Hugh Mackay has spent his entire working life asking Australians about their values, motivations, ambitions, hopes and fears. Now, in The Good Life, he addresses the ultimate question: What makes a life worth living?

His conclusion is provocative. The good life is not the sum of our security, wealth, status, postcode, career success and levels of happiness. The good life is one defined by our capacity for selflessness, the quality of our relationships and our willingness to connect to others in a useful way.

Argued with all the passion and intelligence we have come to expect from one of Australia's most prolific and insightful authors, The Good Life is a book that will start conversations, ignite arguments and possibly even change the way we live our lives.

Hugh Mackay is a well-known social researcher, writer and commentator. A newspaper columnist for over 25 years, he is now an honorary professor of social science at the University of Wollongong. Hugh is the author of nine books in the field of social psychology and philosophy, and five novels.

You are invited to meet Hugh Mackay when he introduces The Good Life on Friday May 31st, at 6.30pm at Berkelouw Books in Paddington.

Bookings are essential and can be made by phone on (02) 9360 3200 or by email to paddington@berkelouw.com.au.

Cost is $ 8.50 which will be credited against any purchases made on the evening.