The Happiness Myth by Jennifer Hecht
Looks at contemporary happiness advice, explains why much of it doesn't work, and why it drives us crazy and makes us miserable. This book traces a common thread of advice called 'our charm wisdom' that can be applied to create happiness.
"Hecht's curiosity ranges widely, and the breadth of her learning is impressive.. Fresh and daring analysis." -- Washington Post "Deep and thoughtful." -- Michael Shermer, Scientific American "Among the raft of happiness books published lately, this one is the obvious standout. I suggest climbing aboard." -- Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jennifer Michael Hecht is a philosopher, historian, and award-winning poet. She is the author of Doubt: A History and The End of the Soul; the latter won the Phi Beta Kappa Society's 2004 Ralph Waldo Emerson Award. Hecht's books of poetry include The Next Ancient World and Funny. She earned her Ph.D. in history from Columbia University and teaches at The New School in New York City.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780060859503 |
| ISBN 10 | 0060859504 |
| Title | The Happiness Myth |
| Author | Jennifer Hecht |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | HarperCollins Publishers Inc |
| Year published | 2008-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
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