An interesting book with inspirational advice and suggestions. I enjoyed the general upbeat and hope-inspired anecdotes. Although it attempts at separating scientific from religious explanations, it remains highly religious. This does not detract from the book, but becomes boring and repetitive for the non-christian reader. Repetition is indeed part of the 'game' in this book intended to be used as a recepie book for a better life. I liked the recommendations to combat the many fears one may have, and the matter of fact statements that one can change himself for the better. Much more is known now about neuroscience; therefoe, the 'scientific' explanations as well as the 'logic' is rather flawed. This again, does not detract from the book and its intended goal of helping people achieve happiness and life fulfilment. I was tempted to put it down during the first chapters, but I'm glad I finished it. At least, I now give thanks daily and I'm more hopeful that happiness can be achieved as an inner state of mind.