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Summary of
Build the Life You Want
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Summary of Arthur C. Brooks
and Oprah Winfrey’s book
The Art and Science of Getting Happier
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Summary of Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey: The Art and Science of Getting Happier
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Oprah Winfrey Note
The Oprah Winfrey Show provided a front-row seat to unhappiness, with guests including those devastated by tragedy, betrayal, deep disappointment, anger, regret, guilt, shame, and fear. However, the show also witnessed abundant happiness, such as those who found love, friendship, selflessness, and giving. Unhappy guests often provoked empathy, while happy ones were genuinely inspired by those who had every reason to be unhappy but were not.
The desire to be happy was common among all audience members, and the author asked what they most wanted in life. People often couldn't articulate what happiness looked like, but Arthur Brooks' book, "From Strength to Strength," provides a solution. Brooks' confidence and certainty about the meaning of happiness are comforting and galvanizing, and he can talk broadly and specifically about growing into one's best self and becoming a better human being.
The author realized that if The Oprah Winfrey Show had continued, he would have been calling on Arthur to contribute to almost every topic discussed. His book exudes confidence and certainty about the meaning of happiness, which is comforting and galvanizing.
Arthur Note
The author, a social scientist and happiness specialist, explains that happiness is not a natural gift, and naturally happy people often don't study it. Instead, they write, speak, and teach about happiness because it's naturally hard for them. The author's baseline wellbeing level is significantly lower than average, and their work as a social scientist is not research, but me-search.
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Verlag: BookRix GmbH & Co. KG
Tag der Veröffentlichung: 18.09.2023
ISBN: 978-3-7554-5349-9
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Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey's book, Build the Life You Want, provides a roadmap for achieving happiness through emotional self-management techniques and practical advice on family, friendship, work, and faith.