Awe: The Transformative Power of Everyday Wonder

What if the key to happiness isn’t wealth, success, or even love—but awe?

In this groundbreaking exploration, Dacher Keltner, a leading social psychologist, reveals how awe shapes our emotions, strengthens our relationships, and unlocks a deeper appreciation for life. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience, cultural history, and his own personal journey through grief, Keltner demonstrates how awe—found in nature, music, art, spirituality, and even ordinary moments—transforms our brains and bodies, making us more compassionate, connected, and resilient.

Through moving real-life stories from doctors, veterans, artists, and everyday people, Awe offers a field guide to rediscovering wonder in our daily lives. Profound, inspiring, and deeply human, this book challenges us to embrace awe—not just as an occasional experience, but as a way of life.