The Return To Religion: Developing personality and finding happiness in life

by Henry C. Link

A nostalgic trip dating back to the great depression when many found themselves lacking in conviction and unable to find happiness in daily life. The personal views of one Henry C. Link, a psychologist with thousands of cases and over fifteen years of experience in the field. He explains how the general public's increasing desire for libertarianism was leading our nation to ruin and our people to an inability to care for themselves. This classic, best selling title from 1936 was described by Dale Carnegie in his book How to Win Friends & Influence People as the definitive guide to developing personality. Through many case studies the author provides ideas of how any person can find happiness in everyday life. His ideas continue to remain valid even 80 years after it's publication.

Genres: Psychology

118 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 3, 2015

Reviews

[Ajay Joshy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I deciced to pick up a copy of this book because it was recommended in one of the books written by Dale Carnegie. Judging by the title I thought it might be a book professing compelling arguments of the existance of a supernatural being(I had time to kill). I couldn't have been more wrong

This book is probably the most important piece on self improvement that I may ever read and I'm sure that it has left its mark in my mind. It clearly and more importantly convincingly presents the reasons for developing specific personality traits and how it all matters to finally culminate in a very fullfilling and happy life. It even tells you what to do about it if you feel you are lacking in some of them.

People may find that some of the authors views are too conservative for the day and age and yes they may be right, but the real essence of this book is in helping you understand and value the real formula for happiness and fullfilment. (here is where the reference to the practice of a religion as a means to achieve those ends can be seen, personally I feel one can use any means necessary but again why reinvent the wheel)

I would highly recommend this book to anybody anywhere especially to young parents and to students in their teens

[Tara Beck · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book! I have to say the parallels of the problems faced in Link's time and the problems we face now are concerning, as we've gone further down the path he was warning against. He has a very interesting and logical outlook on religion, and though I don't agree with everything he opines, I think he makes some excellent and rational points. I think this would offer a very interesting perspective for someone who was agnostic and even atheist, and it would be interesting to hear their thoughts on this particular outlook on religion. Overall, I would highly recommend anyone read this book!

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent content

There is practical and timeless wisdom in this book, although there are many typographical errors. Some of the details are dated, and what the author means by religion is a bit vague, but in an age when being an introvert is accepted and applauded, it was helpful for me to see a different perspective.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A friend encouraged me to read this book. I love the focus on how service and religious beliefs truly help us lead a fuller life.

[Gavrilo Nikolic · Rating 3 out of 5]

-Interesting position of the author
-Mindblowing from time to time
-A bit outdated, but would still recommend it!

[Mahadi Hasan · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Isabel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not at all what I expected. Outdated views, but still interesting.

[Monica · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was FIRE 🔥!! Despite being published in 1936, the book’s message still felt relevant in today’s world.

[Jiayu Lin · Rating 1 out of 5]

some ideas in this book is outdated and not very well-grounded, for example, introverted people are selfish