• Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

In his interviews with more than 90 creative individuals--including actor Ed Asner, authors Robertson Davies and Nadine Gordimer, scientists Jonas Salk and Linus Pauling, and Senator Eugene McCarthy--Professor Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi builds on his flow theory, profiling individuals who have found ways to make flow a permanent feature of their lives, and at the same time contributed to society and culture. In this project, he hopes to show us how we can all enhance our everyday lives by better understanding a way of being that is more satisfying and more fulfilling.

Using the theories put forth in his bestselling book "Flow", Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi explains the creative process, providing readers with lessons on how to tap into their own creativity through the examples of nearly 100 people whose achievements have changed our world.

"...the rich anecdotal material Csikszentmihalyi has mined and analyzed make this an important study of a vital topic."   -  Kirkus

"'Flow' couldn't come at a better time for us. 'Flow' reminds us that the truest approach to making ourselves feel and function better is to look within....An inspiring, worthwhile read."   -  Chicago Sun-Times

"'Flow' is important....The way to happiness lies not in mindless hedonism, but in mindful challenge."   -  New York Times Book Review

"A prescription for happiness in our indifferent universe."   -  Mirabella