Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment Contributor(s): Ben-Shahar, Tal (Author) |
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ISBN: 0071492399 ISBN-13: 9780071492393 Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies OUR PRICE: $31.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2007 Annotation: Can You Learn to Be Happy? YES . . . according to the teacher of Harvard University's most popular and life-changing course. One out of every five Harvard students has lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar's insightful and inspiring lectures on that ever-elusive state: HAPPINESS. HOW? "Dr. Ben-Shahar, one of the most popular teachers in Harvard's recent history, has written a personal, informed, and highly enjoyable primer on how to become happier. It would be wise to take his advice." "This fine book shimmers with a rare brand of good sense that is imbedded in scientific knowledge about how to increase happiness. It is easy to see how this is the backbone of the most popular course at Harvard today." If you're a "rat racer," who lives in the hope of being happy in the future, and yet is unable to enjoy the here-and-now . . . If you're a "hedonist," who finds some pleasure in the good things in life--good wine, good food, good company--and yet is unable to enjoy lasting fulfillment . . . If you're a "nihilist," who's completely given up on finding happiness . . .you can learn to be happier! Thousands of Harvard University students havediscovered that you can become happier. They learned the secret to lasting fulfillment from acclaimed teacher Tal Ben-Shahar's class on positive psychology--a branch of psychology that combines the latest scientific research with good old common sense. Now you can join his class and learn how positive psychology can make you happier right now--no lottery windfall, job promotion, or new love required. Think of "Happier" as your own personal workbook. As you read each chapter's illuminating discussion on happiness and incorporate its simple exercises into your daily routine, you will see every aspect of your life with new eyes and a new sense of purpose. When you learn how to live for today and for tomorrow at the same time, you learn how to balance your immediate personal needs with long-term goals and enjoy life as you never have before. |
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BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Personal Growth - Happiness - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Self-help | Personal Growth - Self-esteem |
Dewey: 158 |
LCCN: 2006103344 |
Physical Information: 0.81" H x 6.66" W x 8.54" (0.83 lbs) 208 pages |
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Publisher Description: Can You Learn to Be Happy? YES . . . according to the teacher of Harvard University's most popular and life-changing course. One out of every five Harvard students has lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar's insightful and inspiring lectures on that ever-elusive state: HAPPINESS. HOW? "Dr. Ben-Shahar, one of the most popular teachers in Harvard's recent history, has written a personal, informed, and highly enjoyable primer on how to become happier. It would be wise to take his advice." "This fine book shimmers with a rare brand of good sense that is imbedded in scientific knowledge about how to increase happiness. It is easy to see how this is the backbone of the most popular course at Harvard today. |
Contributor Bio(s): Ben-Shahar, Tal: - Tal Ben-Shahar is the New York Times Bestselling author of Happier. He taught the most popular course in Harvard and is currently writing, consulting, and lecturing worldwide on positive psychology and leadership. He holds his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and BA in Philosophy and Psychology from Harvard. |