Human Moments: How to Find Meaning and Love in Your Everyday Life

by Edward M. Hallowell

Human Moments is unlike any book available today. Renowned author EdwardHallowell proposes a simple, effective way to find happiness and love in thistotally unique guide to living a fulfilling life. Dr. Hallowell teaches us howto recognize and appreciate a "human moment," an instance when we recognize andconnect to things that really matter most in life and make it worth living. An engaging storyteller, Hallowell uses his own personal experiences from atraumatic childhood to a prosperous adulthood to illustrate concepts and connectwith readers. Skillfully he teaches us how to recognize human moments when theyhappen, how to savor them, treasure them, and turn them into an enrichingexperience. Best of all, he reveals how human moments are happening to us allthe time-in fact, every day. Hallowell forms each chapter around narratives of intensely moving storiesfrom his own life and embellishes them with personal accounts and reflectionsfrom others. He concludes each one with suggestions on "creating connections" inour own lives through which we find true meaning and love. For all those engaged in the ongoing work of personal growth and lifeenrichment, Human Moments is at once poignant and inspiring, uplifting andendearing-an unforgettable book that will awaken hearts and change lives.

Genres: Self Help, Nonfiction

400 pages, Paperback

First published September 7, 2001

About the author

Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., is a child and adult psychiatrist, a NY Times bestselling author, a world-renowned speaker and a leading authority in the field of ADHD. He has authored twenty books including the 1994 ground-breaking New York Times best-seller on ADHD, Driven to Distraction. In aggregate, Dr. Hallowell's books have sold more than 2 million copies on various psychological topics including how to: raise children into happy adults, manage worry, develop focus, forgiveness, connecting on a deeper level and how to inspire the best from employees. His most recent book was his Memoir, Because I Come From A Crazy Family The Making Of A Psychiatrist. His next book, ADHD 2.0 releases on January 12, 2021. Pre-order your copy today.

He is the host of “Distraction,” a weekly podcast that offers insights, strategies and tactics for coping and thriving in this crazy-busy, 24/7 over-connected modern world.

Reviews

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

At first I was put off by the title and aim of this book. I really dislike sappy, fix yourself tripe, but this book is different. It helped me to enrich my inner life using my past experiences, the good and bad, and helped me to grow up and past some painful moments from childhood to the present. I'll be forever grateful to Dan for recommending this book to me.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book that could reevaluate our relationships with one another

[Vyv Vy · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book I read in Vietnamese is titled "Khoảnh khắc tỉnh thức." The content of this book revolves around moments in people's lives, love, relationships with family, and friends, emotions, and the meaning of human life.

In the book, there is one particular quote that I really like: "Every failed relationship can teach you something important about yourself. Ask yourself, 'What can I learn from it?' instead of 'How should I resent it?'". It reflects a positive perspective that can inspire personal growth. Rather than dwelling on failure and resentment, we should look at those unsuccessful relationships to draw valuable lessons and become better in subsequent experiences.