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Happiness challenges the present thinking of the
causes and consequences of happiness and redefines our modern
notions of happiness. It shares the results of three decades of
research on happiness, and covers the most important advances in
our understanding of happiness.? (
Adolescence, April
2009)
?Happiness is a process, not a place. That's one of
the key concepts that leaps from Happiness: Unlocking The
Mysteries Of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener and Robert
Biswas- Diener.? (Diana's Blog: Quirky Words and
Book)
?Happiness challenges the present thinking af the
causes and consequences of happiness and redefines our modern
notions of happiness. It shares the results of three decades of
research on happiness, and covers the most important advances in
our understanding of happiness. It also offers readers access to
the world's leading experts on happiness, and provides 'real world'
examples that will resonate with general readers as well as
scholars.? (Family Therapy)
?In their sweeping new book Diener and his son, Robert
Biswas-Diener, distill the results of worldwide research into
happiness and come up with an explanation, a recipe, for a
sustained state of good feeling, psychological wealth, as they call
it.? (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, November 2008)
?The authors write in a that is clear and accessible to a
general audience; furthermore, they frequently infuse humor into
their work. I certainly respect Diener and Biswas-Diener as well as
admire the amount effort they have each put into their life's
work.? (Metapsychology, November 2008)
"Pioneering researchers Professor Ed and his son Robert
Biswas-Diener explain ... why most things we've been told are
wrong." (Psychologies, November 2008)
?Ed Diener [says], 'Happiness is not a set of desirable
life circumstances. It's a way of traveling.' Diener's new book,
written with his son, Robert Biswas-Diener, a life coach, offers
guidance for those interested in taking a road trip. As the Dieners
synthesize the latest research ? they challenge the
conventional party line on well-being.? (O
Magazine)
"Among the recent glut of books about happiness, this one shines
out. Highly readable and entertaining, its authors are perhaps the
pre-eminent researchers on the subject ? The advice on how to
gain an appropriate level of happiness is way ahead of that offered
by most self-help books." (New Scientist)
?If you?re looking for one thoughtful, comprehensive
book to help you understand the science of happiness better, this
is exactly what you?re looking for. It?s also a good
read, accessible, concise, and even funny, which isn?t true
of all such books, and there?s a lot of information I
hadn?t seen elsewhere.? (Happiness Project)
"This book is absolutely a delight to read. [The authors] have
made the science very accessible and practical. You will love the
stories they weave into the text. The Dieners take us along on
their adventures around the world. We tag along as they unlock the
mysteries of happiness. As you read the book you come to understand
why Diener is known as the ?Jedi Master of Happiness?
and why Biswas-Diener has been called the ?Indiana Jones of
Psychology.? Get the book, settle into a comfortable chair,
buckle your seatbelt, and enjoy the ride." (Positive Psychology
News Daily)
