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Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment
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Meh. Not great, not terrible. The problem I had with this book was that it was so theoretical as to be nearly impossible to apply in any concrete way. Also, I felt like the people who can read/get something out of this book are wealthy, first world singles living in a free society with no obligations other than to themselves and the means to do whatever they want (basically, the Harvard students that the author teaches). The whole talk of 'duty' and 'sacrifice' being bad for your happiness (even in the context of marriage and family) seems like it encourages a wholly self-centered world view... which I think is definitely not what this world needs more of. There were a couple points that made me think, but mostly I was just racing to get through. I've read other books on happiness that were much more inspiring and helpful (and concrete!) than this one.
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