Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics

by Sunil Singh

Is the most important language in the universe also capable of making us happy in simple and profound ways? Can we really weave the foundations of lifelong joy--humility, gratitude, connection, etc.--through the apparent complexity of numbers? Have we oversold the practicality of mathematics, while ignoring its larger and more human purposes--happiness? In Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics, Sunil Singh takes the readers on a unique adventure, discovering that all the elements that are essential for lifelong happiness are deeply intertwined with the magic of mathematics. Blending classic wisdom with over 100 pop culture references--music, television and film--Singh whimsically switches the lens in this book from the traditional society teaching math to a new and bold math teaching society. Written with charming buoyancy and intimacy, he takes us on an emotional and surprising journey through the deepest goldmine of mathematics--our personal happiness.

Genres: Mathematics, Nonfiction

206 pages, Paperback

Published August 8, 2017

Reviews

[Jane Dugger · Rating 4 out of 5]

I.LOVE.MATH.

I loved this book. So many wonderful thoughts about learning & using math.

[Rayfes Mondal · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have preferred more math and less philosophizing but math makes me happy too. I agree with the author that there are much more interesting ways of exposing of children (and adults) to math.

[RobS · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must read for anyone teaching primary or high school math.

[Columbus Academy US Librarians]

Nominated by Mr. Bolognese

Have we oversold the practicality of mathematics, while ignoring its larger and more human purposes - happiness? In Pi of Life: The Hidden Happiness of Mathematics, Sunil Singh takes the readers on a unique adventure, discovering that all the elements that are essential for lifelong happiness are deeply intertwined with the magic of mathematics.