  
  [Walking in the Light](chapter16.html)
  
  
  [The Perfect Merge](chapter17.html)
  
  
  [Listening Is Powerful Medicine](chapter18.html)
  
  
  [Semper Fidelis](chapter19.html)
  
  
  [Our Vulnerability Is Our Strength](chapter20.html