Table of Contents

Title Page

Table of Contents

Dedication

Copyright

Introduction

PART I

1. "What Do You Say?"

2. No Thanks

3. It's Only Natural

4. "I'm So Sorry"

5. "Thank You Very Much Indeed"

PART II

6. Why Give Back?

7. All Wrapped Up

8. The Three Graces

9. Give It Away

10. The Give-and-Take of Everyday Life

PART III

11. Votive Offerings

12. Unpacking "Gratitude"

13. The Fourth Law of Nature

14. After All

15. Tipping

16. Freedom and Equality

17. Gestures

18. Memory and Narrative

PART IV

19. Emotions

20. Feeling Grateful

21. Learning and Lasting

PART V

22. The Marble-Hearted Fiend

23. We Are Not Grateful

24. The Poisoned Gift

PART VI

25. Gratitude Instead

26. Partiality and Transcendence

27. Recognition

Notes

Bibliography

Index