“Triumphs of Experience: The Men of the Harvard Grant Study” by George Eman Vaillant

Triumphs of Experience offers a profound, evidence-based look into what makes life fulfilling, highlighting the importance of relationships, emotional intelligence, and adaptive coping. Vaillant’s analysis of the Harvard Grant Study provides a rare, long-term perspective on human happiness, underscoring that success is not defined by wealth or status, but by the quality of our connections and our ability to love and be loved. The book is a powerful reminder that at the core of a meaningful life lies human connection and the enduring strength of love.