The Book of Joy is an uplifting, hope-filled conversation between the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, two friends whose lives have been shaped by hardship, yet overflow with laughter and love. In their weeklong dialogue, they explore joy not as something we chase, but as something we cultivate through the Eight Pillars of Joy—perspective, humility, humor, acceptance, forgiveness, gratitude, compassion, and generosity. Through tender, funny, and deeply human stories, they show how these pillars help us face suffering with openness and resilience, inviting readers to discover a joy that endures even in difficult times and to carry that joy into the world.