The How of Happiness: A New Approach to Getting the Life You Want
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Learn how to achieve the happiness you deserve
"A guide to sustaining your newfound contentment." — Psychology Today
"Lyubomirsky's central point is clear: a significant portion of what is called happiness . . . is up for grabs. Taking some pages out of the positive psychology playbook, she coaches readers on how to snag it." — The New York Review of Books
You see here a different kind of happiness book. The How of Happiness is a comprehensive guide to understanding the elements of happiness based on years of groundbreaking scientific research. It is also a practical, empowering, and easy-to-follow workbook, incorporating happiness strategies, excercises in new ways of thinking, and quizzes for understanding our individuality, all in an effort to help us realize our innate potential for joy and ways to sustain it in our lives. Drawing upon years of pioneering research with thousands of men and women, The How of Happiness is both a powerful contribution to the field of positive psychology and a gift to people who have sought to take their happiness into their own hands. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this book is very practical, thorough, and easy to understand, with many noting that it draws on real studies and offers useful self-assessment tools. Amazon feedback also highlights that readers find it worth their time and appreciate the actionable ideas for becoming happier.
On Goodreads and in review blogs, readers generally praise the book’s science-backed approach to positive psychology and its clear, step-by-step strategies. Several reviews describe it as a strong, accessible introduction to happiness research, though some critics say it can feel repetitive or too simplified.
On Reddit and forums, the most common theme around this title is that people value the concrete exercises, gratitude practices, and focus on habits rather than vague self-help advice. A few discussion threads also note that the book works best for readers who want structured, evidence-based guidance.
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Specifications
| Topic | Happiness |
Product Details
| Publisher | Penguin Books |
| Publication date | December 30, 2008 |
| Edition | Reprint |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 384 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0143114956 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0143114956 |
| Item Weight | 10.8 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5.51 x 0.83 x 8.43 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #50,527 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #83 in Popular Applied Psychology #142 in Emotional Mental Health #506 in Happiness Self-Help |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,844) |
