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Liked It “Very well written, easy to follow. Agreat deal of research went into this writing. Just a good read!” see full review » see other reviews » |
Didn’t Like It “Well intended and an easy read, but I found it a bit too cliché for my liking. However, this book, like "Learned Optimism", did provide some helpful tips on the meaning of life, happiness, and positivity.” see full review » see other reviews » |
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“How to make your life happy,happier,some guidelines by writer.”
Gopal D wrote this review Tuesday, March 27, 2012. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Very well written, easy to follow. Agreat deal of research went into this writing. Just a good read!”
Tex wrote this review Wednesday, November 2, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I like it so far
@dan_steer wrote this review Tuesday, August 30, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
Simple concepts and models, easy to swallow for a "thinker" style learner”
“Very nice and easy to read. Recommended.
André Faria Gomes wrote this review Sunday, May 15, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
The divide the way people see life in a quadrant. It's a very different way of understanding happiness.”
“Great book. Much more than inspiration and theory. Very practical. Offers exercises and things to DO to achieve happiness. The search to be happy is a process. There are no quick fixes. Good stuff. I'll keep this one around and refer to it often.”
George wrote this review Monday, April 25, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“One of the most worthwhile books I've ever read. Truly inspirational.”
Sue D wrote this review Wednesday, January 19, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“Well intended and an easy read, but I found it a bit too cliché for my liking. However, this book, like "Learned Optimism", did provide some helpful tips on the meaning of life, happiness, and positivity. ”
Erin H wrote this review Tuesday, January 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“great motivation to rethink your passions and motivations.”
jillcliff wrote this review Friday, July 30, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“My 2 star rating is not a reflection on the quality of the work or its potential to positively influence somebody's life. It just was not applicable to me and therefore I did not find it enjoyable. It is especially hard to pay attention to an audiobook that you do not find interesting, so I found myself tuning out. However, it was well read and intelligent which I appreciate. I am already a very happy person and do not typically read this type of book, but stumbled across it and decided to download. All of the sage advice seems to be common sense for the average happy person. For those that have difficulty putting your own happiness first, prioritizing your time, or valuing happiness over success, then give this book a try. It is much better suited for the wealthy and successful (and somewhat to the middle class) versus the poor and struggling, which is not surprising since the book is written by a Harvard Professor trying to pass happiness on to his up and coming students. Although there are of course similarities to unhappiness through all people regardless of class, there are definately many differences in the primary causes of unhappiness, such as the relentless pursuit of success (another reason this book did not apply directly to me!).
Milankovitch wrote this review Tuesday, April 6, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
A parting thought from my happy mind: Life is far too short to hold grudges, regret the past, and sweat the small stuff. Forgive, love, and don't take the wonderful things in your life for granted, there is much to be happy for. Such as the beautiful color of the spring flowers, a delicious meal, or a kind word. Be happy, you're worth it. ”
“Happier was one of my favorite books of the year because of it’s thoughtful exploration of meaning and pleasure in everyday life. Those who are the happiest, Ben-Shahar posits, are the ones who can balance present gain with future gain.”
Brian J. Elizardi wrote this review Monday, February 15, 2010. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
