The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom...Why the Meaningful Life is Closer Than You Think Audiobook

" There are some interesting things to learn about yourself through this book, but overall, I think I've learned most of it from life already. It was okay... "

" i loved this book n inhaled it in 3 hrs. "

" I really liked the chapter about what types of adversity make a person feel stronger, and what leaves them permanently damaged. Also the chapter about the importance of love and community is very interesting. "

" This is perhaps one of the most important books I've read. "

" Maybe could give this 5 stars. I expect I will re-read it before too long and will happily upgrade it if it stands up. Lots of great thoughts and ideas in here. Highly recommended for anyone who's interested in their own mind and the minds of others. I never took the proverbial Psych 101 in college, but I think maybe it is done one better by Jonathon Haidt. "

" A fantastic book that I think all people should read. It is an enlightening experience. This book has fundamentally changed me and the way I see the world. I often refer back to it and reread certain chapters when I'm in a troubled place. "

" I didn't quite finish it as I lost interest towards the end. Much of what I heard, I have heard in other books although the author did have some interesting concepts. The presentation just wasn't all that great. "

" Haidt uses logic to help find the balance in our life. A must read if you have been searching for "happiness" and wondering what the heck this even means. "

" Part psychology, part self-help, part social commentary-- an academic's thoughtful look at the quest for happiness, and what worked for him. "

" Although this reads somewhat like a college textbook and is decidely left-leaning in its political bent, it has a lot of good information about how and why we do the things we do. Interesting read. "

" great book all I have to say "

" Fascinating review of the field of positive pyschology. Most interesting pyschology book I have read in years. "

" This is a very interesting report on the findings of psychological studies and how they relate to ancient texts, fiction or not. It sheds light on many aspects of human behavior and how to better understand ourselves and find balance. "

" I wanted to like this book, but the premise of looking at philosophy for hints on modern happiness didn't turn out to be all that interesting to me. "

" One of my all-time favorites. It's often classified as a self help book, but I would argue with that distinction. It is a primer in psychology and philosophy. Two thumbs and two big toes up! "

" Not an easy read, a little dry but really cool stuff about the brain. "

" Profoundly enlightening (H = S + C + V) "

" All about what makes people tick, brainwise, biologically, morally, sexually, socially. How to ride the inner elephant of our subconscious self (since it rules us, and not the other way around). By ride, I mean how to "guide" that elephant. Quite useful... "

" I find the science-y stuff a bit dry and the "you're trapped within your personality forever!" part somewhat depressing, but Haidt makes a compelling argument about human behavior and what leads to real contentment. "

" An outstanding book for anyone interested in happiness, the self, finding meaning in life, morality.... "

" Not self-helpy but really interesting look at what makes us happy. "

" I REALLY enjoyed this book. Learned a lot about life, people, myself. "

" Very interesting book about how the mind works. Some chapters were a little dense, but worth it. "

" Thought provoking and insightful. Lots of interesting science to back up his hypothesis on what determines individual happiness.Lot of ideas that will continue to bring perspective into my life and how I perceive others. "

" This is perhaps one of the most important books I've read. "

" Beautifully written from the perspective of a highly charged professor and psychologist. Love the idea of the answer being from the "within". "

" One of my absolute favorites - and a book I've given to at least 20 people. Highly accessible for non-science reading fans - and life changing for most who get through it. "

" An overview of human behavior with respect to happiness (obviously), but makes light to our reactions, expectations, and desires. I found the chapter on reciprocity most interesting. "

" Not a bad book, but way too conventional. No out of the box ideas are offered. "

" Very deep but a great book. "

" This book literally gave you the equation to happiness. It showed throughout history and anatomically how happiness is in your own control. Very good book, and easy reading. "

" Brilliant history of psychology though presented as ideas of how to find happiness via philosophy tied to new research in psych and science. A bit less academic and would have been a bestseller! "