This is an extraordinary journey where Mike Wash is very open about his personal life. In doing so, he challenges himself to become healthy in mind, body and spirit. He uses his quest to lose weight as a vehicle to reflect on his life and, in doing so, challenges our thinking in the way we see others and events around us. Written in 2005, it brings to life world events around that time from terrorism to major disasters, and therefore a snapshot of history and a personal view of that period becomes a valuable record of our time.The Journey of Happiness parable and the Wheel of Happiness are useful tools to help us all remember the ingredients of a happy, fulfilling life.