What does it take to be happy?Laurie Gilquist figures it takes the normal way-markers in lifeCar, wife, house, kids. At 23 years old he longs for the day whenhe can start living.But when he finds a painting--quite possibly a 16th centurypriceless still life in the linen cupboard, his luck and life are about to changeOn his unlikely journey across Europe to find the owner of the painting and a wayward father, he finds friendship, a gift for helping people and a belief that folks are the same the world over.But-that's after being run over, escaping near death, chased bygangsters, being kidnapped and finding love. Not exactly theway-markers he had in mind, although joie de vivre* sometimesknocks you off course on your way to la dolce vita^All it takes is a plumber, a painting and the pursuit of happiness.* the joy of life^ the sweet life