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1. In the Introduction, what distinction does Tutu make between joy and happiness?

In the Introduction, Tutu says that joy is much bigger than happiness. Tutu makes the distinction that happiness is dependent on external circumstances, but joy is not.

2. In the Introduction, what analogy does Abrams make about the book itself?

In the Introduction, Abram makes the analogy comparing the book to a three-layer birthday cake, comprised of the Dalai Lama's and Tutu's teachings; scientific evidence supporting their teachings; and stories shared by the two subjects.

3. In the Introduction, why does Abrams say Archbishop Tutu might not have been able to travel to take part in the talks that made up the material for the book?

In the Introduction, Abrams says that Archbishop Tutu might not have been able to travel to take part in the talks that made up the material for the book because he was undergoing prostate cancer treatment and his doctors may have told him he should not travel.

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