Books to Read When You Want to Be Happier
a list by Tristan Colson, software engineer and avid reader
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by Daniel Gilbert
Amazon readers say:
"Do you like interest research on the human experience?" "Stumbling on brilliance." "Exactly what it purports to be. Loved it." "A pretty happy read -- but not as happy as you think it is going to be."
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336 page paperback
|$10.17
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by Jon Kabat-Zinn
Amazon readers say:
"Useful for short illnesses, too." "A must-read for anyone living with chronic pain or stress!!" "This book is a stress management bible!" "This book made a difference."
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512 page paperback
|$13.60
|46 reviews
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by Sonja Lyubomirsky
Amazon readers say:
"Systematic, research-based advice." "Skeptical about the "science" of happiness? Buy (don't steal) this book!" "The how of happiness." "Don't worry, you can be happier."
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384 page hardcover
|$16.27
|32 reviews
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by Sylvia Boorstein
Amazon readers say:
"Nice spiritual advice..." "Easy and fun to read..." "An articulate and humorous road map to the end of suffering!" "A great intro to buddhism."
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160 page paperback
|$11.05
|33 reviews
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by Martin Seligman
Amazon readers say:
"Prescription for a happy, fulfilled life." "Extremely valuable book, but needs to be read more than once." "Discovering and leading the good life." "A true "how-to" book for happiness."
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336 page paperback
|$10.20
|73 reviews
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by Martin E. Seligman
Amazon readers say:
"A great way for dealing with adversity." "Fantastic tool for sales people." "Pivotal book makes optimism achievable." "An intelligent self-help work that is both very readable and extremely compelling."
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336 page paperback
|$10.17
|30 reviews
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