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Lehrer, a critically acclaimed science writer and the popular blogger behind the. Harlow would later write, if monkeys have taught us anything, its that youve got to learn how to love before you learn how to live. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 259 pages and is available in hardcover format. He talks about the different states of thinking we engage in while moving, and the cognitive benefits of traveling and getting out of our daily routines.
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