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Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment

Tal Ben-Shahar

Can YouLearn to BeHappy?

YES . . . according to the teacher of HarvardUniversity's most popular and life-changingcourse. One out of every five Harvard studentshas lined up to hear Tal Ben-Shahar'sinsightful and inspiring lectures on thatever-elusive state: HAPPINESS.

HOW?
Grounded in the revolutionary "positive psychology" movement, Ben-Shahar ingeniously combines scientific studies, scholarly research, self-help advice, and spiritual enlightenment. He weaves them together into a set of principles that you can apply to your daily life. Once you open your heart and mind to Happier 's thoughts, you will feel more fulfilled, more connected . . . and, yes, HAPPIER.

"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."
--Ellen J. Langer, author of Mindfulness and On Becoming an Artist

"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."
--Martin E. P. Seligman, author of Authentic Happiness

Book Details

  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
  • Publish Date: May 31st, 2007
  • Pages: 208
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.54in - 6.66in - 0.81in - 0.83lb
  • EAN: 9780071492393
  • Categories: Personal Growth - HappinessMotivational & InspirationalPersonal Growth - Self-Esteem

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About the Author

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.

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