Happiness:
The Nature and Nurture of Joy and Contentment
By Dr. David Lykken
What
makes us happy? Is it money, a fancy car, a nice house? Or is it
something less tangible, something we have no control over? Is happiness
in our blood? In this fascinating look at the world's most sought-after
emotion, Dr. David Lykken recounts a series of extensive studies
conducted on identical twins reared miles apart. The studies reveal
that, no matter where we live or what we do, we have a consistent
"Happiness Set Point": our overall levels of happiness remains
the same. But
our quest for constant contentment doesn't necessarily end there. While
there's nothing we can do to change our genetic makeup, there's a lot we
can do to make the most of our Happiness Set Point. As kind and candid
as a good friend, Lykken reveals aspects of our lives that allow us to
overcome our genes, that bring us pleasure. Whether it's a faithful pet,
an interesting career, or the perfect lemon meringue pie, being what
Lykken calls "an epicure of experience" is the key.
Furthermore, Lykken outlines the emotions that deprive us of happiness,
such as fear, anger, and shyness, and the ways that we can counteract
them. With
unfailing good humor and fascinating scientific research, Happiness
explores the surprising truth behind our moods, and presents a new way
of thinking, guaranteed to put a smile on even the most somber face.
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