A profound exploration by a leading American psychologist of what it means to have a good life, of living well and well being, using the theory that human beings are at their most creative, most rewarded ahd happiest when they are performing in a state of flow; when details are subordinated to the purpose. The result is an unusual combination of serious psychology and self-help; a book that answers the questions self-help books ask, but in a way that reflects the cutting edge of psychological research and thinking.