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From the bestselling author of Undoing Depression – a groundbreaking program to get happy and stay happy!

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Feb 09, 2012
Dani is currently reading it
Audio.

Most pessimistic, unhappy book about happiness EVAR.
It starts off like: "Most of us want to be happy. But the economy's in the shitter, and it's going to be harder and harder to even scrape by. What can we do about this? NOTHING."

Like.... thx.

And then the guy is like, "I know what I'm talking about! I suffer from clinical depression!"

O? ... couldn't tell. You've made such an admirable recovery. </sarcasm>
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Sep 20, 2010
Lori rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Now THIS is my happiness guru! I have finally found someone who talks about happiness and positivity and achieving the goal in a way that does not sound too facile. Richard O'Connor does not sound like a guy who naturally walks on the sunny side of the street all the time. Not only is he a credential holding therapist..and a decently witty writer...he also admits to having fought his own battles with depression and phobic behaviors and other neurotic stuff.

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Jul 06, 2011
Becca rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Richard O'Connor's so great. I kind of sickly love self-help, but most of it is dumb and useless--this and Undoing Depression, both by O'Connor, are terrific, realistic, practical guides to not feeling crummy.
Jul 20, 2009
Nobe rated it: 4 of 5 stars
A well written book describing the psychology of happiness.
Jan 22, 2010
linnea rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I felt this really started off with a bang, but I slowly lost interest. This might be me and not the book. I love the cover art.
Jan 24, 2011
Kim rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Thought provoking and inspirational
Jul 26, 2010
Julia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
An interesting read. I like how the author links brain science to cognitive therapy. Worth reading even if you are not particularly unhappy.
Jun 04, 2010
Sasha Rose rated it: 4 of 5 stars
An excellent mix of anticonsumerism, mindfulness and neurology - focusing on the mind's ability to rewire itself and form new connections through the practice of new habits!
Apr 28, 2009
Amanda rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I liked this. Like with Last Lecture, it's again why am I here and what do I want out of life.
Apr 22, 2009
S rated it: 2 of 5 stars
Blah, blah, blah...same self help crap, different title.
Oct 06, 2011
Kelly added it
Definitely not happy at last!
Dec 04, 2010
Nikki Li marked it as to-read
Started, need to finish.
Jun 09, 2009
Christy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
An engaging review of the current literature on the subject of happiness and "subjective well being." Pick up a copy.
Feb 08, 2012
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Jan 27, 2012
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Jan 25, 2012
As rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Jan 21, 2012
Tricia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Jan 15, 2012
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Dec 27, 2011
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Dec 14, 2011
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Nov 17, 2011
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Nov 16, 2011
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Oct 29, 2011
Emily rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Oct 26, 2011
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Oct 24, 2011
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Oct 16, 2011
Michael rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Sep 30, 2011
Helen marked it as to-read