In Search of Happiness: Understanding an Endangered State of Mind

by John F. Schumaker

Tracing the history of happiness from its prehistoric origins to its current super-commercialized form in an age of mass consumerism and epidemic depression, "In Search of Happiness" constructs a new definition of this overused and poorly understood term. The result is a deep, startling, and ultimately inspiring and highly readable blueprint for seeking and finding genuine happiness, both as individuals and as a society.

Genres: Nonfiction

Paperback

First published December 27, 2006

Reviews

[Angus · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most insightful and thought-provoking books I've encountered in the past year. The strength of Schumaker's examination of happiness is the variety of methodologies it employs. Anthropology, psychology, evolutionary biology and religious studies were particularly helpful. What results is a thorough diagnosis of the ills of modern society with regard to subjective wellbeing. The book may be perceived as pessimistic, but it is realistic and distinguishes itself by avoiding the pitfalls of cotton-woolly self-help books. A valuable book which I highly recommend.

[Jarom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nails the difference between being content and happiness. Discusses materialism being a bestseller for discontentment as a marketing tool. 10/10 would recommend!

[Adrian Mendoza · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book provides a thorough response to the modern reader's inquiries on happiness: one that encourages discourse that encapsulates modernity and development. Most of the concepts in the book will sound familiar, but it contains a rich tapestry of history, philosophy and literature that may cause readers to take the ubiquity of this advice as proof of its potency.

[Meisam Sheikhi]

its translated in my country with more than one translator . that is of good book